EntertainmentControversial trio of APO concertsWorking with the legendary Boulez was an unforgettable experience, says Barenboim.01 Apr 10:30 PM
EntertainmentFocus on how music works with Richard GillThis year sees the return of Unwrap the Music, 3 early evening concerts where conductor Richard Gill introduce pieces coming up in later programmes.25 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Magdalena Kozena, MonteverdiMagdalena Kozena's new Monteverdi album makes one realise why Leo Schrade titled his 1930 study of the Italian, Monteverdi: Creator of Modern Music.25 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPianist's visit fails to recapture the magicIn 2000, Uri Caine's bold transformation of Bach's Goldberg Variations into a vibrant encyclopedia of styles blew welcome raspberries into complacent ears.21 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO's Ruaumoko captures multicultural diversity of cityA good part of the excitement at Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's latest dance project was experiencing our city's favourite orchestra in the faux-Egyptian temple of The Civic.13 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentVersatility, few surprises come into playThe Black Quartet bring a contemporary touch to classical ensemble music and has played with everyone from Kanye West through to our own Six60.07 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPoetry and power join in Brahms concertoPoetry and power merged as promised for Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of young Spanish conductor Antonio Mendez.28 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNZSO's Grammy hopes dashedHopes of adding a Grammy to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's awards cabinet have been dashed after the accolade was handed to the Boston orchestra instead.16 Feb 12:30 AM
EntertainmentClassical review: Tennant-Austin DuoA Sunday afternoon recital by the Tennant-Austin Duo provided a stylish launch for Auckland's concert year.15 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Stuart MaunderAustralian Stuart Maunder has led the New Zealand Opera company for the past two years. He directed Tosca, now out in cinemas nationwide, and confesses to an unhealthy obsession with Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.15 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassic CD: Saint-Saens, Tchaikovsky: Grand Sonata & The SeasonsPlaying Gershwin with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in 2012, Freddy Kempf was a sleek cheetah on the keys, caressing moody chromaticisms into sinuous life.06 Feb 11:31 PM
EntertainmentJohn Psathas' ambitious musical remembrance of WWIJohn Psathas is very much at ease with big projects, as you'd expect of the man whose music opened and closed the 2004 Athens Olympics.29 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentConcertgoers develop taste for the cool sound of baroque musicNew Zealand concertgoers have developed a taste for the cool, yet vibrant, sound of baroque music delivered in the performing styles of its day.22 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert review: Auckland Choral, Auckland Town HallUwe Grodd's introductions to Auckland Choral's annual Messiah are becoming as much of a tradition as the musical performances that follow them.16 Dec 06:13 AM
EntertainmentClassic CD: Yuja Wang, Clare HammondYou'll thrill early on, when Wang's massive piano cadenza capitulates into one of the composer's most searing cris de coeur.28 Nov 12:36 AM
EntertainmentExcursions into unexpected keysThe final concert of Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's New Zealand Herald Premier series was a night to remember.20 Nov 04:00 PM
