BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Music Canterbury - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Music Canterbury X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Music Canterbury REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251117T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251117T210000 DTSTAMP:20251106T033211Z CREATED:20251106T033137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T033211Z UID:7924-1763406000-1763413200@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Toi Toi Opera Masterclass with Jonathan Lemalu DESCRIPTION:Guess who is coming to town?! We’ve saved you a seat. đŸ–€ #toitoiopera #operaforeveryone #jonathanlemalu \nToi Toi Opera Masterclass with Jonathan Lemalu at The Piano\, Christchurch \nHot on the heels of our wonderful masterclass with our patron tenor Patrick Power ONZM in August this year\, Toi Toi Opera proudly presents an evening opera masterclass this month with celebrated Aotearoa NZ bass Jonathan Lemalu at The Piano\, Christchurch\, proudly supported by The Piano’s Emerging Artist Fund. \nFive early-career opera singers from Waitaha Canterbury will have the opportunity to perform on the stage of The Philip Carter Family Concert Hall\, accompanied by Toi Toi Opera’s Associate Principal RĂ©pĂ©titeur Alison Holden\, and to receive expert feedback from Jonathan\, who has recently become Deputy Head of Vocal and Opera at the Royal College of Music in London. \nWe are delighted to announce that the young singers working with Jonathan on the night are sopranos Elizabeth Ellison\, Erin Connelly-Whyte\, and Holly Evans\, tenor Steven Moseley\, and bass Kahu Gray. \nWe welcome voice students\, teachers\, and opera lovers alike to come and observe this very special evening. \nWe are deeply grateful to Jonathan for contributing his time\, and also to The Piano’s Emerging Artist Fund for subsidising our venue cost\, to allow these singers to learn under concert conditions. \nWhen: Monday 17th November 2025\, 7pm – 9pm \nVenue: The Philip Carter Family Concert Hall\, The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts\, 156 Armagh Street\, Christchurch \nTickets: Free entry\, but your early registration via the button below is recommended to ensure your seat. Your donation/koha if able\, is appreciated\, with all proceeds going to Toi Toi Opera and The Piano’s Emerging Artist Fund\, to help ensure more wonderful opportunities like these can be made available to our artists and our audiences. \nRegister Now: https://events.humanitix.com/toitoiopera-masterclass URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/toi-toi-opera-masterclass-jonathan-lemalu/ LOCATION:The Piano\, 156 Armagh Street\, Christchurch\, 8140\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Katherine Doig":MAILTO:toitoiopera@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251115T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251115T201500 DTSTAMP:20251026T045454Z CREATED:20251026T045454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T045454Z UID:7915-1763233200-1763237700@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:The Zimbelstern Foundation presents "Be Enchanted" DESCRIPTION:The Zimbelstern Foundation presents “Be Enchanted” on Saturday 15th November 2025  from 7.00 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. at St Mary’s Anglican Church\, 24 Church Street\, Timaru \nPricing: $10.00 General admission \nStep into a world of musical enchantment as Christchurch Cathedral’s Dr John Linker brings the majestic organ of St Mary’s to life in a magical candle-lit setting. \nFrom the whimsical charm of Grieg’s Hall of the Mountain King to the spine-tingling drama of Danse Macabre\, this concert promises an evening of mystery\, magic\, and musical delight. With a wide variety of enchanting pieces\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \nCome along and experience the wonder of music by candlelight! \nContact person: Paul Rosoman \nEmail: admin@zimbelsternfoundation.com \nLink: https://www.facebook.com/zimbelsternfoundation URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/zimbelstern-foundation-presents-enchanted/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Anglican Church\, 24 Church Street\, Timaru\, New Zealand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251112T131000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251112T140000 DTSTAMP:20250904T205124Z CREATED:20250904T205110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T205124Z UID:7881-1762953000-1762956000@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Rangi Ruru Girls' School Junior Musicians" DESCRIPTION:CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Rangi Ruru Girls’ School Junior Musicians” on Wednesday 12th November 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre\, Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street\, Christchurch \nTalented students on a variety of instruments \nA 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. \nOrganised by CBS Music: to nurture\, conserve\, inspire \nProgramme entry $15.00 (Eftpos) URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cbs-music-presents-wednesdays-one-rangi-ruru-girls-school-junior-musicians/ LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Don Whelan":MAILTO:don.whelan@xtra.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251111T131000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251111T135000 DTSTAMP:20250503T203953Z CREATED:20250503T203916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T203953Z UID:7760-1762866600-1762869000@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2025 - Oliver Williams - Piano" DESCRIPTION:Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Rising Stars 2025 – Oliver Williams – Piano” on Tuesday 11th November 2025 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall\, Arts Centre\, Worcester Boulevard\, Christchurch \nOliver Williams\, a gifted 12-year-old pianist\, passed ABRSM Grade 8 with Distinction when he was 10 and now awaits his ATCL results.  A Breens Intermediate student\, he plays in the school orchestra and jazz band and has won multiple Christchurch music competitions. \nPricing:\nAdults – $15.00\nConcerts for Christchurch Friends and Friends of The Arts Centre – $10.00\nStudents (17 years and under) – $5.00 \nOn the Day:\nPurchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert. \nIn Advance:\nBook your tickets at https://www.artscentre.org.nz \nThis series is all about shining a light on emerging young musicians URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/concerts-christchurch-foundation-trust-presents-rising-stars-2025-oliver-williams-piano/ LOCATION:Great Hall\, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre\, 2 Worcester Boulevard\, Christchurch\, 8011 ORGANIZER;CN="Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust":MAILTO:concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251108T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251108T193000 DTSTAMP:20241229T051557Z CREATED:20241229T051557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T051557Z UID:7598-1762630200-1762630200@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:CSO Lamb & Hayward Masterworks presents "Harris\, Beethoven" DESCRIPTION:CSO Lamb & Hayward Masterworks presents “Harris\, Beethoven” on Saturday 8th November 2025\, 7.30 p.m. in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium\, Christchurch Town Hall\, Kilmore Street\, Christchurch \nThe Lamb & Hayward Masterworks season finale takes us from dark into the light. We bring you the world premiere of Aotearoa composer Ross Harris’ Symphony No. 8 for strings and percussion\, written as a musical response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the devastation that has followed. A dark string lament is punctured by violent instrumental outcries\, but it is a symphony not without hopeful moments of melodic beauty. \nThis concert pairing speaks to the world in which we live\, while harking back to a world where hope was brought to life through music. Beethoven’s grand ninth symphony features the famous choral finale\, with text from Friedrich Schiller’s poem\, Ode to Joy\, which speaks to the triumph of human unity. \nWith thanks to PKF Goldsmith Fox\,\nCSO Soloist Partner\, and Young Hunter Lawyers\, CSO Chorus Partner. \nBenjamin Northey Chief Conductor\nRhiannon Cooper Soprano\nAshlyn Tymms Alto\nRidge Ponini Tenor\nSamuel McKeever Bass\nRachel Fuller Chorus Director\nCatrin Johnsson Chorus Director\nCSO Chorus\nRoss Harris Symphony No. 8\nBeethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor Op. 12 URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cso-lamb-hayward-masterworks-presents-harris-beethoven/ LOCATION:Christchurch Town Hall\, Kilmore Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ORGANIZER;CN="Christchurch Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:office@cso.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T131000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T140000 DTSTAMP:20250904T204907Z CREATED:20250904T204849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T204907Z UID:7880-1762348200-1762351200@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Amelia Lin\, piano" DESCRIPTION:CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Amelia Lin\, piano” on Wednesday 5th November 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre\, Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street\, Christchurch \nSteinway classics from a rising talent \nA 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. \nOrganised by CBS Music: to nurture\, conserve\, inspire \nProgramme entry $15.00 (Eftpos) URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cbs-music-presents-wednesdays-one-amelia-lin-piano/ LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Don Whelan":MAILTO:don.whelan@xtra.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251103T131000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251103T135000 DTSTAMP:20250114T080929Z CREATED:20250114T080902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T080929Z UID:7611-1762175400-1762177800@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts: Suzanne Lynch & Elizabeth Braggins" DESCRIPTION:Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents “Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts: Suzanne Lynch & Elizabeth Braggins” on Monday 3rd November 2025\, 1.10pm to 1.50pm in the Great Hall\, The Arts Centre\, 2 Worcester Boulevard\, Christchurch \nPricing: Between $5.00 | $20.00 \nWe look forward to welcoming Suzanne Lynch of The Chicks and The Lady Killers fame to the Great Hall stage. Suzanne will be joined by local musical legend Elizabeth Braggins (piano\, vocals). \nSuzanne is embarking on a tour to launch her autobiography\, a book highlighting her special musical and personal memoirs. This concert will be a journey with tales and musical tributes. Not to be missed. \nThis event is part of our 2025 Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts at The Arts Centre. \nContact person: The Arts Centre \nEmail: info@artscentre.org.nz \nLink: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/suzanne-lynch-and-elizabeth-braggins/ URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/te-matatiki-toi-ora-arts-centre-presents-great-hall-lunchtime-concerts-suzanne-lynch-elizabeth-braggins/ LOCATION:Great Hall\, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre\, 2 Worcester Boulevard\, Christchurch\, 8011 ORGANIZER;CN="The Arts Centre Team":MAILTO:info@artscentre.org.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251102T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251102T180000 DTSTAMP:20250927T044648Z CREATED:20250927T044639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T044648Z UID:7893-1762099200-1762106400@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "A French Musical Soiree with Sonia & Nigel" DESCRIPTION:The Arts Centre Christchurch presents “A French Musical Soiree with Sonia & Nigel” on Sunday 2nd November 2025\, 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.at Great Hall\, Arts Centre\, Worcester Boulevard\, Christchurch \nPricing: $10.00 | $50.00 \nSonia & Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Paris-born Sonia Wilson on vocals & ukulele and Kiwi-American virtuoso musician Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. They weave French\, Kiwi and American songs with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world. After meeting and playing together for the first time at a folk festival during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014\, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand music scene and beyond – sharing songs as a vehicle for peace\, joy\, laughter\, healing and community-building; celebrating beauty\, love\, life and ecology through their music. \nThere are two ticket pricing options – a general admission ticket (from $10 – $25 per person)\, and a table option. The table (premium) tickets are $50 per person and include a complimentary drink from the Arts Centre Bar in the Great Hall and a platter of nibbles for the table. There are no concession prices for these tickets. Please book all people who want to sit at a table together under the same name. \nAbout The Artists\n“Sonia Wilson is a living\, breathing human Womad Festival. Born and raised in Paris\, UK-educated and now based in Auckland\, the Franco-American singer\, songwriter and musician had a dizzying musical apprenticeship. A member of both gospel and Acapella choirs from a young age\, her music has taken her from the streets of Paris\, across the Kenyan savannah\, through remote Himalayan villages\, and then ’home’ to New Zealand. When she’s not performing\, Sonia teaches\, offering classes in individual and group ukulele\, guitar and vocals.” (Peter Malcouronne\, Ockham Collective)\nhttps://ockhamcollective.org.nz/r-sonia-wilson \n“Nigel Gavin is a multi award winning musician. Initially a visitor from Long Island\, New York\, now a Kiwi\, Nigel has long been a featured player in New Zealand’s music scene\, playing 7-string guitar\, banjo\, mandolin\, bass – indeed\, almost anything with strings – with the Nairobi Trio\, the Fondue Set\, the Jews Brothers\, the Blue Bottom Stompers\, Lorina Harding\, Wayne Gillespie\, Whirimako Black\, Jonathan Besser & Bravura among others. He has also found time to create and mentor the multi-guitar ensemble Gitbox Rebellion. Gavin is a guitarist with remarkable versatility who is respected by other players around the world\, and who excites audiences with jaw-dropping solos. He continues to work internationally in New Zealand\, Europe\, Australia and the United States.”\nhttps://www.audioculture.co.nz/profile/nigel-gavin \nEmail: info@artscentre.org.nz \nLink: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/a-french-musical-soiree-with-sonia-and-nigel/ URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/arts-centre-christchurch-presents-french-musical-soiree-sonia-nigel/ LOCATION:Great Hall\, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre\, 2 Worcester Boulevard\, Christchurch\, 8011 ORGANIZER;CN="The Arts Centre Team":MAILTO:info@artscentre.org.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251102T140000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251102T140000 DTSTAMP:20251008T193239Z CREATED:20251008T193124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T193239Z UID:7905-1762092000-1762092000@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Risingholme Orchestra presents "EEK! Spooky Music for Halloweeners" DESCRIPTION:RISINGHOLME ORCHESTRA PRESENTS \nEEK! Spooky Music for Halloweeners \nSunday 2 November 2025\,  2.00pm at The Piano\, 156 Armagh Street \nFor tickets visit https://events.humanitix.com/eek \nEEK! Final A4 Risingholme Orchestra \nRisingholme Orchestra invites you to our concert based on music evoking supernatural subjects\, starting with Heinrich Marschner’s “Overture” to his opera Der Vampyr. \nA blast from the past follows with the death-throes of the lead vampire in Stiff Luck for the Undertaker – a comic operetta with music by Philip Norman\, written in 1974.  \nCamille Saint-SaĂ«ns’s symphonic poem Danse Macabre ups the ante in the ghoul stakes as skeletons perform frenzied dances\, egged on by the Devil’s solo violin. \nThe Complete Harry Potter comprises a medley of music themes compiled from the phenomenally popular series of eight fantasy films which appeared between 2001 and 2011.  \nThe second half of the concert opens with “Time Warp” from the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Some 100 years earlier Gustav Mahler was putting the finishing touches to his epic Symphony No. 1 (Titan); and today we play an excerpt from the 3rd movement. \nBernard Herrmann’s three-movement Vertigo Suite from Alfred Hitchcock’s film of the same name centres on the theme of obsession; “Marley’s Aria” from Philip Norman’s A Christmas Carol is sung by the ghost of Scrooge’s former business partner. \nOur concert concludes with the suitably rambunctious “Witches’ Round Dance” from the Finale of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique.   URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/risingholme-orchestra-presents-eek-spooky-music-halloweeners/ LOCATION:The Piano\, 156 Armagh Street\, Christchurch\, 8140\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Risingholme Orchestra":MAILTO:risingholme.orch@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251102T140000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251102T140000 DTSTAMP:20251014T054622Z CREATED:20241024T194834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T054622Z UID:7517-1762092000-1762092000@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Mozart Requiem" DESCRIPTION:CBS Orchestra & Choir presents “Mozart Requiem” on Sunday 2nd November 2025\, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street\, Christchurch \nPricing: $25 | $30 (Eftpos available) \n2025 Requiem Poster \n2025 Requiem Promo URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cbs-orchestra-choir-presents-mozart-requiem-2/ LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Don Whelan":MAILTO:don.whelan@xtra.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T193000 DTSTAMP:20241213T071450Z CREATED:20241213T071341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T071450Z UID:7574-1761852600-1761852600@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Christopher's Classics 30th Anniversary Season | 2025 presents "Duo Enharmonics" DESCRIPTION:Christopher’s Classics 30th Anniversary Season | 2025 presents “Due Enharmonics” on Thursday 30th October 2025\, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano\, 156 Armagh Street\, Christchurch \n\nBeth Chen piano\nNicole Chao piano\n\nDescribed by reviewers as an “exhilarating piano duet delight” with “pianistic thrills” we know you’ll be dazzled by Duo Enharmonics. \nFrom their first gesture\, preparing the sonic moment of a piece\, until the closing flourish\, Beth and Nicole commit to living fully in their shared musical world.  Don’t miss this fabulous piano duo\, performing an eclectic mix of music that’s sure to capture your imagination. \n\nSergei Rachmaninoff Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos\, Op. 17\nCamille Saint-Saens arr. Debussy  Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso for Two Pianos Op. 28\nW.A. Mozart Sonata for Two Pianos in D major\, K. 448\nGeorges Bizet arr. Anderson & Roe Carmen Fantasy for Two Pianos\n\n30th Anniversary Season | 2025 | Ticket Information\nAll tickets are available online at https://www.thepiano.nz/christophers-classics \n(Eventfinda charges may apply) \nDoor sales are subject to availability.  We take Eftpos only\, add $5.00 for all door sales. \nFull Price = $40.00\nStudent (ID) = $10.00\nSchool age = Free \nSeason Subscriptions: \nAdult\n8 Concerts =           $260.00 (save $60.00)\n7 Concerts =            $230.00 (save $50.00)\n6 Concerts =            $200.00 (save $40.00)\n5 Concerts =            $170.00 (save $30.00)\n4 Concerts =            $140.00 (save $20.00)\n3 Concerts =            $110.00 (save $10.00) \nSeason subscriptions are available until 28th February 2025 from our website https://www.thepiano.nz/christophers-classics\nor in person at The Piano. \nThank you to our supporters: \nChristopher’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. URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/christophers-classics-30th-anniversary-season-2025-presents-duo-enharmonics/ LOCATION:The Piano\, 156 Armagh Street\, Christchurch\, 8140\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Doris Barnard%2C Christopher's Classics":MAILTO:treasurer.christophers.classics@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251029T131000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251029T140000 DTSTAMP:20250904T204702Z CREATED:20250902T065814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T204702Z UID:7879-1761743400-1761746400@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Margot Button & Friends" DESCRIPTION:CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Margot Button & Friends” on Wednesday 29th October 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre\, Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street\, Christchurch \nOpera spills\, thrills and trills \nA 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. \nOrganised by CBS Music: to nurture\, conserve\, inspire \nProgramme entry $15.00 (Eftpos) URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cbs-music-presents-wednesdays-one-margot-button-friends-6/ LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Don Whelan":MAILTO:don.whelan@xtra.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T201500 DTSTAMP:20250908T072749Z CREATED:20250908T072749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T072749Z UID:7886-1761678000-1761682500@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "Luca Ciarla solOrkestra Jazz Violin 2.0" DESCRIPTION:Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents “Luca Ciarla solOrkestra Jazz Violin 2.0” on Tuesday 28th October 2025\, 7.00 p.m to 8.15 p.m. in the Great Hall\, Arts Centre\, Worcester Boulevard\, Christchurch \nPricing: $25.00 | $35.00 \nLuca Ciarla redraws the borders of jazz violin with a loop pedal\, his voice and a wise use of electronics. He performs the entire score of his band in solo\, playing the violin also like a guitar\, a cello or a percussion instrument. In this imaginative musical landscape Luca sings\, whistles\, plays other instruments or adds new improvisations; music is continuously evolving into a dazzling solOrkestra. The program Jazz Violin 2.0 features original compositions and unusual arrangements of jazz standards. “
his post-Coltrane approach to ‘My Favorite Things’ was a clever way to twit a jazz classic
” The San Francisco Examiner (USA) \nEmail: info@artscentre.org.nz \nLink: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/luca-ciarla/ URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/te-matatiki-toi-ora-arts-centre-presents-luca-ciarla-solorkestra-jazz-violin-2-0/ LOCATION:Great Hall\, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre\, 2 Worcester Boulevard\, Christchurch\, 8011 ORGANIZER;CN="The Arts Centre Team":MAILTO:info@artscentre.org.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T131000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T135000 DTSTAMP:20250503T203319Z CREATED:20250503T203228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T203319Z UID:7758-1761657000-1761659400@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2025 - Caleb & Ethan Waines - Piano" DESCRIPTION:Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Rising Stars 2025 – Caleb & Ethan Waines – Piano” on Tuesday 28th October 2025 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall\, Arts Centre\, Worcester Boulevard\, Christchurch \nEthan (13) and Caleb (11) are talented young Christchurch pianists\, who also play violin\, french horn\, and trumpet.  Both are music scholars at St Andrew’s College \nPricing:\nAdults – $15.00\nConcerts for Christchurch Friends and Friends of The Arts Centre – $10.00\nStudents (17 years and under) – $5.00 \nOn the Day:\nPurchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert. \nIn Advance:\nBook your tickets at https://www.artscentre.org.nz \nThis series is all about shining a light on emerging young musicians URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/concerts-christchurch-foundation-trust-presents-rising-stars-2025-caleb-ethan-waines-piano/ LOCATION:Great Hall\, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre\, 2 Worcester Boulevard\, Christchurch\, 8011 ORGANIZER;CN="Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust":MAILTO:concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028 DTSTAMP:20251007T044029Z CREATED:20251007T044029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T044029Z UID:7902-1761177600-1761609599@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival 2025 - Labour Weekend DESCRIPTION:Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival 2025 is being held over Labour Weekend from Thursday 23rd October 2025 to Monday 27th November 2025. \nFor further details click link below: \nhttps://www.chchbigbandfest.com/ \n  URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/christchurch-big-band-jazz-festival-2025-labour-weekend/ ORGANIZER;CN="Judith Bell":MAILTO:bell.judith@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T131000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T140000 DTSTAMP:20250902T065605Z CREATED:20250902T065550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T065605Z UID:7878-1761138600-1761141600@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Dan Robertson\, piano" DESCRIPTION:CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Dan Robertson\, piano” on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre\, Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street\, Christchurch \nDelicious Debussy and lavish Liszt \nA 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. \nOrganised by CBS Music: to nurture\, conserve\, inspire \nProgramme entry $15.00 (Eftpos) URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cbs-music-presents-wednesdays-one-dan-robertson-piano/ LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Don Whelan":MAILTO:don.whelan@xtra.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251018T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251018T193000 DTSTAMP:20241229T032651Z CREATED:20241229T032651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T032651Z UID:7597-1760815800-1760815800@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:CSO & Rova presents "A Night at the Proms" DESCRIPTION:CSO & Rova presents “A Night at the Proms” on Saturday 18th October 2025\, 7.30 p.m. in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium\, Christchurch Town Hall\, Kilmore Street\, Christchurch \nThe iconic CSO & Rova Present: A Night at the Proms returns for 2025\, and it’s bigger\, bolder and more fun than ever. Expect an unforgettable mix of the Proms’ most beloved singalong classics\, alongside stirring orchestral works that bring the spirit of ƌtautahi Christchurch to life. \nWhether you’re a die-hard Proms fan or experiencing the magic for the first time\, this is the perfect chance to dress up\, get festive\, and be part of an electric evening that celebrates tradition and community. \nWith its famously relaxed party atmosphere\, CSO & Rova Present: A Night at the Proms is an ideal introduction to CSO\, perfect for those curious to discover the joy of orchestral music.  So\, gather your crew\, bring your flags\, and get ready to raise the roof in a true celebration of music\, camaraderie\, and ƌtautahi Christchurch pride! \nIn association with Runacres Insurance. \nBenjamin Northey Chief Conductor\nChristchurch City Choir URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cso-rova-presents-night-proms/ LOCATION:Christchurch Town Hall\, Kilmore Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ORGANIZER;CN="Christchurch Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:office@cso.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251015T131000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251015T140000 DTSTAMP:20250902T065409Z CREATED:20250902T042210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T065409Z UID:7877-1760533800-1760536800@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Justin de Hart & Friends" DESCRIPTION:CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Justin de Hart & Friends” on Wednesday 15th October 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre\, Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street\, Christchurch \nSet your pulse to the UC Percussion Ensemble \nA 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. \nOrganised by CBS Music: to nurture\, conserve\, inspire \nProgramme entry $15.00 (Eftpos) URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cbs-music-presents-wednesdays-one-justin-de-hart-friends/ LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Don Whelan":MAILTO:don.whelan@xtra.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T131000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T140000 DTSTAMP:20250902T042012Z CREATED:20250902T042012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T042012Z UID:7876-1759929000-1759932000@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Liedertafel Choir" DESCRIPTION:CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Liedertafel Choir” on Wednesday 8th October 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre\, Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street\, Christchurch \nThe stirring sound of male voice choral music \nA 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. \nOrganised by CBS Music: to nurture\, conserve\, inspire \nProgramme entry $15.00 (Eftpos) URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cbs-music-presents-wednesdays-one-liedertafel-choir/ LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Don Whelan":MAILTO:don.whelan@xtra.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251006T131000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251006T140000 DTSTAMP:20250502T074347Z CREATED:20250502T074347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T074347Z UID:7747-1759756200-1759759200@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "High Notes Lunchtime Organ Recitals on the Hill" DESCRIPTION:Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “High Notes Lunchtime Organ Recitals on the Hill – Jeremy Woodside “ on Monday 6th October 2025\, 1.10pm to 2.00 p.m. at St Augustine’s\, 5 Cracroft Terrace\, Cashmere \nTicket Information:\nAdults $20.00 | Concerts for Christchurch Friends and Friends of the Arts Centre $15.00 | Students $10.00 | 17 years and under $5.00\nDoor sales – eftpos and cash.\nBook and enquire:\nconcertsforchristchurch@gmail.com \norgan series no trim URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/concerts-christchurch-foundation-trust-presents-high-notes-lunchtime-organ-recitals-hill-3/ LOCATION:St Augustines Church\, Cracroft Terrace\, Cashmere\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust":MAILTO:concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251004T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251004T210000 DTSTAMP:20250708T075031Z CREATED:20250708T075031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T075031Z UID:7827-1759606200-1759611600@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Toi Toi Opera presents "Riders to the Sea" DESCRIPTION:Riders to the Sea – Toi Toi Opera\n1st\, 3rd\, & 4th of October 2025\, from 7.30pm at The Piano\, Christchurch \nAllow yourself to be swept away by the haunting beauty of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ tragic opera based on the J. M. Synge play\, reimagined for Aotearoa New Zealand\, and incorporating the music of Dame Gillian Whitehead\, David Hamilton\, and John Ireland. \nToi Toi Opera is delighted to welcome back Sara Brodie (Director) and Mark Hodgkinson (Conductor) to the company to spearhead this extraordinarily special season\, featuring a stellar all-local cast\, musical\, and creative team. \nA semi-staged production\, with chamber ensemble accompaniment. \nCash bar available. \nSee toitoiopera.com for further details.  \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/riders-to-the-sea/tickets URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/toi-toi-opera-presents-riders-sea-2/ LOCATION:The Piano\, 156 Armagh Street\, Christchurch\, 8140\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Katherine Doig":MAILTO:toitoiopera@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251003T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251003T210000 DTSTAMP:20250708T074800Z CREATED:20250708T074800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T074800Z UID:7826-1759519800-1759525200@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Toi Toi Opera presents "Rider to the Sea" DESCRIPTION:Riders to the Sea – Toi Toi Opera\n1st\, 3rd\, & 4th of October 2025\, from 7.30pm at The Piano\, Christchurch \nAllow yourself to be swept away by the haunting beauty of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ tragic opera based on the J. M. Synge play\, reimagined for Aotearoa New Zealand\, and incorporating the music of Dame Gillian Whitehead\, David Hamilton\, and John Ireland. \nToi Toi Opera is delighted to welcome back Sara Brodie (Director) and Mark Hodgkinson (Conductor) to the company to spearhead this extraordinarily special season\, featuring a stellar all-local cast\, musical\, and creative team. \nA semi-staged production\, with chamber ensemble accompaniment. \nCash bar available. \nSee toitoiopera.com for further details.  \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/riders-to-the-sea/tickets URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/toi-toi-opera-presents-rider-sea/ LOCATION:The Piano\, 156 Armagh Street\, Christchurch\, 8140\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Katherine Doig":MAILTO:toitoiopera@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251003T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251003T203000 DTSTAMP:20250613T081059Z CREATED:20250613T081059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T081059Z UID:7812-1759518000-1759523400@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Civic Music Council AGM DESCRIPTION:Christchurch Civic Music Council AGM will be held on Friday 3rd October 2025\, 7.00 p.m. at the Music Suite\, St Andrew’s College\, 349 Papanui Road\, Christchurch \nPlease come along and support this event and meet up with other affiliated members and groups.  Refreshments served from 6.30 p.m. onwards – meeting begins at 7.00 p.m. \nThe Annual Report along with the Financial Statements has been emailed to Affiliates and will be ratified at the AGM.  Hard copies are available on request. URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/christchurch-civic-music-council-agm-10/ LOCATION:Music Suite\, St Andrews College\, 347 Papanui Road\, Christchurch\, 8052\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Carmel Brown":MAILTO:secretary@musiccanterbury.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251001T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251001T210000 DTSTAMP:20250708T074622Z CREATED:20250708T074622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T074622Z UID:7825-1759347000-1759352400@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Toi Toi Opera presents "Riders to the Sea" DESCRIPTION:Riders to the Sea – Toi Toi Opera\n1st\, 3rd\, & 4th of October 2025\, from 7.30pm at The Piano\, Christchurch \nAllow yourself to be swept away by the haunting beauty of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ tragic opera based on the J. M. Synge play\, reimagined for Aotearoa New Zealand\, and incorporating the music of Dame Gillian Whitehead\, David Hamilton\, and John Ireland. \nToi Toi Opera is delighted to welcome back Sara Brodie (Director) and Mark Hodgkinson (Conductor) to the company to spearhead this extraordinarily special season\, featuring a stellar all-local cast\, musical\, and creative team. \nA semi-staged production\, with chamber ensemble accompaniment. \nCash bar available. \nSee toitoiopera.com for further details.  \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/riders-to-the-sea/tickets URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/toi-toi-opera-presents-riders-sea/ LOCATION:The Piano\, 156 Armagh Street\, Christchurch\, 8140\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Katherine Doig":MAILTO:toitoiopera@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251001T131000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251001T140000 DTSTAMP:20250902T041818Z CREATED:20250902T041808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T041818Z UID:7875-1759324200-1759327200@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Janet Cubey & Friends" DESCRIPTION:CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Janet Cubey & Friends” on Wednesday 1st October 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre\, Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street\, Christchurch \nA feast of unaccompanied cello solos & duets \nA 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. \nOrganised by CBS Music: to nurture\, conserve\, inspire \nProgramme entry $15.00 (Eftpos) URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cbs-music-presents-wednesdays-one-janet-cubey-friends-4/ LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Don Whelan":MAILTO:don.whelan@xtra.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250928T143000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250928T143000 DTSTAMP:20250915T070030Z CREATED:20250915T070030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T070030Z UID:7890-1759069800-1759069800@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Harmony Singers Annual Concert presents "It's a Colourful Life" DESCRIPTION:Harmony Singers Annual Concert presents “It’s a Colourful Life” on Sunday 28th September 2025\, 2.30 p.m. at Wesley Aged Care Chapel\, Marble Wood Drive\, Papanui. \nAdults: $15.00 | Children free \nEntry by cash only. \nContact: Jane Oh\, Cellphone: 021 032 3489 URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/harmony-singers-annual-concert-presents-colourful-life/ LOCATION:Wesley Aged Care Chapel\, Marble Wood Drive\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Oh%2C Harmony Singers":MAILTO:janeoh59@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250928T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250928T150000 DTSTAMP:20250913T051125Z CREATED:20241121T064548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T051125Z UID:7558-1759057200-1759071600@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Music Canterbury presents "Spring into Music 2025" DESCRIPTION:Music Canterbury presents “Spring into Music 2025” on Sunday 28th September 2025 at the Great Hall\, Arts Centre\, Worcester Boulevard from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.  Each group will perform in 30-minute slots. \nGroups confirmed so far are: \n\nChristchurch School of Music (2 groups)\nCanterbury Japanese Ladies Choir\nIRMT\nCanterbury Lawyers Choir and more!\n\nThis is a free community event! URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/christchurch-civic-music-council-presents-affiliates-concert-2/ LOCATION:Great Hall\, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre\, 2 Worcester Boulevard\, Christchurch\, 8011 ORGANIZER;CN="Christchurch Civic Music Council":MAILTO:secretary@musiccanterbury.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250927T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250927T193000 DTSTAMP:20241229T031828Z CREATED:20241229T031828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T031828Z UID:7596-1759001400-1759001400@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:CSO Lamb & Hayward Masterworks presents "Holmes\, Chindamo\, Tchaikovsky" DESCRIPTION:CSO Lamb & Hayward Masterworks presents “Holmes\, Chindamo\, Tchaikovsky” on Saturday 27th September 2025\, 7.30 p.m. in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium\, Christchurch Town Hall\, Kilmore Street\, Christchurch \nAotearoa composer Leonie Holmes wrote Ancient Rhythms twenty years ago\, inspired by the poem The Journey by Tessa Stephens. The last time CSO performed it the reviewer said\, “it had genuine expressive appeal
rhythms\, textures and sonorities that seemed to awaken our animal instincts\, and we responded accordingly.” \nAustralian jazz pianist and composer Joe Chindamo has been described as “a musical polyglot in the tradition of Bernstein and Previn.” Audiences are gifted a rare treat with his new trombone concerto\, which explores the literary world of Edgar Allen Poe through music. Our soloist is the brilliant Colin Prichard\, Principal Trombone of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra\, who premiered the jaw-dropping work in 2022. \nTchaikovsky’s fifth symphony takes us back in time\, while simultaneously showing us how timeless the great symphonic works can be – the epitome of a blockbuster symphony that shows off all sections of the orchestra. This is a masterwork for lifetime symphonic fans and newcomers to the orchestra alike; you can’t help but be swept away. \nWith thanks to PKF Goldsmith Fox\nCSO Soloist Partner. \nBenjamin Northey Chief Conductor\nColin Prichard Trombone\nLeonie Holmes Ancient Rhythms\nJoe Chindamo ‘Ligeia’ Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra\nTchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 in E minor\, Op. 64 URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cso-lamb-hayward-masterworks-presents-holmes-chindamo-tchaikovsky/ LOCATION:Christchurch Town Hall\, Kilmore Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ORGANIZER;CN="Christchurch Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:office@cso.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250925T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250925T193000 DTSTAMP:20241213T070518Z CREATED:20241213T070428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T070518Z UID:7573-1758828600-1758828600@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:Christopher's Classics 30th Anniversary Season | 2025 presents "Argyle Trio" DESCRIPTION:Christopher’s Classics 30th Anniversary Season | 2025 presents “Argyle Trio” on Thursday 25th September 2025\, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano\, 156 Armagh Street\, Christchurch \n\nWilma Smith violin\nMatthias Balzat cello\nLaurence Matheson piano\n\nWe also welcome back the Argyle Trio presenting classics of the Piano Trio repertoire. \nViolinist Wilma Smith was the concertmaster of the NZSO as well as a founding member of the NZSQ.  Cellist Matthias Balzat completed his New Zealand studies under James Tennant\, and took first place in the strings section of the Annual ROSL Music Competition in 2021 and is now based in Germany.  Joining them is one of Australia’s most exciting young musicians\, pianist Laurence Matheson\, who’s in demand across the country as a soloist\, chamber musician and collaborative pianist. \n\nJoseph Haydn Piano Trio in C major\, Hob. XV:27\nFelix Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor\, Op. 66\nJohannes Brahms Piano Trio No. 1 in B major\, Op. 8 (revised)\n\n30th Anniversary Season | 2025 | Ticket Information\nAll tickets are available online at https://www.thepiano.nz/christophers-classics \n(Eventfinda charges may apply) \nDoor sales are subject to availability.  We take Eftpos only\, add $5.00 for all door sales. \nFull Price = $40.00\nStudent (ID) = $10.00\nSchool age = Free \nSeason Subscriptions: \nAdult\n8 Concerts =           $260.00 (save $60.00)\n7 Concerts =            $230.00 (save $50.00)\n6 Concerts =            $200.00 (save $40.00)\n5 Concerts =            $170.00 (save $30.00)\n4 Concerts =            $140.00 (save $20.00)\n3 Concerts =            $110.00 (save $10.00) \nSeason subscriptions are available until 28th February 2025 from our website https://www.thepiano.nz/christophers-classics\nor in person at The Piano. \nThank you to our supporters: \nChristopher’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. URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/christophers-classics-30th-anniversary-season-2025-presents-argyle-trio/ LOCATION:The Piano\, 156 Armagh Street\, Christchurch\, 8140\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Doris Barnard%2C Christopher's Classics":MAILTO:treasurer.christophers.classics@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T131000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T140000 DTSTAMP:20250902T041612Z CREATED:20250901T204759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T041612Z UID:7874-1758719400-1758722400@musiccanterbury.co.nz SUMMARY:CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - University of Canterbury School of Music" DESCRIPTION:CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – University of Canterbury School of Music” on Wednesday 24th September 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre\, Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street\, Christchurch \nTop local talent on display \nA 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. \nOrganised by CBS Music: to nurture\, conserve\, inspire \nProgramme entry $15.00 (Eftpos) URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cbs-music-presents-wednesdays-one-university-canterbury-school-music-23/ LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="Don Whelan":MAILTO:don.whelan@xtra.co.nz END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR