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02 March 2026

with Clarissa Dunn

NZSO: The Planets

Christian Tetzlaff (violin), Voices NZ Chamber Choir, NZSO/Gemma New

SAARIAHO: Asteroid 4179: Toutatis

ELGAR: Violin Concerto in B minor Op 61

HOLST: The Planets, Op 32

(RNZ)

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Monday, 18 August 2025

Sunday, 17 August 2025

  • Ritchie, Anthony: You! Who?

    music Otago
    17 Aug 2025

    Performed by Tessa Romano (mezzo-soprano) and Terence Dennis (piano) at the University of Otago - Te Korokoro studios on 17 August 2025. Poem by Fiona Farrell.

    Recorded by RNZ Concert
    Producer &    … Read more Audio

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Wednesday, 13 August 2025

  • NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2025

    music Auckland
    13 Aug 2025

    LISTEN: Eight talented secondary school ensembles compete, presenting an innovative 80s jazz-fusion piece, an arrangement of Piazzolla’s tango opera, and a classic performance of Smetana’s emotional… Read more Audio

Monday, 11 August 2025

  • NZSO - Requiem

    music
    11 Aug 2025

    A concert exploring the big questions of life and death through works by John Psathas, Richard Strauss and Mozart - composers who have all grappled with these universal themes in profound and… Read more Audio

Saturday, 9 August 2025

  • SCHUMANN: Symphony No 1 in B flat, Spring

    music Wellington
    9 Aug 2025

    New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by André de Ridder Recorded 9 August 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio

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  • Salina FISHER/Jerome KAVANAGH POUTAMA: Papatuanuku

    music te ao Maori
    9 Aug 2025

    Jerome Kavanagh Poutama (taonga puoro, vocals), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by André de Ridder Recorded 9 August 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio

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  • VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: The Lark Ascending

    music Wellington
    9 Aug 2025

    Vesa-Matti Leppänen (violin), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by André de Ridder Recorded 9 August 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio

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Thursday, 7 August 2025

  • Ravel, Maurice: Daphnis & Chloé

    music
    7 Aug 2025

    Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, conducted by Jun Maerkl, at their Premier Series - Daphnis et Chloé concert on 7 August 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.

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  • Albéniz, Isaac: Sevilla, from Suite Española No 1 Op 47

    music
    7 Aug 2025

    Performed by Javier Perianes as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series - Daphnis et Chloé concert on 7 August 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.

    Recorded by RNZ Concert
    Producer:    … Read more Audio

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  • Saint-Saëns, Camille: Piano Concerto No 5 in F Op 103, Egyptian

    music
    7 Aug 2025

    Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Javier Perianes, conducted by Jun Maerkl, at their Premier Series - Daphnis et Chloé concert on 7 August 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.

    Recorded by RNZ… Read more Audio

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Sunday, 3 August 2025

  • WIENER: Go Between

    music
    3 Aug 2025

    Performed by The Betwieners at the NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2025 on 2 August 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.

    Recorded by RNZ Concert
    Producer: Emre Ekici
    Engineer: Adrian Hollay     Read more Audio

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  • PIAZZOLA arr Verhelst: Suite from Maria de Buenos Aires

    music
    3 Aug 2025

    Performed by Los Piazzolanos at the NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2025 on 2 August 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.

    Recorded by RNZ Concert
    Producer: Emre Ekici
    Engineer: Adrian Hollay     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.

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