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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
Tuesday, 17 May 2022
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KORNGOLD: The Sea Hawk, Main Title
17 May 2022Performed by the National Band of New Zealand and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd.
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Read more Audio
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RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome
17 May 2022Performed by the National Band of New Zealand and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd.
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Read more Audio
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ROTA: Trombone Concerto
17 May 2022Performed by David Bremner (trombone), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Read more Audio
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VERDI: Triumphal March and Ballet, from Aida
17 May 2022Performed by the National Band of New Zealand and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd.
Recorded 17 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Read more Audio
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Friday, 13 May 2022
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PURCELL The Fairy Queen, selections
13 May 2022Performed by soprano Jayne Tankersley, speaker Erin Atchison, and NZ Barok at their concert 'Hark, Sweet Music', St Luke's Church, Remuera, Auckland, 13 May 2023. Audio
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PROKOFIEV: Romeo & Juliet, selections
13 May 2022Performed by the 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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MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto, Mvt 3
13 May 2022Performed by Amalia Hall (violin), 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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CORIGLIANO: The Red Violin, Chaconne for violin and orchestra
13 May 2022Performed by Amalia Hall (violin) with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Judd.
Recorded 13 May 2022, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington. Read more Audio
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Wellington Jazz Festival 2021: Callum Passells & LCR; Solid Spirit, Liquid Body
13 May 2022Drawing from his experiences marching in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in Auckland, composer and saxophonist Callum Passells & his ensemble LCR present a new suite exploring the… Read more Video, Audio
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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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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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- Write to PO Box 123, Wellington
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