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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.
Starting at the earlier time of 7pm Monday to Saturday, inc. Opera on Saturdays
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26 January 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Orchestra Wellington: Fundamental Forces
CPE BACH: Symphony in E minor Wq178
STRAVINSKY: Violin Concerto in D
BACH: Sarabande, from Violin Partita No 2 in D minor BWV1004
HAYDN: Symphony No 39 in G minor, Tempesta di Mare
PROKOFIEV: Scythian Suite, Op 20
PROKOFIEV: The Evil God and the Dance of the Pagan Monsters, from Scythian Suite, Op 20
Natalia Lomeiko (violin), Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington 15/04/23 (RNZ)
Liszt, Franz: Mephisto Waltz No 1 - Jian Liu (piano) (RNZ 45032)
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Chorale, Vor deinen Thron, from The Art of Fugue - Vesa-Matti Leppänen (vln, dir), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (RNZ NZSO 2022-03-17)
Ligeti, György: Six Bagatelles for Wind Quintet - Luca Manghi (flutes), Gemma Pilchen (oboe), Peter Scholes (clarinets), Simon Williams (horn), Sam Brough (bassoon) (RNZ )
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Thursday, 23 October 2025
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Auckland Philharmonia: Nightscapes
Explore the shifting moods of evening, from Viennese elegance to profound passion, in this live recording from the Auckland Philharmonia. "Nightscapes" features musical director and conductor Giordano… Read more Audio
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Wednesday, 22 October 2025
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Auckland Philharmonia: Love Stories
Iconic tales of passion and conflict come to life in this concert recording from the Auckland Philharmonia, "Love Stories." Conducted by Antony Hermus, the performance is anchored by Tchaikovsky's… Read more Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia: Tchaikovsky's Violin
Together with violinist Chloe Chua and conductor Shiyeon Sung, the Auckland Philharmonia presents Tchaikovsky's powerful Violin Concerto. The full concert programme also includes Franz von Suppé’s…
Monday, 20 October 2025
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Auckland Philharmonia: Daphnis et Chloé
Experience a spectacular night of French masterpieces, live from the Auckland Town Hall. Conductor Jun Märkl leads a journey from the sun-drenched exoticism of Saint-Saëns' 'Egyptian' Concerto… Read more Audio
Sunday, 19 October 2025
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Auckland Chamber Orchestra - Diversions
19 Oct 2025A concert of entertaining diversions from New Zealand and abroad. Read more
Thursday, 16 October 2025
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Berlioz, Hector: Symphony Fantastique
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Pierre Bleuse at their Premier Series - Fantastique concert on 16 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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Gao, Ping: Nostalgia
Performed by Sylvia Jiang as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series - Fantastique concert on 16 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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Liszt, Franz: Totentanz
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Sylvia Jiang, conducted by Pierre Bleuse , at their Premier Series - Fantastique concert on 16 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ… Read more Audio
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Webster, Louise: Proof Against Burning
Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Pierre Bleuse at their Premier Series - Fantastique concert on 16 October 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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Friday, 10 October 2025
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2024 Wellington Jazz Festival: Alexander Flood
Drummer and beat-maker Alexander Flood and band perform original music from their new album at San Fran, Wellington as part of the 2024 Wellington Jazz Festival. Read more Audio
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2024 Wellington Jazz Festival: Rodger Fox Big Band, 'Celebrating Rodger Fox'
10 Oct 2025The Rodger Fox Big Band performs a poignant, celebratory tribute to the late Rodger Fox at the Opera House, Wellington as part of the 2024 Wellington Jazz Festival. Read more Audio
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Thursday, 9 October 2025
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Encore - TRAD: Årepolskan (Swedish fiddle tune)
9 Oct 2025Pekka Kuusisto (violin/vocals)
Recorded 9 October 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert 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
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- Write to PO Box 123, Wellington
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