Music Canterbury

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 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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

Alexandra Hope Watson - A Magical Musical Myster: In Concert with CSO
2024-09-28 19:00 - 21:00 | 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, 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 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

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Tomas Hurnik"
2024-10-02 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Tomas Hurnik” on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Sweetest Bach suites on baroque cello
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 - "Liam Wooding & Jeremy Garside"
2024-10-03 19:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics Season XXIX 2024 presents “Liam Wooding & Jeremy Garside” on Thursday 3rd October 2024, 7.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Debussy – Cello Sonata, L. 135
Britten – Cello Sonata, Op. 65
Messiaen – Louange a l’eternite de Jesus
Bridge – Cello Sonata, H. 125
Liam Wooding first performed for Christopher’s Classics in 2019 with the Morton Trio. In 2024 he will perform with the recently appointed CSO Associate Principal Cellist Jeremy Garside.
Liam is one of New Zealand’s leading emerging pianists and enjoys an eclectic career of collaborating, performing and teaching. His 2021 tour with the Chamber Music NZ regional series received rapturous reviews from every venue.
Jeremy is orginally from Perth and trained at the University of Western Australia and the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne, where he participated in orchestral training programs. A keen chamber musician, while at ANAM Jeremy performed in the finals of the ANAM chamber music competition with two ensembles in 2019.
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.

Christchurch City Chorus presents "Harmony in Flight" Concert
2024-10-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Christchurch City Chorus presents “Harmony in Flight” Concert on Saturday 5th October 2024, 3.00p.m. to 4.30 p.m.at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch.
Pricing: $35.00 Adult | $20.00 Child
We’ll be performing two sensational shows before heading to Kansas City to compete at the Sweet Adelines International Convention. We are proud to showcase our singing and dancing talents! You will also enjoy hearing from ‘Noteworthy’ and other fantastic Quartets. Special Guest performers from Ara Institute of Canterbury will be performing too. Let’s fill the auditorium with music lovers and supporters.
Contact person: Rachel Pirie
Email: Chorusadmin@ccchorus.co.nz
Link: https://facebook.com/events/s/harmony-in-flight-shows-3pm-an/833967758175675/?

Christchurch City Chorus presents "Harmony in Flight" Concert
2024-10-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Christchurch City Chorus presents “Harmony in Flight” Concert on Saturday 5th October 2024, 7.00p.m. to 8.30 p.m.at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch.
Pricing: $35.00 Adult | $20.00 Child
We’ll be performing two sensational shows before heading to Kansas City to compete at the Sweet Adelines International Convention. We are proud to showcase our singing and dancing talents! You will also enjoy hearing from ‘Noteworthy’ and other fantastic Quartets. Special Guest performers from Ara Institute of Canterbury will be performing too. Let’s fill the auditorium with music lovers and supporters.
Contact person: Rachel Pirie
Email: Chorusadmin@ccchorus.co.nz
Link: https://facebook.com/events/s/harmony-in-flight-shows-3pm-an/833967758175675/?

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Janet Cubey & Friends"
2024-10-09 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Janet Cubey & Friends” on Wednesday 9th October 2024 from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
A feast of unaccompanied cello music & duets
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 "NZTrio"
2024-10-10 19:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics Season XXIX 2024 presents “NZTrio” on Thursday 10th October 2024, 7.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Amalia Hall (violin)
Somi Kim (piano)
Ashley Brown (cello)
Fanny Mendelssohn – Piano Trio in D minor, Op.1
Joan Tower – Trio Cavany
Eva Beddgood – New Commission
Ethel Smyth – Piano Trio in D minor
The NZTrio is recognised as a “national treasure” and “New Zealand’s most indispensable ensemble” (NZ Herald). The Trio, who are well known to Christopher’s Classics audiences, return for 2024 with a programme of classic pieces of chamber music mixed with innovative new repertoire.
This concert features all female composers. It begins with Fanny Mendelssohn’s trio (1846-47) and continues with contemporary composers Joan Tower (2007) and young New Zealand composer Eva Beddgood. Eva’s piece is a Christopher’s Classics commission. The concert finishes with the rarely heard masterpiece by English composer and suffragette Ethel Smyth (1880).
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.

Christchurch Civic Music Council AGM
2024-10-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Music Suite, St Andrews College, 347 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8052, New Zealand
Christchurch Civic Music Council AGM will be held on Friday 11th October 2024, 7.00 p.m. at the Music Suite, St Andrew’s College, 349 Papanui Road, Christchurch
Please 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.
The 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.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Amelia Lin"
2024-10-16 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Amelia Lin” on Wednesday 16th October 2024 from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Steinway classics from a rising talent
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 "Ligeti, Harris, Artie Shaw, Dvorak"
2024-10-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
CSO presents “Ligeti, Harris, Artie Shaw, Dvorak” on Saturday 19th October 2023, 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch
We welcome two international guests to CSO for the first time: conductor Carlo Antonioli, 2023 Assistant Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra who is rapidly establishing himself across Australia; and versatile British clarinettist Julian Bliss. This concert puts the clarinet on display,
with the world premiere of a new clarinet concerto by Aotearoa composer Ross Harris written especially for our soloist; paired with the toe-tapping Clarinet Concerto of famous 1930s American jazz clarinettist and band leader Artie Shaw. Audiences are also treated to music by two composers who had a great affinity with the folk music of their respective regions. Dvořák wrote nine symphonies, with much of his music infused with the flavours of Czech folk music – his bubbly eighth symphony from 1889 will conjure up a birdfilled forest walk near Dvořák’s country home. Fast-forward 60 years to György Ligeti’s Romanian Concerto, which brings to life a range of Romanian folk music that Ligeti loved, through instrumental colours and lively rhythms.
Carlo Antonioli: Conductor
Julian Bliss: Clarinet
Ligeti: Romanian Concerto
Ross Harris: Clarinet Concerto (world premiere)
Artie Shaw: Clarinet Concerto
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G Major Op. 88
Website: http://www.cso.co.nz

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Fiona Pears & Dan Robertson"
2024-10-23 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Fiona Pears & Dan Robertson” on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Swinging strings
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

Christchurch Big Band Festival - Labour Weekend
2024-10-24 - 2024-10-28
Christchurch Big Band Festival is on throughout Christchurch from Thursday 24th October 2024 to Monday 28th October 2024 (Labour Weekend!)
Please see below link for further information:
https://www.chchbigbandfest.com/

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2024 - Anya Fang - Piano"
2024-10-29 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 – Anya Fang – Piano” on Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Anya Fang, a Year 11 music and academic scholar at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School started to learn piano at the age of 5. She achieved ATCL with distinction on piano in 2022.
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 - Margot Button & Friends"
2024-10-30 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Margot Button & Friends” on Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Opera spills, thrills and trills
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

CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Mozart Requiem"
2024-11-02 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Orchestra & Choir presents “Mozart Requiem” on Saturday 2nd November 2025, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Further details to follow.

CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Heavenly Airs"
2024-11-03 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Orchestra & Choir presents “Heavenly Airs” on Sunday 3rd November 2024, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
2024 Poster Bruckner
2024 Promo Bruckner

Chamber Music New Zealand presents "The Young Virtuosi"
2024-11-03 19:30 - 21:10 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Chamber Music New Zealand presents “The Young Virtuosi” on Sunday 3rd November 2024, 7.30 p.m. to 9.10pm at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Pricing from $15.00 to $68.00
South Korean born Yeyeong Jenny Jin is the winner of many awards including most recently, the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition. Also from South Korea, 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition winner, Jeonghwan Kim will be joining Jenny on this 11-centre tour.
Programme:
Giuseppe Tartini | Devil’s trill sonata
Camille Saint-Saëns | Violin Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op 75
Eugéne-Auguste Ysaÿe | Sonata No 5
Henryk Wieniawski | Polonaise de Concert Op 4
Béla Bartók | 3 Burlesques op. 8
Frédéric Chopin | Andante spianato and grande polonaise brillante op. 22
Michael Norris | Waipounamu
Presented in Association with the Michael Hill Violin Competition
Contact: Jody Keehan
Email: jody@chambermusic.co.nz
Link: https://www.chambermusic.co.nz/the-young-virtuosi

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series - Karlsruhe Concert Duo (cello, piano)
2024-11-04 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 – Karlsruhe Concerto Duo (cello, piano)“ on Monday 4th November 2024, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at The Great Hall, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Pricing: $5.00 to $20.00
Reinhard Armleder (cello) and Dagmar Hartmann (piano) are a very successful duo in Europe. The ensemble has won international competitions in Italy and France and toured worldwide to great acclaim.
They are praised for fascinating their audience with their brilliant technique and imaginative choice of programmes.
”… it is rare to find a duo with such a fortunate and intense combination of a kindred musicality, affinity and interaction with their instruments.”
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 Stars 2024 - Chicks From Corea - Jazz Combo"
2024-11-05 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 – Chicks From Corea – Jazz Combo” on Tuesday 5th November 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Chicks From Corea enjoy performing their unique take on Jazz with a set list ranging from classic standards to the works of modern artists, and their own compositions.
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 - Rangi Ruru Girls' School Junior Music Scholars"
2024-11-06 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Rangi Ruru Girls’ School Junior Music Scholars” on Wednesday 6th November 2024 from 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Talented students on a variety of instruments
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

Woolston Brass presents "Tane and the Kiwi"
2024-11-08 19:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
About Tāne and the Kiwi
Join Woolston Brass with Music Director Tyme Marsters on Friday 8 November 7pm at The Piano for an evening of excitement and adventure. You’ll find something for everyone – young and young at heart!
Woolston Brass and narrator Paul van Uden will perform Thomas Goss’ inventive ‘Tāne and the Kiwi’ – a New Zealand tale! Text by Jennifer Moss and Thomas Goss, this work is based on the classic radio story and book ‘How the Kiwi Lost its Wings’ by Alwyn Owen, with this particular version specifically commissioned by Woolston Brass from Thomas Goss for this performance. Tāne and the Kiwi tell the story of the kind kiwi who gave up a chance to soar among the tree-tops but looked after the roots of the trees instead, ensuring that the forest would flourish for everyone to enjoy.
Experience the story of the much-loved bird with the smallest wings and the biggest heart, retold with magical music and narration. Don’t miss this special performance and one of Zealand’s finest and most versatile brass bands located right here in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Tickets are available at http://www.eventfinda.co.nz
Tane and the Kiwi Poster 2024

CSO presents "Last Night of the Proms"
2024-11-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
CSO presents “Last Night of the Proms” on Saturday 9th November 2023, 7.30 p.m to 9.30 p.m. in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch
CSO’s iconic Last Night of the Proms is an event that local audiences have loved attending for decades, with many also dressing up and making a real occasion of it with friends and family of all ages. The fun variety-show format has something for everyone – from the much-loved singalong
classics of the annual Last Night of the Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall, through to orchestral works from closer to home. LNOP is always a true community event, with appearances from longtime collaborators the Christchurch City Choir, and other talented guest soloists of all ages. The famously informal party atmosphere makes it the perfect introduction to the orchestra, to invite those who might be curious about CSO. Enjoy the fanfare and frivolity of LNOP, reinvented with the spirit of today – a hearty celebration of the rich musical traditions of Ōtautahi Christchurch!
In association with Runacres Insurance.
Benjamin Northey: Chief Conductor
Website: http://www.cso.co.nz

Risingholme Orchestra presents "From Dull to Great Snoring: A Musical Tour of the British Isles"
2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Risingholme Orchestra presents “From Dull to Great Snoring: A Musical Tour of the British Isles” on Sunday 10th November 2024, 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Pricing: Adult $25.00 | Children $5.00
Risingholme Orchestra invites you to their concert centred on music by British composers, and which draws its inspiration from some of the realm’s notable events, characters and locales.
The programme extends from Scotland (the traditional “Skye Boat Song” and Hamish MacCunn’s The Land of the Mountain and the Flood), to the south of England with Malcolm Arnold’s Four Cornish Dances. The concert also includes works by Handel, Arthur Sullivan, The Beatles, and the premiere of English Idyll by visiting British composer Christopher Mortlock from Essex, near Steeple Bumpstead.
We are also joined by local vocalist Kate Taylor.
Contact person: Kate McSweeney, Cellphone: 021 297 4667
Website: https://risingholmeorchestra.co.nz/
Dull to Snoring2024 (A4)Final

Risingholme Orchestra Concert
2024-11-10 15:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Risingholme Orchestra Concert to be held on Sunday 10th November 2024, 3.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Further details to follow.

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2024 - Leo Yang - Piano"
2024-11-12 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 – Leo Yang – Piano” on Tuesday 12th November 2024 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Leo Yang is a 12-year-old pianist currently a music scholar at St Andrew’s College. He has won numerous awards and has been recognised as one to watch.
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.
