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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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25 August 2025
with Clarissa Dunn
NZSO: Immerse 2023 Part 2, Blues Symphony
DESSNER: Mari
GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue
BRUBECK: Blue Rondo à la Turk
MARSALIS: Blues Symphony
Simon Tedeschi (piano), New Zealand SO/André de Ridder
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington 29/07/23 (RNZ)
Latest audio
Thursday, 19 September 2024
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Live: NZSO - Jupiter: Copland, Cresswell & Mozart
19 Sep 2024Stephen De Pledge and the NZSO give the world premiere of NZ composer Lyell Cresswell’s final work. Flanking the piano concerto is Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring depicting a rural wedding, and… Read more
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
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BABAJANIAN: Piano Trio in F# minor
18 Sep 2024Performed by NZTrio at their Triptych Series concert, 'Untrodden Ways', Auckland Concert Chamber, 18 September 2024. Read more Audio
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Reuben JELLEYMAN: Büchlein Reimaginings
18 Sep 2024Performed by NZTrio at their Triptych Series concert, 'Untrodden Ways', Auckland Concert Chamber, 18 September 2024. Read more Audio
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Jennifer HIGDON: Piano Trio - Pale Yellow; Fiery Red
18 Sep 2024Performed by NZTrio at their Triptych Series concert, 'Untrodden Ways', Auckland Concert Chamber, 18 September 2024. Read more Audio
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MENDELSSOHN: Piano Trio No 2 in C minor Op 66
18 Sep 2024Performed by NZTrio at their Triptych Series concert, 'Untrodden Ways', Auckland Concert Chamber, 18 September 2024. Read more Audio
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NZTrio - 2024 Triptych Series - Untrodden Ways
18 Sep 2024In the second concert from their 2024 Triptych Series of concerts in Auckland Concert Chamber, NZTrio brings us an invigorating programme of music from Germany, USA, Aotearoa and Armenia. Read more Audio
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
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MOONDOG arr Raaf Hekkema: New Amsterdam
17 Sep 2024Performed as an encore by Calefax at their concert for Chamber Music NZ, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 September 2024. Read more Audio
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GERSHWIN arr Raaf Hekkema: An American in Paris
17 Sep 2024Performed by Calefax at their concert for Chamber Music NZ, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 September 2024. Read more Audio
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DEBUSSY arr Boekhoorn Prelude, Clair de lune & Passepied, from
17 Sep 2024Performed by Calefax at their concert for Chamber Music NZ, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 September 2024. Read more Audio
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Robert ZUIDAM: Three Dances
17 Sep 2024Performed by Calefax at their concert for Chamber Music NZ, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 September 2024. Read more Audio
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SCHUBERT arr Raaf Hekkema: Fantasy in F minor D940
17 Sep 2024Performed by Calefax at their concert for Chamber Music NZ, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 September 2024. Read more Audio
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LANGABEER, Rosie: as the mountain folds itself to sleep
17 Sep 2024Performed by Calefax at their concert for Chamber Music NZ, Auckland Concert Chamber, 17 September 2024. 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
More live performances and recordings:
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Concert Hall Collection
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Resound
Showcasing work by New Zealand composers