One sensed justifiable pride when APO CEO announced Enigma concert had drawn a full house.

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

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.

"Outdated" conservatory model will be replaced by research-intensive academic department.

Much-loved Reg Livermore is in town to perform Bernstein's operetta Candide.

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.

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

Violinist Amalia Hall tells Richard Betts practice is a matter of quality, not quantity.

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

TimeOut and Arts team pick where they want to go and what they want to see this weekend

Collaboration part of a creative life, says classical composer inspired by son's punk band

Matching films with live music is no easy feat, discovers Richard Betts.

Auckland Choral's Messiah thrilling end to 2017 classical concert year, says William Dart.

William Dart reviews Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Celebrate Christmas.

William Dart rounds up his top classical music CDs for 2017 in time for Xmas gift buying.

Promise of family Christmas brings soprano Madeleine Pierard home to perform with the APO.