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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 September 2025
with Clarissa Dunn
NZSO: Immerse 2023 Part 3, Beethoven 5
BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture Op 62
CHIN, Unsuk: subito con forza
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 5 in C minor Op 67
New Zealand SO/André de Ridder
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington 30/07/23 (RNZ)
Enescu, George: Piano Trio in A minor - NZTrio (RNZ )
Ravel, Maurice: Introduction & Allegro - Carolyn Mills (hp), Bridget Douglas (fl), Patrick Barry (cl), Donald Armstrong & Malavika Gopal (vlns), Lyndsay Mountfort (vla), Ken Ichinose (cello) (RNZ St. Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington)
Hindemith, Paul: Symphonic Metamorphosis on themes by Weber - Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei (RNZ 45521)
Hamilton, David: The Kingston Flyer - Auckland Chamber Orchestra/Peter Scholes (RNZ 2019)
Latest audio
Friday, 26 June 2020
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Maisey Rika and NZSO perform Taku Mana
26 Jun 2020Maisey Rika (vocals), Horomona Horo (Taonga Puoro), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich Read more Audio
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PUCCINI: Si, mi chiamano Mimi, from La Bohème
26 Jun 2020Eliza Boom (soprano), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich Read more Audio
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PUCCINI: O soave fanciulla, from La Bohème
26 Jun 2020Eliza Boom (soprano), Simon O'Neill (tenor), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich Read more Audio
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VERDI: Niun mi tema, from Otello
26 Jun 2020Simon O'Neill (tenor), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Read more Audio
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STRAUSS: Der Rosenkavalier, Concert Suite
26 Jun 2020New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich. Read more Audio
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VIDEO: NZSO Ngū Kīoro… Harikoa Ake – celebrating togetherness
26 Jun 2020Listen again to the very special livestream concert by the NZSO and guests in Wellington. Read more Video
Saturday, 20 June 2020
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MOZART: Violin Concerto No 3 in G, K216
20 Jun 2020Amalia Hall (violin/director) with Orchestra Wellington. Read more Audio
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MOZART: Symphony No 36 in C K425, Linz
20 Jun 2020Orchestra Wellington, Amalia Hall (director). Read more Audio
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Thursday, 18 June 2020
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VIVALDI: Flute Concerto in G minor, 'La notte', RV439
18 Jun 2020Performed by Melanie Lançon with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra directed by Andrew Beer at their concert without audience, 'Dolce Vivaldi', Auckland Town Hall, 28 May 2020. Read more Audio
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VIVALDI: Concerto for 2 oboes in D minor, RV535
18 Jun 2020Performed by Bede Hanley and Camille Wells with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, directed by Andrew Beer at their concert without audience, 'Dolce Vivaldi', Auckland Town Hall, 28 May 2020. Read more Audio
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VIVALDI: Sonata for Cello and basso continuo in Bb, RV46
18 Jun 2020Performed by Chen Cao and David Kelly at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's concert without audience, 'Dolce Vivaldi', Auckland Town Hall, 28 May 2020. Read more Audio
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Wednesday, 17 June 2020
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VIDEO: NZSO - MOZART
17 Jun 2020Listen again to the livestream from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, with horn-player Sam Jacobs. Read more Video
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
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