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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.
Erica Stanford plays the bassoon in the Grand Hall
Erica Stanford playing the bassoon in the Grand Hall at Parliament with her education adviser Emma Chatterton on the piano.
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.
William Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: Saturday night’s Mahler concert was 'about our world and new beginnings'.
NZSO to bring exhilarating music to Napier
The concert also includes works by renowned New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn.
Review: Kōrua piano and violin duet in Taupō
The classic combo of violin and piano shines in a church setting.
William Dart: Auckland Philharmonia's In the Italian Style
A music review of the Auckland Philharmonia's In the Italian Style.
William Dart review: Welcome full house for Auckland Philharmonia’s Beethoven 7
OPINION: Conductor delivers irresistible take on visceral Beethoven symphony.
Auckland Philharmonia’s Passion and Mystery
OPINION: There was passion, mystery and sadness here.
William Dart review: Auckland Choral's Messiah acts as a reminder of humanity
REVIEW: Auckland Choral’s annual performance of Handel's Messiah.
William Dart review: Bach Musica at the Auckland Town Hall
William Dart: A spectacular launch for Bach Musica NZ’s final 2023 concert
William Dart review: APO at the Auckland Town Hall
APO launched its Beethoven’s Violin concert with a home-grown stunner.
William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - Bayleys Great Classics
Languorous emotional outpourings were the order of the evening.
Review: APO explores spectacular sonic worlds of Mahler and Wagner
OPINION: The conductor stamped his distinctive mark on the performance.
Cellist’s $1m instrument barred from flight
'Sadly, this is a common problem for me and my fellow professional musicians.'