Music Canterbury

CBS Music presents Heidelberg Youth Chamber Orchestra - 6.00 p.m.
2013-09-05
One of the best young chamber orchestras in Germany will give a concert of popular string works at 6.00 p.m. on Thursday 5th September in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street. The Heidelberg Youth Chamber Orchestra will play Grieg, Mozart, Arensky and Tchaikovsky and will be joined in one of their pieces by selected players from both the University of Canterbury and Pettman National Junior Academy.
Proceeds will contribute to a set of rooms alongside the Pro-Cathedral, which will provide rehearsal, storage and administration space for the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra for the immediate future. CBS Music is attempting to raise $50,000 towards this cost. The CBS Orchestra, which traverses a wide variety of repertoire, has provided opportunities for many orchestral players in past years, and offers scholarships to encourage its younger members. Admission will be by door donation of $20 and $15.
The Junge Kammerphilharmonie Rhein-Neckar is one of the best young chamber orchestras in Germany – as their winning of the 7th German Orchestra Competition impressively shows. Founded in 2002 as Junges Kammerorchester Heidelberg at the music school of Heidelberg, the orchestra has been under the leadership of conductor Thomas Kalb since 2007. The orchestra assembles the most advanced students of the Rhine-Neckar and Neckar-Odenwald regions, mostly laureates of Germany’s National Competition for young musicians Jugend Musiziert.

Chamber Music New Zealand - Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE 'Appasionata' - 4.00 p.m.
2013-09-01
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE ‘Appasionata’ at 4.00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Ticketek.
The venue is to be confirmed.

Operatunity - The Greatest Song Ever Written - 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
2013-08-30 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Everyone has a favourite song, the one they consider is the greatest song every written. Now it is your chance to be part of choosing the content for an Operatunity show by nominating your favourite song. The 24 most nominated songs will feature in our Daytime Concert Series extravaganza of song, celebrating the Greatest Song every written.
Your song could be from any genre, music theatre, 50s, 60s, country, operat, ballads, music hall, Gilbert and Sullivan, anything you like, it’s simply the song you think is the best!
If your nominated song is one of the 24 songs included in the concert you will go into the draw to win a trip for two on our Wellington trip* in late September 2013 plus there are individual prizes of CDs!
As we will be choosing the programme from our Greatest Song Competition we have not cast this show until we know its content, however Sue will be leading it and be assured there will be a bevy of great talent.
*Conditions apply. All nominations must be received in writing. One nomination per person. Nomiantions may be emailed to bookings@operatunity or sent to PO Box 132150 Sylvia Park, Auckland 1644, New Zealand.
Casual bookings = $30.00 each
Groups of 10+ = $27.00 each
Groups of 30+ = $26.00 each
For more information or to book tickets online visit: www.operatunity.co.nz

Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents 'Art and Soul' - 2.00 p.m.
2013-08-25
Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents ‘Art and Soul’ at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral on Sunday 25th August at 2.00 p.m.
Featuring Guest Artists: Rodney Macann and Rachel Doig and introducing Theo Moolenaar.
No prior reservations. Subscriber and door ticket sales only – $15.00

CBS Music presents Mozart Requiem - 3.00 p.m.
2013-08-25
Internationally renowed opera stars will generously contribute to a performance of the Mozart Requiem in St Mary’s Pro Cathedral on Sunday August 25th at 3.00 p.m. All proceeds will contribute to a set of rooms alongside the Pro-Cathedral which will provide rehearsal, storage and administration space for the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra for the immediate future. CBS Music is attempting to raise $50,000 towards this cost. Admission will be by programme donation of $20 and $15, available at the door.
For more information on this please see the “Home” page of the website under “Mozart Requiem“.

Canterbury Philharmonia Orchestra presents "A Space Odyssey" - 2.30 p.m.
2013-08-18 | Villa Maria College Auditorium, 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Canterbury Philharmonia Orchestra presents “A Space Odyssey” on Sunday 18th August at 2.30 p.m. with conductor Mark Hodgkinson and guests Heaton Intermediate Chorale
Venue is Villa Maria College Auditorium, 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton.
Tickets are available at the door: $15,00, Under 18 $5.00
www.canterburyphilharmonia.org.nz
Programme:
Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra (excerpt)
Holst: Jupiter and Mars from The Planets
Themes from: Star Trek and Star Wars
Sousa: Beneath the Southern Cross
Farquhar: A short suite from Ring Around the Moon
Marshall: Hikurangi Sunrise

Risingholme Singers' Concert - "Gilbert & Sullivan Special" - 2.30 p.m.
2013-08-11 | Opawa Baptist Church, 285 Wilsons Road, Waltham, Christchurch, 8023, New Zealand
Risingholme Singers will perform a “Gilbert & Sullivan Special” on Sunday 11th August at 2.30 p.m.
Music includes; HMS Pinafore, Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado and The Gondoliers. Musical Director is Chris Graham.
Ticket prices at Adults $10.00 and children free. Tickets available at the door.
For further information contact: jwillmott@xtra.co.nz; telephone: 388 3235

Christopher's Classics Series XVIII - Tresoli Piano Trio with Donald Maurice - 8.00 p.m.
2013-08-06 | St Augustines Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch, New Zealand
Programme:
Smetana: Piano Trio in G Minor, Op15;
Martin: Trio on Popular Irish Folk Tunes
Interval
Anthony Ritchie: The Pelog Quartet
Faure: Piano Quartet, No. 1 in C minor, Op 15
Music specially composed for the Tresoli Piano Trio by Christchurch raised New Zealand composer Anthony Ritchie will feature in Christopher’s Classics’ upcoming August programme. The Trio, Susan Farmer (violin), Jenny Davey (cello) and Rosemary Stott (piano), will be joined by the eminent New Zealand violist Professor Donald Maurice in a programme that includes Smetana, Faure and Martin as well as the Ritchie composition. Professor Maurice will play in place of Vyvyan Yendoll, who has had to step aside because of illness.
Tickets are available from the Court Theatre Building Office with credit card or cash payment. Telephone (03) 963 0870 or book online at www.courttheatre.org.nz. Cash only door sales are available at each concert.
Tresoli Piano Trio – Tresoli was formed in 2000 and has performed regularly as a piano trio in the Friday Lunchtime Concert Series at the Great Hall of the Christchurch Arts Centre and has given recitals throughout the South Island.
Tickets and door sales = $40.00
Full-time student = $15.00

Operatunity - The Great Crooners - 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
2013-07-30 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Sit back and relax to the fabulous music of the Crooners – Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney – they can’t make it but their music can.
Crooning was a dominant popular vocal style which coincided with the advent of radio broadcasting. The microphone made possible the more personal style, Rudy Vallee became very popular, and could be heard by anyone with a phonograph or a radio. Today Michael Buble continues this easy listening style.
We recreate the silky tones and fabulous laid back music that was listened to in your lounge on the big valve radio or in a smoky bar with the lights low and a drink to hand.
With special stage dressing to recreate the wonderful atmosphere of this era of music we can guarantee a “cool” time for all as they croon and play some of the fast and slow moods presented by the greats of the genre. Be there or be square …
Concerts commence at 11.00 a.m. Concerts are approximately one and half hours long with lunch included in the ticket price.
Casual Bookings = $30.00 each
Groups of 10+ = $27.00 each
Groups of 30+ = $26.00 each
For more information or to book tickets online visit: www.operatunity.co.nz

Chamber Music New Zealand - Einstein's Universe - 5.30 p.m.
2013-07-29 | Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
Einstein’s Universe at 5.30 p.m. Talk by Royal Society of New Zealand and then a Concert at 8.00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased from Ticketek.

Christchurch Organist's Association - Concert - 2.00 p.m.
2013-07-14 | St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru, 16 Merivale Lane, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
The Christchurch Organist’s Association present an organ concert by Denis Guyan on Sunday 14th July at 2.00 p.m.

Christchurch Organist's Association - Concert - 2.00 p.m.
2013-07-07 | St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru, 16 Merivale Lane, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
The Christchurch Organist’s Association present an organ concert by Nicholas Sutcliffe on Sunday 7th July at 2.00 p.m.
Gold coin Koha

Canterbury Singers - 'A Mixed Grill' - 2.00 p.m.
2013-07-07 | Villa Maria College Auditorium, 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The Canterbury Singers present ‘A Mixed Grill’ concert on Sunday 7th July at 2.00 p.m.
Venue is the Villa Maria College Auditorium, Peer Street, Upper Riccarton.
Tickets are $10.00; Children under 14 years $5.00.
Door sales will be available or contact Jackie on 359 5030

Camerata Strings present Nocturne - 3.00 p.m.
2013-06-30 | Avonhead Head School Hall, 55 Avonhead Road, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand
Camerata Strings present Nocturne with conductors Patrick Shepherd and Marcus Norman with Keith Sayers and Jacqueline Kotula (Oboes).
Sunday 30th June at 3.00 p.m. Venue is Avonhead School Hall, Avonhead Road, Christchurch.
Tickets are $10/$5 (student/unwaged); $20 (families).
Tickets available at the door.
Nocturne is a serene programme of beautiful music ideal for a restful Sunday afternoon. Central to the programme is Dvorak’s Nocturne, a work of simple charm and elegance. Complementing this is New Zealander Claire Cowan’s minimalist score Story, which featured in Kirsty Macdonald’s film Assume Nothing. Keith Sayers performs Corelli/Barbirolli’s Concerto for Oboe and Strings, one of the most popular works in the oboe repertoire, and fellow oboist Jacqueline Kotula performs Gabriel’s Oboe, the haunting tune by Ennio Morricone from the film “This Mission”. Opening the programme is Purcell’s Pavane and Chaconne and rounding off the afternoon is Albinoni’s Concerto in C for Two Oboes, featuring our two oboe soloists again.

Christchurch Organist's Association - Concert - 2.00 p.m.
2013-06-30 | St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru, 16 Merivale Lane, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
The Christchurch Organist’s Association present an organ concert by John Dodgshun on Sunday 30th June at 2.00 p.m.
Gold coin Koha!

CBS Music presents Heavenly Harmony - 7.30 p.m.
2013-06-22
A performance of the last Mass written by Joseph Haydn will be the culminating feature of a concert to be given by the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Choir and Orchestra on Saturday 22nd June at 7.30 p.m. in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street.
Admission will be by programme donation of $20 and $15, available at the door.
The Harmoniemesse takes its name from Haydn’s extensive use of wind instruments, possible because in 1802, when it was first performed, the Eisenstadt palace orchestra was at its largest and most impressive. The cathedral orchestra will be led by David Williams. Soloists will be Sue Densem, Louisa Pilkington, Wally Enright and Chris Whelan.
Wind and brass accompany the other major work on the programme: Bruckner’s Mass in E Minor. In 1886, Bruckner was asked to write a special Mass by Bishop Franz-Josef Rudigier for the first section to be completed of his ambitious new Linz Cathedral. This magnificent work, for 8-part choir accompanied by wind and brass, was the triumphant result. It has been acclaimed as the finest piece of liturgical music from the romantic era.

Operatunity - Music for Romantics - 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
2013-06-12 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Throughout history, composers have been writing songs about love, romantic songs that encompass either all the passion and joy of being in love, all the despair and pain of unrequited or lost love, or sometimes even quirky songs that have a more irreverent view of romance!
The Daytime Concert Series brings you the best music for romantics, with a mix of classical, operatic, Viennese, light opera, contemporary and funny songs.
The show features violinist extraordinaire Jessica Hindin, who played in our 2010 Vienna concert and led the string trio in our Best of the Classics concert 2012. She will be joined by another favourite guest artist young tenor, Cameron Barclay who sang in our 2012 Viva Italia with wonderful accompanist Alex Wiltshire. Married couple Susan Boland and John Cameron will lead the troupe and are guaranteed to throw in some smultzy love duets as well!
Concerts commence at 11.00 a.m. Concerts are approximately one and half hours long with lunch included in the ticket price.
Casual Bookings = $30.00 each
Groups of 10+ = $27.00 each
Groups of 30+ = $26.00 each
For more information or to book tickets online visit: www.operatunity.co.nz

NZCT Chamber Music Contest - 11th to 14th June
2013-06-11 - 2013-06-14 | Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The NZCT Chamber Music Contest is being held from 11th to 14th June at Middleton Grange Performing Arts Centre.

Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir - 2.15 p.m.
2013-05-26
Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents:
“Rise, Brothers, Rise” featuring guest artists “Chapel Brass”
No prior reservations. Subscriber & door ticket sales only.
$15.00 programme entry.
Also Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir CD will be available. Songs of hope and encouragement and support dedicated to those who have suffered from the 2010/2011 earthquakes. A musical tribute by Christchurch’s internationally acclaimed Male Voice Choir.
CD price is $30.00 and $10.00 from the sale of every CD will be donated to the Knox Church Rebuild fund.

Risingholme Singers with the Christchurch Chamber Orchestra - 2.30 p.m.
2013-05-26 | Opawa Baptist Church, 285 Wilsons Road, Waltham, Christchurch, 8023, New Zealand
Risingholme Singers, combined with the Christchurch Chamber Orchestra will perform a Concert on Sunday 26th May at 2.30 p.m.
Featuring: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Pie Jesu; Cesar Franck’s Panis Angelicus; Gershwin’s Summertime; Chanson D’Amour and Java Jive.
Music Director: Chris Graham
Soloists: Lucy Cabot-Saunders; Carol Smith and Angela Willmott
Tickets are available at the door. Adult: $10.00 and children free.

Scottish Society presents Burns Song Contest - 1.00 p.m.
2013-05-25 | Scottish Society Hall, Cnr Edgeware and Caledonian Roads, Christchurch, New Zealand
The Burns Song Contest will be held on Saturday 25 May in the Scottish Society Hall, corner of Edgeware and Caledonian Roads at 1.00 p.m.
Enjoy the voices of these young singers performing songs of Scotland.
All welcome, entry by gold coin, come for part or all of the afternoon.
A pot of freshly brewed coffee (or tea if you prefer) and shortbrad will be available for $3.00
Support our Scottish heritage, bring your friends and spread the word.
Further information telephone: Ellen McCrae on 021 034 1929

Operatunity Evening Concert Series - Hell on Wheels Starring Helen Medlyn and Penny Dodd - 7.30 p.m.
2013-05-15 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Those two highly-acclaimed and much-loved cabaret divas, Helen Medlyn (voice) and Penny Dodd (piano), are on the road … “on wheels” … to bring us a brand new show.
Full of fun and failings, frocks and fragility, flowers and farce, fears and frivolity, Helen will tell us the story of how she got into this crazy game called show business.
In their ususal, unique style, Helen and Penny have created a show bursting with songs drawn from music theatre, jazz and opera, interspeersed with comic ditties, recitation and anecdote.
Adults =$45.00
Groups 10+ = $42.00
Concession Senior/Child = $40.00
Concession Group 10+ = $37.00
Book online at www.operatunity.co.nz

Canterbury Philharmonia - 7.30 p.m.
2013-05-11 | Villa Maria College Auditorium, 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The Canterbury Philharmonia with Conductor Mark Hodgkinson presents its first concert of 2013.
Philip Norman – Friendship Haiku
Dvorak – Symphony No. 8 in G major, op 88
Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, op 26 with soloist Isaac Shatford
Guests – Christchurch Youth Recorder Ensemble
Tickets at the door: $15.00 for Adults; $5.00 Under 18
Contact: http://www.canterburyphilharmonia.org.nz/prog/events.html

Chamber Music New Zealand - NZ Trio Old World:New World - 7.30 p.m.
2013-05-07 | Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
NZ Trio Old World:New World at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek.

The Nut Point Centre presents Tres Cordes - 7.30 p.m.
2013-04-27 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
The Nut Point Centre presents Tres Cordes.
Cathy Irons – Violin; Vyvyan Yendoll – Viola; Tomas Hurnik – Cello
Perform a selection of beautiful, elegant and exciting chamber music.
Concert and light supper are $25.00 per person.
To order tickets please telephone 342 1033

Woolston Brass - ANZAC Remembered Concert - 2.00 p.m.
2013-04-25 | Air Force Museum, 45 Harvard Avenue. Wigram, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand
Woolston Brass once again brings you their popular ANZAC Remembered concert. This year the programme has a naval theme along with the traditional sing-along and retreat ceremony.
Prior to the concert you are welcome to attend the Air Force Museum’s annual ANZAC Day Service which will take place from 12.00 – 1.00 p.m. in the entrance foyer of the museum.
Admission $20.00 with children under 12 free of charge.
Door sales will be available on the day but seating is limited. Pre-booking is recommended either through Dash Tickets www.dashtickets.co.nz or from the Air Force Museum shop.

Operatunity - Forbidden Broadway - 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
2013-04-17 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
We proudly present the New Zealand professional premiere of the staged show Forbidden Broadway, a cabaret revue spoofing show tunes, characters and plots of famous Broadway hits. Join us as we take you on this hilarious romp through the world of the musicals.
We take some of your best loved songs from musicals such as Les Mis and Mame and some of your favourite stars like Ethel Merman and Liza Minnelli and we parody them, but always with love and fun …
Great singing, average dancing (especially from Geoff) and lots of laughs …
This show has received over 9,000 performances worldwide and been seen in more than 200 U.S. cities as well as playing in London, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney.
Concerts commence at 11.00 a.m. Concerts are approximately one and half hours long with lunch included in the ticket price.
Casual Bookings = $30.00 each
Groups of 10+ = $27.00 each
Groups of 30+ = $26.00 each
For more information or to book tickets online visit: www.operatunity.co.nz

Camerata Strings present My Favourite Things - 3.00 p.m.
2013-04-14 | Jack Mann Auditorium, Solway Avenue, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Camerata Strings, Conductors Patrick Shepherd and Marcus Norman with Patrick Shepherd (Soprano Saxophone)
The programme is based around the Rodgers and Hammerstein song My Favourite Things, firstly with the actual song, then group improvisations using the players’ favourite pieces and finally, works that are truly “favourites” in the string orchestra repertoire, Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba; Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Holst’s Brook Green Suite.
The concert also features a new work for soprano sax and strings – Rhapsody for Carolyn and Tim – by the Orchestra’s Conductor, Patrick Shepherd, who will play the soprano sax solo and hand the conducting baton over to Marcus Norman.
Tickets are available at the door. $10/$15 (student/unwaged); $20 (families)

Jubilate Singers - Pathways - 2.30 p.m.
2013-04-14 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
The Jubilate Singers present:
“Pathways” – Choral music of life’s diverse journeys.
For further information see: www.jubilate.org.nz

The Nut Point Centre presents Artmusic - 6.30 p.m. for 7.30 p.m.
2013-04-13 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
The Nut Point Centre presents Artmusic.
Art Exhibition opening. Works by Janie Porter, Min Kim and Galina Kim, plus works by Galina Kim students.
A piano recital by: Anna Maksymova. Works by Beethoven, Haydn and Chopin
Concert and Light Supper are $25.00 per person.
6.30 p.m. for wine, refreshments and previewing of the exhibition.
7.30 p.m. for the Recital.
For tickets please telephone: 342 1033
