NZ Opera presents "Le comte Ory" from Thursday 27th June 2024 to Saturday 29th June 2024 at the Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Music by Rossini, libretto by Scribe and Delestre-Poirson Risque comic opera, sung in French with English subtitles With Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and The New Zealand Opera Chorus Cast includes: Manase Latu, Emma Pearson, Moses Mackay, Wade Kernot, Andrea Creighton Director: Simon Phillips Conductor: Brad Cohen Set & Costume Design: Tracy Grant Lord About NZ Opera:…

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series - Jonathan Tanner and Gabriel Baird (violin,  piano) " on Monday 8th July 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 pairing was first discovered during spontaneous improvisation in between orchestra calls. Showcasing their versatility, expertise and energy, they will perform Beethoven's 4th Violin Sonata contrasted with works by Piazzolla, Gershwin and more. The…

CSO presents "Matariki with CSO" on Thursday 11th July 2023, 10.00 a.m. in the James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch Tamariki of Ōtautahi (and your whānau) this is for you!  In collaboration with Loopy Tunes Preschool Music we’re celebrating Matariki with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in this concert specifically designed for tamariki and their whānau.  Loopy Tunes Preschool Music is Christchurchbased sister music duo, Siu Williams-Lemi and Leah Williams-Partington. The sisters are recognised for their reorua/bilingual Māori and Pasifika children’s…

CSO presents "Matariki with CSO" on Thursday 11th July 2023, 11.30 a.m. in the James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch Tamariki of Ōtautahi (and your whānau) this is for you!  In collaboration with Loopy Tunes Preschool Music we’re celebrating Matariki with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in this concert specifically designed for tamariki and their whānau.  Loopy Tunes Preschool Music is Christchurchbased sister music duo, Siu Williams-Lemi and Leah Williams-Partington. The sisters are recognised for their reorua/bilingual Māori and Pasifika children’s…

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series - Pandemonium (percussion) " on Monday 15th July 2024, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at The Great Hall, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Pricing: $5.00 to $20.00 Brett Painter, Roanna Funcke and Jeremy Thin join forces displaying their percussive prowess. Anything from Vivaldi, Berlioz to Toto and everything in between. They will perform on marimba, drums, cabasa, vibraphone and more. A wonder to hear and a visual…

CSO presents "C.P.E. Bach, Albinoni, Haydn" on Friday 26th July 2024 from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Travel back in time to the opulence of the 1700s with accomplished Australian violinist Sophie Rowell as your guide. CSO has curated a trio of works composed during a sixty-year period, by three doyens of the Baroque and Classical periods.  Music was a real family affair over many generations for the Bach family. Carl Philipp Emmanuel…

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series - Yulia (vocal)" on Monday 5th 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 Internationally acclaimed vocalist Yulia sings with beautiful warmth and sincerity. Alongside Tom Rainey (piano) and Mike Story (bass), Yulia will perform songs you love including songs by the Carpenters, Barbara Streisand and of course some beautiful lilting French melodies. The Great…