Chamber Music NZ join renowned US critic and stunning soloists on brave new venture.

It's nearly the weekend - here's ideas on how to spend it from TimeOut and Arts writers.

Why top music critic Alex Ross, in town for the writers festival, hates classical music.

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

Who are the five New Zealanders joining an elite group of our most iconic artists?

NZ Symphony Orchestra honours one of the great musical figures of the 20th century.

Reviewer William Dart delights in power of historic music group to move audiences.

Phantasm mixes music and scholarship to create art - but first their instruments need rest

It's April but NZSO concert sees one of the year's best performances, says William Dart.

The choral work Gallipoli to the Somme is a fine addition to NZ works inspired by WWI.

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

Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke NZ tour much anticipated by classical fans.

The unruffled classicism is an effective foil for the emotions of Mahler's Symphony.

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

A self-playing piano may sound like a horror film prop but it's now a reality.

Auckland 5-piece Leisure get ready to take on the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir's sonic silo a seductive experience, says William Dart.

The TimeOut and Arts team pick their places to be this weekend.

No revisiting has been anywhere near as radical as Richter's.

World-renowned New York composer's bespoke gift is icing on the cake for NZ string trio.

Wynyard Quarter Silos are a fascinating place to make music from, says pianist.

Classiest of boy bands shows how pop anthems become secular anthems, writes William Dart

In the open-air Silo Park, people were mostly subdued.

The world's most popular composer wants to put his audience to sleep. Why?

One of our youngest opera stars talks about why she just wants to sing.

Composer Samuel Holloway wants more boundary-pushing contemporary music in concert halls.

Music fans are about to witness a contest for keyboards when this piano duo visits.

Out of Silence was a social media experiment, now it's a must-see live concert

New shows by three veterans of the arts, all still at the peak of their powers.

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