EntertainmentFrom one extreme to the otherMartin was principal flautist with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields when he first worked with pianist Garrick Ohlsson 20 years ago.20 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFlashdance musical heading to NZGet your leotards, leg-warmers and sweatbands ready, because Flashdance is making a comeback, this time in stage musical form.18 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCreative skills = global opportunityNot so long ago, parents of a teenager wanting to be an artist or a musician would tell them to get a real job but that perception has changed17 Nov 01:11 AM
EntertainmentUrbanesia: Pacific pleasuresThe Southside Arts Festival has morphed into Urbanesia, and offers more than 70 events, concerts, workshops and family days, many of them free, at a range of venues.14 Nov 02:21 AM
New ZealandUrbanesia showcases city culturePasifika beats, arts, culture and talent will be seen and heard around Auckland over the next two weeks during the Urbanesia festival, which starts today.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi's artwork exceeds expectationsAn auction for works by Kiwi artist Peter McIntyre landed prices well above expectations, an art dealer says.12 Nov 02:27 AM
EntertainmentPair whip up comedy goldHudson and Halls are back with a scrumptiously over-the-top display of outrageous showmanship and culinary mayhem.08 Nov 10:22 PM
EntertainmentFantasies and fairytales cast their mysterious spellA night of telling tales lay ahead when Eckehard Stier took the podium on Thursday for his penultimate appearance as Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's music director.07 Nov 02:18 AM
EntertainmentParty time at Auckland's most innovative-creative space, LOT23Soundscape artist James Pinker and artist Natalie Tozer are getting together in a project to celebrate innovative creative space LOT2307 Nov 12:17 AM
EntertainmentArts Festival lineup getting even biggerThe lineup for next year's Auckland Arts Festival keeps growing with the announcement last night of more shows joining the March 2-20 programme.05 Nov 05:30 AM
EntertainmentMusicians heading to NZ for Arts FestivalThe Auckland Arts Festival has announced the musical line-up for its much-loved Spiegeltent venue next March, and it's a colourful list of local and international artists.04 Nov 06:50 PM
EntertainmentStar power and dazzling new frontiersIt's as near to a cliffhanger as you get in our classical music community, waiting to find out what is on offer in concert halls next year.31 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionCaptivating circus Le Noir a crowdpleaserSoaring, skillful, seductive, sensory, spectacle. There are many words to describe Le Noir, but just one to sum it up: sensational.29 Oct 08:35 PM
EntertainmentTrio revel in the detailLast week, in conversation, the Vienna Piano Trio's Stefan Mendl confessed his intense admiration for Beethoven's Opus 70 no 2.25 Oct 04:00 PM