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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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13 November 2025
Auckland Philharmonia (Live): Classic Series - Schumann Cello Concerto
Daniel Müller-Schott (cello), Auckland Philharmonia/Giordano Bellincampi
Schubert, Franz: Rosamunde D644 (1)
Schumann, Robert: Cello Concerto in A minor Op 129
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Creatures of Prometheus Op 43
(RNZ Auckland Town Hall)
Blok-Wilson, Gerda: O Little Rose, O Dark Rose - The Gesualdo Six (RNZ)
Liszt, Franz: Sospiri Op 70 - Ieuan Jones (harp) (Claudio CR 4939)
Liszt, Franz: Nocturne No 2 - Ieuan Jones (harp) (Claudio CR 4939)
Liszt, Franz: Nocturne No 4 - Ieuan Jones (harp) (Claudio CR 4939)
Liszt, Franz: Consolation No 3 in Db - Ieuan Jones (harp) (Claudio CR 4939)
Latest audio
Thursday, 6 November 2025
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Auckland Philharmonia: Beethoven Quartets
A stunning live concert recording of two Beethoven masterpieces, performed by Auckland Philharmonia section principals: Concertmaster Andrew Beer, Minglun Liu (Violin), Robert Ashworth (Viola), and… Read more Audio
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
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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LIVE: NZSO - The Four Seasons
9 Oct 2025Exciting violinist Pekka Kuusisto performs the Four Seasons by Vivaldi and conducts the Third Symphony by early Romantic composer Louise Farrenc. Watch and listen live from the Michael Fowler Centre… Read more Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia: Spanish Rhythms
This is a live recording of the Auckland Philharmonia's concert 'Spanish Rhythms', performed at the Auckland Town Hall on 31 July 2025. Read more Audio
Friday, 3 October 2025
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2024 Wellington Jazz Festival: Louisa Williamson
3 Oct 2025Pōneke-based saxophonist and composer Louisa Williamson and her band perform The Chasm Where We Fall Into Each Other - inspired by the ancient Patuna Chasm in the Wairarapa - as part of the 2024… Read more Audio
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Thursday, 2 October 2025
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LIVE: NZSO & Voices NZ - Stabat Mater (A Mother's Love)
2 Oct 2025The NZSO, Voices New Zealand and four extraordinary singers present Rossini’s Stabat Mater and the world premiere of Kiwi composer Victoria Kelly’s response to that work. Read more
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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