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26 December 2025

with Clarissa Dunn

Bella Hristova and Michael Houstoun in recital

Bella Hristova (violin), Michael Houstoun (piano)

RAVEL: Sonate posthume

FAURE: Violin Sonata No 1 in A Op 13

BRAHMS: Violin Sonata No 3 in D minor Op 108

(RNZ Concert Chamber, Auckland)

Weber, Carl Maria von arr Berlioz: Invitation to the Dance - Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei (RNZ 2017)

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Symphony No 38 in D K504, Prague - Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei (RNZ 2018)

Handel, George Frideric: Water Music, Suite No 2 in D (selections) - NZ Barok, Miranda Hutton (dir) (RNZ)

Mendelssohn, Fanny: Piano Trio in D minor Op 11 - NZTrio (RNZ 2018)

Schumann, Clara: Three Romances Op 22 - Inbal Megiddo (cello), Rachel Thomson (piano) (RNZ 2021)

Grieg, Edvard orch Sitt: Norwegian Dances Op 35 - Auckland Philharmonia/Karl-Heinz Steffens (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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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.

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