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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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(RNZ)
Latest audio
Saturday, 6 May 2017
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BOULEZ: Mémoriale (…explosante-fixe…originel)
6 May 2017Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich at their 'Aotearoa Plus' concert, Auckland Town Hall, 6 May 2017. Read more Audio
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ADAMS: Naive and Sentimental Music
6 May 2017Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich at their 'Aotearoa Plus' concert, Auckland Town Hall, 6 May 2017. Read more Audio
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Gareth FARR: Cello Concerto, Chemin des Dames
6 May 2017Performed by Sébastien Hurtaud and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich at their 'Aotearoa Plus' concert, Auckland Town Hall, 6 May 2017. Read more Audio
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Wednesday, 3 May 2017
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TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No 4 in F minor
3 May 2017Played by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Rumon Gamba. Auckland Town Hall, 3 May 2017. Audio
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STRAVINSKY: Funeral Song
3 May 2017The Australasian premiere of this newly discovered work, performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Rumon Gamba. Auckland Town Hall, 3 May 2017. Read more Audio
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PIAZZOLLA: Libertango
3 May 2017Performed as an encore by pianist Kathryn Stott with the cello section of the Auckland Philharmonia. Auckland Town Hall, 3 May 2017. Audio
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RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No 4 in G minor Op 40
3 May 2017Rachmaninov's fourth piano concerto is often overlooked compared with his uber-famous second and notoriously difficult third. It's played by British pianist Kathryn Stott with the Auckland… Read more Audio
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Tuesday, 2 May 2017
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Gillian WHITEHEAD: Tūmanako
2 May 2017'Journey through an Unknown Landscape'. Diedre Irons (piano). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 30 May 2010. Read more Video, Audio
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Monday, 1 May 2017
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Eve de CASTRO-ROBINSON: Chaos of Delight IV
1 May 2017Luca Manghi (flute, piccolo), Ben Hoadley (bassoon). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 22 October 2008. Read more Audio
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Sunday, 23 April 2017
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Beating Retreat
23 Apr 2017The NZ Army Band conducted by Major Graham Hickman performs music for ANZAC Day. Passchendaele 12 Oct 1917 by Dwayne Bloomfield, followed by the traditional Beating Retreat ceremony. Read more Audio
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NZ Brass Band Gala Part Two - Wellington Brass
23 Apr 2017Wellington Brass conducted by David Bremner plays the second set in this Gala Concert. Introduced by Leighton Roberts. Read more Audio
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NZ Brass Band Gala Part One - National Band of New Zealand
23 Apr 2017The National Band of New Zealand conducted by Nigel Weeks plays the first set in this Gala Concert. Introduced by Nigel Weeks. 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