EntertainmentArts festival wins battle for ballet premiereAuckland ballet fans will be the first outside of the UK to see epic production of Giselle09 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAudience taken on trip back in timeAtmospheric APO concert the next best thing to being in the Baroque, writes William Dart.06 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKeys to the futureClassical music and virtual reality - now in a concert hall near you thanks to APRA winner28 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO Ibragimova ReturnsThe APO's <i>Ibragimova Returns</i> was ample reward for the expectation.25 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDiva heads downunderOpera lovers are in for a rare treat when two singing superstars visit later this year.25 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPassion to fore in tragic operaThere was no shortage of passion in Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's presentation.16 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRevolution hovers in APO airAn evening of Ligeti, Shostakovich and Beethoven with the Auckland Philharmonia.09 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe power and passion of PucciniThe work that made composer Puccini's name will star in APO's annual Opera in Concert.09 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTakapuna treated to sparkling playingAPO's engaging Sacred and Profane neighbourhood concerts deserve packed pews.27 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSultry and sensual, NZ Opera's Carmen is opera at its bestSensual and sexy, NZ Opera's Carmen is a first-rate production, writes William Dart.25 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO gives life to Mountain classicsAPO scales some of music's loftiest heights during its Mountain King, writes William Dart.04 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO - Sound the HornVisiting horn player leads the APO in elegant performance, writes William Dart.21 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO From Russia with LoveDiscovered just last year, Stravinsky's 1909 music is brought to vivid live by the APO.04 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentComposers on the Russian frontEnglish composer Rumon Gamba visits Auckland for concerts with a decided Russian flavour.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSound and vision in arty APO concertArt has long provided inspiration to composers, now the APO celebrates music and art.23 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentShakespeare music to ears of young starTheo David planned to start a training course; now's onstage at Pop-up Globe with the APO.22 Apr 03:33 AM
EntertainmentStars shine bright for great Bowie tributeOrchestra rocks with special guests and power of David Bowie's song, writes William Dart.06 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: The Sorcerer's ApprenticeNZ Herald Premier Series continues with a chic French tribute, writes William Dart.31 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO commences countdown for Bowie tributeThis ain't rock n roll; this is genius, writes Karl Puschmann of APO's Bowie tribute.31 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCassette tape drives harpsichordist's brilliant careerMahan Esfahani, the world's most in-demand harpsichordist, visits Auckland next week.24 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentElements flow in personal dance creationChoreographer Moss Patterson pays homage to his father in When Two Rivers Collide.17 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: APO - Hanslip plays MozartWilliam Dart reviews the APO's latest concert.26 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO plans Rouse-ing debut concertAPO TO give first performance of composer Christopher Rouse's 2005 Oboe Concerto outside the United States.24 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe orchestra's new apprenticeRay Chan is the APO's first conducting fellow, one of the orchestra's many initiatives to bring music to more Aucklanders24 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFanfare starts the seasonAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra launched its main New Zealand Herald Premier series with John Rimmer's Vulcan, a fanfare it commissioned 18 years ago.19 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTake a trip with Mozart ConcertoViolinist Chloe Hanslip will play Mozart her own way on her beloved 1737 Guarneri del Gesu instrument.18 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOpera review: The MikadoIs it okay to stage The Mikado in 2017? Most definitely, writes William Dart.15 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCell phones make magical music for Tan DunWilliam Dart reviews the APO's first concert of 2017.01 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCellphones play their part at classical concertComposer Tan Dun combines classical music with smart phones, writes William Dart27 Jan 04:00 PM
Entertainment2017 sounds sweet, writes William DartWilliam Dart previews the concert highlights of 2017.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcert review: William Dart on the APO's Settling the ScoreAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra "settles the score".10 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFantastic finale for orchestra's 2016 yearFrench pianist once more embraces the music of his homeland.10 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOrchestra gets ready to play Final FantasyClassical music meets high-tech gaming at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.14 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO musicians move to a new beat at Diwali FestivalAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Indian musicians combine talents for unique Diwali Festival performance.14 Oct 04:00 PM