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

Bach Musica NZ ends a successful 2017 with concert of pleasing delights, says William Dart

Music by Debussy and Wagner shows the strength of Kiwi musicians, says William Dart.

An unsuspecting concertgoer received a very rude awakening after drifting off during a performance by the North State Symphony in Redding, California. Credit: Scott Seaton (www.scott-seaton.com)

William Dart reviews Auckland Chamber Orchestra's final concert of the year.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Dust Palace craft magic from music and movement.

Requiem for the Fallen, superb choral tribute to Kiwi sacrifices on European battlefields.

Auckland-based chamber choir Viva Voce continues its fine form, writes William Dart

Sprightly tunes and triple-time ingenuity offering a piquant preview of Mahler yet to come

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.

Conductor James Judd was the perfect guide for the NZSO's Travels in Italy concert.

Award-winning contemporary classical composer Lyell Cresswell's new work lands this week.

Imani Winds shows why it is one of the hippest chamber music groups.