From mysterious opening horn call to colourful string textures, this was NZSO in top form.

NZ Opera's The Elixir of Love is first-class entertainment, writes William Dart.

At NZ Opera, wardrobe and makeup prepare for The Elixir of Love, writes Dionne Christian.

UCOL student Jono Cuff will graduate on Thursday, but his work is already a smash hit

Auckland Arts Festival could not have wished for a more festive finale.

Why is Auckland Council downplaying the importance of the arts and sport in its new plans?

Much-loved Reg Livermore is in town to perform Bernstein's operetta Candide.

Readers have their say on Whanganui's charms, teachers' pay; marijuana and abortion

One of our youngest opera stars talks about why she just wants to sing.

The paintings by Charles Frederick Goldie are considered to be among his finest.

Dame Malvina Major's music for sale

The Russian soprano revealed why Anna Netrebko is one of the great voices of today.

A radical take-down of the mad world we live In is compelling opera, writes William Dart.

Schubert song cycle turned into goth opera for a Trump-sick world, writes Richard Betts.

Lenny Kravitz got into a heated row after eating a chocolate bar at the opera.

There are no operatic frills or flamboyance in New Zealand Opera's Katya Kabanova.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: a star for five decades.

New Zealand Opera is bringing home our stars in 2018, writes William Dart.

Sensual and sexy, NZ Opera's Carmen is a first-rate production, writes William Dart.

The gypsy of Lindy Hume's Carmen production becomes a true hero, writes William Dart.

Is it okay to stage The Mikado in 2017? Most definitely, writes William Dart.

Opera singer Natasha Wilson is performing in the world premiere production of NZ Opera's Candide at the Auckland Arts Festival in March 2018.

Opera singers Sol3 Mio have been forced to postpone their Hawaii concert, after Canadian authorities lost Amitai Pati's passport.

Kiwi opera star Madeleine Pierard was studying to be a doctor when composer Jack Body inspired her to sing instead.

Acclaimed voice tutor Cesar Ulloa believes music is a powerful force that can soothe, excite, delight and delve into the listener's

Rufus Wainwright admits opera can be both daunting and dull. But he's determined to prove it doesn't have to be.

For two nights next week, Epsom becomes the operatic heart of our city, writes William Dart.

Sweeney Todd, once described by its composer, Stephen Sondheim, as a movie for the stage, had a dream venue in The Civic.

Priorities have changed after learning new father has only two years to live.

Auckland Opera Studio and its artistic director Frances Wilson should be very proud of giving Handel's Oreste its New Zealand premiere.