PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: NZSO pianist 'swoon-inducing' at Auckland Town HallOPINION: This was no random triple course of overture, concerto and symphony.17 Nov 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart: Auckland Philharmonia’s magnificent salute to a maestroThe concert pays memorable tribute to celebrated Sir Andrew Davis.12 Nov 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: NZSO performs Puccini potpourriVerdi’s overture to La Forza del Destino was a stirring launch under Jose Luis Gomez.28 Oct 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Verdi Meets Puccini classy musical equivalent of brag bookThe Triumphal March and Temple Scene from Verdi’s Aida made a suitably grand launch.02 Oct 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Heady delights from Auckland PhilharmoniaOPINION: Two hours of life-affirming joy and stylish elegance at Auckland Town Hall.15 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Chamber Orchestra at Raye Freedman Arts CentreOPINION: ACO's 'Bagatelles' concert was a top-notch evening of chamber music.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: NZSO's marine-themed Auckland concertREVIEW: Nielsen’s Helios Overture was an inspired launch for the NZSO's La Mer concert.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia’s Vengerov & SibeliusReviewing Auckland Philharmonia’s recent concert at the Auckland Town Hall.25 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleSay farewell to winter and warm up at these Auckland eventsThere are five great reasons to get out and about in Auckland before August ends.24 Aug 11:45 PM
EntertainmentErica Stanford plays the bassoon in the Grand HallErica Stanford playing the bassoon in the Grand Hall at Parliament with her education adviser Emma Chatterton on the piano.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Tristan und Isolde at Auckland Town HallOPINION: The billboards have haunted the city, doubtlessly contributing to a full house.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town HallOPINION: An evening of superlative music making.07 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleSergeant Pepper’s' Tribute: Kiwi Supergroup with OrchestraKiwi supergroup honors 'Sergeant Pepper’s' with orchestral brilliance in NZ. Featuring The Phoenix Foundation and solo stars! Video / Michael CraigWatch05 Jul 03:03 AM
New ZealandGisborne welcomes world-renowned pianist Luu Hong Quang this SundayThis will be his first time performing in Gisborne.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town HallOPINION: This might well be the pinnacle of this year’s Bayleys Great Classics series.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Le comte Ory at the Kiri Te Kanawa TheatreOPINION: The key to NZ Opera’s sparkling Le comte Ory lies with conductor Brad Cohen.02 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWilliam DartAuckland Philharmonia trumpet triumphOPINION: Auckland Philharmonia prove contemporary music is not box office poison.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: NZTrio's 'fairly intense' programmeThe performance was the first in 2024′s Triptych series.23 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra delights at Auckland Town HallOPINION: The NZSO’s last Auckland appearance for three months was a triumphant au revoir.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town HallAuckland Philharmonia’s Bach & Bruckner concert set off with a rare pleasure.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Crazy clarinet skills are taking this kid all the way to LondonReynold Yang is a clarinet prodigy about to study at a school in the UK, but can he play your fave TikTok songs? Kea Kids News reporter Stacy “8-Face” Meng puts him to the test!Watch01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Bach Musica NZ’s first concert of the seasonOur aural perspectives were deliciously teased.16 Apr 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Auckland Town HallOPINION: Saturday night’s Mahler concert was 'about our world and new beginnings'.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZSO to bring exhilarating music to NapierThe concert also includes works by renowned New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn.01 Apr 10:50 PM
ReviewsReview: Kōrua piano and violin duet in TaupōThe classic combo of violin and piano shines in a church setting.07 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart: Auckland Philharmonia's In the Italian StyleA music review of the Auckland Philharmonia's In the Italian Style.03 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Welcome full house for Auckland Philharmonia’s Beethoven 7OPINION: Conductor delivers irresistible take on visceral Beethoven symphony.25 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAuckland Philharmonia’s Passion and MysteryOPINION: There was passion, mystery and sadness here.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Choral's Messiah acts as a reminder of humanityREVIEW: Auckland Choral’s annual performance of Handel's Messiah.19 Dec 04:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Bach Musica at the Auckland Town HallWilliam Dart: A spectacular launch for Bach Musica NZ’s final 2023 concert11 Dec 12:15 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: APO at the Auckland Town HallAPO launched its Beethoven’s Violin concert with a home-grown stunner.26 Nov 04:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - Bayleys Great ClassicsLanguorous emotional outpourings were the order of the evening.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam DartReview: APO explores spectacular sonic worlds of Mahler and WagnerOPINION: The conductor stamped his distinctive mark on the performance.12 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelCellist’s $1m instrument barred from flight'Sadly, this is a common problem for me and my fellow professional musicians.'09 Nov 03:00 AM
