Weber's F minor concerto might have been written to showcase this man's talent for lithe.

The programme opened with three chorale preludes from Bach's Orgel-buchlein.

Playing Beethoven while hanging from ceiling was a bit different.

Christina Aguilera's Liberation is a cinematic exploration of herself.

Auckland Chamber Orchestra captures those who catch the spirit of NZ in music. music.

Forget DWTS, The Great NZ Dance Masala is the plucky little dance show that could.

More is lost than is gained by the rewriting exercise.

Goodbye Naughton, ended week one of Pacific Dance Festival 2018 with rousing cheers.

A turning point in global history is told in rich compelling play, says Dionne Christian.

Yorick! is a rousing celebration of living the best life you can, writes Dionne Christian.

Lily Allen's authenticity shines through once again on her new album.

Smith's assured debut delivers one classic after another.

He called one contestant a "catfish" and others "possums". Then came the slut-shaming.

After weeks of watching Season 2, Megan McArdle still has no idea what's going on.

Enthusiastic cast carry play forward with energy but dramatic potential still a way off.

Brief, calm, meditative. They're not words you can normally use to describe Kanye West.

Director Gary Ross' treatment lacks whizz-bang invention of the franchise's earlier films.

New movie looks to see Kiwi reclaim his place as the world's best large-scale storyteller.

Love Is Dead is CHVRCHES' most political record yet - but also their least interesting.

Enthusiasm, irony and avant-garde theatricality makes for entertaining Cult Show.

Thoughtful reflection on life, language and love is a winter theatre warmer.

Pool (No Water)'s reach exceeds its grasp in an intriguing but muddled production.

Barnett has found a way to retain the intelligence of her songwriting on her second album.

Bernstein and an Italian journey; William Dart reviews NZSO's latest Auckland concerts.

When aliens are attacking the earth, what's your first line of defence? These cute things.

Chamber Music NZ join renowned US critic and stunning soloists on brave new venture.

Paul Casserly on two BBC history shows that couldn't be less alike.

Overture: Aotearoa launches with one of the first of three women conductors this season.

It's oddly refreshing to witness an hour of just no-nonsense joke-telling.

COMMENT: Vet on the Hill and his furry friends tug at the heartstrings.