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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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21 August 2025
with Clarissa Dunn
Auckland Philharmonia: Premier Series - Joie de Vivre
RAVEL: Le Tombeau de Couperin
SAINT-SAENS: Piano Concerto No 2 in G minor Op 22
DEBUSSY: L'isle joyeuse
TAKEMITSU: Three Film Scores for Strings
POULENC: Sinfonietta
Louis Schwizgebel (piano), Auckland Phil/Samy Rachid
Auckland Town Hall, Auckland 12/09/24 (RNZ)
Wehi, Tuirina arr Wiremu: Waerenga-a-Hika - NZ Youth Choir/David Squire (RNZ 2019)
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Friday, 13 May 2022
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STRAUSS: Don Juan
13 May 2022Performed by New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd.
Recorded 13 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Read more Audio
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Friday, 6 May 2022
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Wellington Jazz Festival 2021: Tararua and Friends, Te Karanga o ngā Whētu
6 May 2022Pōneke-based ensemble Tararua uses taonga pūoro and traditional western instruments to create soundscapes that are uniquely of Aotearoa. This concert focuses on stars that have significance within… Read more Video, Audio
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Thursday, 5 May 2022
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ADAMS: Scheherazade 2
5 May 2022Performed by Clara-Jumi Kang and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra during their Cimbalom concert at the Auckland Town Hall. 05 May 2022. Recorded by Rangi Powick, produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ… Read more Audio
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LISZT: Hungarian Rhapsody No2
5 May 2022An arrangement for the cimbalom, performed by Jeno Lisztes at the Auckland Town Hall. 05 May 2022. Recorded by Rangi Powick, produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ Concert. Audio
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LISZTES: Improvisation for Cimbalom
5 May 2022Performed by Jeno Lisztes at the Auckland Town Hall. 05 May 2022. Recorded by Rangi Powick, produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ Concert. Audio
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KODÁLY: Háry János Suite
5 May 2022Performed by Jeno Lisztes and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra during their Cimbalom concert at the Auckland Town Hall. 05 May 2022. Recorded by Rangi Powick, produced by Adrian Hollay for RNZ… Read more Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra: Tall Tales
5 May 2022The Auckland Philharmonia Music presents a programme featuring the Hungarian instrument, the cimbalom. Read more Audio
Sunday, 1 May 2022
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BRAHMS: Clarinet Quintet in B minor Op 115
1 May 2022Rachel Vernon (clarinet), Aroha String Quartet Read more Audio
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MOZART: Clarinet Quintet in A K581
1 May 2022Rachel Vernon (clarinet), Aroha String Quartet Read more Audio
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Clarinetist Rachel Vernon with the Aroha String Quartet
1 May 2022Wellington Chamber Music Trust 2022 presents 'Clarinet Quinets' with Rachel Vernon (clarinet), Aroha String Quartet at St. Andrew's on the Terrace, 1 May, 2022 Read more Audio
Wednesday, 27 April 2022
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BRITTEN: Lachrymae
27 Apr 2022Robert Ashworth and the APO at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland. 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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