Choral joy has some patches in Bach Mass
Concert cuts detract from perfect performances, writes William Dart.
Concert cuts detract from perfect performances, writes William Dart.
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra takes audiences from concert hall to glorious landscapes.
Mathematician Eugenia Cheng uses music to make us love maths - and see Trump differently.
Star power makes NZ Symphony Orchestra concert out of this world, writes William Dart.
Classical musicians and singers dedicate concert to Christchurch.
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra does full justice to rarely-performed grand composition.
Star pianist Lang Lang, pushed hard by an ambitious father, treats his students gently.
Silkroad Ensemble takes listeners on a first-class musical journey, writes William Dart.
Few classical music ensembles get compared to The Rolling Stones - here's one that does.
Beethoven and Bruckner, composers worlds apart, attract impressive numbers to APO.
The NZ Symphony Orchestra goes on a classical journey; an NZ musical stopover is missed.
From Paris to New York, via Spain, the APO delivered a true musical postcard.
Silk Road ensemble to bring 'world music' as you've never heard it before to Auckland.
COMMENT: Much to delight in during APO's first full concert of 2019.
Violinist Anthony Marwood on unusual taxi rides, concentric paths and faxing masterpieces.
NZ Symphony Orchestra invited to an international party to celebrate Beethoven.
Auckland Choral's Messiah a glorious celebration of a century-old tradition.
Auckland Choral has performed Handel's Messiah for 100 consecutive years.
'A Woman's Place' highlights much to celebrate from our female composers and musicians.
Beethoven remains box office gold, says William Dart as the NZSO rounds off its 2018 year
The Auckland Chamber Orchestra is part of what makes life worth living, says William Dart.
Salina Fisher and Hollie Fullbrook feature in a concert dedicated to female composers.
APO winds down for 2018 with a diverting night in Vienna, writes William Dart.
Gustav Mahler's Seventh has been described as the Cinderella of the composer's symphonies.
Deliciously sensuous portrait of opera superstar Callas.
REVIEW: Conductor's work with Richard Strauss' Don Juan certainly fitted the bill.
Tabatha McFadyen explores the magic behind Auckland Arts Festival's centrepiece show.
Marlon Williams is coming home this summer for one dreamy show.
The NZSO's Edo de Waart says it's better to stop putting music in boxes and just listen.
REVIEW: When it came to concerto time, Vogt's conception of Mozart wasn't for all.