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.

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

A superb Brahms and curiously stylish Ravel worth a listen, says William Dart.

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.

It's one of the world's most prestigious music competitions and it happens right here.

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.

William Dart takes a listen to contemporary Latin America composers.

Auckland has new classical concert initiative that's proving popular,writes William Dart.