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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.
Monday to Friday at 8pm, with Opera at 7pm on Saturday
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07 January 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concerts 2025: Beethoven and Schubert
Viktoria Mullova (violin), Alasdair Beatson (fortepiano)
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Violin Sonata No 6 in A Op 30/1
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Violin Sonata No 8 in G Op 30/3
Schubert, Franz: Rondo in B minor D895, Rondo brillant
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Adagio molto espressivo, from Violin Sonata No 5 in F Op 24,
(BBC Wigmore Hall, London)
Poulenc, Francis: Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano - Robert Orr (oboe), Todd Gibson-Cornish (bassoon), Laurence Matheson (piano) (RNZ MMF 2023)
Haydn, Franz Joseph New Zealand Chamber Soloists: Piano Trio in E HobXV/28 - New Zealand Chamber Soloists (RNZ)
Françaix, Jean: String Trio in C Op 2 - Amici Ensemble (RNZ 2025-05-25)
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Durch Zärtlichkeit, from The Abduction from the Seraglio - Sarah Hubbard (soprano), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/James Judd (RNZ 2022)
Latest audio
Sunday, 25 December 2022
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HANDEL: Messiah - NZSO conducted by Gemma New
25 Dec 2022Messiah celebrates the whole story of Christ, from God's promises to the prophets of the Old Testament, the birth of Jesus, his death and resurrection and his future second coming. Read more
Thursday, 22 December 2022
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Voices New Zealand: Follow the star
22 Dec 2022Voices NZ perform a selection of Christmas carols and mix them with music about stars and the mystery of the winter season. Read more Audio
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Thursday, 1 December 2022
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QUEEN SALOTE TUPOU III arr Thomas Goss: Nepituno
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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TRADITIONAL arr Thomas Goss: Isa Lei
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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MALCOLM & PANAPA LAKATANI arr Thomas Goss: Nukututaha
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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VANIAH TOLOA arr Thomas Goss: Tukua (Tagi E)
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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HELEN TUPAI arr Thomas Goss: Lo'u Fesoasoani
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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OPETAIA FOA'I arr Thomas Goss: Te Hiva
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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M P HUNKIN arr Thomas Goss: Manu O Le Vaveao
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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TRADITIONAL (Cook Islands) arr Thomas Goss: Kua Iti Te Marama
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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QUEEN SALOTE TUPOU III arr Thomas Goss: Siueli 'o e Pasifiki
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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T F R SIMANU arr Thomas Goss: Faliu Le La
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, 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
- Text to 8824 (texts cost 20 cents)
- Email concert@rnz.co.nz
- RNZ Concert Facebook Page
- Write to PO Box 123, Wellington
More live performances and recordings:
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Concert Hall Collection
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Resound
Showcasing work by New Zealand composers