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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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05 January 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Orchestra Wellington: The Classical Style
PROKOFIEV: Symphony No 1 in D, Classical
TAILLEFERE: Piano Concerto
MOZART: Rondo alla Turca, from Piano Sonata No 11 in A K331
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 9 in D minor Op 125, Choral
Somi Kim (pno), Emma Pearson (sop), Margaret Medlyn (alto), Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono (ten), Robert Tucker (bass), Orpheus Choir Wellington, Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington 06/07/24 (RNZ)
Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel: Cello Concerto in A Wq172 - Mime Yamahiro Brinkmann (cello), NZ Barok (RNZ 2024-05-11TD)
Poulenc, Francis: Petites Prières de Saint François d'Assise, Nos 2 & 3 - Voices NZ Chamber Choir/Karen Grylls (RNZ)
Latest audio
Thursday, 5 May 2022
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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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HANDEL: Concerto Grosso Op 6, No 6
27 Apr 2022The APO at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland. Audio
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HOLST: Lyric Movement For Viola And Small Orchestra
27 Apr 2022The APO and Robert Ashworth at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland. Audio
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PURCELL: The Virtuous Wife Suite
27 Apr 2022The 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
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