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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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18 February 2026
with Clarissa Dunn
Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concerts 2025: Piazzolla, Vaughan Williams, Adès, and Sally Beamish
Anthony Marwood (violin), James Crabb (accordion)
Piazzolla, Ástor arr James Crabb: Trad. Tango Suite
Adès, Thomas: Märchentänze
Vaughan Williams, Ralph arr James Crabb: The Lark Ascending
Beamish, Sally arr James Crabb: Lament, from Seavaigers (Sailors)
Traditional arr James Crabb: Struan Robertson's Rant / Cuckold come out of the Amery
Gow, Niel: Lament for the Death of His Second Wife
(BBC Wigmore Hall, London)
Mahler, Gustav: Symphony No 3 in D minor (6) - New Zealand SO/Gemma New/Gemma New (RNZ)
Scriabin, Alexander: Piano Sonata No 4 in F# minor Op 30 - Tony Yan Tong Chen (piano) (RNZ)
Copland, Aaron: Billy the Kid - NZSO National Youth Orchestra/Giancarlo Guerrero/Giancarlo Guerrero (RNZ)
Latest audio
Sunday, 4 May 2025
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Brahms, Johannes: Geistliches Lied Op 30
Performed by Soomin Kim (organ) at the Auckland Town Hall Organ Trust & The Graduate Choir NZ concert on 4 May 2025 at the Auckland Town Hall. The Graduate Choir NZ was conducted by Terence Maskell.
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Saturday, 3 May 2025
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PORPORA: Salve Regina In F
3 May 2025Performed by Austin Haynes and NZ Barok, directed by Miranda Hutton, at their Melody, Harmony, and Fire concert concert on 3 May 2025 at the St Luke's Remuera.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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SARRO: Missa In F, Laudamus Te
3 May 2025Performed by Austin Haynes and NZ Barok, directed by Miranda Hutton, at their Melody, Harmony, and Fire concert concert on 3 May 2025 at the St Luke's Remuera.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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AVISON: Concerto Grosso No 6 In D, Mvt 1 & 2
3 May 2025Performed by the NZ Barok under director Miranda Hutton at their Melody, Harmony, and Fire concert concert on 3 May 2025 at the St Luke's Remuera.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Emre Ekici
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D SCARLATTI: Sinfonia No 3 In G
3 May 2025Performed by the NZ Barok under director Miranda Hutton at their Melody, Harmony, and Fire concert concert on 3 May 2025 at the St Luke's Remuera.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Emre Ekici
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PORPORA: Germanico In Germania, Qual Turbine Che Scende
3 May 2025Performed by Austin Haynes and NZ Barok, directed by Miranda Hutton, at their Melody, Harmony, and Fire concert concert on 3 May 2025 at the St Luke's Remuera.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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PORPORA: Polifemo, Alto Giove
3 May 2025Performed by Austin Haynes and NZ Barok, directed by Miranda Hutton, at their Melody, Harmony, and Fire concert concert on 3 May 2025 at the St Luke's Remuera.
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PORPORA: Il Trionfo Di Camilla, Va Per Le Vene Il Sangue
3 May 2025Performed by Austin Haynes and NZ Barok, directed by Miranda Hutton, at their Melody, Harmony, and Fire concert concert on 3 May 2025 at the St Luke's Remuera.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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BROSCHI: Idaspe, Ombra Fedele Anch'io
3 May 2025Performed by Austin Haynes and NZ Barok, directed by Miranda Hutton, at their Melody, Harmony, and Fire concert concert on 3 May 2025 at the St Luke's Remuera.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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HASSE: Artaserse, Overture (1760 Naples Version)
3 May 2025Performed by the NZ Barok under director Miranda Hutton at their Melody, Harmony, and Fire concert concert on 3 May 2025 at the St Luke's Remuera.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Emre Ekici
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Thursday, 1 May 2025
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MOZART: Symphony No 41 in C K551, Jupiter
1 May 2025Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Leo Hussain at their Premier Series - Mozart's Jupiter concert on 1 May 2025. Read more Audio
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PURCELL trans Benjamin: Three Consorts
1 May 2025Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Leo Hussain at their Premier Series - Mozart's Jupiter concert on 1 May 2025. 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
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