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.

Dean Hewison has written a truly authentic NZ musical from "songs" some of us love to hate

Suyeon Kang's CD is a timely reminder of the Michael Hill violin competition legacy.

The NZSO's Pathetique concert unleashed a panorama of emotions, writes William Dart.

A 12,000 seat concert arena plan has got the tick from the Wellington region's mayors.

A play about sex education is assured and innovative theatre, writes Janet McAllister.

Ambitious drama presents illuminating fragments of the immigrant experience.

Jazz diva Dianne Reeves talks old and new with William Dart before visit to Wellington.

With West Side Story on next month, William Dart recalls its composer's classical days.

Three by Ekman is a triple treat for dance fans who want to sit back and enjoy what comes.

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.

The rhythms and patterns are strong in the RNZ Ballet's latest show, writes Raewyn Whyte.

French pianist's latest release is more than just greatest hits, writes William Dart

Play about dire state of sex education in NZ could lead to change, says theatre director.

A new play spans 150 years to explores the intricacies of the Kiwi-Indian experience.

Cirque du Soleil's new show is based on the world of James Cameron's Avatar.

Our first Pasifika African play is a powerful coming-of-age tale, writes Dione Joseph.

Only in New Zealand? A travelling show about canines' comic capers rolls into town.

A NZ teenager has won a coveted spot at the prestigious Rambert ballet school.

"Spoken word fills a gap which doesn't necessarily exist in other spaces."

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.

Our hip hop dancers continue to show why they're the world's best, writes Dione Joseph.

Our first Pasifika/African theatre production opens this week, writes Dionne Christian.

One of Auckland's most iconic theatres prepares to celebrate its 40th birthday in style.