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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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21 August 2025
with Clarissa Dunn
Auckland Philharmonia: Premier Series - Joie de Vivre
RAVEL: Le Tombeau de Couperin
SAINT-SAENS: Piano Concerto No 2 in G minor Op 22
DEBUSSY: L'isle joyeuse
TAKEMITSU: Three Film Scores for Strings
POULENC: Sinfonietta
Louis Schwizgebel (piano), Auckland Phil/Samy Rachid
Auckland Town Hall, Auckland 12/09/24 (RNZ)
Wehi, Tuirina arr Wiremu: Waerenga-a-Hika - NZ Youth Choir/David Squire (RNZ 2019)
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Sunday, 1 September 2019
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Saturday, 31 August 2019
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The Big Sing 2019 - Gala Concert - Massed Choir Items
31 Aug 2019The massed choir items at The Big Sing 2019 National Finale Gala Concert from the Dunedin Town Hall. Read more Audio
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The Big Sing 2019 - Gala Concert - Second Half
31 Aug 2019The second half of The Big Sing 2019 National Finale Gala Concert from the Dunedin Town Hall. Read more Audio
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NZSO Beethoven Festival: Interval interview
31 Aug 2019Anthony Robin Schneider and Dr Karen Grylls talk to Clarissa Dunn about Beethoven's vocal writing in the ninth symphony. Read more Audio
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The Big Sing 2019 - Gala Concert - First Half
31 Aug 2019The first half of The Big Sing 2019 National Finale Gala Concert from the Dunedin Town Hall. Read more Audio
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Michael Stewart - Auckland Town Hall Organ Recital
31 Aug 2019Organist Michael Stewart gives a recital in the Auckland Town Hall on 10 June 2018. Read more Audio
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Friday, 30 August 2019
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NZSO Beethoven Festival: Interval interview
30 Aug 2019Laurence Reese, Ignacio de Nicolas and David Bremner talk to Clarissa Dunn about Beethoven's symphonic writing. Recorded 30 August 2019, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Read more Audio
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Thursday, 29 August 2019
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NZSO Beethoven Festival: Symphony No 5 in C minor
29 Aug 2019New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Read more Audio
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Thursday, 22 August 2019
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FRANCK: Symphony in D minor
22 Aug 2019Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Bertrand de Billy at their Premier Series concert, 'Reveries', Auckland Town Hall, 22 August 2019. Read more Audio
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BACH: Gigue-Fugue (BWV577)
22 Aug 2019Performed as an encore by Benjamin Sheen at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Premier Series concert, 'Reveries', Auckland Town Hall, 22 August 2019. Read more Audio
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POULENC: Organ Concerto
22 Aug 2019Performed by Benjamin Sheen with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Bertrand de Billy at their Premier Series concert, 'Reveries', Auckland Town Hall, 22 August 2019. Read more Audio
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DEBUSSY: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
22 Aug 2019Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Bertrand de Billy. 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.
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
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Concert Hall Collection
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Resound
Showcasing work by New Zealand composers