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Classical review: NZSO farewells 2017 in style
The NZ Symphony Orchestra saved its best till last in a superb 2017, says William Dart.
The NZ Symphony Orchestra saved its best till last in a superb 2017, says William Dart.
Sweden's Lisa Larsson sings the songs of lush and decadent romance when she joins the APO.
NZTrio keeps rescuing lesser-known scores from history, writes William Dart.
Russian composer Rachmaninov's music can still speak to our collective heart.
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra might have been a further instalment of German Masters.
Young English string quartet salutes Hungarian master with style, writes William Dart.
Anthony Ritchie is one of our busiest composers; his new music reflects on simpler times.
Hip chamber orchestra makes magic with Bjork's music, writes William Dart.
Composer Brett Dean's Fire Music provides orchestral highlight, writes William Dart.
Once the youngest in a prestigious global competition, pianist Joyce Yang is back in NZ.
Out of tragedy has come a triumphant piece of music which celebrates hope and new life.
NZ pianist Michael Houstoun makes a stylish French connection, writes William Dart.
APO and Michael Houstoun fire up NZ composer Lyell Cresswell's new piano concerto.
The Russian soprano revealed why Anna Netrebko is one of the great voices of today.
A radical take-down of the mad world we live In is compelling opera, writes William Dart.
Eleven established and emerging artists and performers get surprise cash boost.
Schubert song cycle turned into goth opera for a Trump-sick world, writes Richard Betts.
Russian diva and tenor husband with APO are sure to be magic night.
Imani Winds shows why it is one of the hippest chamber music groups.
Modern masters find inspiration in early music, writes William Dart.
Raglan mezzo Sarah Court gave one of the season's most memorable performances.
Pushing boundaries, breaking rules and innovating, APO's New Directions was fantastic.
Imani Winds is not a weather system but a musical quintet storming classical concert halls
Voices NZ Chamber Choir's WWI commemoration a powerful experience, writes William Dart.
The APO German Masters show how music can bring unity to Europe, writes William Dart.
Violinist and baroque band give Mendelssohn a memorable makeover, writes William Dart.
It's an NZ choral work called The Unusual Silence but it will heard across the world.
Auckland's orchestra will shine spotlight on masterworks and strong women in 2018 season.
The NZ Symphony Orchestra's Pianomania concerts with Freddy Kempf are proving popular.
There are no operatic frills or flamboyance in New Zealand Opera's Katya Kabanova.