Canterbury Philharmonia presents a "Family Concert"
2024-08-18 14:30 - 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Canterbury Philharmonia presents a “Family Concert” on Sunday 18th August 2024, 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Pricing: $10.00 to $25.00 – Door sales available
Programme:

Prokofiev – Peter and the Wolf
Bizet – Carmen Suite No. 1
Rossini – William Tell Overture finale
Holst – Jupiter
Pirates of the Caribbean

For further information:
http://www.canterburyphilharmonia.org.nz

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series - Tiger Moth (Jazz Band)"
2024-08-19 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 – Tiger Moth (Jazz Band)“ on Monday 19th August 2024, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at The Great Hall, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Pricing: $5.00 to $20.00
The seven jazz aviators return to their very first haunt where the squadron first formed. Witness the soaring vocals of Kate Taylor, powerhouse horn playing from Scott Taitoko, Cam Pearce and Gwyn Reynolds, and high-octane rhythms from Tom Rainey, Mike Story and Luke Smillie.
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 Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Peter Low & Alexandra Watson"
2024-08-21 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Peter Low & Alexandra Watson” on Wednesday 21st August 2024 from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Songs with words of art, science, and novelty
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

Harmony Waitaha presents "The ACappellation Trail - A Musical Journey Across North America"
2024-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Harmony Waitaha presents “The ACappellation Trail – A Musical Journey Across North America” on Friday 23rd August 2024, 7.00 p.m. (doors and bar open 6.00pm) and 9.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Pricing: Adults $25.00 to $35.00 | Children $10.00
The ACappellation Trail – A Musical Journey Across North America is a celebration of unaccompanied singing by the Choruses and Quartets of Harmony Waitaha. Barbershop singing has its roots in North America and our concert theme celebrates this deep connection.
You’ll hear sets from:
Quantum Acoustics -winners of four silver medals in the 2023 PanPacific Championships, This Youth Chorus has grown rapidly in both numbers and performance standards and is already recognised as word class.
The Plainsmen- the current New Zealand Gold Medal Male Chorus .
Promenade Quartet- 6th place in the 2023 Next Generation International Barbershop Championship
Quite simply you’ll hear world class Acapella Singing.
But that’s not all!
We will be joined by Showbiz Showstoppers who will perform Musical Theatre songs from Broadway and by outstanding local artists Sophie Landis and Caitlin Wright.
The Piano offers comfortable seating, with intimate views and state-of-the-art acoustics which enhance your experience. We promise you an uplifting and enjoyable occasion.
Tickets at EventFinda https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/the-acappellation-trail-musical-journey
Limited door sales may be available – cash only.
Any queries (including accessible seating options) contact Lynn on 021748846 or Email lynn@stepshift.co.nz

Christchurch School of Music presents "CSM Young Musicians Showcase"
2024-08-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Black Box Theatre, The Kind Foundation, 12 Hereford Street, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Christchurch School of Music presents “CSM Young Musicians Showcase” on Saturday 24th August 2024, 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Black Box Theatre, The Kind Foundation, 12 Hereford Street, Christchurch 8013
Pricing: Koha donation
This concert will celebrate the CSM’s tradition of high quality orchestral music. Featuring the Junior Symphony Orchestra, the Intermediate Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia and the Christchurch Youth Orchestra with an interlude from the CSM Percussion Ensemble this will will be wonderful concert to enjoy some great orchestral playing at all levels.
Contact person: Celia Stewart
Email: musdir@csm.org.nz

Woolston Brass presents "Seriously Brass: A Tale As Yet Untold"
2024-08-24 19:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Woolston Brass presents “Seriously Brass: A Tale As Yet Untold” on Saturday 24th August 2024, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Music Director: Tyme Marsters
Guest Percussion Soloist: Roanna Funcke
Programme:

The Plantagenets by Edward Gregson
Percussion Concerto by Jennifer Higdon featuring Guest Percussion Soloist: Roanna Funcke
Hope by Stijn Aertgeert
A Tale as Yet Untold by Philip Sparke

Book now at Eventfinda https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/…/seriously…/christchurch
About Seriously Brass: A Tale As Yet Untold
Talented Woolston Brass with Music Director Tyme Marsters brings you Seriously Brass: A Tale As Yet Untold on Saturday 24 August 7.30pm at The Piano featuring Guest Percussion Soloist Roanna Funcke. Associate Principal Percussionist of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and sought-after Percussion Tutor and Performer, Roanna has toured internationally with the National Band of New Zealand and Woolston Brass. Don’t miss this special concert showcasing exceptional talent and remarkable music!
Woolston Brass will open the programme with Edward Gregson’s first major test piece The Plantagenets, written for the 1973 National Brass Band Championships. This virtuosic symphonic study of rhythmic and melodic variety portrays the majestic mood and feelings of an age of chivalry – that of the House of Plantagenet which lasted from the middle of the twelfth century to the end of the fourteenth.
Woolston Brass combined with outstanding Guest Soloist Roanna Funcke will perform Percussion Concerto written by Jennifer Higdon. Premiered in 2005 by the Philadelphia Orchestra, the work has been transcribed for brass band by Pablo Ruiz Henao for this special performance. Higdon makes wondrous use of percussion in all its wide spectrum of sounds and unleashes a kinetic storm of urban beats balanced by passages of Asian-influenced reflections.
Woolston Brass will perform Stijn Aertgeerts’ reflective work Hope that symbolises and portrays hope and love, and the belief in humanity to come out stronger than everything that drives us apart, ultimately working towards a better world. Woolston Brass will conclude the concert with Philip Sparke’s major work A Tale As Yet Untold. The melodic theme set in three movements expresses the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and how the beauty of music can provide the human soul peace, hope and optimism.

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2024 - Elise Tian - Cello"
2024-08-27 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 – Elise Tian – Cello” on Tuesday 27th August 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Elise is a Year 11 music scholar at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. She is involved with chamber music performance and plays in the NZSO National Youth Orchestra. Elise has also been selected to attend cello masterclasses in Europe.
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.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Maksymov Studio"
2024-08-28 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Maksymov Studio” on Wednesday 28th August 2024 from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Valeriy, Iryna and Anna present a galaxy of young stars
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 "Akarana Quartet"
2024-08-29 19:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics Season XXIX 2024 presents “Akarana Quartet” on Thursday 29th August 2024, 7.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Andrew Beer (violin)
Robert Ashworth (viola)
Chen Cao (cello)
Sarah Watkins (piano)
Turina – Piano Quartet in A minor, Op. 67
Martinu – Piano Quartet No. 1, H287
Jennings – Twelve Colours: Homage to Paul Klee
Schumann – Piano Quartet in E flat major, Op. 47
Award-winning musicians Andrew Beer, violin, and Sarah Watkins, piano (Best Classical Artist 2020, NZ Music Awards) have formed Akarana Piano Quartet. They are joined by two outstanding colleagues from the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra – principal violist Robert Ashworth and sub-principal cellist Chen Cao.
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.

Schola Cantorum presents "Primavera - Let there be Spring"
2024-08-31 14:00 | St Ninian’s Church, 5 Puriri Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Schola Cantorum presents “Primavera – Let there be Spring” on Saturday 31st August 2024, 2.00 p.m. at St Ninian’s Church, 5 Puriri Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
Conducted by Courtney Hickmott
Pricing: $20.00 | under 18 free
Guest Artists:
Renaissance
Directed by Roger Buckton
Schola poster August 2024

Resonance Brass presents "An afternoon at Nut Point Centre"
2024-08-31 14:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Resonance Brass at the lovely Nut Point on 31 August,2024, 2.00pm for two 30-40min sets and a yummy afternoon tea at the interval.
Resonance Brass are a quintet of players from the Resonance Ensemble:
Trumpets – Mathew Constable and Greg Knowles
Horn – Tom Steele
Trombone – Mark Gregory
Tuba – David Pearce
Starting at 2pm Saturday 31 August will be a variety of familiar and popular tunes from Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Henry Mancini and the Beatles as well as ‘serious stuff’ including the Russian Victor Ewald’s Brass Quintet No 2 and Canadian Morley Calvert’s Suite from Monteregian Hills and the Star Wars medley.
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The St Albans Community Choir and The Christchurch Accordion Orchestra presents "Notes from the North"
2024-09-01 14:00 | St Paul’s Parish Church, 1 Harewood Road, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
The St Albans Community Choir and The Christchurch Accordion Orchestra presents “Notes from the North” on Sunday 1st September 2024, 2.00 p.m. at St Paul’s Parish Church, 1 Harewood Road, Christchurch
All welcome – Admission by donation
Notes from the North aug24

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series - Woolston Brass Solo Spotlight"
2024-09-02 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 – Woolston Brass Solo Spotlight“ on Monday 2nd September 2024, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at The Great Hall, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Pricing: $5.00 to $20.00
During its 133-year history Woolston Brass has been associated with achieving the highest accolades in brass band music Nationally and Internationally. This lunchtime concert will showcase their finest soloists performing beautiful and virtuosic works which are sure to impress. The Great Hall has the perfect warm resonant acoustic for these inspiring solo performances.
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 Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Christchurch Girls' & Boys' High Schools' Orchestra"
2024-09-04 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Christchurch Girls’ & Boys’ High Schools’ Orchestra” on Wednesday 4th September 2024 from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Harmonious high schools with maestro Michael Langdon
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

CSO presents "Lilburn, Faure"
2024-09-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
CSO presents “Lilburn, Faure” on Saturday 7th September 2024, 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch
The Douglas Lilburn Auditorium – the beloved home of CSO – will reverberate with the sounds of its namesake Douglas Lilburn’s First Symphony, a work written in 1949 by the composer often referred to as the ‘grandfather’ of New Zealand music.’ This is the ideal way to immerse yourself in the soundscape of the New Zealand classical music origin story. CSO Chorus are a highlight of every season, and this year they will shine bright in Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem – a serene work filled with beautiful melodies that was even performed at the composer’s own funeral exactly 100 years ago. Many composers before him had penned requiems, and Fauré described his own as being “dominated from beginning to end by a very human feeling of faith and eternal rest.” Audiences will be treated to two of the most impressive solo voices of our time: Aotearoa New Zealand-based Australian soprano Emma Pearson, and baritone Roderick Williams – one of the UK’s most sought-after baritones, who recently featured at the Coronation of King Charles III, the BBC Proms, as well as on stages around the world.
CSO Chorus is proudly supported by Young Hunter Lawyers.
Benjamin Northey: Chief Conductor
Emma Pearson: Soprano
Roderick Williams: Baritone
Rachel Fuller: Chorus Director
Catrin Johnsson: Chorus Director
CSO Chorus
Lilburn Symphony No. 1
Fauré Requiem Op. 4
Website: http://www.cso.co.nz

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "Sideline Swing - 30 Year Anniversary Concert"
2024-09-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents “Sideline Swing – 30 Year Anniversary Concert” on Sunday 8th September 2024, 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. at Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Pricing: $25.00 General Admission | $20.00 Students or Seniors | Free for under 5 years.
Come and enjoy Christchurch’s most entertaining big band as it celebrates its 30-year history. This special event will feature a wide array of charts and players from the past three decades, showcasing the evolution of the band’s music up to the present day. The performance will be led by the band’s founder and renowned trumpeter, Butch Green.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with fabulous music. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the big band scene, this celebration promises a lively and memorable experience for all attendees.
Contact person: Angelica Dumaguin
Email: angelicad@artscentre.org.nz
Link: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/sideline-swing-30-year-anniversary-concert/

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2024 - Pettman Academy - Showcase"
2024-09-10 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 – Pettman Academy – Showcase” on Tuesday 10th September 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
The Pettman Academy has a history of educating some of our finest musicians. Young players present a colourful concert, curated by Artistic Director Edith Salzmann.
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.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Annabelle Roy"
2024-09-11 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Annabelle Roy” on Wednesday 11th September 2024 from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Soulful, sizzling saxophone
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 in partnership with Chamber Music New Zealand presents "Darroch/DeHart Duo"
2024-09-12 19:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics Season XXIX 2024 in partnership with Chamber Music New Zealand presents “Darroch/DeHart Duo” on Thursday 12th September 2024, 7.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Hannah Darroch (flute)
Justin DeHart (percussion)
Harrison: First Concerto for Flute & Percussion
Takemitsu : Toward the Sea
Percussion Solo by NZ composer Corral: Heptomino
Farr – Kembang Suling: Three Musical snapshots of Asia
Lang: lend/lease
Fisher: Te Tangi a te Matui (solo flute)
Williams: Cineshape 1
Akin: Karakurenai
Hannah Darroch and Justin DeHart are dedicated to championing both new and classic pieces for flute and percussion. With Justin being an American now based in New Zealand, and Hannah being a New Zealander who spent many years living in Montreal, they are both in a unique position to bring their international connections, perspective, and awareness of the broader music scene to the diverse audiences of Aotearoa. They premiered their first concert as a duo in 2021.
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.

Global Voices presents "Yemaya - Where the River Meets the Ocean"
2024-09-14 19:30 - 22:30 | Elmwood Theatre, Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Global Voices presents “Yemaya – Where the River Meets the Ocean” on Saturday 14th September 2024, 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. at Elmwood Theatre, Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch
Pricing: $35.00 Adults | $25.00 Students and Seniors
Global Voices, an a cappella choir directed by Deen Coulson, presents songs from Aotearoa and beyond.
Contact: Josie Cox
Email: admin@globalvoices.org.nz
Link: https://events.humanitix.com/global-voices-presents-yemaya

CBS Choir & Orchestra presents "Madly Miraculous" Haydn
2024-09-15 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Choir & Orchestra presents “Mady Miraculous” Haydn on Sunday 15th September 2024, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Pricing: $25.00 | $30.00
Poster Haydn 2024
Promo Haydn 2024

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - University of Canterbury School of Music"
2024-09-18 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 18th September 2024 from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
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

CSO presents "Shatford, Strauss, Mozart"
2024-09-20 19:00 - 20:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
CSO presents “Shatford, Strauss, Mozart” on Friday 20th September 2024, 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
This musical curation is a celebration of youthful talent. We welcome you to open your ears to the sound world of Ōtautahi-born composer Isaac Shatford. He says of this new commission: “Open is such a fabulous word. It’s exciting – an opening is a beginning, an opportunity. It’s terrifying – openness is uncertainty, vulnerability. This piece balances, fleetingly, on that precarious tipping point.” Our very own Principal Horn Emma Eden takes centre stage in Richard Strauss’ ebullient Horn Concerto No. 1. Strauss may have only been 18 when he began work on this concerto, but his childhood had included a particularly full immersion into the world of the horn – his father was the Principal Horn of the Munich Court Orchestra. Mozart wrote his first symphony at the age of eight, and had stacked up many more before his death at the age of just 35. His penultimate No. 40 is one of his most popular symphonies, full of dark passion and swagger. The themes are often used in film, television, and popular culture including the opening phrase becoming one of the most iconic ringtones of the earliest mobile phones.
Benjamin Northey: Chief Conductor
Emma Eden: Horn
Isaac Shatford: Open
Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 in E Major Op. 11
Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor K. 550
Website: http://www.cso.co.nz

Christchurch Civic Music Council presents "Spring Into Music" Concert
2024-09-22 11:00 - 15:30 | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
Christchurch Civic Music Council presents “Spring Into Music” concert on Sunday 22nd September 2024, at the Great Hall, Arts Centre from 11.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
There will be music from Jubilate Singers, Toi Toi Opera, Christchurch School of Music, Canterbury Japanese Choir, Apollo Musicum and IRMT award winners and others.
Please come along and give your support to this event – there will be something for everyone – it is a free concert with a koha donation at the door for the Arts Centre fundraising campaign.
Spring INTO MUSIC (2)

Resonance Ensemble presents "Bohemian Rhapsody - Music from Czechia & Hungary"
2024-09-22 15:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Resonance Ensemble presents “Bohemian Rhapsody – Music from Czechia & Hungary” on Sunday 22nd September 2024, 3.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Pricing: Adults $30 & $25 | Students $12.59 | Child $5.00
Tickets available through https://events.humanitix.com/resonance-ensemble-bohemian-rhapsody
Resonance Ensemble and conductor Tony Ryan delve into some of the finest if less well-known music from Bohemia, with works by Antonin Dvořák, Josef Suk and Ernst von Dohnányi.Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7 is notably more dramatic than the more widely-known New World Symphony, and its abundance of inspired melody, colourful Slavic orchestration and expressive intensity make it one of the finest symphonies of the nineteenth century. Although the New World is probably Dvořák’s best-known work alongside his ever-popular Slavonic Dances, Serenade for Strings and Songs My Mother Taught Me, to name a few, many consider Symphony No. 7 to be one of the composer’s finest creations.If Dvořák’s Silent Woods for solo cello and orchestra is less well-known, it remains one of his most beautiful and lyrical shorter pieces. Silent Woods has been performed and recorded by many famous soloists, and in this concert Resonance Ensemble’s wonderful principal cellist Janet Cubey joins their ranks.Josef Suk was not only Dvořák’s favourite pupil, but he also became the older composer’s son-in-law when he married Dvořák’s daughter Otilie. Suk’s Fantastic Scherzo was written in 1903, the year before Dvořák died and, like his teacher’s music, it demonstrates a similar melodic flair as well as a wide range of colourful and spectacular orchestral effects.Although Ernst von Dohnányi is known as a Hungarian composer, the shifting boundaries of Eastern European countries resulted in his birthplace (now Bratislava) becoming part of Czechoslovakia in 1918. Dohnányi’s 1909 ballet The Veil of Pierette contains some of his most appealing music, and Resonance Ensemble gives the New Zealand premiere of the ballet’s delightful Waltz, to complete yet another of the orchestra’s uniquely imaginative and innovative programmes.

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series - Anna Hoetjes and Sharolyn Kimmorley"
2024-09-23 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 – Anna Hoetjes and Sharolyn Kimmorley (soprano, piano)“ on Monday 23rd September 2024, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at The Great Hall, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Pricing: $5.00 to $20.00
Anna Hoetjes and Sharolyn Kimmorley are delighted to come together once again to perform in the beautiful Great Hall. The duo will perform a programme of songs and arias including works by Strauss, Puccini, Hahn and Schubert.
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.

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Star 2024 - Polly Lee - Piano"
2024-09-24 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 – Polly Lee – Piano” on Tuesday 24th September 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Polly Lee is a talented young pianist, and a student of internationally acclaimed pianist Michael Endres. She is a Year 12 music scholar at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School.
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.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - University of Canterbury School of Music"
2024-09-25 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 25th September 2024 from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
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

Harmony Singers Annual Concert
2024-09-28 14:30 | Christchurch North Methodist Church, 68 Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
Harmony Singers present their Annual Concert on Saturday 28th September 2024, 2.30p.m. at Christchurch North Methodist Chapel Street Centre, corner Chapel St and Harewood Road.
Adults: $15.00 | Children Free
Entry by programme or cash.
Conductor: Courtney Hickmott
Pianist: Jean Rutherford

Alexandra Hope Watson - A Magical Musical Mystery: In Concert with CSO
2024-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Alexandra Hope Watson – A Magical Musical Mystery: In Concert with CSO on Saturday 28th September 2024, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Pricing: $20.00 | $55.00
Let me introduce myself, I am a New Zealand soprano, composer, lyricist and arranger. I started my Doctor of Musical Arts in October 2023, studying Composition, having completed my Master of Arts (180 points) in Music with Distinction in June 2023. I am delighted to be working in collaboration with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra later this month for the world premiere of my second musical A Magical Musical Mystery. The musical is based on the nonsense verse of Lewis Carroll and follows a consciousness as it wanders through its own dream landscape, which manifests as a young girl.
As a child I fell in love with Alice in Wonderland, arguably Lewis Carroll’s most famous work, I was also introduced to Jabberwocky, one of the most well-known poems from the Nonsense Verse collection. From here I explored the different poems and the variety of characters and animals that Lewis Carroll created. The different characters throughout Nonsense Verse spark the imagination with their quirks and unique personalities.
When I revisited this collection of poems as I matured, I could hear the different characters come to life through my music. Setting the poetry to the music brings the dream landscape to life in a unique way. It draws you into the words and inspires the tone and variety of sounds and reflects the different characters throughout.
I created the musical A Magical Musical Mystery to celebrate the Nonsense Verse of Lewis Carroll and I invite you all to join me at The Piano on Saturday 28 September 2024. I have thoroughly enjoyed orchestrating for a 32-piece orchestra and was delighted that Christchurch Symphony Orchestra agreed to premiere this musical In Concert at The Piano. There will be 2 concerts one at 3pm and one at 7pm. I am also very pleased to welcome Naomi Hnat on her return to Christchurch as conductor together with Naomi Ferguson (soloist), John Bayne (soloist) and Helen Grout (solo saxophonist).
I was very pleased and proud to receive the support of Creative New Zealand, as a recipient of their Early Career Fund in The Arts and I also thank my sponsors Archibalds Christchurch, Pump & Valve, and Madisons for their contribution to this project.
I look forward to seeing you embrace the magic and let your imagination run wild!
Contact person: Alexandra Watson
Email: hello@alexandrahope.co.nz
Link: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/a-magical-musical-mystery-in-concert-with-cso/christchurch
