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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 Monday to Saturday, inc. Opera on Saturdays
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16 February 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Orchestra Wellington: Prophecy
Amalia Hall (violin), Benson Wilson (baritone), Orpheus Choir Wellington, Wellington Brass Band, Hutt City Brass, Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei
Adès, Thomas: …but all shall be well
Britten, Benjamin: Violin Concerto in D minor Op 15
Prastiti, Briar: Ákri (premiere)
Walton, William: Belshazzar's Feast
(RNZ)
Dvořák, Antonín: Piano Trio No 3 in F minor Op 65 (3) - New Zealand Chamber Soloists (RNZ)
Anonymous arr A Ritchie: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen - Voices NZ Chamber Choir/Karen Grylls (RNZ 2019)
Vivaldi, Antonio: Concerto for strings in C RV117 - NZ Barok (RNZ 2024-05-11TD)
Latest audio
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
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Composer Connections - Claire Cowan's selection
29 Jun 2016Three young New Zealand composers curate their own concert for NZTrio selecting music that has influenced or inspired them, performed alongside their own works. Claire Cowan's selection:
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Wednesday, 22 June 2016
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MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Ponce
22 Jun 2016Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Ponce arr Heifetz: Estrellita - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded 22… Read more Audio
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MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Bartok
22 Jun 2016Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Bartok: Violin Sonata No 1 - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded 22 June… Read more Audio
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MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Schubert
22 Jun 2016Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Schubert: Violin Sonatina in G minor, D408 - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano)… Read more Audio
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MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Bloch
22 Jun 2016Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Bloch: Baal Shem - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded 22 June 2016 at… Read more Audio
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MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Young
22 Jun 2016Suyeon Kang performs as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Kenneth Young: Gone - Suyeon Kang (violin). Recorded 22 June 2016 at Auckland Town Hall by RNZ Concert. Read more Audio
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MHIVC Winner's Tour 2016 - Suyeon Kang - Stravinsky
22 Jun 2016Suyeon Kang performs with pianist Stephen De Pledge as part of her MHIVC Winner's Tour in June/July 2016. Stravinsky: Suite Italienne - Suyeon Kang (violin), Stephen De Pledge (piano). Recorded 22… Read more Audio
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Tuesday, 21 June 2016
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New Zealand Youth Choir Farewell Concert - Part One
21 Jun 2016Part One of the New Zealand Youth Choir's 2016 Wellington Farewell Concert, conducted by David Squire Read more Audio
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New Zealand Youth Choir Farewell Concert - Part Two
21 Jun 2016Part Two of the Youth Choir's 2016 Wellington Farewell Concert with pianist Dean Sky-Lucas and director David Squire. Read more Video, Audio
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Friday, 10 June 2016
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Inside the orchestra
Orchestra Wellington and RNZ Concert present a 360 degree video of the Finale of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, from the player’s point of view. Read more Video, Audio
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Monday, 30 May 2016
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Karlo MARGETIĆ: Piano Concerto, Melting Furniture
30 May 2016Karlo Margetić: Melting Furniture for piano and orchestra. Read more Video, Audio
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Monday, 23 May 2016
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Piano Concertos - Khachaturian - Piano Concerto
23 May 2016Khachaturian: Piano Concerto in D flat. Michael Houstoun (piano), Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei. Recorded 7 November 2015 at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. 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
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