EntertainmentPhoenix Foundation flies in new directionThe Phoenix Foundation turns 20 and celebrates with the NZ Symphony Orchestra.24 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentJaime Martin, NZSO deliver symphonic feastJaime Martin and NZSO have fun with Shostakovich's Festive Overture, writes William Dart.22 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAida an entertaining night at the operaAntonello Palombi won hearts with his rapturous "Celeste Aida", writes William Dart.22 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ singer aims for big impact in small roleRising NZ singer Oliver Sewell on how combat skills help opera singers perfect technique.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBellincampi serves up delectable slice of DanishGiordano Bellincampi launched APO's Beethoven 7 concert with a welcome taste of Danish.15 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMusic to get the young ones (ba)roquingIt's the music of yesteryear for the kids of today.10 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOn song: the 10 NZers competing in this year's Lexus Song QuestMeet the 10 young hopefuls wanting to win NZ's most prestigious classical singing contest.10 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Ballet, Mozart perfect pairingThe Royal New Zealand Ballet delivers a show with panache and impeccable timing.08 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCurious fare from Harth-BedoyaNZSO and conductor Harth-Bedoya came to town with a curious (and rather short) programme.01 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAn icy slice of dance to MozartAn Antarctica requiem finds its way into a Mozart programme, writes Raewyn Whyte.27 Jun 12:00 AM
EntertainmentYoung composer sees a forest through the treesYoung composer Josiah Carr talks about wrestling, letting go and tiptoeing through trees.26 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentChamber music at divine bestThe programme opened with three chorale preludes from Bach's Orgel-buchlein.24 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAustrian clarinetist ultimate in coolWeber's F minor concerto might have been written to showcase this man's talent for lithe.24 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Four on the floorPlaying Beethoven while hanging from ceiling was a bit different.21 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Auckland Chamber OrchestraAuckland Chamber Orchestra captures those who catch the spirit of NZ in music. music.20 Jun 01:00 AM
EntertainmentFour on the floor: Heath Quartet on tourAward-winning string quartet scales the heights but keeps its feet on the ground.19 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOrchestra trumpets Kiwi composersOne of NZ's artistic gems, Auckland Chamber Orchestra's gives Waiheke composer a hearing.12 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOrchestral manoeuvres at the discoBrace for orchestral night fever courtesy of the APO and top Kiwi singers.08 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThis weekend we want to go to...Music, theatre, comedy: top weekend entertainment to laugh in the face of winter with06 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIntimate setting for a soldier's taleAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra to play a rarely heard version of a Stravinsky masterpiece05 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsTimua Brennan recognised for services to music and MāoriTimua Brennan is the third in her direct family line to receive a royal honour.03 Jun 06:00 PM
EntertainmentOpera review: The Elixir of Love works its magicNZ Opera's The Elixir of Love is first-class entertainment, writes William Dart.01 Jun 04:00 AM
EntertainmentDressing up to get into characterAt NZ Opera, wardrobe and makeup prepare for The Elixir of Love, writes Dionne Christian.25 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: NZSO makes a play for populismBernstein and an Italian journey; William Dart reviews NZSO's latest Auckland concerts.24 May 01:00 AM
EntertainmentLeading jazz man Christian McBride all about the bassWorld's leading jazz man Christian McBride on how to make it: "Don't be an a***hole".22 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Chamber Music NZChamber Music NZ join renowned US critic and stunning soloists on brave new venture.22 May 05:45 AM
EntertainmentThis weekend we want to go to ...It's nearly the weekend - here's ideas on how to spend it from TimeOut and Arts writers.16 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCritic's love hate relationship with classical musicWhy top music critic Alex Ross, in town for the writers festival, hates classical music.15 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO soars high for The Planets tributeThe music of the spheres took centre stage at glittering APO performance.15 May 01:00 AM
EntertainmentIcons of NZ art world recognisedWho are the five New Zealanders joining an elite group of our most iconic artists?09 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIs it time to reassess the legacy of one of the great musical figures of the 20th century?NZ Symphony Orchestra honours one of the great musical figures of the 20th century.08 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Phantasm works it magic on town hall crowdReviewer William Dart delights in power of historic music group to move audiences.01 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMusic group conjures up historyPhantasm mixes music and scholarship to create art - but first their instruments need rest24 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: NZSO MasterworksIt's April but NZSO concert sees one of the year's best performances, says William Dart.23 Apr 05:00 PM
