There was thoughtful, almost curatorial programming afoot in Takacs Quartet's concert.

William Dart finds himself longing for the Kronos Quartet to channel Jimi Hendrix.

Atmospheric APO concert the next best thing to being in the Baroque, writes William Dart.

After more than 40 years Andras Fejer still enjoys membership of famed classical quartet.

Classical music and virtual reality - now in a concert hall near you thanks to APRA winner

Mozart professed not to like the flute but this CD suggests otherwise, writes William Dart

Chamber music concerts performed around NZ head north when pianist Jian Liu visits town.

Opera lovers are in for a rare treat when two singing superstars visit later this year.

The APO's Ibragimova Returns was ample reward for the expectation.

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

An evening of Ligeti, Shostakovich and Beethoven with the Auckland Philharmonia.

The work that made composer Puccini's name will star in APO's annual Opera in Concert.

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.

The gypsy of Lindy Hume's Carmen production becomes a true hero, writes William Dart.

The Proms have their origin in the British Empire, but are still a much-loved spectacle.

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.