Latest from Classical Music

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

William Dart reviews Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's presentation of Fidelio.

NZSO celebrates Stravinsky in style

NZSO delivered main course of The Firebird and a punchy entree of Juliet Palmer's Buzzard.

William Dart: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - review

REVIEW: Joyous medley of Hungarian folk tunes to welcome APO's returning music director.

Violinist Amalia Hall on stage fright, perfectionism and very expensive instruments

'I always plan to post more videos of me playing, but my standards are very high.'

William Dart: APO's Nordic Fire a glorious, quarantine-free trip to Scandinavia

REVIEW: The evening's centrepiece was an evocative timpani concerto written by Kalevi Aho.

Surprise musical guest at inauguration has social media buzzing

The inauguration special is underway, but one surprise guest has viewers abuzz.

'People just thought he was mad': Beethoven historian Nancy November

The music historian traces her life according to Beethoven.

William Dart: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performance full of spirit

William Dart: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra review.

APO in exuberant form

APO performs with tremendous intensity, writes William Dart

NZTrio's Origin marks welcome return

Act draws an audience that a topline international chamber music ensemble might envy.

You can't stop the music - how the APO's concertmaster keeps music alive

APO concertmaster Andrew Beer on keeping the music playing during lockdown.

Piano teacher finds a digital solution to keep lessons going

The March 25 coronavirus lockdown posed a big problem for piano teacher Elena Reekie.

And the band played on: NZSO to livestream a special free performance

"In extraordinary times...music becomes even more important in bringing people together."

A tune for troubled times soothes the soul

Auckland Art Festival performance offers hope through music.

Choral work given dramatic new impact by mood of our times

Choral performance a masterclass in making classics truly breath-taking.

Watch: Quarantined Italians sing from their balconies

Emotional scenes from locked-down towns in Italy show how isolated people pass the time.