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William Dart: The enduring magic of Handel's Messiah captivates Auckland audience
Auckland Choral's 'Messiah' unites with powerful arias and rousing choruses.
William Dart: Bach Musica delights with joyful Christmas Oratorio
Rita Paczian has always been a woman on a mission.
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.
Say farewell to winter and warm up at these Auckland events
There are five great reasons to get out and about in Auckland before August ends.
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.