Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "Luca Ciarla solOrkestra Jazz Violin 2.0"
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:15 (Pacific/Auckland) | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
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
Pricing: $25.00 | $35.00
Luca 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)
Email: info@artscentre.org.nz
Link: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/luca-ciarla/

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Margot Button & Friends"
2025-10-29 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
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
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 (Eftpos)

Christopher's Classics 30th Anniversary Season | 2025 presents "Duo Enharmonics"
2025-10-30 19:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
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

Beth Chen piano
Nicole Chao piano

Described by reviewers as an “exhilarating piano duet delight” with “pianistic thrills” we know you’ll be dazzled by Duo Enharmonics.
From 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.

Sergei Rachmaninoff Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos, Op. 17
Camille Saint-Saens arr. Debussy Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso for Two Pianos Op. 28
W.A. Mozart Sonata for Two Pianos in D major, K. 448
Georges Bizet arr. Anderson & Roe Carmen Fantasy for Two Pianos

30th Anniversary Season | 2025 | Ticket Information
All tickets are available online at http://www.thepiano.nz/christophers-classics
(Eventfinda charges may apply)
Door sales are subject to availability. We take Eftpos only, add $5.00 for all door sales.
Full Price = $40.00
Student (ID) = $10.00
School age = Free
Season Subscriptions:
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8 Concerts = $260.00 (save $60.00)
7 Concerts = $230.00 (save $50.00)
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5 Concerts = $170.00 (save $30.00)
4 Concerts = $140.00 (save $20.00)
3 Concerts = $110.00 (save $10.00)
Season subscriptions are available until 28th February 2025 from our website http://www.thepiano.nz/christophers-classics
or in person at The Piano.
Thank you to our supporters:
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.

CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Mozart Requiem"
2025-11-02 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Orchestra & Choir presents “Mozart Requiem” on Sunday 2nd November 2025, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Pricing: $25 | $30 (Eftpos available)
2025 Requiem Poster
2025 Requiem Promo

Risingholme Orchestra presents "EEK! Spooky Music for Halloweeners"
2025-11-02 14:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
RISINGHOLME ORCHESTRA PRESENTS
EEK! Spooky Music for Halloweeners
Sunday 2 November 2025, 2.00pm at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street
For tickets visit https://events.humanitix.com/eek
EEK! Final A4 Risingholme Orchestra
Risingholme Orchestra invites you to our concert based on music evoking supernatural subjects, starting with Heinrich Marschner’s “Overture” to his opera Der Vampyr.
A 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.
Camille Saint-Saëns’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.
The 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.
The 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.
Bernard 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.
Our concert concludes with the suitably rambunctious “Witches’ Round Dance” from the Finale of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique.

The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "A French Musical Soiree with Sonia & Nigel"
2025-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
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
Pricing: $10.00 | $50.00
Sonia & 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.
There 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.
About The Artists
“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)
https://ockhamcollective.org.nz/r-sonia-wilson
“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.”
https://www.audioculture.co.nz/profile/nigel-gavin
Email: info@artscentre.org.nz
Link: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/a-french-musical-soiree-with-sonia-and-nigel/

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts: Suzanne Lynch & Elizabeth Braggins"
2025-11-03 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 “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
Pricing: Between $5.00 | $20.00
We 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).
Suzanne 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.
This event is part of our 2025 Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts at The Arts Centre.
Contact person: The Arts Centre
Email: info@artscentre.org.nz
Link: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/suzanne-lynch-and-elizabeth-braggins/

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Amelia Lin, piano"
2025-11-05 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
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
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 (Eftpos)

CSO Lamb & Hayward Masterworks presents "Harris, Beethoven"
2025-11-08 19:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
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
The 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.
This 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.
With thanks to PKF Goldsmith Fox,
CSO Soloist Partner, and Young Hunter Lawyers, CSO Chorus Partner.
Benjamin Northey Chief Conductor
Rhiannon Cooper Soprano
Ashlyn Tymms Alto
Ridge Ponini Tenor
Samuel McKeever Bass
Rachel Fuller Chorus Director
Catrin Johnsson Chorus Director
CSO Chorus
Ross Harris Symphony No. 8
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor Op. 12

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2025 - Oliver Williams - Piano"
2025-11-11 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 2025 – Oliver Williams – Piano” on Tuesday 11th November 2025 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Oliver 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.
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 shining a light on emerging young musicians

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Rangi Ruru Girls' School Junior Musicians"
2025-11-12 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
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
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 (Eftpos)

The Zimbelstern Foundation presents "Be Enchanted"
2025-11-15 19:00 - 20:15 | St Mary’s Anglican Church, 24 Church Street, Timaru, New Zealand
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
Pricing: $10.00 General admission
Step 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.
From 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.
Come along and experience the wonder of music by candlelight!
Contact person: Paul Rosoman
Email: admin@zimbelsternfoundation.com
Link: https://www.facebook.com/zimbelsternfoundation

Toi Toi Opera Masterclass with Jonathan Lemalu
2025-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
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Toi Toi Opera Masterclass with Jonathan Lemalu at The Piano, Christchurch
Hot 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.
Five 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 Répétiteur 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.
We 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.
We welcome voice students, teachers, and opera lovers alike to come and observe this very special evening.
We 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.
When: Monday 17th November 2025, 7pm – 9pm
Venue: The Philip Carter Family Concert Hall, The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Tickets: 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.
Register Now: https://events.humanitix.com/toitoiopera-masterclass

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2025 - Christine Jeon & Matthew Seinafo - Cello & piano"
2025-11-18 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 2025 – Christine Jeon & Matthew Seinafo – Cello & piano” on Tuesday 18th November 2025 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Hailing from Christchurch both Christine and Matthew are now second year music students at the University of Auckland. They are a skilled team; to hear and watch them perform is quite breathtaking.
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 shining a light on emerging young musicians

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Tim Emerson & Friends"
2025-11-19 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Tim Emerson & Friends” on Wednesday 19th November 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Surprising soloists and future stars
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 (Eftpos)

Schola Cantorum presents "Peace, Love & Rejoicing"
2025-11-22 14:00 | St Ninian’s Church, 5 Puriri Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Peace, Love & Rejoicing
Joyful choral music from the 12th to the 21st centuries
presented by Schola Cantorum
Conducted by Courtney Hickmott
Saturday 22 November, 2pm
at St Ninian’s Church, 5 Puriri Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
Admission $20, under 18 free
The Schola Cantorum choir sings early European music, mostly unaccompanied. Visit our web page at https://scholacantorum.org.nz/

Christchurch School of Music presents "Rhythm of the Dance"
2025-11-22 17:00 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Christchurch School of Music presents “Rhythm of the Dance” on Saturday 22nd November 2025, 5.00 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, Winchester Street, Christchurch
Koha donation

Loop presents "Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman - Traces"
2025-11-22 19:00 - 22:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Loop presents “Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman – Traces” on Saturday 22nd November 2025, 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Pricing: $72.50 – $97.50
Loop are proud to announce that acclaimed New Zealand musicians, composers and producers Rhian Sheehan and Arli Liberman will bring their collaborative album Traces to life for the first time ever, with a special three-show tour this November.
The tour will see the pair perform the album in its entirety at a series of intimate shows in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch. These shows will see them accompanied by Ed Zuccollo and Riki Pirihi aka Riki Gooch (TrinityRoots, Orchestra Of Spheres) to bring the album to the stage.
This tour marks the long-awaited debut live performance of Traces, an instrumental journey blending electronic, ambient and post-rock soundscapes to create a world unlike anything else — described by filmmaker Sam Kelly as “an ethereal journey through dark and moody worlds.”
For the first time, audiences will be able to experience this collaboration in a live setting. With both artists renowned for their powerful, emotive performances and their ability to craft immersive sound journeys, these shows promise to be as visually striking as they are sonically transporting. Live performances from both Sheehan and Liberman are a rare treat, and this will be only the second-time ever both musicians will be performing together live.
Each show will see Sheehan and Liberman joined by two collaborators on stage to help bring the worlds created in Traces to life. Ed Zuccollo will bring his trademark synth-wizardry to the stage, as he did across a number of tracks on the album. His trademark sound has seen him perform with the likes of Troy Kingi, Kita, The Black Seeds and more, in addition to his own solo work as Zuke. Riki Pirihi aka Riki Gooch is one of NZ’s most celebrated musicians for his work with TrinityRoots, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Cave Circles, and countless others.
The four musicians will combine to perform Traces live, with the second half of the show featuring all four musicians collaborating live on stage with tracks from each artist’s individual catalogues.
These shows will also feature the stunning visuals created for the project by Dunedin-based visual artist Sam Caldwell, which are featured across the album cover and music videos. The Traces live experience will be a richly layered audio and visual feast, unlike anything either artist has performed before.
Contact: Dan Clist
Email: dan@loop.co.nz
Website: https://www.loop.co.nz/

Risingholme Singer's presents "Joy to the World"
2025-11-23 15:00 | Risingholme Theatre, 99 Hawford Road, Christchurch, 8023
Risinghome Singers’ presents “Joy to the World” on Sunday 23rd November 2025, 3.00 p.m. at Risingholme Theatre, 99 Hawford Road or 26 Reeves Road Opawa
Pricing: Tickets $20.00 (cash only); Children under 13 free
Music Director: Henry Nicholson
Accompanist: William Grubb
Guest Artist: Luka Reardon
Contact: Jill Willmott – telephone 388 3235; Email: risingholmesingers@gmail.com
Raffle available: 1 ticket $2.00 or 3 for $5.00

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Rising Stars 2025 - Tristan Dunlop & Charlotte Wu - Violin & piano"
2025-11-25 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 2025 – Tristan Dunlop & Charlotte Wu – Violin & piano” on Tuesday 25th November 2025 from 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Talented young violinist Tristan Dunlop is joined by masters student Charlotte Wu on piano in this, the final concert of our Rising Stars Series for 2025.
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 shining a light on emerging young musicians

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One- Robinsons & Friends"
2025-11-26 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Robinsons & Friends” on Wednesday 26th November 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Strings and things for spring
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 (Eftpos)

Christopher's Classics 30th Anniversary Season | 2025 presents "NZTrio"
2025-11-29 19:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics 30th Anniversary Season | 2025 presents “NZTrio” on Saturday 29th November 2025, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch

Amalia Hall violin
Ashley Brown cello
Somi Kim piano

The NZTrio is recognised as a “national treasure” and “New Zealand’s most indispensable ensemble” (NZ Hearld). Genre-busting in identity, the NZTrio present a diverse array of works that challenge expectations of traditional chamber music.
Lyle Cresswell’s virtuosic Moto Perpetuo opens, ahead of percussive and electronic influences in Le Boeuf’s jazz-adjacent Obliquely Wrecked. Faure’s Piano Trio in D minor exhibits lyrical elegance, with lush harmonic textures, and Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin pays homage to Haydn, blending classical and contemporary styles in Calliope Dreaming. Schonberg’s immersive finale Verklarte Nacht closes – a Romantic work structured around the five stanzas of a poem; deeply transcendent and utterly beautiful.

Lyle Cresswell Moto perpetuo
Pascal Le Boeuf Obliquely Wrecked
Gabriel Faure Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120
Elena Kats-Chernin Calliope Dreaming
Arnold Schonberg Verklarte Nacht arr. for piano trio

30th Anniversary Season | 2025 | Ticket Information
All tickets are available online at http://www.thepiano.nz/christophers-classics
(Eventfinda charges may apply)
Door sales are subject to availability. We take Eftpos only, add $5.00 for all door sales.
Full Price = $40.00
Student (ID) = $10.00
School age = Free
Season Subscriptions:
Adult
8 Concerts = $260.00 (save $60.00)
7 Concerts = $230.00 (save $50.00)
6 Concerts = $200.00 (save $40.00)
5 Concerts = $170.00 (save $30.00)
4 Concerts = $140.00 (save $20.00)
3 Concerts = $110.00 (save $10.00)
Season subscriptions are available until 28th February 2025 from our website http://www.thepiano.nz/christophers-classics
or in person at The Piano.
Thank you to our supporters:
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 Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents "Season of Light"
2025-11-30 14:15 | St Andrew’s College Chapel, Normans Road, Christchurch, 8052, New Zealand
Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents “Season of Light” on Sunday 30th November 2025, 2.15 p.m. at St Andrew’s College Chapel, Normans Road, Christchurch
Pricing: $25.00 Programme Entry | Children free
Join us in celebrating a truly Kiwi Christmas with hymns and classic hits!

Resonance Ensemble presents "Sweet Sorrow"
2025-11-30 15:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Sweet Sorrow
Music inspired by
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
On Sunday afternoon 30th November 2025, 3pm at The Piano, Resonance Ensemble, conducted by Tony Ryan,
presents a variety of works inspired by the timeless love story and its tragic consequences.

Tchaikovsky’s Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet is possibly the best-known musical masterpiece derived from Shakespeare’s great tragedy.
Prokoﬁev’s Romeo and Juliet is one of the composer’s most powerful and moving compositions. This concert includes Suite No. 2.
Christchurch composer Pieta Hextall’s Wedding Mixtape was written at the time of her brother’s wedding to celebrate a real-life love story.
Saxophonist Lana Law brings her virtuoso skills as soloist to this piece.
Soprano Emily-Jane Stockman will join us to sing Je Vieux Vivre from Charles Gounod’s opera Romeo and Juliet, where Juliet tells her parents that she doesn’t want to listen to their plans for her to marry – she wants to live and be free!
West Side Story remains one of Broadway’s most successful shows. Its modern take on Romeo and Juliet demonstrates Shakespeare’s universal relevance across generations and centuries.
Nino Rota’s poignant love themes A Time for Us, from the movie, which became a popular hit at the time.
Timeless and soul-stirring themes of love and humanity bring Resonance Ensemble’s 2025 Season to a close with music that will melt your heart – what better way to end the musical year?
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Pricing: Adult $30.00 | Concession $25.00 | Child $5.00
For further information:
Text 027 226 1100 or email
resonancechristchurch@gmail.com

The St Albans Community Choir presents "The Magic of Christmas"
2025-11-30 17:00 | St Paul’s Parish Church, 1 Harewood Road, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
The St Albans Community Choir presents “The Magic of Christmas” on Sunday 30th November 2025, 5.00 p.m. at St Paul’s Parish Church, 1 Harewood Road, Christchurch
All welcome – Admission by donation.
A light supper will be served at the conclusion of the concert.

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts: A Festive Lunchtime"
2025-12-01 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 “Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts: A Festive Lunchtime” on Monday 1st December 2025, 1.10pm to 1.50pm in the Great Hall, The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch
Pricing: Between $5.00 | $20.00
Join Jennine Bailey (jazz vocalist), Tom Rainey (piano) and Michael Story (bass) at the final lunchtime offering for the year – a smooth festive musical journey.
This event is part of our 2025 Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts at The Arts Centre.
Contact person: The Arts Centre
Email: info@artscentre.org.nz
Link: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/a-festive-lunchtime/

2025/2026 National Concerto Competition Preliminaries
2025-12-02 09:00 - 2025-12-04 13:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
2025/2026 National Concerto Competition Preliminaries will be held on Tuesday 2nd December to Thursday 4th December 2025 at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
This year is an Instrumental competition.
Please click links below for the Preliminary Schedule and Concerto Update – October 2025:
Concerto Update – October 2025
Preliminary Schedule – updated 4.11.25

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Canterbury Cellists"
2025-12-03 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Canterbury Cellists” on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
A mellifluous mellow cello fellowship
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 (Eftpos)

2025/2026 National Concerto Competition Semi-Final
2025-12-04 19:00 - 22:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
2025/2026 National Concerto Competition Semi-Final will be held on Thursday 4th December 2025, 7.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Further details to follow.

Christchurch City Choir presents "Bach's Christmas Oratorio"
2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
Christchurch City Choir presents “Bach’s Christmas Oratorio” on Saturday 6th December 2025, 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. at Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Pricing: $20.00 | $90.00
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with a magnificent Christmas concert at the Christchurch Town Hall, featuring the celebrated Christchurch City Choir, the renowned Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and four exceptional soloists. Join us for an enchanting evening as we present two masterpieces of the classical repertoire: Johann Sebastian Bach’s effervescent Magnificat and the first three cantatas of his beloved Christmas Oratorio.
The Magnificat, a vibrant and joyful work of musical celebration, features stunning vocal solos, intricate choral counterpoint, and glorious melodies. It is a brilliant example of Bach’s genius for creating music that is both complex and deeply moving. Following this, we delve into the heart of the Christmas Oratorio, a work of profound beauty and drama. These opening cantatas are filled with some of Bach’s most memorable arias and choruses, showcasing his masterful orchestration and rich harmonic language. Soloists Anna Leese, Margot Button, Adrian Lowe, and Chalium Poppy will bring these narratives to life with their superb vocal artistry.
This promises to be an unforgettable evening of sublime music, uniting the full power of the choir, the grandeur of the orchestra, and the brilliance of our soloists. An essential event to experience the true spirit and joy of the holiday season.
With thanks to Cuningham Taylor Law, Principal Sponsor, and Mitre 10 MEGA Ferrymead, Concert Sponsor, for their support.
Contact person: Charlotte Ensor
Email: info@citychoir.co.nz
https://www.citychoir.co.nz/christmasoratorio2025.html
