COMMENT: Much to delight in during APO's first full concert of 2019.

'A Woman's Place' highlights much to celebrate from our female composers and musicians.

Salina Fisher and Hollie Fullbrook feature in a concert dedicated to female composers.

APO winds down for 2018 with a diverting night in Vienna, writes William Dart.

APO performs two 20th century masterpieces with zest, writes William Dart.

Bach's retelling of the Passion of Christ is as powerful as ever in APO's hands.

REVIEW: APO underscores its reputation with Russian composers.

Musicians tell how life-altering pieces of music set them on course for orchestral careers

Pianist Henry Wong Doe soars with Rachmaninov's popular Second Piano Concerto.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra to play a rarely heard version of a Stravinsky masterpiece

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

The music of the spheres took centre stage at glittering APO performance.

NZ surgeon considered father of plastic surgery honoured in a new piece of classical music

APO's international commission a first time success, writes William Dart

Auckland's orchestra co-commissions new work from one of the world's top composers.

"Outdated" conservatory model will be replaced by research-intensive academic department.

Irresistible songs of sunlight, sky and life make for magical evening, writes William Dart

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra ushers in 2018 with a rousing start, says William Dart.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Dust Palace craft magic from music and movement.

For one night, Dust Palace and APO star in magical concert where classical meets cirque.

Sweden's Lisa Larsson sings the songs of lush and decadent romance when she joins the APO.

Composer Brett Dean's Fire Music provides orchestral highlight, writes William Dart.

Out of tragedy has come a triumphant piece of music which celebrates hope and new life.

Auckland Arts Festival brings magic to The Civic with return of a favourite comedy act.

APO and Michael Houstoun fire up NZ composer Lyell Cresswell's new piano concerto.

Award-winning contemporary classical composer Lyell Cresswell's new work lands this week.

The APO German Masters show how music can bring unity to Europe, writes William Dart.

Auckland's orchestra will shine spotlight on masterworks and strong women in 2018 season.

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

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Defiance reflects spirit of our times, says William Dart