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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 December 2025
with Clarissa Dunn
Orchestra Wellington: The River
Kirgan-Báez, Julian: Reflection
Joachim, Joseph: Violin Concerto No 2 in D minor Op 11
Schumann, Robert: Symphony No 3 in Eb Op 97, Rhenish
Amalia Hall (violin), Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei
(RNZ Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington)
Byrd, William: Vigilate - The Gesualdo Six (RNZ)
Ballard, Sarah: Prema Lahari (World Première) - NZTrio (RNZ)
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Piano Sonata No 14 in C minor K457 - Tony Chen Lin (piano) (RNZ)
Williams, John arr SGT Andre Paris: Duel of the Fates, from Star Wars, The Phantom Menace - Supertonic, Royal New Zealand Airforce Band/David Gallaher (RNZ)
Latest audio
Thursday, 23 October 2025
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Auckland Philharmonia: Nightscapes
Explore the shifting moods of evening, from Viennese elegance to profound passion, in this live recording from the Auckland Philharmonia. "Nightscapes" features musical director and conductor Giordano… Read more Audio
Coming up
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
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Auckland Philharmonia: Love Stories
Iconic tales of passion and conflict come to life in this concert recording from the Auckland Philharmonia, "Love Stories." Conducted by Antony Hermus, the performance is anchored by Tchaikovsky's… Read more Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia: Tchaikovsky's Violin
Together with violinist Chloe Chua and conductor Shiyeon Sung, the Auckland Philharmonia presents Tchaikovsky's powerful Violin Concerto. The full concert programme also includes Franz von Suppé’s…
Monday, 20 October 2025
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Auckland Philharmonia: Daphnis et Chloé
Experience a spectacular night of French masterpieces, live from the Auckland Town Hall. Conductor Jun Märkl leads a journey from the sun-drenched exoticism of Saint-Saëns' 'Egyptian' Concerto… Read more Audio
Sunday, 19 October 2025
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Auckland Chamber Orchestra - Diversions
19 Oct 2025A concert of entertaining diversions from New Zealand and abroad. Read more
Friday, 10 October 2025
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2024 Wellington Jazz Festival: Alexander Flood
Drummer and beat-maker Alexander Flood and band perform original music from their new album at San Fran, Wellington as part of the 2024 Wellington Jazz Festival. Read more Audio
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2024 Wellington Jazz Festival: Rodger Fox Big Band, 'Celebrating Rodger Fox'
10 Oct 2025The Rodger Fox Big Band performs a poignant, celebratory tribute to the late Rodger Fox at the Opera House, Wellington as part of the 2024 Wellington Jazz Festival. Read more Audio
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Thursday, 9 October 2025
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LIVE: NZSO - The Four Seasons
9 Oct 2025Exciting violinist Pekka Kuusisto performs the Four Seasons by Vivaldi and conducts the Third Symphony by early Romantic composer Louise Farrenc. Watch and listen live from the Michael Fowler Centre… Read more Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia: Spanish Rhythms
This is a live recording of the Auckland Philharmonia's concert 'Spanish Rhythms', performed at the Auckland Town Hall on 31 July 2025. Read more Audio
Friday, 3 October 2025
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2024 Wellington Jazz Festival: Louisa Williamson
3 Oct 2025Pōneke-based saxophonist and composer Louisa Williamson and her band perform The Chasm Where We Fall Into Each Other - inspired by the ancient Patuna Chasm in the Wairarapa - as part of the 2024… Read more Audio
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Thursday, 2 October 2025
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Shostakovich, Dmitri: Symphony No 9
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series - Mozart & Mischief concert on 2 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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Ravel, Maurice: Jeux d'eau
Performed by Benjamin Grosvenor as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series - Mozart & Mischief concert on 2 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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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
- RNZ Concert Facebook Page
- Write to PO Box 123, Wellington
More live performances and recordings:
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Concert Hall Collection
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Resound
Showcasing work by New Zealand composers