Conductor Masaaki Suzuki tells William Dart he can't live without daily rice or music.

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

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

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

Visiting horn player leads the APO in elegant performance, writes William Dart.

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

Pianist Michael Houstoun is a man with a musical mission, writes William Dart.

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.

"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.

Young composers rise to challenge to create music inspired by art, writes William Dart.

Never judge a book by its cover. William Dart finds you shouldn't do the same with a CD.

Madison Nonoa adds pop culture cache to opera singer mystique when she appears in Amadeus.

English composer Rumon Gamba visits Auckland for concerts with a decided Russian flavour.

Veteran dancer Jennifer De Leon defies injury to keep moving, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Art has long provided inspiration to composers, now the APO celebrates music and art.

Theo David planned to start a training course; now's onstage at Pop-up Globe with the APO.

New Zealand's war poetry has been put to music for unique concert of commemoration.

Designer Ella Mizrahi needs about 20,000 sheets of paper to build a set fit for a stage.

A new Auckland dance company could see krumping and contemporary dance fused together.

The thriller Mo and Jess kill Susie to be performed in te reo Maori for the first time.

Penny Ashton is swapping Jane Austen for Charles Dickens in her latest comic caper.

Contrasts in music and movement makes for delightful dance work, writes Raewyn Whyte.