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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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12 January 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Orchestra Wellington: Golden City
Amalia Hall (violin), Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei
MOZART: Symphony No 38 in D K504, Prague
BARTOK: Violin Concerto No 2
DVORAK: Symphony No 5 in F Op 76
(RNZ Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington)
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Sarabande, from Cello Suite No 1 in G BWV1007 - Jaemin Han (cello) (RNZ)
Schumann, Clara: Nocturne Op 6/2 - Jian Liu (piano) (RNZ)
Latest audio
Thursday, 19 April 2018
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Ross HARRIS: Face
19 Apr 2018The world premiere performed by soloists Alison Bell, Henry Choo, Joel Amosa, with Voices NZ Chamber Choir and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Antony Hermus, Auckland Town Hall, 19… Read more Audio
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Saturday, 14 April 2018
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LIVE: Love Me As I Am - The Music of Mahinārangi Tocker
14 Apr 2018The Auckland Arts Festival's concert celebrating the life and music of a great Māori musician Mahinārangi Tocker. Recorded in Auckland Town Hall, 16, 17 March 2018. Read more Video, Audio
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Saturday, 7 April 2018
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RACHMANINOV: All-Night Vigil
7 Apr 2018Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil is a reflective and profoundly moving work, motivated by his deep religious faith. Read more Audio
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Friday, 6 April 2018
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MAHLER: Symphony No 5 in C sharp minor
6 Apr 2018New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Read more Audio
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Thursday, 15 March 2018
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Interview: Anne Sofie von Otter talks with Clarissa Dunn
15 Mar 2018Anne Sofie von Otter talks with Clarissa Dunn. Audio
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Monday, 12 March 2018
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NZSO AOTEAROA PLUS RNZ's best recorded live music event entry
12 Mar 2018RNZ's entry for best live music recording for the NZ Radio Awards 2018. Recorded by Graham Kennedy, Produced by David McCaw for RNZ Concert. Read more Video, Audio
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Review: The King's Singers
12 Mar 2018The King’s Singers celebrate 50 years with performances in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. The group was joined by Voices New Zealand who are marking 20 years. How did the two choirs combine… Read more Audio
Saturday, 10 March 2018
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Anderson and Roe - Part 2
10 Mar 2018The Anderson Roe Piano Duo performed at the 2018 Auckland Arts Festival. In this second half of the concert they performed: Bernstein / Anderson & Roe: West Side Story Suite Gluck / Anderson & Roe… Read more Audio
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Anderson and Roe - Part 1
10 Mar 2018The Anderson Roe Piano Duo performed at the 2018 Auckland Arts Festival. In this first half of the concert they performed: Bernstein / Anderson & Roe: Prelude, Fugue and Riffs John Adams: Hallelujah… Read more Audio
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The King's Singers & Voices NZ - Part One
10 Mar 2018The King's Singers and Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir join together for a double a cappella birthday celebration. Read more Video, Audio
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The King's Singers & Voices NZ - interval interview
10 Mar 2018Kiwi baritone Chris Bruerton and bass Jonathan Howard talk to Wallace Chapman about creating the special sound that defines The King's Singers. Read more Audio
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The King's Singers & Voices NZ - Part Two
10 Mar 2018The King's Singers and Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir join together for a double a cappella birthday celebration. 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
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