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
ReviewsWilliam DartReview: APO’s Symphonic Dances concert at the Auckland Town HallMight Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances become too familiar in our concert halls? Never.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandForces combine for epic performance of Verdi’s RequiemNapier Civic Choir’s numbers will be swelled by students from Hastings Boys’ High School.16 Oct 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart: Young talent, enthusiasm on display at NZ Youth Choir concertThe Gondwana Chorale showed its consummate polish in a cappella offerings.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s Mozart 40APO concert lays on a menu of surprise and delight.18 Sep 05:00 PM
ReviewsIlona HanneReview: Woven Pathways shows the true art of musicTechnical precision combined with flair, passion and sheer talent in this performance.10 Sep 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Ieremia brings classic to present-day South PacificThere is so much to admire in Neil Ieremia’s production of (m)Orpheus.07 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart: NZSO serves up three-course feast for the sensesFrom radical to blissed-out, three-night Immerse festival proves delectable experience.08 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom lockdown duet to multi-million dollar deal for Kiwi singerTayla Alexander never dreamed the duet could land her a multi-million dollar deal.25 Jul 07:36 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s Might & MajestyAn evening of fun and tenderness from the Auckland Philharmonia.25 Jul 04:29 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartConcert review: Die tote Stadt at the Auckland Town HallExcellence assured for one of the highlight's of the musical year.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Fitting finale for violin competitionMichael Hill International Violin Competition comeback welcome, finale high-calibre.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMasterful duo to perform in NapierFrom their first performance together, the two artists shared an instant connection.06 Jun 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Cosi fan Tutte at the Kiri Te Kanawa TheatreThis opera has always been tricky territory with its sexual politics.01 Jun 05:00 PM
