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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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12 January 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Orchestra Wellington: Golden City
Amalia Hall (violin), Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei
MOZART: Symphony No 38 in D K504, Prague
BARTOK: Violin Concerto No 2
DVORAK: Symphony No 5 in F Op 76
(RNZ Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington)
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Sarabande, from Cello Suite No 1 in G BWV1007 - Jaemin Han (cello) (RNZ)
Schumann, Clara: Nocturne Op 6/2 - Jian Liu (piano) (RNZ)
Latest audio
Saturday, 10 September 2022
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BRAHMS: A German Requiem i. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
10 Sep 2022Performed by Madeleine Pierard (sop), Robert Tucker (baritone), Orpheus Choir of Wellington, conducted by Brent Stewart at the Michael Fowler Centre on 10 September, 2022 Audio
This audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.
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BRAHMS: A German Requiem
10 Sep 2022Performed by Madeleine Pierard (sop), Robert Tucker (baritone), Orpheus Choir of Wellington, conducted by Brent Stewart at the Michael Fowler Centre on 10 September, 2022 Audio
This audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.
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BRAHMS: Es tönt ein voller Harfenklang
10 Sep 2022Performed by the women of Orpheus Choir of Wellington, Shadley van Wyk (horn), Michelle Velvin (harp), conducted by Brent Stewart at the Michael Fowler Centre on 10 September, 2022 Audio
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Orpheus Choir of Wellington: Brahms Requiem
10 Sep 2022The Orpheus Choir of Wellington performs Brahms' renowned 'A German Requiem' at the Michael Fowler Centre in 2022 Read more Audio
Friday, 9 September 2022
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RAVEL: Bolero
9 Sep 2022Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New.
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Read more AudioThis audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.
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TCHAIKOVSKY: Sleeping Beauty, Waltz
9 Sep 2022Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Read more AudioThis audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.
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SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto in D minor Op 47, Mvt II
9 Sep 2022Performed by Vesa-Matti Leppänen (violin) with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Read more AudioThis audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.
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Anthony RITCHIE: A Bugle Will Do
9 Sep 2022Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Read more AudioThis audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.
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RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Capriccio Espagnol Op 34
9 Sep 2022Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Read more AudioThis audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.
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MOZART: Flute Concerto No 2 in D K314, Mvts II & III
9 Sep 2022Performed by Bridget Douglas (flute) with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New.
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Read more AudioThis audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.
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SHOSTAKOVICH: Festive Overture Op 96
9 Sep 2022Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New.
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Read more AudioThis audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.
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Salina FISHER: Rainphase
9 Sep 2022Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New
Recorded 9 September 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. 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
- Text to 8824 (texts cost 20 cents)
- Email concert@rnz.co.nz
- RNZ Concert Facebook Page
- Write to PO Box 123, Wellington
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