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William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia takes audience on 'Romantic Journey'
William Dart reviews Auckland Philharmonia's showcase of Tchaikovsky’s wizardry,

William Dart review: NZSO pianist 'swoon-inducing' at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: This was no random triple course of overture, concerto and symphony.

William Dart: Auckland Philharmonia’s magnificent salute to a maestro
The concert pays memorable tribute to celebrated Sir Andrew Davis.

William Dart review: NZSO performs Puccini potpourri
Verdi’s overture to La Forza del Destino was a stirring launch under Jose Luis Gomez.

William Dart review: Verdi Meets Puccini classy musical equivalent of brag book
The Triumphal March and Temple Scene from Verdi’s Aida made a suitably grand launch.

William Dart review: Heady delights from Auckland Philharmonia
OPINION: Two hours of life-affirming joy and stylish elegance at Auckland Town Hall.

William Dart review: Auckland Chamber Orchestra at Raye Freedman Arts Centre
OPINION: ACO's 'Bagatelles' concert was a top-notch evening of chamber music.

William Dart review: NZSO's marine-themed Auckland concert
REVIEW: Nielsen’s Helios Overture was an inspired launch for the NZSO's La Mer concert.

William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia’s Vengerov & Sibelius
Reviewing Auckland Philharmonia’s recent concert at the Auckland Town Hall.

William Dart review: Tristan und Isolde at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: The billboards have haunted the city, doubtlessly contributing to a full house.

William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: An evening of superlative music making.

Sergeant Pepper’s' Tribute: Kiwi Supergroup with Orchestra
Kiwi supergroup honors 'Sergeant Pepper’s' with orchestral brilliance in NZ. Featuring The Phoenix Foundation and solo stars! Video / Michael Craig

Gisborne welcomes world-renowned pianist Luu Hong Quang this Sunday
This will be his first time performing in Gisborne.

William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: This might well be the pinnacle of this year’s Bayleys Great Classics series.

William Dart review: Le comte Ory at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
OPINION: The key to NZ Opera’s sparkling Le comte Ory lies with conductor Brad Cohen.

Auckland Philharmonia trumpet triumph
OPINION: Auckland Philharmonia prove contemporary music is not box office poison.

William Dart review: NZTrio's 'fairly intense' programme
The performance was the first in 2024′s Triptych series.

William Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra delights at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: The NZSO’s last Auckland appearance for three months was a triumphant au revoir.

William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town Hall
Auckland Philharmonia’s Bach & Bruckner concert set off with a rare pleasure.

Kea Kids: Crazy clarinet skills are taking this kid all the way to London
Reynold Yang is a clarinet prodigy about to study at a school in the UK, but can he play your fave TikTok songs? Kea Kids News reporter Stacy “8-Face” Meng puts him to the test!

William Dart review: Bach Musica NZ’s first concert of the season
Our aural perspectives were deliciously teased.