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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.
Now starting at the earlier time of 7pm Monday to Saturday, inc. Opera on Saturdays
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02 February 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Orchestra Wellington: Myth & Ritual
Valentine Michaud (saxophone), Arjuna Oakes (singer), John Psathas (piano), Orpheus Choir Wellington, Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei
Strauss, Richard: Dance of the Seven Veils, from Salome
Oakes, Arjuna : Safe Way to Fall (WP, new commission)
Psathas, John: Zahara
Cockcroft, Barry: Ku Ku (encore)
Bartók, Béla: The Miraculous Mandarin
(RNZ Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington)
Schumann, Robert: Kreisleriana Op 16, Nos 6-8 - Read Gainsford (piano) (RNZ)
Latest audio
Saturday, 14 December 2024
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RUTTER: Christmas Lullaby
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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ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride
14 Dec 2024Performed by 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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ADAM arr Hazell: O Holy Night
14 Dec 2024Performed by tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono 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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GOUNOD arr Hazell: Ave Maria
14 Dec 2024Performed by tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono 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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MENDELSSOHN arr Willcocks: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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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DELIUS: Winter Night (Sleigh Ride)
14 Dec 2024Performed by 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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IRELAND: The Holy Boy
14 Dec 2024Performed by 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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ARTLEY: I Sing of a Maiden
14 Dec 2024Performed by the Graduate Choir New Zealand at the Auckland Philharmonia's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 14 December 2024. Read more Audio
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POULENC: Hodie Christus Natus Est
14 Dec 2024Performed by The Graduate Choir New Zealand conducted by Terence Maskell at the Auckland Philharmonia's 'Celebrate Christmas' concert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 14 December 2024. Read more Audio
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HEAD arr Hazell: The Little Road to Bethlehem
14 Dec 2024Performed by tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono 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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SCHUBERT arr Hazell: Ave Maria
14 Dec 2024Performed by tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono 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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RUTTER: Nativity Carol
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
- 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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