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Music creates childhood world of fun and fantasy
NZ composer Leonie Holmes' evocative childhood scene Frond opens the NZSO in concert.
NZ composer Leonie Holmes' evocative childhood scene Frond opens the NZSO in concert.
William Dart finds new classical CD compilations give composers long due acknowledgement.
Tonight the NZSO National Youth Orchestra delivered a particularly clever programme.
There was no shortage of passion in Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's presentation.
Next generation composers and musicians showcased in NZSO classical concert.
Musicians have off nights; let's hope Sigiswald Kuijken fares better, writes William Dart
A tribute to Richard Nunns, this CD makes for compulsive listening, writes William Dart.
NZ Symphony Orchestra's concert showcases British music on the eve of the final test
The work that made composer Puccini's name will star in APO's annual Opera in Concert.
The APO did a stellar job of bringing the magic of Harry Potter alive.
Ambitious tenor comes up with a new twist on Mahler's song cycle, writes William Dart.
Colin Currie, one of the world's top percussionists,couldn't be happier playing Auckland.
APO's engaging Sacred and Profane neighbourhood concerts deserve packed pews.
Sensual and sexy, NZ Opera's Carmen is a first-rate production, writes William Dart.
US diva Grace Bumbry marks her 80th birthday with an exquisite CD set, writes William Dart
From the concert halls of Europe to South Auckland, conductor Tianyi Lu is one to watch.
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra deserved a fuller house on Friday night.
A superb Brahms and curiously stylish Ravel worth a listen, says William Dart.
A 290-year-old cello can prove popular in airports, says cellist Daniel Muller-Schott.
Conductor Rita Paczian and her Bach Musica NZ deliver magical music, writes William Dart.
Ioana Cristina Goicea wins the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.
Two young singers tackle challenging Bach in a concert to nourish the soul.
APO scales some of music's loftiest heights during its Mountain King, writes William Dart.
Music fans around the world can enjoy the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.
Suyeon Kang's CD is a timely reminder of the Michael Hill violin competition legacy.
Award-winning writer and composer receives $100,000 to write a history of NZ's composers.
The NZSO's Pathetique concert unleashed a panorama of emotions, writes William Dart.
Auckland set to offer lots of off-field action for thousands of fans as they arrive.
Masaaki Suzuki and his Juilliard415 ensemble transported us to Baroque wonderland.
With West Side Story on next month, William Dart recalls its composer's classical days.