William Dart: APO's shimmering Firebird concert glows to thrilling finale
Firebird became an electrifying colourfest of music and excitement.
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Russia not so Magic: APO apologises as concert name dumped over Russian invasion
Community member wants show to be cancelled or turned into one that supports Ukraine.
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APO's Rediscovery stylish and full of gusto
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Rediscovery concert was something of a curiosity corner.
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William Dart: APO captures spirit of Beethoven with The Classicist
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William Dart: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - review
REVIEW: Joyous medley of Hungarian folk tunes to welcome APO's returning music director.
William Dart: Grand post-lockdown welcome for APO maestro
William Dart reviews the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's latest performance.
Urban sounds capture town hall audience
Two different cities brought together in music for appreciative city dwellers.
Dame Kiri lures them to newly re-named theatre
Concert in Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's honour signals much joy to come in re-named theatre.
A winning peace: APO gives final town hall concert for 2019
REVIEW: APO's Conflict and Triumph was as assured as ever.
Losses cause NZ Opera to change key
Forced to re-imagine how to be a viable national arts body, NZ Opera reveals 2020 plans.
Great Danes rule at concert hall
Talented NZ composer to be heard among classical greats.
Classical review: APO's date with cello soloist creates thrilling evening
2001 Space Odyssey's iconic music allowed to unleash its full power.
Choosing Beethoven over the All Blacks - how beautiful music stylishly performed soothed
Saving the best till last - Chamber Music NZ signs off 2019 in style.
Shake, rattle and roll: A New Zealand classic in the making
Richard Betts on his recording session with some of our most accomplished musicians.
Utter enchantment to be found at the orchestra
Regarded as one the most hypnotic pieces, did Ravel's Bolero live up to expectations?
NZ musician shows why she's one of our best
Star performers shine with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
APO burns bright for 40th anniversary celebrations
Auckland Philharmonia reveals its 2020 season with special birthday celebrations.
How the movies hooked top APO musician on the classics
APO musician Ingrid Hagan on playing Vivaldi concertos, written for an unnamed girl.
Classical review: Ashkenazy and Mullova hold nothing back in concert thriller
Two of the greatest classical musicians alive treat APO fans to the concert of a lifetime.
Legendary Russian musicians play Auckland this week
Violinist Viktoria Mullova's life reads like a classic Cold War spy novel.
Classical review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Reveries
Fine French symphonies transport APO audiences from bleak Auckland winter.
Wonder Wu Man adds spark to APO's Reimagined
Exhilarating cultural mix makes for enthralling time with Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
Meet Wu Man, a musician of the world
Wu Man is a musician of the world - with the awards and accomplishments to prove it.
APO and NZ Opera turn it all on for Don Giovanni
In the #MeToo era, a 1787 opera seemed very 2019 as the APO turns in a fine performance.
Classical review: APO thrives in face of major challenge
APO musicians stay cool and perform under pressure when faced with change of conductor.
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Bold plan to boost Auckland's music scene
Uplifting Auckland's music scene could deliver cultural, economic and social benefits.