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Clarissa Dunn takes you to the best seat in the house for live concerts featuring local and international artists.
Now starting at the earlier time of 7pm Monday to Saturday, inc. Opera on Saturdays
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18 February 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concerts 2025: Piazzolla, Vaughan Williams, Adès, and Sally Beamish
Anthony Marwood (violin), James Crabb (accordion)
Piazzolla, Ástor arr James Crabb: Trad. Tango Suite
Adès, Thomas: Märchentänze
Vaughan Williams, Ralph arr James Crabb: The Lark Ascending
Beamish, Sally arr James Crabb: Lament, from Seavaigers (Sailors)
Traditional arr James Crabb: Struan Robertson's Rant / Cuckold come out of the Amery
Gow, Niel: Lament for the Death of His Second Wife
(BBC Wigmore Hall, London)
Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No 3 in D minor (6) - New Zealand SO/Gemma New/Gemma New (RNZ)
Scriabin, Alexander: Piano Sonata No 4 in F# minor Op 30 - Tony Yan Tong Chen (piano) (RNZ)
Copland, Aaron: Billy the Kid - NZSO National Youth Orchestra/Giancarlo Guerrero/Giancarlo Guerrero (RNZ)
Latest audio
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
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Gabriel, Peter: Don't Give Up
11 Mar 2025Performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Auckland Arts Festival - Hope concert on 11 March 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
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Miller, Ronald: Heaven Help Us All
11 Mar 2025Performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Auckland Arts Festival - Hope concert on 11 March 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
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Redding, Ottis: Respect
11 Mar 2025Performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Auckland Arts Festival - Hope concert on 11 March 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
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Mayfield, Curtis: People Get Ready
11 Mar 2025Performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Auckland Arts Festival - Hope concert on 11 March 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
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Mayfield, Curtis: Amen
11 Mar 2025Performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Auckland Arts Festival - Hope concert on 11 March 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
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Traditional: Opening Dance and Chant
11 Mar 2025Performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Auckland Arts Festival - Hope concert on 11 March 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
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Traditional: Freedom Songs Medley
11 Mar 2025Performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Auckland Arts Festival - Hope concert on 11 March 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
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Traditional: Mbayi Mbayi
11 Mar 2025Performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Auckland Arts Festival - Hope concert on 11 March 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
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Masekela, Hugh: Sechaba
11 Mar 2025Performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Auckland Arts Festival - Hope concert on 11 March 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
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Mini, Vuyisile: Pasopa Verwoerd
11 Mar 2025Performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Auckland Arts Festival - Hope concert on 11 March 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
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Traditional: Litshonile Lilanga
11 Mar 2025Performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Auckland Arts Festival - Hope concert on 11 March 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
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Gumede, Sipho: Judgement Day
11 Mar 2025Performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir at Auckland Arts Festival - Hope concert on 11 March 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
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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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