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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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16 April 2025
with Clarissa Dunn
Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin: Bach's St. John Passion
BACH: St John Passion BWV245
Sarah Aristidou (sop), Marie Henriette Reinhold (mezzo), Florian Sievers (ten, Evangelist), Simon Bode (ten), Dominic Barberi (bass, Jesus), Matthias Winckhler (bass), RIAS Chamber Chorus, Berlin, Akademie für Alte Musik, Berlin/Justin Doyle (EBU/Deutschlandradio Kultur)
Sibelius, Jean: The Swan of Tuonela - Auckland Phil/Tobias Ringborg (RNZ )
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Monday, 16 December 2024
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TCHAIKOVSKY: Valse-scherzo Op 34
16 Dec 2024Performed by violinist Sarah Lee accompanied by Gracie Francis at the 2024 National String Competition, 16 December 2024. Read more Audio
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Lili BOULANGER: Nocturne and Cortege
16 Dec 2024Performed by violinist Sarah Lee accompanied by Gracie Francis at the 2024 National String Competition, 16 December 2024. Read more Audio
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SCHUMANN: Violin Sonata No 1 in A minor Op 105, 1st mvt
16 Dec 2024Performed by violinist Sarah Lee accompanied by Gracie Francis at the 2024 National String Competition, 16 December 2024. Read more Audio
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DEBUSSY: L'isle joyeuse
16 Dec 2024Performed by Alex Bai at the 2024 Lewis Eady National Piano Competition, 16 December 2024. Read more Audio
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LISZT: Concert Study No 3 in Db, Un Sospiro
16 Dec 2024Performed by Alex Bai at the 2024 Lewis Eady National Piano Competition, 16 December 2024. Read more Audio
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BACH: Italian Concerto in F BWV971
16 Dec 2024Performed by Alex Bai at the 2024 Lewis Eady National Piano Competition, 16 December 2024. Read more Audio
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POPPER: Hungarian Rhapsody Op 68
16 Dec 2024Performed by cellist Ryan Yeh accompanied by Chin Yeh at the 2024 National String Competition, 16 December 2024. Read more Audio
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PSATHAS: Stacia, from Halo
16 Dec 2024Performed by cellist Ryan Yeh accompanied by Chin Yeh at the 2024 National String Competition, 16 December 2024. Read more Audio
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DEBUSSY: Prologue, from Cello Sonata in D minor
16 Dec 2024Performed by cellist Ryan Yeh accompanied by Chin Yeh at the 2024 National String Competition, 16 December 2024. Read more Audio
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National String Competition & Lewis Eady National Piano Competition 2024
16 Dec 2024Performances by the six young finalists at these two competitions, held together at an event in Westlake Girls High School Event Centre, 16 December 2024. Read more Audio
Saturday, 14 December 2024
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HANDEL: Hallelujah Chorus, from Messiah
14 Dec 2024Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand and the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Stephen Layton at their 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 14 December 2024. Read more Audio
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TRADITIONAL arr Willcocks: O Come, All Ye Faithful
14 Dec 2024Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand and the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Stephen Layton at their 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 14 December 2024. 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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