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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.
Now starting at the earlier time of 7pm daily, inc. Opera on Saturdays
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23 March 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
NZSO: Emperor
Paul Lewis (piano), New Zealand SO/Eduardo Strausser
HARRIS: Cento
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No 5 in Eb Op 73, Emperor
SCHUMANN: Symphony No 2 in C Op 61
(RNZ Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington)
Latest audio
Friday, 7 July 2017
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MOZART: Piano Concerto No 20 in D minor K466
7 Jul 2017Pianist Michael Houstoun with Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Read more Audio
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BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No 1 in D minor
7 Jul 2017Pianist Michael Houstoun with Orchestra Wellington conducted by Marc Taddei. Read more Audio
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NZSO Lands of Hope and Glory - Second Half
7 Jul 2017Introduced by Helen Medlyn. Lands of Hope and Glory - a musical nod from the NZSO to the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand. Read more Audio
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NZSO Lands of Hope and Glory
7 Jul 2017Introduced by Helen Medlyn. Lands of Hope and Glory - a musical nod from the NZSO to the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand. Read more Video, Audio
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Thursday, 6 July 2017
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BEETHOVEN: Symphony No 3 in Eb, Eroica
6 Jul 2017The Auckland Philharmonia performs Beethoven's Eroica Symphony conducted by Giordano Bellincampi. From its 'Fallen Heroes' concert, Auckland Town Hall, 6 July 2017 Read more Audio
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LISZT: La Campanella
6 Jul 2017Behzod Abduraimov plays an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's 'Fallen Heroes' concert, Auckland Town Hall, 6 July 2017 Audio
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SHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Concerto No 1
6 Jul 2017Behzod Abduraimov and the Auckland Philharmonia perform Shostakovich's First Piano Concerto conducted by Giordano Bellincampi. Huw Dann plays the solo trumpet part. From its 'Fallen Heroes' concert… Read more Audio
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LIGETI: Concert Românesc
6 Jul 2017The Auckland Philharmonia plays Ligeti's Concert Românesc conducted by Giordano Bellincampi. From its 'Fallen Heroes' concert, Auckland Town Hall, 6 July 2017 Read more Audio
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Saturday, 24 June 2017
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MAHLER: Symphony No 1 in D, The Titan
24 Jun 2017MAHLER: Symphony No 1 in D, The Titan; Christchurch Symphony Orchestra & Melbourne Youth Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Read more Audio
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BERNSTEIN: Candide Overture
24 Jun 2017BERNSTEIN: Overture to Candide. Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Read more Audio
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Wednesday, 14 June 2017
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Bold cellist Daniel Müller-Schott returns
14 Jun 2017He’s been described by The New York Times as being “bold” and that is what New Zealand audiences should expect when German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott takes the stage for a five date nationwide tour… Read more Audio
Saturday, 10 June 2017
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Benjamin Baker - Brahms
10 Jun 2017Benjamin Baker's performance of the Violin Concerto by Brahms at the 2017 Michael Hill International Violin Competition 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