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NZSO puts on a night of America’s best
William Dart reviews the NZSO concert at the Auckland Town Hall.
William Dart: NZSO serves up three-course feast for the senses
From radical to blissed-out, three-night Immerse festival proves delectable experience.
Willliam Dart: NZSO celebrates Matariki
Friday evening belonged to Gareth Farr's 'symphonic' celebration of Matariki.
Concert review: NZSO's 'Fantastique' appropriate description
Fantastique, from Berlioz's great symphony, was also an apt description for the evening.
NZSO celebrates Stravinsky in style
NZSO delivered main course of The Firebird and a punchy entree of Juliet Palmer's Buzzard.
William Dart: The Beethoven Birthday Concert - review
Michael Houstoun's achievement — a Beethoven Birthday Concert on the actual day itself.
City councillors signal a return to Wellington's Civic Square
Mayor Andy Foster says the heart of the city feels like it's in an induced coma.
Wellington Council may demolish Municipal Office Building
The move will shore up future of the city's National Music Centre after budget blowout.
William Dart: 'Spectacular' end of the year for NZSO
William Dart reviews the NZSO's final concert of the year.
Wellington's national music centre on shaky ground
Redevelopment costs blowout to $84 million in plan to transform NZ's arts scene.
William Dart: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performance full of spirit
William Dart: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra review.
Local Focus: It's showtime for theatres in Tauranga
Tauranga Mayor first in line for Baycourt's reopening. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Review: Maestro's fabulous final bow
Orchestra's departing maestro farewelled with a perfect tribute. How did he respond?
Not so harmonious: Why Mahler divides music fans
He's one of the world's greatest composers but not everybody loves Mahler. Why not?
Classical review: Monumental music-making delivered by NZ Symphony Orchestra
William Dart on the NZSO's Great concert - one of the finest of the year.
NZ Symphony Orchestra unveils its 2020 season
NZ Symphony Orchesta has star conductors, Kiwi composers and lots of Beethoven in 2020.
Classical review: Rousing NZSO illuminates profound music
Rachmaninov a tough act to follow but pianist Louis Lortie showed no fear.
Star pianist Louis Lortie's big break
Replacing a famed classical musician, Louis Lortie had mere moments to win the audience.
Classical review: NZSO concludes Auckland leg of Beethoven Festival with rousing choral notes
NZ Symphony Orchestra in continued good form with rousing Beethoven finale.
Classical review: Beethoven remains a crowd pleaser
NZ Symphony Orchestra's ode to Beethoven a monumental achievement.
Philanthropist's $1m gift to national music centre
Chris Parkin said Wellington had done so much for him, and he wants to give back.
NZ Symphony Orchestra unites all in music with music for troubled times
Conductor Carlos Kalmar: We are all in this together - how the NZSO uses music to unite.
Is this the most intriguing classical concert of the year?
Composer Michael Norris' latest music is a blend of old and new and promises to intrigue.
Musician needs the force to be with him to strike right
Star Wars changed the life of one young musician - now he needs the force to be with him.
Classical review: NZSO shows its star power
Star power makes NZ Symphony Orchestra concert out of this world, writes William Dart.
Ode to Joy in Māori a salute to Beethoven
NZ Symphony Orchestra invited to an international party to celebrate Beethoven.