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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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01 January 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
NZSO: Four Seasons
Pekka Kuusisto (violin), New Zealand SO/Pekka Kuusisto
FARRENC: Symphony No 3 in G minor Op 36
VIVALDI: Four Seasons
(RNZ)
Latest audio
Thursday, 25 March 2021
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Michael Houstoun on Rachmaninov 3
25 Mar 2021Michael Houstoun talks to Tim Dodd about the demands that Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto places on the pianist. Read more Audio
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VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Symphony No 5 In D
25 Mar 2021Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vincent Hardaker at their Great Classics Series concert, 25 March 2021. Read more Audio
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Maria GRENFELL: Stealing Tutunui
25 Mar 2021Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vincent Hardaker at their Great Classics Series concert, 25 March 2021. Read more Audio
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Thursday, 25 February 2021
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MOZART: Horn Concerto No 4 in Eb K495 (4)
25 Feb 2021Performed by Nicola Baker and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by David Kay in Auckland Town Hall, 25 February 2021. Read more Audio
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Tuesday, 23 February 2021
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Helen BOWATER: Fekete Folyó
23 Feb 2021Performed by the New Zealand Chamber Soloists at their concert, 'An Evening in Budapest', Auckland Concert Chamber, 15 November 2020. Read more Audio
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BARTÓK: Contrasts
23 Feb 2021Performed by Lara Hall and Katherine Austin of the New Zealand Chamber Soloists with Peter Scholes at their concert, 'An Evening in Budapest', Auckland Concert Chamber, 15 November 2020. Read more Audio
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KODALY: Duo Op 7
23 Feb 2021Performed by Lara Hall and James Tennant of the New Zealand Chamber Soloists at their concert, 'An Evening in Budapest', Auckland Concert Chamber, 15 November 2020. Read more Audio
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HAYDN: Piano Trio in G Hob XV:25
23 Feb 2021Performed by the New Zealand Chamber Soloists at their concert, 'An Evening in Budapest', Auckland Concert Chamber, 15 November 2020. Read more Audio
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Tuesday, 16 February 2021
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MARTINŮ: The Kitchen Revue
16 Feb 2021Performed by Jonathan Cohen, Ingrid Hagan, Josh Rogan, Andrew Beer, Chen Cao and Sarah Watkins, Auckland Concert Chamber, 27 October 2020. Read more Audio
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STRAVINSKY: The Soldier's Tale
16 Feb 2021Performed by Jonathan Cohen, Andrew Beer and Sarah Watkins. Read more Audio
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Florence PRICE: Three Pieces for violin and piano
16 Feb 2021Performed by Andrew Beer and Sarah Watkins, Auckland Concert Chamber, 27 October 2020. Read more Audio
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Ben HOADLEY: Cave Dances
16 Feb 2021Performed by Jonathan Cohen, Ingrid Hagan, Josh Rogan, Andrew Beer, Chen Cao, and Sarah Watkins, Auckland Concert Chamber, 27 October 2020. Read more Video, 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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