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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.
Monday to Friday at 8pm, with Opera at 7pm on Saturday
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30 July 2025
with Clarissa Dunn
WFMT Orchestra Series - Cleveland Orchestra: Bernstein and Shostakovich
BERNSTEIN: Symphony No 2, Age of Anxiety
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No 5 in D minor Op 47
Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano), Cleveland Orchestra/Rafael Payare
Mandel Concert Hall, Cleveland (WFMT)
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Symphony No 36 in C K425, Linz - Amalia Hall (violin & dir) Orchestra Wellington (RNZ 2020)
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Saturday, 17 December 2022
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BACH: Pastoral Symphony, from Christmas Oratorio
17 Dec 2022Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Bayl at the orchestra's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 17 December 2022. Read more Audio
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BACH: Quia respexit humilitatem, from Magnificat
17 Dec 2022Performed by Anna Leese and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Bayl at the orchestra's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 17 December 2022. Read more Audio
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BACH: Jauchzet, frohlocket, from Christmas Oratorio
17 Dec 2022Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Bayl at the orchestra's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 17 December… Read more Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia: Celebrate Christmas 2022
17 Dec 2022Recorded by RNZ Concert in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, 16 & 17 December 2022. Read more Audio
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Thursday, 1 December 2022
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QUEEN SALOTE TUPOU III arr Thomas Goss: Nepituno
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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TRADITIONAL arr Thomas Goss: Isa Lei
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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MALCOLM & PANAPA LAKATANI arr Thomas Goss: Nukututaha
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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VANIAH TOLOA arr Thomas Goss: Tukua (Tagi E)
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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HELEN TUPAI arr Thomas Goss: Lo'u Fesoasoani
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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OPETAIA FOA'I arr Thomas Goss: Te Hiva
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, Audio
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PROKOVIEV: Romeo and Juliet, selections
1 Dec 2022Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Giordano Bellincampi at their Premier Series concert 'Star-Crossed Lovers', Auckland Town Hall, 1 December 2022. Read more Audio
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M P HUNKIN arr Thomas Goss: Manu O Le Vaveao
Mana Moana – a symphonic celebration of iconic songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands, recorded Live at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in December 2022. Read more Video, 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
- Text to 8824 (texts cost 20 cents)
- Email concert@rnz.co.nz
- RNZ Concert Facebook Page
- Write to PO Box 123, Wellington
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