EntertainmentEnigma concert fills the houseOne sensed justifiable pride when APO CEO announced Enigma concert had drawn a full house.22 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWork honours Kiwi facial repair pioneerNZ surgeon considered father of plastic surgery honoured in a new piece of classical music17 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentChoral review: Gallipoli to the SommeThe choral work Gallipoli to the Somme is a fine addition to NZ works inspired by WWI.16 Apr 10:30 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO - A night of firstsAPO's international commission a first time success, writes William Dart15 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCooke's Tour Serves French FareGrammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke NZ tour much anticipated by classical fans.10 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMozart-Mahler mix NZSO winnerThe unruffled classicism is an effective foil for the emotions of Mahler's Symphony.08 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSelf-playing piano brings top pianists to NZA self-playing piano may sound like a horror film prop but it's now a reality.06 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOrchestral manoeuvres for APOAuckland's orchestra co-commissions new work from one of the world's top composers.06 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy Leisure has joined forces with the APOAuckland 5-piece Leisure get ready to take on the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.05 Apr 01:00 AM
EntertainmentMusic review: Voices NZ Chamber ChoirVoices New Zealand Chamber Choir's sonic silo a seductive experience, says William Dart.28 Mar 12:30 AM
EntertainmentThis weekend we want to go to ...The TimeOut and Arts team pick their places to be this weekend.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland University to cut top musicians' jobs"Outdated" conservatory model will be replaced by research-intensive academic department.21 Mar 06:12 AM
EntertainmentCandide moment of an Aussie 'genius'Much-loved Reg Livermore is in town to perform Bernstein's operetta Candide.20 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMax Richter's radical take on VivaldiNo revisiting has been anywhere near as radical as Richter's.19 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBespoke composition? That takes the cake!World-renowned New York composer's bespoke gift is icing on the cake for NZ string trio.13 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPianist's Steinway tour off to sonic startWynyard Quarter Silos are a fascinating place to make music from, says pianist.13 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: The King's Singers rule supremeClassiest of boy bands shows how pop anthems become secular anthems, writes William Dart12 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Neil Finn needs more harpsichordIn the open-air Silo Park, people were mostly subdued.09 Mar 09:32 PM
EntertainmentTop composer wants to put audience to sleepThe world's most popular composer wants to put his audience to sleep. Why?09 Mar 04:01 PM
EntertainmentA Candide chat with rising opera star Natasha WilsonOne of our youngest opera stars talks about why she just wants to sing.09 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi composer embraces Japanese soundsComposer Samuel Holloway wants more boundary-pushing contemporary music in concert halls.06 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDynamic duo promise keyboard contestMusic fans are about to witness a contest for keyboards when this piano duo visits.02 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBehind the scenes: Neil FinnOut of Silence was a social media experiment, now it's a must-see live concert27 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentJoy and heartache from start to FinnNew shows by three veterans of the arts, all still at the peak of their powers.27 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO's Love letters of musical wondersIrresistible songs of sunlight, sky and life make for magical evening, writes William Dart25 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAmalia Hall: Speaking from the soulViolinist Amalia Hall tells Richard Betts practice is a matter of quality, not quantity.19 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO opens 2018 season in styleAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra ushers in 2018 with a rousing start, says William Dart.18 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWhat's on this weekend?TimeOut and Arts team pick where they want to go and what they want to see this weekend14 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentComposer mum's punk-tinged giftCollaboration part of a creative life, says classical composer inspired by son's punk band06 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie music hits right notesMatching films with live music is no easy feat, discovers Richard Betts.19 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert year ends with rousing send-offAuckland Choral's Messiah thrilling end to 2017 classical concert year, says William Dart.21 Dec 10:48 PM
EntertainmentThrills and chills at APO year-enderWilliam Dart reviews Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Celebrate Christmas.18 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart picks his top 10 classical CDs of 2017William Dart rounds up his top classical music CDs for 2017 in time for Xmas gift buying.17 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentChristmas concerts bring acclaimed soprano homePromise of family Christmas brings soprano Madeleine Pierard home to perform with the APO.12 Dec 04:00 PM
