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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
Saturday, 11 March 2017
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2016-17 National Concerto Competition Final - Hye In Kim
11 Mar 2017Hye In Kim talks to Clarissa Dunn about himself and his concerto. Read more Audio
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2016-17 National Concerto Competition Final - Delvan Lin
11 Mar 2017Delvan Lin talks to David McCaw about himself and his concerto. Read more Audio
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Monday, 6 March 2017
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NZSO 70th Birthday Concert - Part Two
6 Mar 2017Second half - VERDI: The Force of Destiny, Overture; SIBELIUS: Intermezzo, from Karelia Suite; GOODWIN: 633 Squadron; STRAUSS: Der Rosenkavalier, Concert Suite; BRAHMS orch Schmeling: Hungarian Dance… Read more Audio
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NZSO 70th Birthday Concert - Interval Feature
6 Mar 2017Former NZSO members Alan Gold, Farquhar Wilkinson, Wilma Smith and Kenneth Young recall their days with the orchestra. Read more Audio
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NZSO 70th Birthday Concert
6 Mar 2017The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs classical favorites on the occasion of it's 70th year. Conducted by Hamish McKeich with pianist Michael Houstoun. Read more Audio
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Thursday, 2 March 2017
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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - "Scottish Symphony"
2 Mar 2017In a concert from its Premier Series, the Auckland Philharmonia plays a programme of works by Ottorino Respighi, Felix Mendelssohn, and contemporary American composer Christopher Rouse - Bede Hanley… Read more Audio
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Thursday, 23 February 2017
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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - Hanslip Plays Mozart
23 Feb 2017In the first of the APO's 'Great Classics' series for 2017, British violinist Chloe Hanslip plays Mozart's Violin Concerto No 5. Also on the programme Haydn's Symphony No 21 and Brahms's Symphony No… Read more Audio
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International violin star back with the APO
23 Feb 2017Chloe Hanslip started playing the violin at two. She recorded her first album at just 12. Now at nearly 30 she’s performed in some of the most famous concert halls including Carnegie Hall and the… Read more Audio
Thursday, 16 February 2017
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Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra: Myths and Legends
16 Feb 2017The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra performs its first main subscription series concert for 2017. Titled 'Myths and Legends', it opens with a fanfare by John Rimmer. Guest soloist, the Frank Dupree… Read more Audio
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Saturday, 4 February 2017
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Tan Dun with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
4 Feb 2017Chinese composer, Tan Dun conducts the APO in a concert in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The programme includes two new works by Tan Dun himself. Audio
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Tan Dun with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
4 Feb 2017Tan Dun conducts the APO in a concert in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The programme includes two new works by Tan Dun himself. Read more Audio
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Friday, 3 February 2017
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'Fa' - Zhou Long - Spirit of Chimes
3 Feb 2017'Fa', a programme of new music merging Western and Eastern cultures Read more Video, 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