EntertainmentSocial media adds new strings to musicians' bowsMichael Hill International Violin Competition musicians on classical meets social media.28 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: one of our greatest composers turns 80A birthday celebration for one of NZ's greatest composers is a welcome present.27 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: NZSO shows eternal love for composing greatsThe NZ Symphony Orchestra's "love eternal" a revelation, writes William Dart.27 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhat's up, Figaro? Bugs Bunny, Basil Fawlty and The Barber of SevilleBugs Bunny, Basil Fawlty and opera don't usually go together - until now.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWhy Nadia Reid doesn't feel like a proper singerAcclaimed songwriter Nadia Reid talks love and marriage, success and failure22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Whanganui Brass Band will play to 200 millionTour to China promises the world's biggest audience. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 May 04:41 AM
EntertainmentMan, Sitting in a Garden has potential to growNew New Zealand music blossoms at writers festival, writes William Dart.16 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBrodskys serve up feast of fugueAdventurous musical quartet bring some classic moves to town, writes William Dart.14 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO plays triple treat with gustoAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra amazes with cello concerto, writes William Dart.12 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentComposer, author and singer in a gardenAuthor Witi Ihimaera and composer Kenneth Young on their Auckland Writers Festival opera.12 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRazztwizzler show to leave your chuggling along with DahlRoald Dahl comes to Auckland in all-singing orchestral show with a touch of Bond.09 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Auckland Choral in fine voiceAuckland Choral's first 2019 performance is a triumph, writes William Dart.05 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMusician with many strings to his bowMusical authenticity is a thing for Eric Scholes who goes from punk to classical in a beat30 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMusician needs the force to be with him to strike rightStar Wars changed the life of one young musician - now he needs the force to be with him.29 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTrumpet call to make brass shineSeven beautiful British blokes bringing back brass - the group playing it loud and proud.23 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAPO delivers a stirring Easter journeyThe Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's annual choral concert a stunning Easter journey.21 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNZSO plays the music of loveNZ Symphony Orchestra delivers a fine romance defying expectations, writes William Dart.14 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFoals announce New Zealand showUK indie rockers Foals are returning to New Zealand to play the Auckland Town Hall.11 Apr 11:22 PM
EntertainmentChoral joy has some patches in Bach MassConcert cuts detract from perfect performances, writes William Dart.09 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO presents brooding, beautiful landscapesAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra takes audiences from concert hall to glorious landscapes.07 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIs there music in maths? Meet the concert pianist and mathematician who thinks soMathematician Eugenia Cheng uses music to make us love maths - and see Trump differently.05 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: NZSO shows its star powerStar power makes NZ Symphony Orchestra concert out of this world, writes William Dart.31 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical artists unite for peaceClassical musicians and singers dedicate concert to Christchurch.28 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO's Turangalila Symphony triumphAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra does full justice to rarely-performed grand composition.24 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPianist Lang Lang puts his finger on big fearStar pianist Lang Lang, pushed hard by an ambitious father, treats his students gently.17 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Silkroad Ensemble travels wellSilkroad Ensemble takes listeners on a first-class musical journey, writes William Dart.15 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBaroque-ing it like The Rolling StonesFew classical music ensembles get compared to The Rolling Stones - here's one that does.12 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Endlessly inventive Magic Flute hooks audiences to the silver screenArts Festival pulls off major coup getting wild and wonderful Magic Flute to Auckland.09 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPercussive ambition: APO counts down to one of its big performanceEric Renick played to a different beat, now he's keeping 100 musicians in time.08 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO triples the enjoymentBeethoven and Bruckner, composers worlds apart, attract impressive numbers to APO.03 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: NZSO heads off on a classical journeyThe NZ Symphony Orchestra goes on a classical journey; an NZ musical stopover is missed.26 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHearts soared as maestro treads airFrom Paris to New York, via Spain, the APO delivered a true musical postcard.24 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSilk Road brings sounds of the world to AucklandSilk Road ensemble to bring 'world music' as you've never heard it before to Auckland.22 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFantasy start for Auckland PhilharmoniaCOMMENT: Much to delight in during APO's first full concert of 2019.17 Feb 04:00 PM