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.

Gillian Whitehead herself provided key to Auckland Chamber Orchestra's Matariki 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.