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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.
Monday to Friday at 8pm, with Opera at 7pm on Saturday
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12 January 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Orchestra Wellington: Golden City
Amalia Hall (violin), Orchestra Wellington/Marc Taddei
MOZART: Symphony No 38 in D K504, Prague
BARTOK: Violin Concerto No 2
DVORAK: Symphony No 5 in F Op 76
(RNZ Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington)
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Sarabande, from Cello Suite No 1 in G BWV1007 - Jaemin Han (cello) (RNZ)
Schumann, Clara: Nocturne Op 6/2 - Jian Liu (piano) (RNZ)
Latest audio
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
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Auckland Philharmonia: Water Music
Auckland Philharmonia presents Baroque & Beyond – Water Music, a concert programme directed by concertmaster Andrew Beer. Read more Audio
Thursday, 20 November 2025
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NZSO - Symphonic Dances
20 Nov 2025Experience exciting British saxophonist Jess Gillam who joins the NZSO to show off the vast expressive range of the saxophone and enjoy the world premiere of a new NZ composition. Conducted by Gemma… Read more
Friday, 7 November 2025
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CMNZ: From Scratch
This is a live audio recording of the From Scratch 50th Anniversary Concert, presented by Chamber Music New Zealand in September 2025. The event celebrated New Zealand’s oldest and most avant-garde… Read more 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
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Anthony Ritchie: You! Who? (Poems by Fiona Farrell)
'You! Who?' is a powerful and moving New Zealand work that traces the entire arc of a relationship. From the magic of a first meeting through the complexities of marriage, separation, reconciliation… 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
Coming up
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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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
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