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Macbeth springs to life with powerhouse performances.
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Sprightly woodwind injected high spirits into a dancing second movement.
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William Dart review: NZO's Call of the Huia
Alice Mackay's Te Whenua Kura, a lament for lost tribal lands, was persuasively delivered.
William Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's Beethoven
Pianist and conductor were determined to bring out the dance as a key to this music.
William Dart review: NZSO's Truth and Beauty
Prokofiev's sleek orchestration and sinuous lines were never compromised.
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Firebird became an electrifying colourfest of music and excitement.
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William Dart review: Bach Musica NZ
Little wonder that in such a potentially theatrical work, set pieces stood out.
Queen's Birthday Honour: Pioneer in music therapy honoured
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Wendy van Delden receives honour for 40 yrs service to music society
Wendy has been involved with the Waikanae Music Society for 40 years.
William Dart review: NZTrio at the Town Hall Concert Chamber
NZTrio opened its 2022 Legacy series on Sunday.
Edgy welcome as NZSO spreads the joy at Passione concert
Energy in boundless supply as William Dart reviews NZSO's latest concert.
'Still kids from Flaxmere': Singers make Lexus Song Quest semifinals
The pair will now compete for a place to perform at the grand final gala in Wellington.
NZSO partners with 50-strong Pasifika choir to record songs from the islands
The collaboration is part of NZSO's quest to be an "orchestra for all New Zealanders".
Russia not so Magic: APO apologises as concert name dumped over Russian invasion
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Classical music teacher Te Oti Rakena to share skills with Ngā Tumanako
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William Dart: Auckland Philharmonia impress with Smetana's Ma Vlast
The APO undertook what is perhaps its most courageous programme for some years.
William Dart: Bellincampi continues to bring Beethoven to life
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Review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Light & Shade
This was a programme that spoke up for the minor masters, writes William Dart.
Concert review: APO, On the Danube
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Willliam Dart: NZSO celebrates Matariki
Friday evening belonged to Gareth Farr's 'symphonic' celebration of Matariki.
APO's Rediscovery stylish and full of gusto
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Rediscovery concert was something of a curiosity corner.
Concert review: NZSO's 'Fantastique' appropriate description
Fantastique, from Berlioz's great symphony, was also an apt description for the evening.
William Dart: Beethoven opera chillingly relevant today
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NZSO celebrates Stravinsky in style
NZSO delivered main course of The Firebird and a punchy entree of Juliet Palmer's Buzzard.