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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 daily, inc. Opera on Saturdays
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28 February 2026
Met Opera 2026: Arabella by Strauss
Rachel Willis-Sørensen (Arabella), Louise Alder (Zdenka), Pavol Breslik (Matteo), Tomasz Konieczny (Mandryka), Brindley Sherratt (Waldner), Metropolitan Opera Chorus & Metropolitan Opera Orchestra/Nicholas Carter
Strauss, Richard: Arabella
(Met Opera Metropolitan Opera House, New York)
Latest audio
Thursday, 10 April 2025
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Brahms, Johannes: Piano Concerto No 2 in Bb Op 83
10 Apr 2025Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Inon Barnatan, conducted by Elena Schwarz, at their Classic Series - Romantic Brahms concert on 10 April 2025. Read more Audio
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Farrenc, Louise: Overture No 2 Op 24
10 Apr 2025Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia under conductor Elena Schwarz at their Classic Series - Romantic Brahms concert on 10 April 2025. Read more Audio
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Thursday, 27 March 2025
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ELGAR: Enigma Variations
27 Mar 2025Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Karl-Heinz Steffens at their Premier Series concert, 'Enigma', 27 March 2025. Read more Audio
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James MACMILLAN: Concerto for Orchestra, Ghosts
27 Mar 2025Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Karl-Heinz Steffens at their Premier Series concert, 'Enigma', 27 March 2025. Read more Audio
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MUSSORGSKY arr Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition
27 Mar 2025New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New.
Recorded 27 March 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
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GRIEG orch Sitt: Norwegian Dances Op 35
27 Mar 2025Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia conducted by Karl-Heinz Steffens at their Premier Series concert, 'Enigma', 27 March 2025. Read more Audio
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Guillaume CONNESSON: Danses Concertantes (Flute Concerto No 2)
27 Mar 2025Emily Beynon (flute), New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New.
Recorded 27 March 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia: Enigma
27 Mar 2025Edvard Grieg explores his Norwegian heritage, Edward Elgar honours his personal friends, and James MacMillan's new work 'Ghosts' is haunted by musical spirits and memories. Read more Audio
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Gareth FARR: The Invocation of the Sea
27 Mar 2025New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gemma New.
Recorded 27 March 2025, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert Audio
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Saturday, 22 March 2025
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BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No 2 in Bb Op 83
22 Mar 2025Henry Meng, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, James Judd.
Recorded by RNZ Concert on 22 March, 2025 in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
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PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No 3 in C Op 26
22 Mar 2025Recorded by RNZ Concert on 22 March, 2025 in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
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TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No 1 in Bb minor Op 23
22 Mar 2025Recorded by RNZ Concert on 22 March, 2025 in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall. 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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