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Clarissa Dunn takes you to the best seat in the house for live concerts featuring local and international artists.
Monday to Friday at 8pm, with Opera at 7pm on Saturday
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05 January 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Orchestra Wellington: The Classical Style
PROKOFIEV: Symphony No 1 in D, Classical
TAILLEFERE: Piano Concerto
MOZART: Rondo alla Turca, from Piano Sonata No 11 in A K331
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 9 in D minor Op 125, Choral
Somi Kim (pno), Emma Pearson (sop), Margaret Medlyn (alto), Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono (ten), Robert Tucker (bass), Orpheus Choir Wellington, Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington 06/07/24 (RNZ)
Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel: Cello Concerto in A Wq172 - Mime Yamahiro Brinkmann (cello), NZ Barok (RNZ 2024-05-11TD)
Poulenc, Francis: Petites Prières de Saint François d'Assise, Nos 2 & 3 - Voices NZ Chamber Choir/Karen Grylls (RNZ)
Latest audio
Friday, 28 April 2023
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KERNIS: Musica Celestis
28 Apr 2023New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Donald Runnicles. Recorded 28 April 2023, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
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NZSO: Bloch & Shostakovich Enduring Spirit
28 Apr 2023LIVE: Celebrated as an inspirational conductor of Romantic and post-Romantic classical music, the New Zealand debut of Sir Donald Runnicles sees his artistry combined with that of cellist Nicolas… Read more
Thursday, 27 April 2023
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APO: Má Vlast / My Homeland
27 Apr 2023Bohemia inspired Smetana to compose this musical panorama of history and landscape. Legends of fearsome warriors; Vyšehrad, the mighty fortress of ancient kings; the bucolic countryside; the battles… Read more
Thursday, 20 April 2023
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HINDEMITH: Mathis der Maler, Symphony
20 Apr 2023Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series concert, 'City of Dreams', Auckland Town Hall, 20 April 2023. Read more Audio
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KORNGOLD: Dance in the Old Style
20 Apr 2023Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series concert, 'City of Dreams', Auckland Town Hall, 20 April 2023. Read more Audio
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BACH: Sarabande, from Cello Suite No 1 in G BWV1007
20 Apr 2023Performed as an encore by Jaemin Han at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Premier Series concert, 'City of Dreams', Auckland Town Hall, 20 April 2023. Read more Audio
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HAYDN: Cello Concerto No 1 in C HobVIIb_1
20 Apr 2023Performed by Jaemin Han and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series concert, 'City of Dreams', Auckland Town Hall, 20 April 2023. Read more Audio
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BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture Op 62
20 Apr 2023Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series concert, 'City of Dreams', Auckland Town Hall, 20 April 2023. Read more Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia: City of Dreams
20 Apr 2023The 'City of Dreams', Vienna is referenced one way or the other in all the works in this programme which features the phenomenal young Korean cellist, Jaemin Han. The Auckland Philharmonia's Principal… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
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CPE BACH: Symphony in E minor Wq178
18 Apr 2023Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Recorded at the Michael Fowler Centre on the 15th of April, 2023 by RNZ Concert Audio
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Saturday, 15 April 2023
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PROKOFIEV: Scythian Suite, Op 20
15 Apr 2023Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Recorded at the Michael Fowler Centre on the 15th of April, 2023 by RNZ Concert Audio
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HAYDN: Symphony No 39 in G minor, Tempesta di Mare
15 Apr 2023Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Recorded at the Michael Fowler Centre on the 15th of April, 2023 by RNZ Concert 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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