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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)
Latest audio
Sunday, 17 April 2022
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BIBER: Passacaglia, The Guardian Angel
17 Apr 2022The Passacaglia, The Guardian Angel is a tour de force, culminating Biber's cycle of Mystery Sonatas.
Performed by Anne Loeser (baroque violin) Read more Audio
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BIBER: Mystery Sonata No 15, The Coronation of Mary
17 Apr 2022Heinrich Biber's reflections on the Coronation of Mary.
Performed by Anne Loeser (baroque violin), Jane Young (baroque cello), Bethany Angus (organ) Read more Audio
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BIBER: Mystery Sonata No 14, The Assumption of Mary
17 Apr 2022Heinrich Biber's reflections on Mary's Assumption into Heaven.
Performed by Anne Loeser (baroque violin), Jane Young (baroque cello), Bethany Angus (harpsichord) Read more Audio
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BIBER: Mystery Sonata No 13, Pentecost
17 Apr 2022Heinrich Biber's reflections on Pentecost.
Performed by Anne Loeser (baroque violin), Jane Young (baroque cello), Bethany Angus (harpsichord) Read more Audio
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BIBER: Mystery Sonata No 12, The Ascension
17 Apr 2022Heinrich Biber's reflections on the Ascension of Jesus.
Performed by Anne Loeser (baroque violin), Jane Young (baroque cello), Bethany Angus (harpsichord) Read more Audio
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BIBER: Mystery Sonata No 11, The Resurrection
17 Apr 2022Heinrich Biber's reflections on the Resurrection.
Performed by Anne Loeser (baroque violin), Bethany Angus (organ) Read more Audio
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Heinrich BIBER - The Mystery Sonatas (Rosary Sonatas)
17 Apr 2022Heinrich Biber’s meditations on the mysteries of the Rosary are virtuoso violin sonatas that significantly extended the technical challenges for the violin. The five Glorious Mysteries contemplate The… Read more
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LISZT: Hungarian Rhapsody No 10 in E S244_10
17 Apr 2022Recorded by RNZ at the 2022 Whakatipu Music Festival Audio
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PROKOFIEV: Vision Fugitives Op 22 Andante and Feroce
17 Apr 2022Recorded by RNZ at the 2022 Whakatipu Music Festival Audio
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ARTLEY: An ANZAC reflection for viola and piano
17 Apr 2022Recorded by RNZ at the 2022 Whakatipu Music Festival Audio
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ENESCU: Konzerstück for viola and piano
17 Apr 2022Recorded by RNZ at the 2022 Whakatipu Music Festival 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
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