Young composers rise to challenge to create music inspired by art, writes William Dart.

English composer Rumon Gamba visits Auckland for concerts with a decided Russian flavour.

Never judge a book by its cover. William Dart finds you shouldn't do the same with a CD.

Madison Nonoa adds pop culture cache to opera singer mystique when she appears in Amadeus.

Pop up Globe producers may be close to sealing a deal to take their show around the world.

Singers passionate about a cappella compete to be the best Naked Choir in the country.

Veteran dancer Jennifer De Leon defies injury to keep moving, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Art has long provided inspiration to composers, now the APO celebrates music and art.

Theo David planned to start a training course; now's onstage at Pop-up Globe with the APO.

A new Auckland dance company could see krumping and contemporary dance fused together.

The thriller Mo and Jess kill Susie to be performed in te reo Maori for the first time.

Penny Ashton is swapping Jane Austen for Charles Dickens in her latest comic caper.

Contrasts in music and movement makes for delightful dance work, writes Raewyn Whyte.

The Rebel Pink shows dance is alive and kicking in all its forms, writes Raewyn Whyte.

The World Masters Games isn't all about sport; Auckland gets a one-off arts festival, too.

One of our finest violinists, Amalia Hall talks about the benefits of taking things slow.

Dionne Christian talks to a writer about putting an impossible book on stage.

Mixing comedy and music with science is meant to make us more interested in the latter.

Kate McGill makes theatre which tells it like it is and her new play is no exception.

NZ Herald Premier Series continues with a chic French tribute, writes William Dart.

She'll perform at the Actors' Benevolent Fund gala today at the Pop Up Globe.

This ain't rock n roll; this is genius, writes Karl Puschmann of APO's Bowie tribute.

Sing for joy - there are musicals for everyone on stage in Auckland this year.

Aroha Rawson was just beginning her acting career when she fell 5m and broke her back.

Composer Tim Rice is amazed his first offering is still so loved, says Dionne Christian.

Monteverdi's "Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" is a splendid addition to any CD collection.

Carmen and L'Arlésienne: an exceptionally good night at the ballet not to be missed.

The play Magdalena of Mangere offers an eye-opening portrait of overlooked suburb.

A former MIT lecturer said he resigned in protest when the student was not disciplined.

Dave Armstrong's new play is an honest and unflinching look at today's Anzac experience.