We're thrilled to present the Calathea Quartet in partnership with Chamber Music New Zealand. London-based rising musicians Claudia Tarrant-Matthews (violin), Eleanor Hill (second violin) Martha Campbell (viola), and Haydn Wynn (cello) will bring their fresh and dynamic programme to the Chamber Gallery, Rangiora on Wednesday 20 September, 7.30pm. The Calathea Quartet is an exciting emerging ensemble...

UC School of Music presents "Lunchtime Recital Concerts - Voices " on Friday 22nd September 2023, 1.10 p.m. to 2.10 p.m. in the UC Arts at the Arts Centre, Recital Room (unless stated otherwise) These concerts are a fantastic opportunity for our students to practice performing with an audience and to learn about all of...

SingFest 23 As you may already know, SingFest 23 - a festival where local Community and School choirs and singing groups are invited to perform at venues throughout the Christchurch CBD - is scheduled for the weekend of 23-24 September 2023.  Your regional committee is looking forward to hosting you and your singers for an inspirational weekend of song. We...

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "Heleen du Plessis (cello) & Terence Dennis (piano)" on Monday 25th September 2023 from 1.10p.m to 1.50pm at Great Hall at The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Pricing: $5.00 to $20.00 Heleen du Plessis is a highly qualified, inspirational cellist, the innovative mind behind and leader...

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "Polly Lee (piano)" on Tuesday 26th September 2023, 1.10pm to 1.50pm at Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Polly is a year 11 music scholar at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. She plays both piano and violin and has played piano...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - University of Canterbury School of Music " on Wednesday 27th September 2023 from 1.10pm to 1.50 p.m. at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch (or CBS Music Centre) Top local talent on display A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m.   A wide range...

UC School of Music presents "Lunchtime Recital Concerts - Percussion in the Great Hall " on Friday 29th September 2023, 1.10 p.m. to 2.10 p.m. in the Great Hall, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch These concerts are a fantastic opportunity for our students to practice performing with an audience and to learn about all of the...

Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2023 presents "Brett Painter and Roanna Funcke (Percussion)" on Monday 2nd October 2023, 1.10 p.m to 1.50 p.m at Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Our masters of percussion Brett Painter and Roanna Funcke will perform music from the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa and Europe,...

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents "Polly Lee (piano)" on Tuesday 26th September 2023, 1.10pm to 1.50pm at Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Justin is a superb young violinist. He has been awarded with numerous scholarships and awards and has performed with the NZSO National...

Christopher's Classics Season XXVIII - 2023 presents "Ghost Trio" on Tuesday 3rd October 2023, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Monique Lapins (violin) Ken Ichinose (cello) Gabriela Glapska (piano) Beethoven - Piano Trio in D Major Op. 70 ‘Ghost’ Norris - ‘Dirty Pixels’ Tansman - Piano Trio No. 2 Brahms - Trio...