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
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
EntertainmentOrchestral manoeuvres for APOAuckland's orchestra co-commissions new work from one of the world's top composers.06 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
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
