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Clarissa Dunn takes you to the best seat in the house for live concerts featuring local and international artists.
Now starting at the earlier time of 7pm Monday to Saturday, inc. Opera on Saturdays
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07 February 2026
Met Opera 2026: Porgy and Bess by Gershwin
Brittany Renee (Bess), Alfred Walker (Porgy), Vuvu Mpofu (Clara), Leah Hawkins (Serena), Denyce Graves (Maria), Frederick Ballentine (Sportin' Life), Ryan Speedo Green (Crown), Benjamin Taylor (Jake), Metropolitan Opera Chorus & Metropolitan Opera Orchest
Gershwin, George: Porgy and Bess
(Met Opera Metropolitan Opera House, New York)
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Friday, 9 February 2024
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STRAUSS arr LEOPOLD: Metamorphosen
9 Feb 2024Performed by New Zealand String Quartet, Sergey Malov (viola), Heather Lewis (cello), Hiroshi Ikematsu (contrabass) at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Metamorphosen', Nelson, 9 February… Read more Audio
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Tabea SQUIRE: Behind the Stars a Dark Sky
9 Feb 2024Performed by Simeon Broom (violin), Arna Morton (violin), Alex McFarlane (viola), Heather Lewis (cello), Justin Bird (piano) at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Metamorphosen', Nelson, 9… Read more Audio
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BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio in Bb Op 11, Gassenhauer
9 Feb 2024Performed by James Campbell (clarinet), Rolf Gjelsten (cello), Izabella Simon (piano) at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Metamorphosen', Nelson, 9 February 2024. Read more Audio
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SZYMANOWSKI: Violin Sonata in D minor Op 9
9 Feb 2024Performed by Monique Lapins, Peter Gjelsten, Lucas Baker (violins) at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Monique's Choice', Nelson, 9 February 2024. Read more Audio
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ADAMS: Road Movies
9 Feb 2024Performed by Monique Lapins (violin) and Gabriela Glapska (piano) at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Monique's Choice', Nelson, 9 February 2024. Read more Audio
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SAARIAHO: Calice No 1
9 Feb 2024Performed by Monique Lapins (violin) and Gabriela Glapska (piano) at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Monique's Choice', Nelson, 9 February 2024. Read more Audio
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MOZART: Violin Sonata No 21 in E minor K304
9 Feb 2024Performed by Monique Lapins (violin) and Gabriela Glapska (piano) at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Monique's Choice', Nelson, 9 February 2024. Read more Audio
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HOLMES: Murmuration
9 Feb 2024Performed by Monique Lapins, Peter Gjelsten, Lucas Baker (violins) at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Monique's Choice', Nelson, 9 February 2024. Read more Audio
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Thursday, 8 February 2024
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BACH: Violin Concerto in E BWV1042
8 Feb 2024Performed by Sergey Malov and a Festival Ensemble at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Bach by Candlelight', Nelson, 8 February 2024. Read more Audio
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BACH: Die Welt wird wieder neu…Phoebus eilt, from the Cantata No 202, 'Wedding Cantata'
8 Feb 2024Performed by Jenny Wollerman (soprano), Rolf Gjelsten (cello),Rachael Griffiths-Hughes (harpsichord) at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Bach by Candlelight', Nelson, 8 February 2024. Read more Audio
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BACH: Cello Suite No 1 in G BWV1007, Prelude, Allemande & Courante
8 Feb 2024Performed by Hiroshi Ikematsu (double bass) at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Bach by Candlelight', Nelson, 8 February 2024. Read more Audio
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BACH: Prelude, Adagio & Fugue in C BWV545, 529
8 Feb 2024Performed by Rachael Griffiths-Hughes at the 2024 Adam Chamber Music Festival concert 'Bach by Candlelight', Nelson, 8 February 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
- Text to 8824 (texts cost 20 cents)
- Email concert@rnz.co.nz
- RNZ Concert Facebook Page
- Write to PO Box 123, Wellington
More live performances and recordings:
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Showcasing work by New Zealand composers