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William Dart reviews Chopin, Mazurkas

The only problem with Pavel Kolesnikov's splendid new Chopin collection is that one would have liked the Russian pianist to have recorded

Orchestra plays on despite funding cut

The Manukau Symphony Orchestra prepares to farewell a difficult 2016.

Dazzlemeister from Tiberghien enthralls

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's final town hall concert was a grand occasion with a near capacity audience warmly applauded by CEO

Classical CD review: William Dart on Dixit Dominus

One Psalm inspires fascinating and individual responses from three composers.

Timing is everything for NZ composer

NZ composer Jenny McLeod celebrates her 75th birthday with her biggest achievement to date.

Ensemble delivers classy performance

Reviewing 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.

Fowke makes magic on museum's Fazioli

A good season for Auckland Museum's Fazioli International Piano Recital series saw all seats sold for Philip Fowke's closing concert

Classical CD review: William Dart on the contenders for NZ's best classical album of the year

Three of the year's best classical albums vie for the Vodafone NZ Music awards vote.

APO's resident composer enthuses about new role

APO's next concert is a welcome opportunity to sample the first commission from its resident composer.

William Dart reviews APO's Outraged concert

Conductor Giordano Bellincampi ensured an exhilarating night with the APO.

APO's Final Symphony a marketing triumph

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Final Symphony was a marketing triumph, selling out its first performance and occasioning a Saturday night re-run.

Classical CD review: William Dart on Anna Netrebko's Verismo

Soprano's star status guarantees local release.

William Dart learns of young musicians keyed up for competition

The Ronisch Auckland Secondary Schools Piano Competition puts top young piano players in the spotlight.

Rewarding London Conchord Ensemble concert

The eight expert players of the London Conchord Ensemble delivered a high-minded Friday night variety concert.

Willliam Dart: Dame Kiri delights and entrances

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's Aotea Centre recital was a courageous undertaking for the 72-year-old soprano. It was an evening of some entrancement.

APO musicians move to a new beat at Diwali Festival

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Indian musicians combine talents for unique Diwali Festival performance.