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Music Alive
Clarissa Dunn takes you to the best seat in the house for live concerts featuring local and international artists.
Now starting at the earlier time of 7pm Monday to Saturday, inc. Opera on Saturdays
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16 February 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Orchestra Wellington: Prophecy
Amalia Hall (violin), Benson Wilson (baritone), Orpheus Choir Wellington, Wellington Brass Band, Hutt City Brass, Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei
Adès, Thomas: …but all shall be well
Britten, Benjamin: Violin Concerto in D minor Op 15
Prastiti, Briar: Ákri (premiere)
Walton, William: Belshazzar's Feast
(RNZ)
Dvořák, Antonín: Piano Trio No 3 in F minor Op 65 (3) - New Zealand Chamber Soloists (RNZ)
Anonymous arr A Ritchie: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen - Voices NZ Chamber Choir/Karen Grylls (RNZ 2019)
Vivaldi, Antonio: Concerto for strings in C RV117 - NZ Barok (RNZ 2024-05-11TD)
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Friday, 6 February 2026
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Ariana Tikao & Bob Bickerton - Muriwai
6 Feb 2026Ariana Tikao (vocals, taonga puoro), Bob Bickerton (Celtic harp, taonga puoro)
Recorded October 2024, Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt by RNZ Concert Read more Audio
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Ngā Tohu o te Taiao / The Signs of Nature
6 Feb 2026Curated specially for our tamariki, this concert is a journey into the wonders of the natural world and includes a musical retelling of the Māori creation story.
Hosted by Chris Lam Sam and Marcus… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 19 January 2026
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Auckland Philharmonia: Schumann Cello Concerto
German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott joins the Auckland Philharmonia and Music Director Giordano Bellincampi to perform Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto in A minor. The concert opens with Franz… Read more Audio
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NZTrio: Magnifique
NZTrio's "Magnifique" programme features Camille Saint-Saëns' Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor as the centerpiece of a diverse musical evening. Violinist Amalia Hall and pianist Somi Kim are joined by… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
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Auckland Philharmonia: Fantastique
Experience a supernatural musical journey with the Auckland Philharmonia, led by French conductor Pierre Bleuse in his New Zealand debut featuring Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. This… Read more Audio
Thursday, 1 January 2026
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NZSO - Four Seasons
1 Jan 2026Exciting Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto performs Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and conducts the Third Symphony by early Romantic composer Louise Farrenc.
Recorded at the Michael Fowler Centre… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 29 December 2025
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NZSO - Pictures at an Exhibition
29 Dec 2025Enjoy a concert where music and art converge. Internationally acclaimed flautist Emily Beynon makes her New Zealand debut in the world premiere of Danses Concertantes - a dazzling flute concerto by… Read more Audio
Thursday, 25 December 2025
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NZSO – Summer Brass
25 Dec 2025Acclaimed Australian conductor and trumpeter Yoram Levy leads an ensemble that showcases the power and precision of the NZSO Brass and Percussion musicians. This programme will stir the soul and… Read more Audio
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Brooke Fraser APO - Live at Spark Arena 22nd June. 2024
25 Dec 2025Brooke Fraser APO - Live at Spark Arena 22nd June. 2024 Audio
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Tuesday, 16 December 2025
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2024 NZ Composer Sesssions
16 Dec 20252024 New Zealand Composer Sessions
Robert Orr (oboe), David Bremner (trombone), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Hamish McKeich Read more Audio -
Kirgan Baez, Julian: Reflection
16 Dec 2025New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Hamish McKeich
2024 NZ Composer Sessions Read more AudioThis audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.
Monday, 15 December 2025
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Mana Moana - Live at the Michael Fowler Centre
15 Dec 2025A symphonic celebration highlighting the connectedness of our Pacific nations through music.
Performed by Signature Choir and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brent Stewart. Read more Audio
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Music Alive
Catch the first broadcast of a new recording from New Zealand, or something from overseas - perhaps from the European Broadcasting Union, the Salzburg Festival or the Sydney Opera House. The NZSO are regular performers, and Thursdays are often the domain of the Auckland Philharmonia; You might hear an ensemble touring with Chamber Music New Zealand, something from the Wellington Jazz Festival or music from around the world via the WOMAD festival.
Tune into Music Alive on RNZ Concert on Monday to Friday at 8pm, with Opera at 7pm on Saturday
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