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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.