Martin Setchell Concert on Sunday 14th April 2024, 2.30 p.m. at Baring Square Methodist Church, Baring Street East, Ashburton 7700 - Inaugural concert on the Hele/Makin organ. Special guests: Mid Canterbury Choir

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series - River City Jazzmen" on Monday 15th April 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 River City Jazzmen are coming back to the Christchurch scene after a hiatus. Their playing is bright and dynamic with well-crafted arrangements and tight ensemble work. The band features Neill Pickard on banjo and vocals; Michael Fairhurst on trumpet,…

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Alexandra Watson" on Wednesday 17th April 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50 p.m. at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch (or CBS Music Centre) Magical moments from a rising star soprano 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…

CSO presents "Celebrating John Williams" on Saturday 20th April 2024, 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch. John Williams has succeeded in connecting people around the world to the sounds of the orchestra through his epic film soundtracks.  In this concert, CSO Chief Conductor Benjamin Northey plays the role of friendly host and conductor, guiding audiences through the best of John Williams – works that stand alone as some of the…

Thomson and Ibell Duo present "Dynamic recital for piano & cello" on Saturday 20th April 2024, 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at Piano House, 283 Riccarton Road, Christchurch Pricing:  Tickets are $30.00 General Admission, $25.00 Concessions, $10.00 Students, $60.00 Families (2 Adults + 2 Children) available from Eventfinda (service fees apply) or at the door from 7.00 p.m. Two well-known Wellington-based musicians, Rachel Thomson (piano) and Robert Ibell (cello), present a varied and dynamic programme of works for cello and…

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series - AGBB - All Girl Big Band" on Monday 22nd April 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 AGBB consists of an array of super talented musicians presenting a powerhouse of sound. They perform jazz and swing music with tunes you know and love. Under the superb direction of Lana Law… prepare to be…

Christopher's Classics Season XXIX 2024 presents "Morton Trio & Friends" in partnership with Chamber Music New Zealand on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Arna Morton (violin) Alex Morton (French horn) Liam Wooding (piano) David McGregor (clarinet) Sharon Baylis (viola) Jeremy Garside (cello) Dohnanyi - Sextet, Op. 37 Penderecki - Sextet Boulanger (arr. Arna Morton) - Sous-Bios The Morton Trio was established in 2017 and has performed for Christopher's Classics in 2019 and 2022.  The…

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Apollo Musicum" on Wednesday 24th April 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50 p.m. at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch (or CBS Music Centre) A tapestry of instruments and voices 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…