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Clarissa Dunn takes you to the best seat in the house for live concerts featuring local and international artists.
Monday to Friday at 8pm, with Opera at 7pm on Saturday
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19 August 2024
with Clarissa Dunn
NZSO National Youth Orchestra 2021: Leningrad
MCINDOE, Ihlara: Ephemeral BoundsSHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No 7 in C Op 60, Leningrad
NZSO National Youth Orchestra, NZSO musicians/Gemma New
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington 11/07/21 (RNZ)
Hamilton, David: The Bells of Dusk, from Fit 4 Piano Etudes - Judy Lee (piano) (RNZ )
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Thursday, 7 September 2023
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Auckland Philharmonia - Adès and Walton
7 Sep 2023Two English composers, making an impact sixty years apart. Alpesh Chauhan conducts. Read more Audio
Monday, 4 September 2023
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BRAHMS: Violin Sonata No 3 in D minor Op 108
4 Sep 2023Performed by violinist Bella Hristova and pianist Michael Houstoun at a recital in Auckland Concert Chamber, 4 September 2023. Read more Audio
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FAURE: Violin Sonata No 1 in A Op 13
4 Sep 2023Performed by violinist Bella Hristova and pianist Michael Houstoun at a recital in Auckland Concert Chamber, 4 September 2023. Read more Audio
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RAVEL: Sonate posthume
4 Sep 2023Performed by violinist Bella Hristova and pianist Michael Houstoun at a recital in Auckland Concert Chamber, 4 September 2023. Read more Audio
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NZSO: Spectacular
4 Sep 2023New life springs forth in the much-loved 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis' by Ralph Vaughan Williams, which is paired with the lush and deeply moving Fifth Symphony by Sibelius. And NZ pianist… Read more
Monday, 28 August 2023
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NZSO: Bach Extended
28 Aug 2023LISTEN: Three of maestro JS Bach’s great works, alongside pieces by his sons Wilhelm and Carl. Both were heavily influenced by their father, but also pushed the boundaries of what baroque music could… Read more
Sunday, 27 August 2023
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The Big Sing 2023 Massed Choir - I Sing Because I'm Happy (Gabriel arr Padden, Dilworth); National Anthem
27 Aug 2023The massed choirs perform at the Gala Concert of The Big Sing 2023, Auckland Town Hall, 27 August 2023. Read more Audio
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Blue Notes - Water Fountain (Brenner, Garbus arr Fulton)
27 Aug 2023Blue Notes (Tawa College, Wellington) directed by Isaac Stone perform at the Gala Concert of The Big Sing 2023, Auckland Town Hall, 27 August 2023. Read more Audio
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Kentoris - Yo Le Canto Todo El Dia (Brunner)
27 Aug 2023Kentoris (St Kentigern College, Auckland) directed by Denzel Panama perform at the Gala Concert of The Big Sing 2023, Auckland Town Hall, 27 August 2023. Read more Audio
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Bel Suono - Ritmo (Davison)
27 Aug 2023Bel Suono (Waikato Diocesan School, Hamilton) directed by Maria Colvin perform at the Gala Concert of The Big Sing 2023, Auckland Town Hall, 27 August 2023. Read more Audio
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Ngā Korimako - Poisoning Pigeons in the Park (Lehrer arr Fletcher)
27 Aug 2023Ngā Korimako (Wellington Girls' College and Wellington College) directed by Michael Fletcher perform at the Gala Concert of The Big Sing 2023, Auckland Town Hall, 27 August 2023. Read more Audio
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Bel Canto - Jaakobin Pojat (Kostiainen)
27 Aug 2023Bel Canto (Burnside High School, Christchurch) directed by Susan Densem perform at the Gala Concert of The Big Sing 2023, Auckland Town Hall, 27 August 2023. 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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