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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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15 August 2025
with Clarissa Dunn
BBC Proms 2025: Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto
STRAVINSKY: Le chant du rossignol K026;
MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto in E minor Op 64;
DAVIS: Tales (Tails) of the Signifying Monkey;
STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche Op 28
Augustin Hadelich (violin), BBC Symphony Orchestra/Sakari Oramo
Royal Albert Hall, London 24/07/25 (BBC)
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Sunday, 19 November 2017
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Bach Cantata Vespers Service
19 Nov 2017A Vespers service commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation providing the opportunity to hear Bach's Lutheran-inspired music in its liturgical setting. Read more Audio
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BACH: Cantata, Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV80
19 Nov 2017Anna Sedcole (soprano), Rebecca Woodmore (mezzo), John Beaglehole (tenor), David Morriss (bass), Chiesa Ensemble, Choir of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul/Cantor Rick Erickson. Read more Audio
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Thursday, 16 November 2017
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MAHLER: Symphony No 4 in G
16 Nov 2017Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Lisa Larsson conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series Finale, Auckland Town Hall, 16 November 2017. Read more Audio
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BERG: Seven Early Songs
16 Nov 2017Performed by Lisa Larsson and the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series Finale, Auckland Town Hall, 16 November 2017. Audio
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MOZART: Six German Dances, K571
16 Nov 2017Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series Finale, Auckland Town Hall, 16 November 2017. Audio
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MOZART: Overture to Don Giovanni
16 Nov 2017Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series Finale, Auckland Town Hall, 16 November 2017. Audio
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Tuesday, 14 November 2017
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John IRELAND: Phantasie Trio in A minor
14 Nov 2017Performed by NZTrio at their concert, 'Soar', in the Loft at Q Theatre, Auckland, 14 November 2017. Read more Audio
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Franz SCHUBERT: Piano Trio No 2 in E flat, D929
14 Nov 2017Performed by NZTrio at their concert, 'Soar', in the Loft at Q Theatre, Auckland, 14 November 2017. Read more Audio
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Anthony RITCHIE: Childhood
14 Nov 2017Performed by NZTrio at their concert, 'Soar', in the Loft at Q Theatre, Auckland, 14 November 2017. Read more Video, Audio
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Dorothy KER: Onaia
14 Nov 2017Performed by NZTrio at their concert, 'Soar', in the Loft at Q Theatre, Auckland, 14 November 2017. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 11 November 2017
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NZTrio - Soar!
11 Nov 2017NZTrio is a violin, cello and piano ensemble with a mission to champion New Zealand composition within a vast and vibrant repertoire. Kim joins NZTrio as the group prepares for its last series of the… Read more Audio
Thursday, 9 November 2017
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SCHUMANN: Symphony No 2 in C
9 Nov 2017Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Great Classics Series concert, 9 November 2017 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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