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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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05 February 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Auckland Philharmonia Classic Series - Ehnes & Bellincampi
James Ehnes (violin), Auckland Phil/Giordano Bellincampi
Schumann, Robert: Manfred Overture Op 115
Brahms, Johannes: Violin Concerto in D Op 77
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Largo, from Violin Sonata No 3 in C BWV1005
Mendelssohn, Felix: Symphony No 3 in A minor Op 56, Scottish
(RNZ Town Hall, Auckland)
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Auckland Philharmonia: Mozart's Jupiter
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Auckland Philharmonia: Romantic Brahms
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NZSO: Spirit
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Thursday, 15 May 2025
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TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No 5 In E Minor Op 64
15 May 2025Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series - Tchaikovsky 5 concert on 15 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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SCRIABIN: Piano Sonata No 5 In F# Op 53
15 May 2025Performed by Alexander Gavrylyuk as an encore at the Auckland Philharmonia's Premier Series - Tchaikovsky 5 concert on 15 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No 3 In C Op 26
15 May 2025Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Alexander Gavrylyuk, conducted by Shiyeon Sung, at their Premier Series - Tchaikovsky 5 concert on 15 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall.
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K YOUNG: Douce Tristesse
15 May 2025Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Shiyeon Sung at their Premier Series - Tchaikovsky 5 concert on 15 May 2025 at the Auckland Town hall.
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Sunday, 11 May 2025
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Saint-Saens, Camille: The Swan
Performed by the NZTrio: Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) as an encore at their Magnifique concert on 11 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber.
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Saint-Saens, Camille: Piano Trio No 2 In E Minor
Performed by the NZTrio: Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) at their Magnifique concert on 11 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber.
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Dallimore, Linda: Self-Portrait
Performed by the NZTrio: Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) at their Magnifique concert on 11 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber.
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Vasks, Pēteris: Episodi E Canto Perpetuo
Performed by the NZTrio: Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) at their Magnifique concert on 11 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber.
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Schubert, Franz: Notturno In Eb D897
Performed by the NZTrio: Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Somi Kim (piano) at their Magnifique concert on 11 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber.
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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.
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