Music Canterbury

Risingholme Singers' present "From Us to You"
2024-06-23 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Risingholme Theatre, 99 Hawford Road, Christchurch
Risingholme Singers’ presents “From Us to You” on Sunday 23rd June 2024, 3.00 p.m. at Risingholme Theatre, 99 Hawford Road or 26 Reeves Road, Opawa.
Tickets: $20.00 (Children under 13 free)
Music Director: Henry Nicholson
Accompanist: William Grubb
Guest Artist: Rebecca Harris – Bass Trombone
Contact: Jill Willmott; telephone: 388 3235; email: risingholmesingers@gmail.com

Risingholme Orchestra presents "Aranjeuz!"
2024-06-23 14:30 - 16:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Risingholme Orchestra presents “Aranjuez!” on Sunday 23rd June 2024, 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Pricing: Adults $20/Children $5
Aranjuez 2024 A4 final
A concert featuring international guitarist Matthew Marshall as soloist in Joaquín Rodrigo’s celebrated Concierto de Aranjuez. Other works include cornerstones of the orchestral repertoire by 19th and 20th-century composers including Ravel, Dukas and Rimsky-Korsakov; together with the world premiere of Ken Young’s Two Sentimental Pieces for guitar, harp and strings. We will also be playing a piece composed by our very own Philip Norman – The Dancer
Contact person: Kate McSweeney
Email: risingholme.orch@gmail.com
Website: https://risingholmeorchestra.co.nz/

The Cecilian Singers present "Solstice"
2024-06-22 15:00 - 16:15 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 28 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
The Cecilian Singers present “Solstice” on Saturday 22nd June 2024, 3.00pm to 4.15 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church, 28 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch
Pricing: $25.00 presale | $30.00 door sales
A choral concerting celebrating the Solstice, including a commissioned piece composed by Rosa Elliott, in memory of Nan Anderson.
Conducted by Jared Corbett, with soloists Thomas Woodfield (vocal) and Louise Chen (flute)
Contact person: Jenny Jamieson; Email: jay_jay@xtra.co.nz

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Chris Adams & Friends"
2024-06-19 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Chris Adams & Friends” on Wednesday 19th June 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50 p.m. at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch (or CBS Music Centre)
A musical journey to “The Waste Land” of T.S. Eliot
A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic, often using the Steinway concert grand piano, or the 4 manual Rodgers Infinity Platinum hybrid pipe /digital organ. Groups range in size from small chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestras, with a particular focus on encouraging young performers, and inviting citizens to be welcomed into the central city Catholic church.
Organised by CBS Music: to nurture, conserve, inspire
Programme entry $15.00

The St Albans Community Choir presents "A Festival For Winter"
2024-06-16 17:00 | St Paul’s Parish Church, 1 Harewood Road, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
The St Albans Community Choir presents “A Festival For Winter” on Sunday 16th June 2024, 5.00 p.m. at St Paul’s Parish Church, 1 Harewood Road, Christchurch
Admission by donation.

CSO presents "Whitehead, Kuusisto, Sibelius"
2024-06-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
CSO presents “Whitehead, Kuusisto, Sibelius” on Saturday 15th June 2024, 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 was the first work that our Sibelius Academy-trained Chief Conductor Benjamin Northey conducted with CSO – we return to this gem of the repertoire in celebration of Ben’s tenth year at the helm. The Sydney Morning Herald reviewed one of his recent interpretations of the work with “it was one of those performances where everything comes together magnificently to create a halcyon moment of surprised delight.” We pair Sibelius with another Finnish composer who local audiences will be thrilled to discover: Jaakko Kuusisto. The talents of British violinist Andrew Haveron will bring this virtuosic work off the page – as Concertmaster of the Sydney Symphony, and former Concertmaster of the BBC Symphony and first violinist of the Brodsky Quartet, he is an artist not to be missed. The concert opens with a work written around the same time as Kuusisto’s concerto but on our shores: Dame Gillian Whitehead’s Retrieving the fragility of peace is dedicated to Lyell Cresswell, who passed away while she was writing the work, and she says “I think it may reflect something of the times we’re living in, but words can’t express as music does.”
Benjamin Northey: Chief Conductor
Andrew Haveron: Violin
Gillian Whitehead: Retrieving the fragility of peace
Kuusisto Violin Concerto Op. 28
Sibelius Symphony No. 2 in D Major Op. 4
Website: http://www.cso.co.nz

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Gabriel Baird & Friends"
2024-06-12 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Gabriel Baird & Friends” on Wednesday 12th June 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50 p.m. at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch (or CBS Music Centre)
Multi-instrumental magic
A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic, often using the Steinway concert grand piano, or the 4 manual Rodgers Infinity Platinum hybrid pipe /digital organ. Groups range in size from small chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestras, with a particular focus on encouraging young performers, and inviting citizens to be welcomed into the central city Catholic church.
Organised by CBS Music: to nurture, conserve, inspire
Programme entry $15.00

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series - Ali Harper, Tom Rainey and Michael Story (vocal, piano, bass)"
2024-06-10 13:10 - 13:50 | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents “The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series – Ali Harper, Tom Rainey and Michael Story (vocal, piano, bass) “ on Monday 10th June 2024, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at The Great Hall, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Pricing: $5.00 to $20.00
Join Ali, Tom and Mike as they treat you to a lunch filled with a selection of favourite jazz standards with a sprinkling of other tasty morsels. Perfect lunchtime fare
The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series is your annual line-up of renowned local, national, and international musicians playing a curated selection of lunchtime concerts in the picturesque Great Hall.
Listen to the musical genius of Michael Endres, Suzanne Lynch, Ali Harper, Naomi Ferguson, Yulia, Woolston Brass and many more.

CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Bach - Mass in B Minor"
2024-06-09 13:30 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Orchestra & Choir presents “Bach – Mass in B Minor” on Sunday 9th June 2024, 1.30 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Programme admission: $25.00 and $30.00 with Eftpos at the door
2024 Poster B Minor
2024 Promo B Minor

Christchurch City Choir presents "Bernstein's Chichester Psalms: A Concert of Psalms"
2024-06-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Christchurch City Choir presents “Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms: A Concert of Psalms” on Saturday 8th June 2024, 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at Christchurch Transistional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch.
Pricing: $25/$35
Christchurch City Choir presents Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, a concert of Psalms. Conducted by Director of Music, Dr John Linker and featuring organist Jeremy Woodside, harpist Helen Webby, percussionist Ciaran Wright and treble Hamish Dark. Other Psalms include Mozart’s Laudate Dominum (Psalm 117), Brahms’ How Lovely are thy Dwellings (Psalm 84), Elgar’s Great is the Lord, (Psalm 48), Vaughan Williams’ O Clap your Hands (Psalm 47), Purcell’s I was Glad (Psalm 122), Bloch’s Psalm 19 and Mathias’ Psalm 100 for organ.
Contact person: Charlotte Ensor
Email: info@citychoir.co.nz
Website: https://events.humanitix.com/bernstein-s-chichester-psalms-a-concert-of-psalms

Woolston Brass presents "Seriously Brass: Paganini"
2024-06-08 19:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Woolston Brass presents “Seriously Brass: Paganini” on Saturday 8th June 2024, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch

Music Director: Tyme Marsters
Guest Trombone Soloist: David Bremner

Programme:

– Land of the Long White Cloud by Philip Sparke
– Colors by Bert Appertmont featuring Guest Trombone Soloist: David Bremner
– The Spirit Within by Ben Hollings
– Sambezi by Philip Sparke featuring Guest Trombone Soloist: David Bremner
– Paganini Variations by Philip Wilby

Book now at Eventfinda https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/…/seriously…/christchurch

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Oliver Jenks"
2024-06-05 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Oliver Jenks” on Wednesday 5th June 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50 p.m. at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch (or CBS Music Centre)
Evolution: piano works by Schumann, Chopin, Brahms/Cziffra and more
A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic, often using the Steinway concert grand piano, or the 4 manual Rodgers Infinity Platinum hybrid pipe /digital organ. Groups range in size from small chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestras, with a particular focus on encouraging young performers, and inviting citizens to be welcomed into the central city Catholic church.
Organised by CBS Music: to nurture, conserve, inspire
Programme entry $15.00

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2024 - Burnside High School - Chamber Music Groups"
2024-06-04 13:10 - 13:50 | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Rising Stars 2024 – Burnside High School – Chamber Music Groups” on Tuesday 4th June 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
This concert will feature outstanding groups and musicians from Burnside High School as they prepare for the National Chamber Music Competitions. Rising Stars indeed.
Pricing:
Adults – $15.00
Concerts for Christchurch Friends and Friends of The Arts Centre – $10.00
Students (17 years and under) – $5.00
On the Day:
Purchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert.
In Advance:
Book your tickets at http://www.artscentre.org.nz
This series is all about encouraging, supporting, nurturing and providing a performance platform for emerging young musicians.

Friends of the Christchurch Town Hall Organ Trust present "Organ Curator's Annual Concert"
2024-06-03 14:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
Friends of the Christchurch Town Hall Organ Trust present “Organ Curator’s Annual Concert” on Monday 3rd June 2024, 2.30 p.m. in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Featuring: Martin Setchell (organ)
Pre-registration essential at: http://organconcert2024.eventbrite.co.nz/
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CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Christ's College"
2024-05-29 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Christ’s College” on Wednesday 29th May 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50 p.m. at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch (or CBS Music Centre)
A winning team of musical young men
A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic, often using the Steinway concert grand piano, or the 4 manual Rodgers Infinity Platinum hybrid pipe /digital organ. Groups range in size from small chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestras, with a particular focus on encouraging young performers, and inviting citizens to be welcomed into the central city Catholic church.
Organised by CBS Music: to nurture, conserve, inspire
Programme entry $15.00

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Start 2024 - Rangi Ruru Girls' School - Showcase"
2024-05-28 13:10 - 13:50 | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Rising Stars 2024 – Rangi Ruru Girls’ School – Showcase” on Tuesday 28th May 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Rangi Ruru has a tradition of nurturing young musicians. They will present a programme which will include chamber music and more.
Pricing:
Adults – $15.00
Concerts for Christchurch Friends and Friends of The Arts Centre – $10.00
Students (17 years and under) – $5.00
On the Day:
Purchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert.
In Advance:
Book your tickets at http://www.artscentre.org.nz
This series is all about encouraging, supporting, nurturing and providing a performance platform for emerging young musicians.

The Otautahi Vocal Ensemble presents "Illuminare"
2024-05-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham Street North, Christchurch, 8013
The Otautahi Vocal Ensemble presents “Illuminare” on Sunday 26th May 2024, 2.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. at Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham Street, Christchurch.
Pricing: Adults $15.00; Concession $10.00
Join The Ōtautahi Vocal Ensemble for our debut concert, Illuminare, featuring the NZ premiere of Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare alongside a selection of songs designed to showcase the many forms of spirituality.
The Ōtautahi Vocal Ensemble was founded earlier this year to fill a gap in the Christchurch choral scene – a group for “young professionals”, nominally 20-40, to come together and sing meaningful music. Our members work in all fields of life – science, the arts, education, government – and have a mutual love of making and sharing music.
Contact person: Courtney Hickmott
Email: theotautahivocalensemble@gmail.com
Website: https://facebook.com/events/s/illuminare/460452909868855/?

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - STAC Musical Showcase"
2024-05-22 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – STAC Musical Showcase” on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50 p.m. at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch (or CBS Music Centre)
Choral and chamber items from St Andrew’s College
A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic, often using the Steinway concert grand piano, or the 4 manual Rodgers Infinity Platinum hybrid pipe /digital organ. Groups range in size from small chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestras, with a particular focus on encouraging young performers, and inviting citizens to be welcomed into the central city Catholic church.
Organised by CBS Music: to nurture, conserve, inspire
Programme entry $15.00

Christopher's Classics Season XXIX presents "Aroha Quartet with Oleksandr Gunchenko"
2024-05-21 19:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics Season XXIX presents “Aroha Quartet with Oleksandr Gunchenko” on Tuesday 21st May 2023, 7.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Haihong Liu (violin)
Konstanze Artmann (violin)
Zhongxian Jin (viola)
Robert Ibell (cello)
Oleksandr Gunchenko (double bass)
Boccherini – String Quartet in D, Op. 39 No. 3
Onslow – String Quintet No. 15 in C minor, Op. 29 ‘The Bullet’
Webster – ‘Swim with Sliding Continents’
Silvestrov – ‘Postlude’
Dvorak – String Quintet No. 2 in G, Op. 77
Acclaimed as demonstrating “accomplished brilliance, soulfulness and sublime intensity in perfect balance and tonal unity” (The Dominion Post), the Aroha String Quartet is firmly established as one of New Zealand’s finest chamber music ensembles.
Okeksandr Gunchenko was born in Kiev, Ukraine. He became a member of the National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra at the age of 19 and at the age of 20 gained a position with the National Chamber of Ukraine. Oleksandr joined the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in 2007.
Contact: Doris Barnard, cellphone: 0204 240 551; email:treasurer.christophers.classics@gmail.com
Series XXIX Concert Prices

DOOR SALES:

Cash Sales
EFTPOS, Credit Card

Adult
Student (ID)
Adult
Student (ID)

Subscription Concerts
$40
$15
$42
$17

Door sales are subject to availability.
ON-LINE SALES:
At www.eventfinda.co.nz (charges apply). Search for Christopher’s Classics on the website.
SEASON SUBSCRIPTION:
Adult
8 Concerts = $260.00
7 Concerts = $230.00
6 Concerts = $200.00
5 Concerts = $170.00
4 Concerts = $140.00
3 Concerts = $110.00
Season subscriptions are available until 29th February 2024 from our website www.christopherclassics.nz

DONATIONS:
Christopher’s Classics has to raise funds to supplement ticket revenue. We are a registered charity and donations over $5 are tax deductible. We welcome your donation.

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2024 - Lixin Zhang - Piano"
2024-05-21 13:10 - 13:50 | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Rising Stars 2024 – Lixin Zhang – Piano” on Tuesday 21st May 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Lixin is a brilliant Christchurch pianist who will soon be heading to Yale to complete a master’s degree.
Pricing:
Adults – $15.00
Concerts for Christchurch Friends and Friends of The Arts Centre – $10.00
Students (17 years and under) – $5.00
On the Day:
Purchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert.
In Advance:
Book your tickets at http://www.artscentre.org.nz
This series is all about encouraging, supporting, nurturing and providing a performance platform for emerging young musicians.

Christchurch Youth Orchestra presents "Stories of Time and Place"
2024-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Christchurch Youth Orchestra presents “Stories of Time and Place” on Saturday 18th May 2024, 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch.
Pricing: $20/$15/$5
Dive into a journey through time and place with the Christchurch Youth Orchestra’s concert, “Stories of Time and Place.” Join us on May 18th, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Charles Luney Auditorium for an unforgettable evening of musical exploration. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, the flowing currents of Smetana’s Moldau, and the graceful melodies of Elgar’s Serenade for Strings. Let yourself be carried away by the epic tale of sailors and whales in Francis McBeth’s “Of Sailors and Whales,” and immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Kodály’s Háry János Suite. Don’t miss this opportunity to be transported through time and space with the Christchurch Youth Orchestra. Get your tickets now!
Contact person: Celia Stewart
Telephone: 027 529 9000
Website: https://www.cyo.org.nz/

Schola Cantorum presents "Piety, Parody and Poetry"
2024-05-18 14:00 | St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 195 High Street, Oxford, New Zealand
Schola Cantorum presents “Piety, Parody and Poetry” on Saturday 18th May 2024, 2.00 p.m. at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 195 High Street, Oxford
Conductor: Courtney Hickmott
Entry: CASH door sales only. $20.00 general admission. Children under 18 free.
With the assistance of Creative Communities Scheme and the Waimakariri District Council.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - University of Canterbury School of Music"
2024-05-15 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – University of Canterbury School of Music” on Wednesday 15th May 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50 p.m. at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch (or CBS Music Centre)
Top local talent on display
A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic, often using the Steinway concert grand piano, or the 4 manual Rodgers Infinity Platinum hybrid pipe /digital organ. Groups range in size from small chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestras, with a particular focus on encouraging young performers, and inviting citizens to be welcomed into the central city Catholic church.
Organised by CBS Music: to nurture, conserve, inspire
Programme entry $15.00

Christopher's Classics 2024 Season XXIX presents "Otis Prescott-Mason - The Christopher Marshall Concert"
2024-05-14 19:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics 2024 Season XXIX presents “Otis Prescott-Mason – The Christopher Marshall Concert” on Tuesday 14th May 2024, 7.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Beethoven – Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 7
Chopin – Andante Spianato et Grande Poloniase, Op. 22
Mozart – Adagio in B minor, K. 540
Liszt – Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178
Wellington-born Otis Prescott-Mason began his piano studies at the age of 5. He is currently studying under Dr. Jian Liu at the New Zealand School of Music, Te Koki.
In 2022 Otis was awarded first prize at the Lewis Eady National Piano Competition (New Zealand’s premier piano competition) and the 2022 National Young Performer Awards.
In 2023 he became an AWE Fellow and was awarded a ROSL Pettman Scholarship designed to assist future study and career opportunities for emerging NZ musicians showing exceptional career promises.
Contact: Doris Barnard, cellphone: 0204 240 551; email:treasurer.christophers.classics@gmail.com
Series XXIX Concert Prices

DOOR SALES:

Cash Sales
EFTPOS, Credit Card

Adult
Student (ID)
Adult
Student (ID)

Subscription Concerts
$40
$15
$42
$17

Door sales are subject to availability.
ON-LINE SALES:
At www.eventfinda.co.nz (charges apply). Search for Christopher’s Classics on the website.
SEASON SUBSCRIPTION:
Adult
8 Concerts = $260.00
7 Concerts = $230.00
6 Concerts = $200.00
5 Concerts = $170.00
4 Concerts = $140.00
3 Concerts = $110.00
Season subscriptions are available until 29th February 2024 from our website www.christopherclassics.nz

DONATIONS:
Christopher’s Classics has to raise funds to supplement ticket revenue. We are a registered charity and donations over $5 are tax deductible. We welcome your donation.

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series - Canterbury Trio - Edith Salzmann, Mark Menzies and Michael Endres"
2024-05-13 13:10 - 13:50 | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents “The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series – Canterbury Trio – Edith Salzmann (cello), Mark Menzies (violin) and Michael Endres (piano)“ on Monday 13th May 2024, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at The Great Hall, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Pricing: $5.00 to $20.00
We are thrilled to welcome this fabulous trio to the Great Hall stage. The Concert Trust have featured all these wonderful musicians in various musical combinations over the past 10 years. Each are in demand as a performer, tutor and mentor all over the world. At this concert we have the special opportunity to hear them as they perform together.
The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series is your annual line-up of renowned local, national, and international musicians playing a curated selection of lunchtime concerts in the picturesque Great Hall.
Listen to the musical genius of Michael Endres, Suzanne Lynch, Ali Harper, Naomi Ferguson, Yulia, Woolston Brass and many more.

CSO presents "Ives, Beethoven"
2024-05-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
CSO presents “Ives, Beethoven” on Saturday 11th May 2024, 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch
This musical pairing of old and new features two masterpieces composed 100 years apart, celebrating both European and American musical traditions. We welcome renowned German conductor Johannes Fritzsch to CSO for the first time – he is currently Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
Hailed by The Strad for her “blazing insight and dazzling virtuosity,” Aotearoa New Zealand’s cherished violinist Amalia Hall performs Beethoven’s only major work for solo violin and orchestra. It was composed during a period of intense creativity in 1806 and was revolutionary for its time, inviting the listener into a world of intimate dialogue between soloist and ensemble.
Charles Ives had just moved to New York at the turn of the twentieth century, stepping into an electrifying world of scientific and social progress. This was when he began writing his Second Symphony – a work that would take him 12 years to complete. It is both lyrical and lively and displays his penchant for ‘borrowing’ – audiences may recognise hymn tunes, marches, and popular songs sprinkled throughout.
Johannes Fritzsch: Conductor
Amalia Hall: Violin
Ives: Symphony No. 2
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major Op. 6
Website: http://www.cso.co.nz

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - University of Canterbury School of Music"
2024-05-08 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – University of Canterbury School of Music” on Wednesday 8th May 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50 p.m. at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch (or CBS Music Centre)
Top local talent on display
A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic, often using the Steinway concert grand piano, or the 4 manual Rodgers Infinity Platinum hybrid pipe /digital organ. Groups range in size from small chamber ensembles to full symphonic orchestras, with a particular focus on encouraging young performers, and inviting citizens to be welcomed into the central city Catholic church.
Organised by CBS Music: to nurture, conserve, inspire
Programme entry $15.00

Christopher's Classics Season XXIX 2024 presents "NZ String Quartet"
2024-05-07 19:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics Season XXIX 2024 presents “NZ String Quartet” on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Helen Pohl (violin)
Monique Lapins (violin)
Gillian Ansell (viola)
Rolf Gjelsten (cello)
Holmes – Fragment II
Haydn – String Quartet No. 3 in E flat, Op. 71
Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 14, Op. 142
Brahms – String Quartet No. 3 in B flat, Op. 67
The ensemble has been Quartet-in-Residence at the New Zealand School of Music at Victoria University of Wellington since 1991 and in 2019 celebrated 25 years running the Adam Summer School for Chamber Music. Violinist Helene Pohl and violist Gillian Ansell are co-artistic directors of the biennial Adam Chambers Music Festival in Nelson. Gillian, Helene and cellist Rolf Gjelsten have received MNZM honours for services to music in New Zealand.
Contact: Doris Barnard, cellphone: 0204 240 551; email:treasurer.christophers.classics@gmail.com
Series XXIX Concert Prices

DOOR SALES:

Cash Sales
EFTPOS, Credit Card

Adult
Student (ID)
Adult
Student (ID)

Subscription Concerts
$40
$15
$42
$17

Door sales are subject to availability.
ON-LINE SALES:
At www.eventfinda.co.nz (charges apply). Search for Christopher’s Classics on the website.
SEASON SUBSCRIPTION:
Adult
8 Concerts = $260.00
7 Concerts = $230.00
6 Concerts = $200.00
5 Concerts = $170.00
4 Concerts = $140.00
3 Concerts = $110.00
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Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series - Naomi Ferguson and Alex Van Den Broek (vocal, piano)"
2024-05-06 13:10 - 13:50 | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents “The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series – Naomi Ferguson and Alex Van Den Broek (vocal, piano)“ on Monday 6th May 2024, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at The Great Hall, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Pricing: $5.00 to $20.00
This dynamic duo brings you a concert of their favourite songs. Drawing on jazz, folk and cabaret, this will be a delightful way to start your week.
The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series is your annual line-up of renowned local, national, and international musicians playing a curated selection of lunchtime concerts in the picturesque Great Hall.
Listen to the musical genius of Michael Endres, Suzanne Lynch, Ali Harper, Naomi Ferguson, Yulia, Woolston Brass and many more.

Canterbury Philharmonia presents an "Autumn Concert"
2024-05-05 14:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Canterbury Philharmonia presents an “Autumn Concert” on Sunday 5th May 2024, 2.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Programme:

Schubert – Overture Die Zauberharfe (overture to Rosamunde)
David – Concertino for trombone
(soloist Eunseong Kim)
Schumann – Symphony No.1

Conducted by: Mark Hodgkinson
Tickets:
Adult $25.00 under 18 $10.00
Door sales: Eftpos & Cash
Online sales: www.trybooking.co.nz/XXX
http://www.canterburyphilharmonia.org.nz/next-concerts.html
