Entertainment'Still a little hard to believe': Pene Pati awarded French knighthoodThe Samoan-Kiwi tenor received the Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts & des Lettres in Paris.14 May 06:13 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Sylvia Jiang shines in Shostakovich at Auckland Philharmonia concertREVIEW: Pianist Sylvia Jiang dazzles in Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No 1.26 Apr 05:00 PM
ReviewsBach Musica launches 2026 season with Bach and EsmailJono Palmer led Bach’s Easter Oratorio with zest. 20 Apr 02:53 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: NZSO dives from Ravel's lush lament into Shostakovich's war-torn world12 Apr 06:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra dazzles at Auckland Arts Festival concerts22 Mar 05:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Bellincampi leads Auckland Philharmonia in uplifting Mendelssohn and Dvorak programme01 Mar 03:57 AM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review : Auckland Philharmonia opens 2026 Classics in full bloom22 Feb 07:11 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Handel’s Messiah closes Auckland Choral’s 2025 season in style15 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleLights, concerts and big-stage Christmas shows to catch this weekendClassical music and festive spirit abound in this week’s roundup of the best things to do.12 Dec 03:55 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Rita Paczian farewelled in jubilant Bach Musica NZ finaleThe programme paired Bach favourites with Handel's regal coronation anthems.09 Dec 01:53 AM
EntertainmentEveryone is talking about Rosalia, the singer making religion cool againThe musician has won fans from Madonna, Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Catholic church. 05 Dec 06:00 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Joyce DiDonato dazzles in luminous night with NZ Symphony OrchestraREVIEW: Joyce DiDonato dazzled in Berlioz' Les Nuits d'ete with NZSO and Gemma New.30 Nov 06:00 PM
Entertainment'Bold and high-energy': Top Kiwi acts added to Synthony's biggest show yetSynthony drew over 40,000 fans to the Domain in March for an orchestral dance show. 17 Nov 10:00 PM
World‘A great moment’: Two rediscovered Bach pieces performed in LeipzigExperts say the teenage Bach wrote the newly verified organ pieces in 1705.17 Nov 06:36 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Daniel Müller-Schott captivates in Schumann concerto with Auckland PhilharmoniaGerman cellist Daniel Muller-Schott led Schumann's concerto with rare grace.16 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Baroque & Beyond bows out with a rousing night of Airs & DancesREVIEW: This marks the final Baroque & Beyond concert before the series pauses next year.02 Nov 04:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Fantastique! concert casts a spell with devilry and dazzling musicianshipREVIEW: Pierre Bleuse shaped Berlioz' Symphonie Fantastique with electrifying clarity.19 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMusic legend swaps rock n roll lifestyle for school runs and symphonyJon Toogood speaks to Mike Thorpe on life beyond Shihad.15 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Teen violinist Chloe Chua stuns Auckland Town Hall with Philharmonia debutConductor Shiyeon Sung led with precision through symphonic surges and wit.28 Sep 06:08 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartNZ Opera's The Monster in the Maze reviewed: A chilling Minotaur retellingREVIEW: Nearly 200 singers and musicians bring the Minotaur myth to life on stage.21 Sep 06:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart: NZSO's Enchanted concerts showcase bold classics amid mixed reviewsREVIEW: The NZSO returned to the town hall after three months away.17 Aug 06:00 PM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this weekend, and this monthThe arts and culture calendar is overflowing with reasons to wrap up and enjoy the city.01 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandWinners of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition pay tributeAll 11 first prize winners from NZ's Michael Hill International Violin Competition contribute to this recording of Bach's Chaconne as a musical tribute to him. Video / Anne RoddaWatch29 Jul 04:42 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartAuckland Philharmonia's Nightscapes enchants with Strauss and SchoenbergREVIEW: Listeners were transported from a Viennese ballroom to a mysterious forest.13 Jul 05:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia's La Traviata impresses full houseThe first party scene featured the NZ Opera Chorus mingling above the orchestra.06 Jul 05:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia's Beethoven 5 captivates audiencesREVIEW: The concert was so popular, it was scheduled for two consecutive nights.29 Jun 05:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: How Auckland Philharmonia captivated with Handel and TippettREVIEW: Handel's Water Music echoed its 1717 premiere with lively, rhythmic energy.15 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Why Auckland's latest Philharmonia concert was unforgettableUkrainian pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk dazzled with Prokofiev's Third Concerto.18 May 04:24 AM
OpinionWilliam DartAuckland Philharmonia dazzles with six-composer Mozart concertOPINION: Mozart's Jupiter Symphony finale blended nobility and high spirits perfectly.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentRNZ Ballet's The Firebird makes a triumphant return Principal dancer Ana Gallardo Lobaina says The Firebird is relevant in a 'scary' world. 18 Apr 08:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartReview: Auckland Philharmonia’s Enigma concert relives rich musical memoriesREVIEW: Scottish composer’s work thrills fresh from London debut.03 Apr 02:49 AM
