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.

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

Russian pianist makes an eccentric return to Deutsche Grammophon fold, says William Dart.

For one night, Dust Palace and APO star in magical concert where classical meets cirque.

The NZ Symphony Orchestra saved its best till last in a superb 2017, says 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.

Chamber music meets pop when Blackbird Ensemble gives Bjork star treatment.

Musical interpretations of painting techniques delivered with charisma and charm.

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.