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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 daily, inc. Opera on Saturdays
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08 March 2026
Norman, Philip: And soon it will be dawn - New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Marc Taddei (RNZ 2018)
Stravinsky, Igor: Concerto in Eb, Dumbarton Oaks - Auckland Philharmonia/Benjamin Morrison (vln, director) (RNZ)
Walton, William: String Quartet in A Minor - New Zealand String Quartet (RNZ)
Brahms, Johannes: A German Requiem Op 45 (2), For all flesh is as grass - Orpheus Choir, Orchestra Wellington/Brent Stewart (RNZ Orpheus 2022-09-10)
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Gregson, Edward: The World Rejoicing - Ascot Park Hotel Brass/Joe Thomas (RNZ 2025-07-02)
Hill, Alfred: Break, break, break - Oliver Sewell (tenor), Bruce Greenfield (piano) (RNZ 2021-12-03)
Hill, Alfred: I saw a tui - Oliver Sewell (tenor), David Barnard (piano) (RNZ 2021-12-03)
Rosauro, Ney: Marimba Concerto No 1 - Yoshiko Tsuruta (marimba), Orchestra Wellington Percussion Ensemble/Brent Stewart (RNZ)
Latest audio
Friday, 5 July 2024
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PUANAKI, Te Huaki: Tāne Mahuta
5 Jul 2024Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Susan Densem at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. Read more Audio
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TRAD arr Hogan: Music Down in My Soul
5 Jul 2024Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Susan Densem at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. Read more Audio
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ARLEN arr Huff: I Got the World on a String
5 Jul 2024Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Susan Densem at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. Read more Audio
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EŠENVALDS: Spring Rain
5 Jul 2024Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Susan Densem at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. Read more Audio
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TRAD arr Quartel: The Parting Glass
5 Jul 2024Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Benjamin Madden at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. Read more Audio
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TRAD arr Smith: Scarborough Fair
5 Jul 2024Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Fiona Wilson at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. Read more Audio
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BRITTEN: Hymn to the Virgin
5 Jul 2024Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Susan Densem at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. Read more Audio
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MENDELSSOHN: Six Motets Op 79, Nos 1, 4, 5
5 Jul 2024Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Susan Densem at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. Read more Audio
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PASEK, PAUL: You Will be Found, from Dear Evan Hansen
5 Jul 2024Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Susan Densem at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. Read more Audio
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ELLIOTT, Rosa: Those Others
5 Jul 2024Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Susan Densem at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. Read more Audio
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STEINBERG, KELLY: True Colours
5 Jul 2024Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Susan Densem at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. Read more Audio
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WHITACRE: Cloudburst
5 Jul 2024Performed by the New Zealand Secondary Student's Choir conducted by Susan Densem at their Farewell Concert on the eve of their 2024 tour of China, St Matthew's-in-the-City, Auckland, 5 July 2014. 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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