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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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06 March 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Auckland Arts Festival: Requiem
Maianginui, Jayne Tankersley (sop), Simon O'Neill (tenor), Luminata Voices Women's Chamber Choir, Lux Singers, Auckland Phil/Vincent Hardaker
SOLLY, Ruby: Ātahu
DEBUSSY: Nocturnes
MAHLER: Ich bin die Welt abhanden gekommen, from Rückert-Lieder
KELLY, Victoria: Requiem
(RNZ Town Hall, Auckland)
Chopin, Frédéric: Scherzo No 4 in E Op 54 - Henry Meng (piano) (RNZ)
Spohr, Louis: Sonata concertante in Eb Op 114 (2) - Andrew Beer (violin), Ingrid Bauer (harp) (RNZ 2025-08-31)
Latest audio
Monday, 1 December 2025
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CMNZ: Takács Quartet
In this performance presented by Chamber Music New Zealand, the world-renowned Takács Quartet performs at Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral. The ensemble—Edward Dusinberre, Harumi Rhodes, Richard… Read more Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia: Tuba Tones
This recording captures the Auckland Philharmonia’s ‘Tuba Tones’ concert, performed at St Luke's Remuera as part of the ‘In Your Neighbourhood’ series. Principal Tuba Alex Jeantou leads a brass… Read more Audio
Thursday, 27 November 2025
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Auckland Philharmonia: Dragspil
27 Nov 2025Scottish accordionist James Crabb brings the concerto New Zealand composer Lyell Cresswell wrote for him to the country for its first performance here. Also the Auckland Philharmonia plays works by… Read more Audio
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NZSO w. Joyce DiDonato - Summer Nights
27 Nov 2025WATCH video of opera superstar, multi-award-winning American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato's New Zealand debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - Wellington Masterclass and concert performance… Read more Video
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
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Auckland Philharmonia: Mozart & Mischief
Auckland Philharmonia presents Mozart and Mischief. Led by Principal Guest Conductor Shiyeon Sung, the programme features British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor. The evening explores a spectrum of musical… Read more Audio
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NZTrio: Fantastique
NZTrio presents Fantastique, a chamber music programme featuring violinist Amalia Hall and pianist Somi Kim. For this performance, the ensemble is joined by guest cellist Callum Hall. The concert… Read more Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia: Water Music
Auckland Philharmonia presents Baroque & Beyond – Water Music, a concert programme directed by concertmaster Andrew Beer. Read more Audio
Thursday, 20 November 2025
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NZSO - Symphonic Dances
20 Nov 2025Experience exciting British saxophonist Jess Gillam who joins the NZSO to show off the vast expressive range of the saxophone and enjoy the world premiere of a new NZ composition. Conducted by Gemma… Read more Video
Sunday, 16 November 2025
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Schönberg, Arnold arr Le Boeuf: Verklärte Nacht
Performed by the NZTrio, Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) at their Hypnotique concert on 16 November 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber.
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Cresswell, Lyell: Moto Perpetuo
Performed by the NZTrio, Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) at their Hypnotique concert on 16 November 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber.
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Le Boeuf, Pascal: Obliquely Wrecked
Performed by the NZTrio, Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) at their Hypnotique concert on 16 November 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber.
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Fauré, Gabriel: Piano Trio in D minor Op 120
Performed by the NZTrio, Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) at their Hypnotique concert on 16 November 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber.
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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
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- Write to PO Box 123, Wellington
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