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
EntertainmentClassical review: Bach Musica NZBach Musica NZ ends a successful 2017 with concert of pleasing delights, says William Dart11 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews latest classical CDsMusic by Debussy and Wagner shows the strength of Kiwi musicians, says William Dart.08 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleSleeping woman hilariously woken at classical concertAn unsuspecting concertgoer received a very rude awakening after drifting off during a performance by the North State Symphony in Redding, California. Credit: Scott Seaton (www.scott-seaton.com)Watch28 Nov 09:11 PM
EntertainmentWonderfully edgy doom on dark sideWilliam Dart reviews Auckland Chamber Orchestra's final concert of the year.27 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO and Dust Palace an enchanting combinationAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Dust Palace craft magic from music and movement.26 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CDsRequiem for the Fallen, superb choral tribute to Kiwi sacrifices on European battlefields.24 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Viva VoceAuckland-based chamber choir Viva Voce continues its fine form, writes William Dart21 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Mahler riches crown series finaleSprightly tunes and triple-time ingenuity offering a piquant preview of Mahler yet to come19 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAcrobats and musicians in perfect balanceFor one night, Dust Palace and APO star in magical concert where classical meets cirque.17 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CDsRussian pianist makes an eccentric return to Deutsche Grammophon fold, says William Dart.17 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: NZSO farewells 2017 in styleThe NZ Symphony Orchestra saved its best till last in a superb 2017, says William Dart.15 Nov 09:33 PM
EntertainmentSoprano and APO in heavenly harmonySweden's Lisa Larsson sings the songs of lush and decadent romance when she joins the APO.14 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: NZTrio's best finds yetNZTrio keeps rescuing lesser-known scores from history, writes William Dart.14 Nov 03:52 AM
EntertainmentClassical review: NZSO with Joyce YangRussian composer Rachmaninov's music can still speak to our collective heart.14 Nov 03:44 AM
EntertainmentClassical review: Flair to fore in Masters classAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra might have been a further instalment of German Masters.12 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CDsYoung English string quartet salutes Hungarian master with style, writes William Dart.10 Nov 04:00 PM
