Music Canterbury

Christchurch City Choir presents "A Tour Through Time"
2017-07-02 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
The next Christchurch City Choir presents “A Tour Through Time” on Sunday 2nd July, 2.00p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
It will be a slight change of direction for the Choir as John Linker puts on his Bus Conductor hat and takes us all on A Tour Through Time with a time travelling Doctor – musical humourist Philip Norman – demonstrating its versatility as a choir and illustrating the many ways choral music has won hearts and minds over the ages.
Medieval standards, opera classics, drinking songs, battle hymns, jazz, show tunes, modern marvels of the choral repertoire, and a little bit of Cohen for good measure.
Join Tour Guide Philip Norman, Bus Conductor John Linker, Soprano soloist Helen Charlton, Pianists Sarah Kang and Harry Meehan and the Christchurch City Choir for a relaxed Sunday afternoon drive.
Tickets are $30.00 adults and $15.00 students. Book online through Evenfinda or purchase your ticket from i-Site at the Arts Centre. There will be cash or cheque only door sales on the day.

South Brighton Voices (formerly South Brighton Choral Society) presents "70th Jubilee Concert"
2017-06-28 19:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
South Brighton Voices (formerly South Brighton Choral Society) presents “70th Jubilee Concert” on Wednesday 28th June 2017, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano (in the Philip Carter Family Concert Hall), 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Guest Artists: From the UK “Lions Male Voice Choir”.
Ticket prices: Adults $20; Children $5 are available from Choir Members, Liz Callander Ph: 388 0617;Email: liescallander@gmail.com and door sales.

Operatunity presents "It's Rainin' Men!"
2017-06-28 11:00 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity presents “It’s Rainin’ Men!” on Wednesday 28th June 2017, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.
Five fabulous men sing some of the greatest songs ever written, ranging from music theatre, powerful ballads, Rat Pack, and 50’s songs in a show of melody and memories!
Season (8 concerts paid in advance – $28.50 per concert) = $228.00 each
Ticket Price = $34.00
Standing Bookings only = $31.00 each
Groups of 10+: $31.00 each
Groups of 30+: $30.00 each
To book:
Telephone: 0508 266 237
Fax: (09) 588 4240
Email: bookings@operatunity.co.nz
Website: www.operatunity.co.nz or www.daytimeconcerts.co.nz

Cathedral Music Festival Closing Mass
2017-06-25 17:30 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Cathedral Music Festival Closing Mass on Sunday 25th June 2017, 5.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Further details to follow.

Jubilate Singers present "From the Antipodes" at Ashburton College
2017-06-25 14:00 | Ashburton College Auditorium, 27 Walnut Avenue, Ashburton
The Jubilate Singers present a concert of home grown choral music featuring seven of New Zealand’s finest composers. We are proud to present a new work for choir, soprano and flute by Janet Jennings featuring poems by Christchurch poet Ursula Bethell. The programme also includes evocative compositions by David Childs, Diane Cooper, David Hamilton, Richard Oswin, John Ritchie and Patrick Shepherd, all inspired by poetic texts.
Music Director: Susan Densem
Carolyn Johnson (Piano)
Matthew Lee (Flute)
Anna Hoetjes (Soprano)
Concert date is Sunday 25th June 2017, 2.00 p.m. at Ashburton College Auditorium, Walnut Avenue, Ashburton.
Advanced bookings: telephone Charlotte Waddell (03) 308 8228, email: charlotte.waddell@awlegal.co.nz.
Tickets $25/$20 (unwaged) includes afternoon tea. Children Free. Door sales.

Nut Point Centre presents "A Garland of Song"
2017-06-25 14:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “A Garland of Song” on Sunday 25th June 2017 at 2.00 p.m.
Tenor – David O’Beirne
Pianist – Veronica van der Knaap
Programme:
Schumann’s Liederkreis Op. 39
Vaughan Williams’ “Songs of Travel” and “The House of Life”
Concert and Afternoon Tea = $25.00 per person
To book: telephone 342 1033

Garden City Orchestra presents "Mid Year Concert"
2017-06-25 14:00 | Avonhead School Hall, 55 Avonhead Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Garden City Orchestra presents “Mid Year Concert” on Sunday 25th June 2017, 2.00 p.m. at Avonhead School, 55 Avonhead Road, Christchurch
Garden City Orchestra will be joined by North Canterbury Academy of Music and Kaiapoi Brass Band.
Tickets are available through door sales – Adults: $10.00; Children $5.00

CBS Choir, Soloists and Orchestra presents "Festival Concert - Cathedral Arts Festival 2017"
2017-06-24 19:30 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Choir, Soloists and Orchestra presents “Festival Concert” on Saturday 24th June 2017, 7.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Programme:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Symphony 29, Inter Natos, Great C Minor Mass”
Leader – Natalia Lomeiko
Musical Director – Don Whelan
Programme Admission $20/$15

NZCT Chamber Music Contest Southern Regional Finals
2017-06-24 11:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
NZCT Chamber Music Contest Southern Regional Finals on Saturday 24th June 2017, 11.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
The top 12 groups of secondary school students from around the South Island compete for places in the National Semi-Finals in August.

Nut Point Centre presents "Aroha Ensemble - Masterworks for String Trio"
2017-06-22 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Aroha Ensemble – Masterworks for String Trio” on Thursday 22nd June 2017 at 7.30 p.m.
Haihong Liu – Violin (NZSO)
Zhongxian Jin – Viola
Robert Ibell – Cello (NZSO)
Concert and light supper = $25.00 per person
To book: telephone 342 1033

Schola Cantorum Choral Concert
2017-06-21 19:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
As part of the CBS Music “Cathedral Arts Festival” Christchurch Choir Schola Cantorum is presenting a selection of Victoria’s Tenebrae Responsories followed by other motets from the sixteenth century. For a change of mood Schola will finish with some lighter pieces by Gilbert and Sullivan.
The concert is on Wednesday 21st June, 7.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street.
All welcome! Programme admission is $10.00

NZCF Big Sing Gala Concert
2017-06-20 19:00, 2017-06-19 19:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
The NZCF Big Sing Gala Concerts are on at 7.00 p.m. on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th June at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Bookings are through www.courttheatre.org.nz/bigsing
For further information contact: Rosemary Fisher; Email: tbscantab@gmail.com

NZCF Big Sing
2017-06-20 09:00 - 14:00, 2017-06-19 09:00 - 14:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
The NZCF Big Sing is being held on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th June 2017 from 9.00.a.m. to 2.00 p.m. on both days. Venue is The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Gala Concerts are on at 7.00 p.m. on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th June at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch. Bookings are through www.courttheatre.org.nz/bigsing
For further information contact: Rosemary Fisher; Email: tbscantab@gmail.com

Risingholme Orchestra - "Jubilee Concert"
2017-06-18 14:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Risingholme Orchestra presents a grand Jubilee Concert to celebrate 25 years of making ‘Music for Pleasure’.
The Concert to be held on Sunday 18th June 2017, 2.00, p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Conductor: Philip Norman
Soloists:
Mark Walton – Clarinet
Amandine Guerin – Violin
Milana Kornienko – Violin
Rebecca Bendre – Cello
Guest Conductor: Anthony Ferner
Programme includes:
Artie Shaw – Clarinet Concerto
Vivaldi – Double Violin Concerto
Bruch – Kol Nidrei
Philip Norman – Echoes of an Exhibition (inspired by Philip Trusttum’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ series and specially commissioned for this concert).
Tickets available at the door: Adults $12.00, School Children $3.00
Contact Leane Gurney, telephone (03) 348 2845 for further information and advance tickets.

CBS Choir and Orchestra presents "Opening Concert - Cathedral Arts Festival 2017"
2017-06-17 19:30 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Choir and Orchestra presents “Opening Concert – Cathedral Arts Festival 2017” on Saturday 17th June 2017, 7.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Programme:
Schubert – “Unfinished Symphony”
Ritchie – “Missa Corpus Christi”
Mendelssohn – “Lauda Sion”
Leader – Natalia Lomeiko
Musical Director – Don Whelan
Programme Admission: $20/$15

Nut Point Centre presents "Rangi Ruru Girls' School"
2017-06-17 14:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Rangi Ruru Girls’ School” on Saturday 17th June 2017 at 2.00 p.m.
Featuring Soloists and Ensembles from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School.
Concert and Afternoon Tea = $15.00 per person
To book: telephone 342 1033

Canterbury Singers present "Showtime Spectacular"
2017-06-17 14:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Canterbury Singers present “Showtime Spectacular” on Saturday 17th June 2017, 2.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Featuring well-loved pieces from the following musicals:

Westside Story
Carousel
Showboat
The Sound of Mujsic
South Pacific
My Fair Lady

For further information please contact Julie Davis on 351 5192 or 021 140 1627

CBS Music presents "Cathedral Music Festival" Opening
2017-06-16 17:30 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Cathedral Music Festival” Opening on Friday 16th June 2017, 5.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Further details to follow.
Every day likely liturgical/concert event during this week

NZCT Chamber Music Contest
2017-06-14 09:00 - 2017-06-16 19:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
New Zealand Chamber Music Contest
Wednesday 14th to Friday 16th June 2017 at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
8 sessions over 2 days, with the district final on Friday 16th June 2017 at 7.00 p.m.

Daniel Cooper - Organ
2017-06-13 13:00 | UC School of Music, University of Canterbury, Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Daniel Cooper – Organ – Mid-year Exam Recital on Tuesday 13th June 2-17, 1.00 p.m. at UC School of Music, Room 205, Ilam Campus.
Free entry.
Please note: Children under 5 are not permitted as this is a formal examination.

New Zealand Doctors' Orchestra Concert 2017
2017-06-11 14:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
New Zealand Doctors’ Orchestra Concert 2017 is being held on Sunday 11th June 2017, 2.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Programme:
Overture to The Italian Girl in Algiers by Rossini
Flute and Harp Concerto by Mozart
Symphony No. 8 by Beethoven
Soloists:
Duncan Watts (flute) and Vanessa Souter (harp)
Conductor:
Mark Hodgkinson
All proceeds donated to Nurse Maude Hospice
Tickets: $25.00/Under 18 $10.00. Booking fees apply.
Tickets available from www.eventfinda.co.nz/tickets or 0800 BUY TIX (289 849)

Nut Point Centre presents "Jubilate Singers - From the Antipodes"
2017-06-10 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Jubilate Singers – From the Antipodes” on Saturday 10th June 2017 at 7.30 p.m.
Presenting the world premier of a new work by Janet Jennings, featuring Matthew Lee (Flute) and Anna Hoetjes (Soprano).
We are also performing works by David Hamilton, Richard Oswin, David Childs, Diane Cooper, John Ritchie and Patrick Shepherd.
Concert and light supper = $25.00 per person
To book: telephone 342 1033

Jubilate Singers present "From the Antipodes"
2017-06-10 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Jubilate Singers present “From the Antipodes” on Saturday 10th June 2017, 7.30 p.m. at Nut Point Centre, Langdales Road (off Old West Coast Road), West Melton.
The Jubilate Singers present a concert of home grown choral music featuring seven of New Zealand’ finest composers. We are proud to present the world premiere of a work for choir, soprano and flute by Janet Jennings featuring poems by Christchurch poet Ursula Bethel. The programme also includes evocative compositions by David Childs, Diane Cooper, David Hamilton, Richard Oswin, John Ritchie and Patrick Shepherd, all inspired by poetic texts.
Music Director: Susan Densem
Anna Hoetjes (Soprano)
Carolyn Johnson (Piano)
Matthew Lee (Flute)
Cost is $25.00 per person including light supper in the intermission.
Book at www.nutpoint.org or telephone 342 1033

Chamber Music NZ presents Masaaki Suzuki and Juilliard415
2017-06-07 19:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Chamber Music NZ presents Masaaki Suzuki and Juilliard415 on Wednesday 7th June 2017, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Maestro Suzuki directs vibrant performances of Bach with students from The Julliard School.
Bach | Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major
Bach | Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor
Bach | Cantata 82a Ich habe genug,
Bach |Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major
Website: http://www.chambermusic.co.nz
Contact: Jody Keehan 0800-CONCERT
Bookings: Ticketek http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/

Operatunity presents "From Phantom to Les Mis"
2017-05-30 11:00 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity presents “From Phantom to Les Mis” on Tuesday 30th May 2017, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.
A showcase of modern musicals – Phantom, Les Miserables, Evita, Miss Saigon, Cats and so much more, presented by five music theatre specialists!
Season (8 concerts paid in advance – $28.50 per concert) = $228.00 each
Ticket Price = $34.00
Standing Bookings only = $31.00 each
Groups of 10+: $31.00 each
Groups of 30+: $30.00 each
To book:
Telephone: 0508 266 237
Fax: (09) 588 4240
Email: bookings@operatunity.co.nz
Website: www.operatunity.co.nz or www.daytimeconcerts.co.nz

Nut Point Centre presents "Reflections- Grace McKenzie"
2017-05-27 18:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Reflections – Grace McKenzie” on Saturday 27th May 2017, at 7.30 p.m.
Grace has been a member of the National Youth Orchestra for two seasons and has taken part in the Adams Chamber Music Festival in Nelson, on multiple occasions. Talented Award Winning Violinist performing music for Violin and Piano.
Concert and light supper = $25.00 per person
To book: telephone 342 1033

CBS Music presents "Organ Plus Series"
2017-05-26 17:30 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Organ Plus Series” on Friday 26th May 2017, 5.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
The third concert in this series will be given by Martin Setchell, who expects to reveal progress on the conservation and enlargement of the Town Hall organ, in preparation for its expected unveiling next year.
After the concert, the audience is invited to a pre-ordered meal in the adjacent CBS Music Centre, already proving a popular venue for smaller scale recitals and social events. Pizzas and a variety of drinks will be on offer. It is expected that the recitalist will speak on some of the highlights of his busy career, and offer some insights on areas of topical interest.

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Kate Taylor, jazz vocalist with Darren Pickering, piano"
2017-05-25 12:10 - 12:50 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Kate Taylor, jazz vocalist with Darren Pickering, piano “ on Thursday 25th May 2017, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Kate Taylor, jazz vocalist with Darren Pickering, piano
Both Kate and Darren are driving forces at Ara Music Arts here in Christchurch and together they make a stunning duo. This concert is also a part of the lunchtime series of The Cavell Leitch International Jazz & Blues Festival.
Door donation: $15.00 Adults; $10.00 Concert Trust Friends and students
To reserve please email:
concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com
