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22 February 2026

Calvert, Morley: Suite from the Monteregian Hills - members of the Auckland Philharmonia brass (RNZ 45890)

Brahms, Johannes: String Quartet No 2 in A minor Op 51 - Benjamin Baker (violin), Wilma Smith (violin), Amanda Verner (viola), Maciej Kulakowski (cello) (RNZ )

Vinten, Michael: Sinfonietta - New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Hamish McKeich (RNZ 2012)

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Debussy, Claude: Nocturnes - Bel Canto, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra/Benjamin Northey (RNZ 2016)

Porpora, Nicola: Alto Giove, from Polifemo - Austin Haynes (countertenor), NZ Barok/Miranda Hutton (violin, director)/Miranda Hutton (violin, director) (RNZ St Luke's Remuera, Auckland)

Hindemith, Paul: Kleine Kammermusik Op 24/2 - Luca Manghi (flutes), Gemma Pilchen (oboe), Peter Scholes (clarinets), Simon Williams (horn), Sam Brough (bassoon) (RNZ )

Squire, Tabea: Variations - New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Gemma New (RNZ 2022)

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    31 May 2025

    Thabani Gapara and his band at the Tuning Fork in Auckland. Audio

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  • Simone

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    31 May 2025

    Thabani Gapara and his band at the Tuning Fork in Auckland. Audio

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  • When Days Are Dark Friends Are Few

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    31 May 2025

    Thabani Gapara and his band at the Tuning Fork in Auckland. Audio

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  • Family

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    31 May 2025

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  • Woza Kim

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    31 May 2025

    Thabani Gapara and his band at the Tuning Fork in Auckland. Audio

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  • There's Music In The Air

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    31 May 2025

    Thabani Gapara and his band at the Tuning Fork in Auckland. Audio

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  • Shamwari

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    31 May 2025

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  • African Mood

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    31 May 2025

    Thabani Gapara and his band at the Tuning Fork in Auckland. Audio

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  • My Journey

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    31 May 2025

    Thabani Gapara and his band at the Tuning Fork in Auckland. Audio

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  • Ghoema Dreams

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    31 May 2025

    Thabani Gapara and his band at the Tuning Fork in Auckland. Audio

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  • Mysta Mukwamba

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    31 May 2025

    Thabani Gapara and his band at the Tuning Fork in Auckland. 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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