EntertainmentStar musician opens APO's 2019 seasonViolinist Anthony Marwood on unusual taxi rides, concentric paths and faxing masterpieces.10 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOde to Joy in Māori a salute to BeethovenNZ Symphony Orchestra invited to an international party to celebrate Beethoven.03 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Auckland Choral's brilliant 100th Messiah celebrationAuckland Choral's Messiah a glorious celebration of a century-old tradition.18 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentIs this Auckland's oldest Christmas tradition?Auckland Choral has performed Handel's Messiah for 100 consecutive years.11 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentChristmas concert a real classicBach Musica NZ's Christmas Surprise concert was a seasonal delight, writes William Dart.04 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMusic industry sells classical as soothing backdrop soundThe music industry robs a great art of its power.03 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO - 'A Woman's Place''A Woman's Place' highlights much to celebrate from our female composers and musicians.02 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentACO keeps it Kiwi for year-enderThe Auckland Chamber Orchestra is part of what makes life worth living, says William Dart.27 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentEvening offers a masterly mixBeethoven remains box office gold, says William Dart as the NZSO rounds off its 2018 year27 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert puts women in their rightful placeSalina Fisher and Hollie Fullbrook feature in a concert dedicated to female composers.23 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentA truly diverting night in ViennaAPO winds down for 2018 with a diverting night in Vienna, writes William Dart.18 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: New Zealand Symphony OrchestraGustav Mahler's Seventh has been described as the Cinderella of the composer's symphonies.11 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPop queens must bow to original divaDeliciously sensuous portrait of opera superstar Callas.08 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOrchestra splendidly sets its spirits freeREVIEW: Conductor's work with Richard Strauss' Don Juan certainly fitted the bill.04 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOf pink elephants and evil spiders - Mozart's opera made more magicalTabatha McFadyen explores the magic behind Auckland Arts Festival's centrepiece show.02 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMarlon Williams to play winery show with APOMarlon Williams is coming home this summer for one dreamy show.31 Oct 07:25 PM
EntertainmentWhy we need to relax into classical music more oftenThe NZSO's Edo de Waart says it's better to stop putting music in boxes and just listen.30 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO shows power and brillianceAPO performs two 20th century masterpieces with zest, writes William Dart.28 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAll-Viennese evening away to fiery startREVIEW: When it came to concerto time, Vogt's conception of Mozart wasn't for all.28 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMore than one string to his bow - the viola playing farmer taking a turn in the spotlightWhen not training horses or delivering cows, Robert Ashworth is one of our lead violists.23 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassic review: Piers Lane and Hiroshi IkematsuChamber Music New Zealand finishes 2018 on a friendly note, writes William Dart.19 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDancing to the Dunedin beatShayne Carter surprise addition to dance work by acclaimed choreographer Moss Patterson.14 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: NZ Symphony OrchestraCellist Johannes Moser's performance is one of the highlights of 2018 concert year.08 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPassion for Bach shows throughBach's retelling of the Passion of Christ is as powerful as ever in APO's hands.07 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBaroque show stars in Venice's orbitNZ Barok lights a candle in a church as vital to musicians as it is to the congregation02 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPlucking the strings of America's poetic heartWorld-famous cellist Jan Vogler explains his unlikely collaboration with Bill Murray.30 Sep 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical Review: Russian Tales, APOREVIEW: APO underscores its reputation with Russian composers.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandLemony Snicket sharpens his pen for orchestral whodunnitRichard Betts talks love songs, treacherous violinists and orchestras with Lemony Snicket28 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: NZTrio, BraidNzTrio play fine tribute to female composers, writes William Dart.26 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWinning violinist returns to New Zealand2017 Michael Hill International Violin Competition winner returns to NZ25 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOrchestral manoeuvres for 2019Richard Betts looks at the NZSO and APO 2019 seasons and asks why so few local composers?20 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSublime quartet dive deep into Russia's soulThe programme reflected the musicians' Russian homeland.17 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOpera review: La boheme not to be missedPoignancy and pathos perfectly balanced in must-see La boheme, writes William Dart.16 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSinging the praises of choirsDilworth School boys sing the praises of a unique NZ choir they say changed their lives.15 Sep 05:00 PM
