Music Canterbury

Christopher's Classics Series XVIII 2013 - Vesa-Matti Leppanen, Diedre Irons, Andrew Joyce - 8.00 p.m.
2013-10-01 | Church of St Michael and All Angels, 84-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, New Zealand
Programme: Beethoven – Piano Trio, Op. 70 No. 2; Debussy – Violin Sonata; Debussy – Cello Sonata; Schubert – Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat
Finnish violinist Vesa-Matti Leppanen is Concertmaster of the NZSO and a featured Naxos artist. His latest recording of Lyell Cresswell’s work for violin and voice (with Madeleine Pierard) has won critical acclaim.
A Christopher’s Classics regular, pianist Diedre Irons tours extensively here and internationally. She has taught at Canterbury University and the New Zealand School of Music for many years. Equally at home playing solo or with chamber musicians, her performances are praised for their intimacy and sensitivity.
Recently appointed at Principal Cellist of the NZSO, Andrew Joyce first performed for Christopher’s Classics in 2012 with the Aroha String Quartet. He has performed all over the world.
Beethoven’s Piano Trio, Op. 70 No. 2 is a stunning example of his dramatic middle period. Debussy’s Violin Sonata in G minor and Cello Sonata are late masterpieces in miniature. Franz Schubert’s Trio in E flat reunites these three masterful musicians for a lively conclusion.
Tickets and door sales = $40.00. You can also book at the Court Theatre Booking Office with credt card or cash pyament. Telephone: (03) 963 0870 or book online at www.courttheatre.org.nz.
Full-time student = $15.00
Note: Bring a cushion to soften the pews.

Operatunity - If You're Irish Come Into The Parlour - 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
2013-10-18 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Join mad fiddler Marian Burns, complete with her Irish band as we celebrate the irrepressible ability of the Irish to have fun!
A chance to sing, dance and be merry as we feast on the great songs that made the Irish repertoire on the most popular. Songs that celebrate the Irish including pub songs, fun singalongs and ballads that speak of their torrid history. Such a mix of music and a few surprises thrown in as well.
Marian Burns is joined by her fun, fablous Irish band with singers John Cameron and two great guest artists, Alex Milligan and Imogen Thirlwall. Come and celebrate the humour, joy and madness of the Irish!
Casual bookings = $30.00 each
Groups of 10+ = $27.00 each
Groups of 30+ = $26.00 each
For more information or to book tickets online visit: www.operatunity.co.nz

Chamber Music New Zealand - The Tallis Scholars - 7.30 p.m.
2013-10-19
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
The Tallis Scholars at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Ticketek.
Venue is the Cardboard Cathedral, Latimer Square

Chamber Music New Zealand - Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE 'Pathetique' - 7.30 p.m.
2013-10-25 | Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE ‘Pathetique’ at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Ticketek.

Christchurch Big Band Festival - Labour Weekend 2013
2013-10-25 - 2013-10-28
The Christchurch Big Band Festival is being held on Labour Weekend 25th to 28th October 2013. It will feature modern jazz music and dance entertainment from excellent musicians from Christchurch, New Zealand and overseas.
If you are in a big band – book your Labour Weekend in now for the Big Band Festival, and give us a call now to see how you can be involved.
For further information email: info@bigbandfest.org.nz or website: www.bigbandfest.org.nz

Chamber Music New Zealand - Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE 'Moonlight' - 7.30 p.m.
2013-10-26 | Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE ‘Moonlight’ at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Ticketek.

Apollo Musicum presents Apollo String Quartet - 4.00 p.m.
2013-10-26 | St Paul’s Presbyterian Church (on the Hill), 100 W End, Kaikoura, 7300, New Zealand
Apollo String Quartet together with vocalist, violinist (playing her own composition) and organist as Guest Artists, present a Sunsetter Concert ( with vocal music from the shows, classical selections, organ concertos and the world premiere of a NZ composer’s sonata for string quartet) followed by a pot-luck afterglow at a “stately” Kaikoura home.
Date: Saturday 26th October 2013
Time: 4.00 p.m.
Venue: St Paul’s Presbyterian Church (on the Hill) 100 W End, Kaikoura 7300

Chamber Music New Zealand - Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE 'Les Adieux' - 4.00 p.m.
2013-10-28 | Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE ‘Les Adieux’ at 4.00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Ticketek.

Operatunity - An Evening at the Opera - Featuring six professional opera singers and accompanist - 7.30 p.m.
2013-11-01 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Join us for an evening at the opera as six professional singers and accompanist introduce you to the world of opera.
Perhaps you have fancied experiencing the wonder and thrill that opera brings but have been afraid to dip your toe in the water. Opera is made accessible to all with some light hearted explanations when appropriate!
This concert promises to bring this genre alive to both opera aficionados and novices with a glittering programme of famous arias and ensembles from Lakme, Rigoletto, Don Giovanni, Marriage of Figaro and Tales of Hoffman to name but a few.
Adults: $45.00
Groups 10+ = $42.00
Concession Senior/Child = $40.00
Concession Group 10+ = $37.00
Book online at www.operatunity.co.nz

Christopher's Classics Series XVIII 2013 - NZ Barok - 8.00 p.m
2013-11-05 | Church of St Michael and All Angels, 84-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, New Zealand
Programme: Mozart – Divertimento in D; Albrechtsberger – String Sextour, Op. 13 No. 3 in D minor; Haydn – Violin Concerto in G; Richter – Sinfonia a Quattro; Zani – Cello Concerto No. 9 in B flat; Stamitz – String Symphony in A
NZ Barok (formerly AK Barok) is a vibrant, Auckland-based baroque orchestra. Formed in 2004 by cellist Helen Brinkman and violinist Graham McPhail, it is the only orchestra performing baroque music on historic instruments in New Zealand. NZ Barok is passionate about providing audiences the opportunity to experience, and hear, the sounds of Baroque and early Classical music as the composers intended it to be heard.
Mozart’s bright and breezy Divertimento in D opens, followed by the adagio and fugue of Albrechtsberger’s String Sextour in D minor. Next is Haydn’s glorious Violin Concerto in G, then Richter’s Sinfonia a Quattro in B flat, an intriguing blend of late Baroque and early Classical styles. Andrea Zani was a widely published violin virtuoso whose works fell into obscurity; recent performing editions of his music have been created by local scholar Jill Ward, including the featured Cello Concerto in B flat. Johann Stamitz’s String Symphony in A, heavily inspired by Italian opera, concludes the concert, and this year’s series.
Ticketand door sales = $40.00
Full-time student = $15.00

CBS Music presents "Lunch with a Steinway" 1.00 p.m.
2013-11-06
CBS Music presents “Lunch with a Steinway” –
Michael Endres with Zara Ballara
on Wednesday 6 November at 1.00 p.m.
Cathedral Cafe open from 12.45 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 and $5.00
Proceeds to CBS Building Fund

Global Voices presents "The Director's Cut" - 7.30 p.m.
2013-11-09 | Opawa School Hall, Ford Road, Opawa, Christchurch, 8023, New Zealand
Global Voices presents “The Director’s Cut”.
Christchurch’s original a capella world music choir performs old favourites and new, with support from gypsy jazz duo La Petite Manouche.
This is being held on Saturday 9th November at Opawa School Hall, Ford Road, Opawa, Christchurch.
Doors open at 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start.
Tickets – Adults $20.00 and Children $10.00
BYO drinks and nibbles – and bring a gold coin for the raffle!

The Nut Point Centre presents "Valerie Wycoff" - 7.30 p.m.
2013-11-09
The Nut Point Centre presents “Valerie Wycoff” on Saturday 9th November at 7.30 p.m.
Valerie Wycoff, Vocals
Barry Brinson, Piano
Michael Kime, Bass
Doug Brush, Drums
Cost: $25.00 per person which includes concert and light supper or afternoon tea.
To book your seat: Telephone 342 1033

Apollo Musicum performing at Chinese Festival - 7.00 p.m.
2013-11-09 | Burnside High School Aurora Centre, 151 Greers Road, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
Apollo Musicum is performing traditional Chinese and other selections as contributors to the forthcoming multicultural Chinese Festival on Saturday 9th November at Aurora Centre, Burnside High School at 7.00 p.m.

Jublilate Singers and Canterbury Baroque presents "Ancient and Modern" - 2.30 p.m.
2013-11-10 | Church of our Lady of Victories, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand
The Jublilate Singers and Canterbury Baroque present:
“Ancient and Modern”
Baroque and Contemporary Masterpieces
Bach, Scarlatti, Ritchie, Hamilton, Parry
on Sunday 10 November 2013 at Church of our Lady of Victories, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn
Admission by programme: Adults $15.00/Concession $10.00/ Children free

CBS Music presents "Lunch with a Steinway" - 1.00 p.m.
2013-11-13
CBS Music presents “Lunch with a Steinway“ –
Barry Brinson with Elizabeth Emeleus and Cathy Irons
on Wednesday 13 November at 1.00 p.m.
Cathedral Cafe open from 12.45 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 and $5.00
Proceeds to CBS Building Fund

Operatunity - The Royal Christmas Variety Show - 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
2013-11-20 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
A Right Royal Christmas Variety Show complete with Queen, lots of laughter, song, fun and a touch of Christmas cheer.
In true Variety Show style we present a show with something for everyone with Broadway show songs, comic songs, love songs, fun duets and ensembles and of course building to a rousing finale of Christmas Cheer!!
Sue and Geoff lead a talented crew in this show of diversity, multiplicity, wealth and an assortment of entertainment magic and gaiety. You will laugh, cry, sing, cheer, clap and be moved and that is just in the first song. Then metaphoric snow will fall to welcome Santa and our Christmas Elves to lead us in seasonal felicitations with carols and entertaining Christmas songs to put you in the mood for your own festive celebrations.
Casual bookings = $30.00 each
Groups of 10+ = $27.00 each
Groups of 30+ = $26.00 each
For more information or to book tickets online visit: www.operatunity.co.nz

CBS Music presents "Lunch with a Steinway" - 1.00 p.m.
2013-11-20
CBS Music presents “Lunch with a Steinway“ –
Michael Lawrence with Rachel Doig
on Wednesday 20 November at 1.00 p.m.
Cathedral Cafe open from 12.45 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 and $5.00
Proceeds to CBS Building Fund

Christchurch School of Music presents "Cavaleri String Quartet" - 7.30 p.m.
2013-11-21
The Christchurch School of Music presents “Cavaleri String Quartet“ on Thursday 21st November at 7.30 p.m. at the Transistional Cathedral, Latimer Square.
Programme – In A Time Of War:
Beethoven – String Quartet No. 11 in F minor
Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 8 in C
Reich – Different Trains for String Quartet and Tape
Tickets: Adults $25.00 – Student/Senior $15.00
For further inquiries please call The Christchurch School of Music on 366 1711 or email: office@csm.org.nz or www.eventfinder.co.nz

Canterbury Philharmonia Orchestra Concert - 7.30 p.m.
2013-11-23 | Villa Maria College Auditorium, 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Canterbury Philharmonia Orchestra Concert is on Saturday 23rd November at 7.30 p.m. at the Villa Maria College Auditorium, 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.
Programme includes:
Brahms – Tragic Overture
Glazunov – Saxophone Concerto – Soloist: Perry Carter
Wagner – Good Friday Music from Parsifal
Ippolitov-Ivanov – Caucasian Sketches (Suite 1)
Guests: Richmond Bellringers
Tickets are available at the door – Adults: $15.00; Under 18: $5.00
Website: www.canterburyphilharmonia.org.nz

Christchurch Choral Festival - 7.00 p.m.
2013-11-24
Christchurch Choral Festival has been organised by the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch marking the end of the Year of Faith.
It is being held at the CBS Arena on Sunday 24 November at 7.00 p.m. (it is expected to finish at 8.30 p.m.)
Performances from:
Choirs from the Churches of Christchurch & Canterbury
Choirs from the Christchurch Community
Choirs from the Christchurch Catholic Colleges
Choirs from the Christchurch Barbershop Tradition
Choirs from the Christchurch Concert Stages
This is a FREE concert celebrating our joy in singing together.
For further information: www.chch.catholic.org.nz/faithfest

Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents "Harmony 4 Christmas" - 1.30 p.m.
2013-11-24
Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents “Harmony 4 Christmas” on Sunday 24th November at 1.30 p.m. at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral.
It will feature Halswell Children Choir and Halswell Children’s Orchestra and Quicksilver
Tickets are $15.00 programme entry and will be subscriber and door ticket sales only.

CBS Music presents "Lunch with a Steinway" - 1.00 p.m.
2013-11-27
CBS Music presents “Lunch with a Steinway“ –
Terence Dennis with Christie Cooke
on Wednesday 27 November at 1.00 p.m.
Cathedral Cafe open from 12.45 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 and $5.00
Proceeds to CBS Building Fund

Apollo String Quartet (ASQ) featured artist for Paper Graphica's Gallery Showing - 8.00 p.m.
2013-11-28 | Paper Graphica Gallery, 192 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Apollo String Quartet (ASQ) performs at 8.00 p.m. as featured artist for Paper Graphica’s Gallery Showing (192 Bealey Avenue) on Thursday 28th November 2013. Works presented include NZ composer Barbara Maguire’s String Quartet.

The Nut Point Centre presents "Classical Jazz" - 7.30 p.m.
2013-11-30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
The Nut Point Centre presents “Classical Jazz” on Saturday 30th November at 7.30 p.m. with:
Cathy Irons (violin)
Barry Brinson (piano)
Mike Kime (double bass)
Ted Meager (drums)
Carolyn Irons (clarinet)
Take some of your favourite jazz standards from “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “It don’t Mean a Thing (if it ain’t go that swing)”, some Gershwin, and throw in a little Paganini and Bolling. Add a little Grappelli and Piazzolla. The result – a stunning eclectic mix of jazz and classical by the Classical Jazz Quartet.
Cost: $25.00 per person including concert and light supper or afternoon tea.
To book your seat: Telephone 342 1033

Canterbury Plainsmen Barbershop Chorus and Friends - "Christmas Concert" - 7.30 p.m.
2013-11-30 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
The Canterbury Plainsmen Barbershop Chorus and Friends present a “Christmas Concert” on Saturday 30th November at 7.30 p.m. at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral.
Door sales available from 7.00 p.m. Admission prices are $20.00 (general); $15.00 (students, seniors and unwaged)

The Nut Point Centre presents "Festive Fantasia" - 2.00 p.m.
2013-12-07 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
The Nut Point Centre presents “Festive Fantasia” on Saturday 7th December at 2.00 p.m. with Lois Johnston and her students in Glorious Vocal Music to celebrate the festive season.
Tickets are $25.00 which includes the concert and afternoon tea.
To book telephone: 342 1033

Christchurch City Choir presents "Handel's Messiah" - 7.30 p.m.
2013-12-07 | Christ’s College Auditorium, Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
The Christchurch City Choir presents “Handel’s Messiah” on Saturday 7th December at 7.30 p.m. at Christ’s College Hall, Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch
Soprano: Francesca Lombardi-Mazzulli
Countertenor: Russell Harcourt
Tenor: Christopher Bowen
Bass: Jonathan Lemalu
Conductor: Brian Law with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: Adults $45.00 / Child $20.00. Available from www.ticketek.co.nz or telephone 0800 842 538
www.christchurchcitychoir.co.nz

Risingholme Singers' Concert - "An Afternoon of English Music" - 2.30 p.m.
2013-12-08 | Opawa Baptist Church, 285 Wilsons Road, Waltham, Christchurch, 8023, New Zealand
Risingholme Singers’ will perform an “An Afternoon of English Music” on Sunday 8 December at 2.30 p.m. They will also be singing a selection of songs of “The Beatles”. Music Director is Chris Graham.
Venue is Opawa Baptist Church, 285 Wilsons Road, Opawa.
Tickets are: Adults $10.00, Children free and are available at the door.
Contact telephone number: 388 3235

Cecilian Singers present "Seasons' Greetings" - 4.00 p.m.
2013-12-08 | Heaton Intermediate School Performing Arts Centre, 125 Heaton Street, Strowan, Christchurch, 8052, New Zealand
The Cecilians Singers present “Seasons’ Greetings“ on Sunday 8 December at 4.00 p.m. at Heaton Performing Arts Centre.
Guest Artist: Sam Jones on Saxophone
Admission: Adults $15.00 and Children $7.00
Christmas Refreshments will be available.
