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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 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)
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Monday, 11 April 2016
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Peter Hoar reviews APO
Peter Hoar reviews last week's Degenerate concert by Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, with guest violinist Michael Barenboim and guest conductor Johannes Fritzsch. The concert featured works by… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
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KENNETH YOUNG: Piano Trio
5 Apr 2016Performed by NZTrio. Recorded 8 November 2015 at the Q Loft, Auckland by RNZ Concert. Read more Audio
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Saturday, 2 April 2016
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MAHLER: Symphony No 3 in D minor
2 Apr 2016Charlotte Hellekant (mezzo), NZSO Chorale, Wellington Young Voices, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart Read more Audio
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Monday, 28 March 2016
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Chris CREE BROWN: Viola Concerto
28 Mar 2016Performed by Serenity Thurlow (viola) and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/ Benjamin Northey. Recorded 12 March 2016 at the Air Force Museum, Wigram by RNZ Concert. Read more Audio
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Tuesday, 22 March 2016
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NZ Barok Vivaldi 'Four Seasons - Winter'
22 Mar 2016NZ Barok and visiting violinist Ryo Terakado perform Vivaldi's 'Winter' from 'Four Seasons' at St. Lukes Cathedral in Remuera. Read more Audio
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NZ Barok Bach 'Concerto for two violins in D Minor BWV 1043'
22 Mar 2016NZ Barok and visiting violinist Ryo Terakado perform Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Concerto for two Violins in D Minor BWV 1043' at St. Lukes Cathedral in Remuera. Read more Audio
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NZ Barok Bach 'Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G BWV 1048'
22 Mar 2016NZ Barok and visiting violinist Ryo Terakado perform Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G BWV 1048' at St. Lukes Cathedral in Remuera. Audio
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NZ Barok Leclair ' Violin Concerto in A Minor Op.7/5'
22 Mar 2016NZ Barok and visiting violinist Ryo Terakado perform 'Violin Concerto in A Minor Op. 7/5' by Jean-Marie Leclair at St. Lukes Cathedral in Remuera. Read more Audio
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NZ Barok Bach 'Suite No.3 in D BWV 1068'
22 Mar 2016NZ Barok and visiting violinist Ryo Terakado perform Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Suite No.3 in D BWV 1068' at St. Lukes Cathedral in Remuera. Read more Audio
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Friday, 11 March 2016
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Both Sides Now - Julia Deans Sings Joni Mitchell
11 Mar 2016Fur Patrol's Julia Deans re-interprets songs from Joni Mitchell's legendary songbook. Read more Audio
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Wednesday, 9 March 2016
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The Verlaines live at NZ Festival 2016
9 Mar 2016Nearly 35 years after the Flying Nun record label helped take the "Dunedin Sound" to the rest of the country and then the world, the 2016 New Zealand Festival brings two of its most well-known bands… Read more Audio
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Monday, 8 February 2016
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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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