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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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13 January 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
CMNZ: Takács Quartet
Edward Dusinberre (violin), Harumi Rhodes (violin), Richard O'Neill (viola), András Fejér (cello)
Haydn, Franz Joseph: String Quartet in G minor Op 74/3, Rider
Ngwenyama, Nokuthula: Flow
Beethoven, Ludwig van: String Quartet in C Op 59/3, Razumovsky
Ravel, Maurice: String Quartet in F (2)
(RNZ Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland)
Farquhar, David: Harlequin Overture - New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Kenneth Young (RNZ)
Vinten, Michael: Sinfonietta - New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Hamish McKeich (RNZ 2012)
Dushkin, Samuel : Sicilienne - Yuka Eguchi (violin), Kemp English (piano) (RNZ)
Traditional: Efiafi, peau ongo'i vale - Filipe Manu (tenor, ukulele) (Whānau London Voices Royal Albert Hall, London)
Latest audio
Thursday, 5 October 2017
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DEBUSSY: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
5 Oct 2017Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by André de Ridder at their concert "New Directions", Auckland Town Hall, 5 October 2017. Audio
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Tuesday, 3 October 2017
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ACMF Memories James Campbell Intro
3 Oct 2017Clarinetist James Campbell introduces the Clarinet Quintet by Jean Francaix, which he played with the Goldner String Quartet at the 2017 Adam Chamber Music Festival. Audio
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ACMF Memories Dene Olding Intro
3 Oct 2017Dene Olding, first violinist of the Goldner String Quartet, introduces their performance of the String Quartet No 2 by Borodin at the Adam Chamber Music Festival 2017. Audio
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BORODIN: String Quartet No 2 in D
3 Oct 2017The Goldner Quartet plays the String Quartet No 2 in D by Alexander Borodin. It's introduced by the quartet's first violinist Dene Olding. Audio
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FRANÇAIX: Quintet for clarinet and string quartet
3 Oct 2017Clarinettist James Campbell and the Goldner Quartet play the Clarinet Quintet by Jean Françaix. James Campbell provides an introduction. Read more Audio
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Sunday, 1 October 2017
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PUCCINI Manon Lescaut
1 Oct 2017Puccini's breakthrough opera Manon Lescaut features soloists Serena Farnocchia, Kamen Chanev, Dalibor Jenis, Pelham Andrews, Matteo Falcier, Bianca Andrew and James Ioelu, with the Freemasons NZ Opera… Read more Audio
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Saturday, 30 September 2017
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BEETHOVEN: Cello Sonata No 3 in A Op 69
30 Sep 2017Matthew Barley and Denes Varjon play Beethoven's Cello Sonata in A Op 69. Audio
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BEETHOVEN: Cello Sonata No 2 in G minor Op 5/2
30 Sep 2017Julian Smiles and Sarah Watkins play Beethoven's Cello Sonata in G minor Op 5/2 Audio
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Peter KLATZOW: Adagio Espressivo
30 Sep 2017Monique Lapins (violin) and Naoto Segawa (marimba) play the final movement of Sonata for violin and marimba by South African composer Peter Klatzow. Audio
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Alexina LOUIE: Cadenzas
30 Sep 2017James Campbell (clarinet) and Ian Rosenbaum (mallet percussion) play Cadenzas by Alexina Louie. Audio
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Thursday, 28 September 2017
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Beethoven: Symphony No 4 in B flat
28 Sep 2017Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Douglas Boyd, at its Premier Series concert "German Masters", Auckland Town Hall, 28 September 2017 Audio
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BACH arr Busoni: Chorale Prelude, Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland
28 Sep 2017An encore performed by pianist David Fray at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Premier Series concert "German Masters", Auckland Town Hall, 28 September 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
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- Write to PO Box 123, Wellington
More live performances and recordings:
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Resound
Showcasing work by New Zealand composers