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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 January 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
NZSO: Four Seasons
Pekka Kuusisto (violin), New Zealand SO/Pekka Kuusisto
FARRENC: Symphony No 3 in G minor Op 36
VIVALDI: Four Seasons
(RNZ)
Latest audio
Thursday, 4 April 2019
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GRIEG: Piano Concerto in A minor
4 Apr 2019Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Blendulf, at its Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 4 April 2019. Read more Audio
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John RITCHIE: Suite No 1 for Strings
4 Apr 2019Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Blendulf. Read more Audio
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Conductor Daniel Blendulf steps up at last minute
4 Apr 2019Illness struck the original conductor for the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s performance tonight, so Swede Daniel Blendulf has taken the baton. Read more Audio
Tuesday, 2 April 2019
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VIVALDI: Chamber Concerto in C RV114
2 Apr 2019Performed by NZ Barok with guest cellist James Bush at their concert, "The Splendour of Venice", St Luke's Church, Remuera, 6 October 2018. Read more Audio
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PLATTI: Concerto with cello obbligato in D
2 Apr 2019Performed by NZ Barok with guest cellist James Bush at their concert, "The Splendour of Venice", St Luke's Church, Remuera, 6 October 2018. Read more Audio
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PLATTI: Concerto Grosso No 10 in F
2 Apr 2019Performed by NZ Barok with guest cellist James Bush at their concert, "The Splendour of Venice", St Luke's Church, Remuera, 6 October 2018. Read more Audio
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CALDARA: Ciaccona Op 2 No 12
2 Apr 2019Performed by NZ Barok with guest cellist James Bush at their concert, "The Splendour of Venice", St Luke's Church, Remuera, 6 October 2018. Read more Audio
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VIVALDI: Cello Concerto in B minor RV424
2 Apr 2019Performed by NZ Barok with guest cellist James Bush at their concert, "The Splendour of Venice", St Luke's Church, Remuera, 6 October 2018. Read more Audio
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VIVALDI: Chamber Concerto in G minor RV156
2 Apr 2019Performed by NZ Barok with guest cellist James Bush at their concert, "The Splendour of Venice", St Luke's Church, Remuera, 6 October 2018. Read more Audio
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MONTEVERDI: music from the opera L'Orfeo
2 Apr 2019Performed by NZ Barok with guest cellist James Bush at their concert, "The Splendour of Venice", St Luke's Church, Remuera, 6 October 2018. Read more Audio
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Monday, 1 April 2019
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BRAHMS: Piano Trio No 1 in B Op 8
1 Apr 2019Performed by NZTrio at their concert 'Twine', Q Theatre Loft, 13 November 2018. Read more Audio
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Celeste ORAM: the naming of waters
1 Apr 2019Performed by NZTrio at their concert 'Twine', Q Theatre Loft, 13 November 2018. Read more Video, 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
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