
Music industry sells classical as soothing backdrop sound
The music industry robs a great art of its power.
The music industry robs a great art of its power.
'A Woman's Place' highlights much to celebrate from our female composers and musicians.
Beethoven remains box office gold, says William Dart as the NZSO rounds off its 2018 year
The Auckland Chamber Orchestra is part of what makes life worth living, says William Dart.
Salina Fisher and Hollie Fullbrook feature in a concert dedicated to female composers.
APO winds down for 2018 with a diverting night in Vienna, writes William Dart.
Gustav Mahler's Seventh has been described as the Cinderella of the composer's symphonies.
Deliciously sensuous portrait of opera superstar Callas.
REVIEW: Conductor's work with Richard Strauss' Don Juan certainly fitted the bill.
The NZSO's Edo de Waart says it's better to stop putting music in boxes and just listen.
APO performs two 20th century masterpieces with zest, writes William Dart.
REVIEW: When it came to concerto time, Vogt's conception of Mozart wasn't for all.
When not training horses or delivering cows, Robert Ashworth is one of our lead violists.
Chamber Music New Zealand finishes 2018 on a friendly note, writes William Dart.
Shayne Carter surprise addition to dance work by acclaimed choreographer Moss Patterson.
Cellist Johannes Moser's performance is one of the highlights of 2018 concert year.
Bach's retelling of the Passion of Christ is as powerful as ever in APO's hands.
NZ Barok lights a candle in a church as vital to musicians as it is to the congregation
Richard Betts talks love songs, treacherous violinists and orchestras with Lemony Snicket
NzTrio play fine tribute to female composers, writes William Dart.
2017 Michael Hill International Violin Competition winner returns to NZ
Richard Betts looks at the NZSO and APO 2019 seasons and asks why so few local composers?
The programme reflected the musicians' Russian homeland.
Poignancy and pathos perfectly balanced in must-see La boheme, writes William Dart.
Dilworth School boys sing the praises of a unique NZ choir they say changed their lives.
NZTrio has undergone turbulent times; its 125 suffrage concert shows why it must survive.
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra takes the show on the road.
NZ Opera's new general director talks about size, scope and the "Katya problem".
Writers write what they know, Paul Little finds that's true for the opera La Boheme
Musicians tell how life-altering pieces of music set them on course for orchestral careers