Writers write what they know, Paul Little finds that's true for the opera La Boheme

NZ Opera's new general director talks about size, scope and the "Katya problem".

Musicians tell how life-altering pieces of music set them on course for orchestral careers

One of the world's oldest and rarest music books, found only in Auckland, still inspires.

William Dart sings the praises of NZ Symphony Orchestra's Edo de Waart.

Auckland Arts Festival announces it first 2019 show, an opera with appeal for film fans.

Twelve-year picked for prestigious music school wants to be doctor.

Star-crossed lovers play Romeo and Juliet in rare operatic take on tragic love story.

Musical world of composer John Elmsly revealed by Auckland Chamber Orchestra.

Australian music superstar James Morrison jazzes things up with the APO this month.

Finding an old CD saw Richard Betts discovering where the musicians are now.

In a corner of Vermont USA, a family of famous musical Austrians has come to call home.

'I was completely lost for words in shock on stage," Joel Amosa said.

Lexus Song Quest has a special place in our musical calendar and ongoing cultural history.

The Phoenix Foundation turns 20 and celebrates with the NZ Symphony Orchestra.

Jaime Martin and NZSO have fun with Shostakovich's Festive Overture, writes William Dart.

Antonello Palombi won hearts with his rapturous "Celeste Aida", writes William Dart.

Rising NZ singer Oliver Sewell on how combat skills help opera singers perfect technique.

Meet the 10 young hopefuls wanting to win NZ's most prestigious classical singing contest.

The Royal New Zealand Ballet delivers a show with panache and impeccable timing.

NZSO and conductor Harth-Bedoya came to town with a curious (and rather short) programme.

An Antarctica requiem finds its way into a Mozart programme, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Young composer Josiah Carr talks about wrestling, letting go and tiptoeing through trees.

Weber's F minor concerto might have been written to showcase this man's talent for lithe.

The programme opened with three chorale preludes from Bach's Orgel-buchlein.

Playing Beethoven while hanging from ceiling was a bit different.

Auckland Chamber Orchestra captures those who catch the spirit of NZ in music. music.

Award-winning string quartet scales the heights but keeps its feet on the ground.

One of NZ's artistic gems, Auckland Chamber Orchestra's gives Waiheke composer a hearing.

Brace for orchestral night fever courtesy of the APO and top Kiwi singers.