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.

Conductor Masaaki Suzuki tells William Dart he can't live without daily rice or music.

French pianist's latest release is more than just greatest hits, writes William Dart

Violinist Justine Cormack signed off after 15 years at NZTrio's Swoop concert.

Visiting horn player leads the APO in elegant performance, writes William Dart.

Pianist Michael Houstoun is a man with a musical mission, writes William Dart.

A personable Rumon Gamba introduced the first concert of APO's Pushing Boundaries.

Kathryn Stott opened with a perfectly shaded Nocturne.

Thrilling stuff from orchestra needs marketing.

Michael Houstoun and Rodger Fox's Big Band have got a good thing going.

Composer Gareth Farr's new requiem concerto will be heard in New Zealand and France.

Discovered just last year, Stravinsky's 1909 music is brought to vivid live by the APO.

Young composers rise to challenge to create music inspired by art, writes William Dart.

Never judge a book by its cover. William Dart finds you shouldn't do the same with a CD.

Singers passionate about a cappella compete to be the best Naked Choir in the country.

English composer Rumon Gamba visits Auckland for concerts with a decided Russian flavour.

Holy Trinity Cathedral's Anzacs Commemoration Concert was a moving and timely reminder.

Art has long provided inspiration to composers, now the APO celebrates music and art.

Recent visitors to our concert halls make wonderful ongoing listening, says William Dart.

New Zealand's war poetry has been put to music for unique concert of commemoration.

One of our finest violinists, Amalia Hall talks about the benefits of taking things slow.

William Dart finds a Kiwi take on the songs of Shakespeare is not so sweet.