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Clarissa Dunn takes you to the best seat in the house for live concerts featuring local and international artists.
Starting at the earlier time of 7pm Monday to Saturday, inc. Opera on Saturdays
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24 January 2026
Met Opera 2026: I puritani by Bellini
Bellini, Vincenzo: I puritani
Lisette Oropesa (Elvira Walton), Lawrence Brownlee (Lord Arturo Talbot), Artur Ruciński (Riccardo Forth), Christian Van Horn (Giorgio Walton), Metropolitan Opera Chorus & Metropolitan Opera Orchestra/Marco Armiliato
Metropolitan Opera House, New York 10/01/25 (Met Opera)
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Saturday, 3 May 2025
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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.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
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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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KATS-CHERNIN: Re-Inventions (after Bach)
1 May 2025Performed by the Auckland Philharmonia and Genevieve Lacey, conducted by Leo Hussain, at their Premier Series - Mozart's Jupiter concert on 1 May 2025. Read more Audio
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TCHAIKOVSKY: Suite No 4 in G Op 61, Mozartiana
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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Monday, 28 April 2025
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NZ Symphony Orchestra: Mahler 3
28 Apr 2025NZ composer Robert Wīremu’s Tahuri koe ki te maunga teitei was written to be paired with Mahler 3, one of the greatest symphonies of all time. Featuring Sasha Cooke with NZSO conducted by Gemma New. Read more
Sunday, 27 April 2025
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The Piano & Christopher's Classics: Darroch/DeHart Duo
27 Apr 2025The Darroch/DeHart Duo perform at The Piano, Ōtautahi/Christchurch, 12 September 2024 Read more Audio
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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