EntertainmentComposer Purcell with a modern twistEuropean early music group L'Arpeggiata blend old and new music, writes William Dart.14 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCD reviews: Anne-Sophie Mutter and Meredith MonkA German violinist selects favourites for fans while a US composer makes musical magic.10 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionWilliam DartReview: APO, Auckland Town HallRespighi's third suite of Ancient Airs and Dances made a welcoming overture for the APO.05 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Summer popsWilliam Dart finds the NZSO's collaboration with the Modern Maori Quartet has mixed results.02 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: APO - Hanslip plays MozartWilliam Dart reviews the APO's latest concert.26 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart: The latest classical CDsDisappointment with one CD turns to delight for William Dart who is alerted to a composer most of us should get to hear.24 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO plans Rouse-ing debut concertAPO TO give first performance of composer Christopher Rouse's 2005 Oboe Concerto outside the United States.24 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe orchestra's new apprenticeRay Chan is the APO's first conducting fellow, one of the orchestra's many initiatives to bring music to more Aucklanders24 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFanfare starts the seasonAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra launched its main New Zealand Herald Premier series with John Rimmer's Vulcan, a fanfare it commissioned 18 years ago.19 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTake a trip with Mozart ConcertoViolinist Chloe Hanslip will play Mozart her own way on her beloved 1737 Guarneri del Gesu instrument.18 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOpera review: The MikadoIs it okay to stage The Mikado in 2017? Most definitely, writes William Dart.15 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCD review: Andras Schiff, Encores after BeethovenWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical music CDs.11 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCD review: Mahler Songs, arranged by SchoenbergWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CD releases.07 Feb 03:00 AM
EntertainmentCell phones make magical music for Tan DunWilliam Dart reviews the APO's first concert of 2017.01 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCellphones play their part at classical concertComposer Tan Dun combines classical music with smart phones, writes William Dart27 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHistory in harmony in opera world firstChinese, English and Maori opera tells a striking story.27 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical CD review: Shostakovich, Violin Concertos 1 & 2William Dart finds a "dark, bleak history" unfolding in a superb new classical CD.27 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMagic Messiah ends year on a high noteAuckland Choral's Messiah provided a much-loved finale to the city's musical year, writes William Dart.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Entertainment2017 sounds sweet, writes William DartWilliam Dart previews the concert highlights of 2017.16 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: 2016's best classical CDsWilliam Dart chooses his favourite classical CDs of 2016.16 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CDsWilliam Dart listens to Brahms, Lieder & Liebeslieder Waltzes.12 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSinging the praises of choirsA growing number of New Zealanders are signing up to sing.09 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentYoung mezzo to sing MessiahWhen Auckland Choral presents its annual Messiah, Bianca Andrew will sing some of the oratorio's most powerful arias.09 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNon-traditional end to year a successSunday's German Christmas concert triumphantly signed off another successful year for Bach Musica NZ.05 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Why music lifts us upCOMMENT: You want uplifting, pure unadulterated joy and access to your inner mind? Listen to Chopin.05 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews Enigma VariationsElgar's Enigma Variations is a sublime piece of musical portraiture.02 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentStrumming up summerThe ukulele is bigger than you might think, especially with kiwi kids.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWilliam Dart reviews Chopin, MazurkasThe only problem with Pavel Kolesnikov's splendid new Chopin collection is that one would have liked the Russian pianist to have recorded 25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOrchestra plays on despite funding cutThe Manukau Symphony Orchestra prepares to farewell a difficult 2016.24 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDazzlemeister from Tiberghien enthrallsAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra's final town hall concert was a grand occasion with a near capacity audience warmly applauded by CEO 20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandClassical CD review: William Dart on Dixit DominusOne Psalm inspires fascinating and individual responses from three composers.18 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTiming is everything for NZ composerNZ composer Jenny McLeod celebrates her 75th birthday with her biggest achievement to date.18 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentEnsemble delivers classy performanceReviewing NZTrio's Flare concert, it's difficult to resist an easy pun, as this pairing of top-class ensemble with celebrated Kiwi heldentenor showed commendable flair.14 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFowke makes magic on museum's FazioliA good season for Auckland Museum's Fazioli International Piano Recital series saw all seats sold for Philip Fowke's closing concert 13 Nov 04:00 PM
