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29 December 2025

with Clarissa Dunn

NZSO: Pictures at an Exhibition

Emily Beynon (flute), New Zealand SO/Gemma New

FARR: From the Depths Sound the Great Sea Gongs (The Invocation of the Sea)

CONNESSON: Flute Concerto No 2

MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition

(RNZ)

Rachmaninov, Sergei: Etude-tableau in C minor Op 33/3 - Michael Houstoun (piano) ()

Nielsen, Carl: Serenata in vano - Peter Scholes (clarinet), Sam Brough (bsn), Simon Williams (horn), Callum Hall (cello), Eric Scholes (dbl bass) (RNZ)

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  • ELGAR: Enigma Variations

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    27 Mar 2025

    Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Karl-Heinz Steffens at their Premier Series concert, 'Enigma', 27 March 2025. Read more Audio

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  • James MACMILLAN: Concerto for Orchestra, Ghosts

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    27 Mar 2025

    Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Karl-Heinz Steffens at their Premier Series concert, 'Enigma', 27 March 2025. Read more Audio

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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.

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