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Maddest opera is a must-see

Why Eight Songs for a Mad King succeeds in taking Opera NZ into a brave new world.

Urban sounds capture town hall audience

Two different cities brought together in music for appreciative city dwellers.

Winds of concern blow through NZ composer's new music

NZ composer launches musical response to climate change in South Pacific style.

How classical musicians are making the old new again

Youthful musicians achieve a bold goal, writes William Dart.

Three cheers for eight (mad) songs

NZ Opera signals a bold new direction with its latest show - one that aims to unsettle.

Bach and Brahms equals Baroque splendour with

New classical foots it with Baroque splendor at APO's latest performance.

He was the world's greatest composer and he was going deaf - new NZ music explores how Beethoven kept on working

NZ concert to explore psychology of Beethoven as he confronted devastating hearing loss.

Great classics herald the start of a bumper year for APO

Spontaneous roars of approval start Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's year.

Dame Kiri lures them to newly re-named theatre

Concert in Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's honour signals much joy to come in re-named theatre.

A winning peace: APO gives final town hall concert for 2019

REVIEW: APO's Conflict and Triumph was as assured as ever.

Not so harmonious: Why Mahler divides music fans

He's one of the world's greatest composers but not everybody loves Mahler. Why not?

Losses cause NZ Opera to change key

Forced to re-imagine how to be a viable national arts body, NZ Opera reveals 2020 plans.

Great Danes rule at concert hall

Talented NZ composer to be heard among classical greats.

Classical review: Monumental music-making delivered by NZ Symphony Orchestra

William Dart on the NZSO's Great concert - one of the finest of the year.

Rare chance to hear music seldom played

The sounds of the past brought to life for a modern world.

Classical review: APO's date with cello soloist creates thrilling evening

2001 Space Odyssey's iconic music allowed to unleash its full power.