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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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16 January 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Thabani Gapara Project
Thabani Gapara (saxophone), Elijah Whyte (drums), Eli Wilson (keyboards), Wil Goodinson (bass), Nathan James (guitar), Dean Rodrigues (percussion)
GAPARA, Thabani: Places and Faces
GAPARA, Thabani: On The Beach
GAPARA, Thabani: Matunga
GAPARA, Thabani: Mai Mwana
GAPARA, Thabani: Times Change
GAPARA, Thabani: Mysta Mukwambo
GAPARA, Thabani: Ghoema Dreams
GAPARA, Thabani: My Journey
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Latest audio
Thursday, 24 August 2017
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MESSIAEN: Les Offrandes Oubliées
24 Aug 2017Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Andrew Gourlay. Read more Audio
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Monday, 21 August 2017
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BBC Proms 2017 - Week Four
21 Aug 2017RNZ Concert presents recent performances from the BBC Proms Read more
Coming up
Monday, 14 August 2017
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Coming up
Saturday, 12 August 2017
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BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 7 in A
12 Aug 2017NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Read more Audio
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John ADAMS: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
12 Aug 2017NZ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Read more Audio
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HAYDN: String Quartet in D Op 76/5
12 Aug 2017Takács Quartet perform in a Chamber Music New Zealand concert. Read more Audio
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Anthony RITCHIE: Whakatipua
12 Aug 2017Takács Quartet perform in a Chamber Music New Zealand concert. Read more Audio
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WEBERN: Langsamer Satz (slow movement)
12 Aug 2017Takács Quartet perform in a Chamber Music New Zealand concert. Read more Audio
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DVORAK: String Quartet No 14 in A flat Op 105
12 Aug 2017Takács Quartet perform in a Chamber Music New Zealand concert. Read more Audio
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Friday, 11 August 2017
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BERG: Violin Concerto, To the Memory of An Angel
11 Aug 2017Karen Gomyo (violin), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Read more Audio
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MAHLER: Symphony No 1 in D, Titan
11 Aug 2017New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Read more Audio
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Salina FISHER: Rainphase
11 Aug 2017New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. 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