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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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15 August 2025
with Clarissa Dunn
BBC Proms 2025: Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto
STRAVINSKY: Le chant du rossignol K026;
MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto in E minor Op 64;
DAVIS: Tales (Tails) of the Signifying Monkey;
STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche Op 28
Augustin Hadelich (violin), BBC Symphony Orchestra/Sakari Oramo
Royal Albert Hall, London 24/07/25 (BBC)
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Sunday, 27 August 2023
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Resolutions - I am not Yours (David N. Childs)
27 Aug 2023Resolutions (Rangi Ruru Girls' School, Christchurch) directed by Helen Charlton perform at the Gala Concert of The Big Sing 2023, Auckland Town Hall, 27 August 2023. Read more Audio
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Saints Alive - Le Ua Fou Le Matagi (Rapana)
27 Aug 2023Saints Alive (St Cuthbert's College, Auckland) directed Denzel Panama perform at the Gala Concert of The Big Sing 2023, Auckland Town Hall, 27 August 2023. Read more Audio
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Fortissimo - He Waiata Matariki (Davies arr Moore)
27 Aug 2023Fortissimo (Dilworth School, Auckland) directed by Jacob Moore perform at the Gala Concert of The Big Sing 2023, Auckland Town Hall, 27 August 2023. Read more Audio
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The Big Sing Finale Gala Concert 2023
27 Aug 2023For months now school singing groups across the motu have been practicing, performing for their classmates and competing in regional rounds in hope of qualifying for the biggest music festival in New… Read more Audio
Thursday, 24 August 2023
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SIBELIUS: Symphony No 7
24 Aug 2023Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vincent Hardaker at their Premier Series concert, 'In the Elements', Auckland Town Hall, 24 August 2023. Read more Audio
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BRITTEN: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes
24 Aug 2023Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vincent Hardaker at their Premier Series concert, 'In the Elements', Auckland Town Hall, 24 August 2023. Read more Audio
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SALINA FISHER and JEROME KAVANAGH: Papatūānuku for taonga puoro and orchestra
24 Aug 2023Performed by Jerome Kavanagh and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vincent Hardaker at their Premier Series concert, 'In the Elements', Auckland Town Hall, 24 August 2023. Read more Audio
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VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
24 Aug 2023Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vincent Hardaker at their Premier Series concert, 'In the Elements', Auckland Town Hall, 24 August 2023. Read more Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia: In the Elements
24 Aug 2023This landmark concert features the world premiere performance of a new work for taonga puoro and orchestra by Salina Fisher and Jerome Kavanagh. Atmospheric works by Vaughan Williams, Britten and… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 22 August 2023
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NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2023
22 Aug 2023Thousands of Kiwi secondary school musicians and composers perform together and enjoy the thrill of making music each year in the largest and longest running chamber music event of its kind. Here are… Read more Audio
Thursday, 17 August 2023
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SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No 5 in D minor Op 47
17 Aug 2023Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung at their Great Classics Series concert, 'Shostakovich 5', Auckland Town Hall, 17 August 2023. Read more Audio
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Keith JARRETT arr Steven Osborne: Improvisation on Keith Jarrett's 'Vienna Concert'
17 Aug 2023Performed as an encore by Steven Osborne at the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Great Classics Series concert, 'Shostakovich 5', Auckland Town Hall, 17 August 2023. 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
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