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Russia not so Magic: APO apologises as concert name dumped over Russian invasion

Community member wants show to be cancelled or turned into one that supports Ukraine.

Classical music teacher Te Oti Rakena to share skills with Ngā Tumanako

Exceptional skills have led to an invitation to train with Te Matatini champ

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

William Dart reviews the APO's Beethoven concert, The Revolutionary.

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

William Dart reviews Thursday's Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at the Town Hall.

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.

William Dart: NZTrio reach for the stars in final concert of the year

William Dart reviews NZTrio's final concert of the year.

Local Focus: Showtime for the Nutcracker at the Opera House this weekend

Students perform the Nutcracker 'directors cut'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

William Dart: 'Spectacular' end of the year for NZSO

William Dart reviews the NZSO's final concert of the year.

Back to the Future and son

How the score to an 80s classic brought me closer to my eight-year-old son.

William Dart: Grand post-lockdown welcome for APO maestro

William Dart reviews the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's latest performance.

In a melancholic year, the NZTrio delivers a shining show

William Dart enjoys the meticulous musicianship of NZTrio

William Dart: NZSO make welcome return

William Dart reviews the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's latest performance.

William Dart: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performance full of spirit

William Dart: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra review.