EntertainmentItalian feast for opera loversNew Zealand Opera is bringing home our stars in 2018, writes William Dart.08 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOpera's power and passion shared around worldContemporary Katya Kabanova contrasts the power and passion of nature with daily life.08 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews latest classical CDsA new CD captures the Herculean challenge pianist Michael Houstoun set to mark his 60th.05 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert a feast for the senseKarlheinz Company's annual concert is always a highlight of the year.04 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSparking a conflagration of soundConductor Uwe Grodd ignited an impressive conflagration of sound from his choristers.03 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDynamic duo take on BeethovenOne of our best known musicians teams up with violin star for rare Beethoven adventure.31 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPerformers put heart and soul into rolesOrchestra ably demonstrates the genius of Berlioz.28 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: NZ String QuartetVenue for the NZ String Quartet's concert not up to scratch, writes William Dart.28 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews latest classical CDsWilliam Dart savours the latest release of Schoenberg's Gurre-Lieder.25 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDrawn to the devil side of performingWorld's greatest bass-baritones is in NZ to perform a role he says is devilishly good.25 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMusic keeps conductor on the moveWilliam Dart hopes for a repeat of conductor Andrew Gourlay's magnetic APO engagements.20 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart: Successive nights with the NZSOClassics reviewer William Dart sees the NZSO to flex its considerable musical muscles.20 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CDsUS composer Copland's symphonic masterpiece is gloriously restored, writes William Dart.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThrilling finale puts piano to the foreNZ Trio's Spiral promised forward motion and leaps into the unknown, writes William Dart.15 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTop European award for New Zealand conductorNZ conductor is the first in the Southern Hemisphere to receive a European cultural award.15 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: The New World, APOAPO percussionist Eric Renick hits all the right notes, writes William Dart.13 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CDsA Century of Song, Volume 2 makes for satisfying listening, writes William Dart.13 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOpen your mind and heartVirtuoso violinist Karen Gomyo says open your heart and mind for the next NZSO concerts.12 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTakacs Quartet: Surprises captured beautifullyThere was thoughtful, almost curatorial programming afoot in Takacs Quartet's concert.07 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CDsWilliam Dart finds himself longing for the Kronos Quartet to channel Jimi Hendrix.07 Aug 07:40 AM
EntertainmentAudience taken on trip back in timeAtmospheric APO concert the next best thing to being in the Baroque, writes William Dart.06 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentQuartet keeps its music freshAfter more than 40 years Andras Fejer still enjoys membership of famed classical quartet.03 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CDsMozart professed not to like the flute but this CD suggests otherwise, writes William Dart28 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKeys to the futureClassical music and virtual reality - now in a concert hall near you thanks to APRA winner28 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSolo recital brings chamber music northChamber music concerts performed around NZ head north when pianist Jian Liu visits town.27 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO Ibragimova ReturnsThe APO's <i>Ibragimova Returns</i> was ample reward for the expectation.25 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDiva heads downunderOpera lovers are in for a rare treat when two singing superstars visit later this year.25 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSpaniard wins hearts and mindsLeonie Holmes' Frond set the NZSO's concert off to an atmospheric start.24 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMusic creates childhood world of fun and fantasyNZ composer Leonie Holmes' evocative childhood scene Frond opens the NZSO in concert.21 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews latest classical CDsWilliam Dart finds new classical CD compilations give composers long due acknowledgement.21 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNYO players deliver wit and wonderTonight the NZSO National Youth Orchestra delivered a particularly clever programme.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPassion to fore in tragic operaThere was no shortage of passion in Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's presentation.16 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNZSO youth orchestra ready to stun in performanceNext generation composers and musicians showcased in NZSO classical concert.13 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentString quartet has 'off' nightMusicians have off nights; let's hope Sigiswald Kuijken fares better, writes William Dart10 Jul 05:00 PM
