Music Canterbury

Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series presents "Tom Rainey (piano) with family and friends"
2021-03-01 13:10 - 13:50 (Pacific/Auckland) | Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, 8011
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series presents “Tom Rainey (piano) with family and friends ” on Monday 1st March 2021, 1.10 pm to 1.50 pm at The Great Hall, Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch
A great start to the series “A Rainey Day” will feature songs and melodies you know and love!

On the Day – Purchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert.
In Advance – Book your tickets online at artscentre.org.nz
Costs – $15.00 Adults; $10.00 – Friends of the Arts Centre and Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust members; $5.00 Students and children

The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series brings together a selection of remarkable performances from renowned local, national and international artists.

Nut Point Centre presents " Piano Recital by Veronica van der Knaap"
2021-02-27 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Piano Recital by Veronica van der Knaap” on Saturday 27th February 2021 at 7.30 p.m.
Works by:

Haydn
Glinka
Chopin
Schubert

To book: telephone 342 1033
or https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" - "James Tibbles"
2021-02-24 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with “James Tibbles” on Wednesday 24th February 2021, 1.10 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch or the CBS Music Centre.
Oxford scholarship in play on early and late keyboards
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food! Enjoy a delicious light lunch from the Cathedral Cafe and a weekly feast of magnificent music in the superb acoustics of Catholic Pro-Cathedral or the CBS Music Centre. (Programmes are subject to change without notice)
Donation $10.00 and $5.00 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund

St Albans Community Choir presents "Love is all around"
2021-02-21 17:00 | St Paul’s Parish Church, 1 Harewood Road, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" - "CBS Soloists"
2021-02-17 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with “CBS Soloists” on Wednesday 17th February 2021, 1.10 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch or the CBS Music Centre.
Liszt Via Crucis – The Way of the Cross
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food! Enjoy a delicious light lunch from the Cathedral Cafe and a weekly feast of magnificent music in the superb acoustics of Catholic Pro-Cathedral or the CBS Music Centre. (Programmes are subject to change without notice)
Donation $10.00 and $5.00 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund

CBS Music presents "Strings on Sunday"
2021-02-14 15:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Strings on Sunday” on Sunday 14th February 2021, 3.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
For further information please see Promo link below
Promo
Free Admission
Retiring Collection

Nut Point Centre presents "The 17th Annual West Melton Art Event"
2021-02-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “The 17th Annual West Melton Art Event” on Saturday 13th February 2021, 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Works by 21 Canterbury Artists!
Guest Speaker:
Richard Bullen – Associate Professor of Art History and Theory at the University of Canterbury, and a Research Fellow at Canterbury Museum.
Richard studied calligraphy and the Japanese way of tea during several years living in Japan and China. He has published widely on East Asian Aesthetics and East Asian art collections in New Zealand.
Refreshments and entertainment provided.
$2.00 Gold Coin Donation
RSVP: by 10th February 2021 to: office@nutpoint.org or telephone: 342 1033

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" "Malcolm Leitch (baritone) and Jeremy Woodside (piano)
2021-02-10 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with “Malcolm Leith (baritone) and Jeremy Woodside (piano)” on Wednesday 10th February 2021, 1.10 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch or the CBS Music Centre.
Including song cycle “What heart was that?” – NZ premiere
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food! Enjoy a delicious light lunch from the Cathedral Cafe and a weekly feast of magnificent music in the superb acoustics of Catholic Pro-Cathedral or the CBS Music Centre. (Programmes are subject to change without notice)
Donation $10.00 and $5.00 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" - "Three Generations Trio"
2021-02-03 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with “Three Generations Trio” on Wednesday 3rd February 2021, 1.10 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch or the CBS Music Centre.
Schubert Piano Trio in E Flat
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food! Enjoy a delicious light lunch from the Cathedral Cafe and a weekly feast of magnificent music in the superb acoustics of Catholic Pro-Cathedral or the CBS Music Centre. (Programmes are subject to change without notice)
Donation $10.00 and $5.00 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund

Nut Point Centre presents "Cornelia Didenco, Violin & Three Generations Trio"
2021-01-30 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Cornelia Didenco, Violin & Three Generations Trio” on Saturday 30th January 2021 at 7.30 p.m.
Works by Beethoven, Dvorak and others.
To book:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1
Telephone: 342 1033

2021-01-22 08:00 - 17:00
Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents “Jun Bouterey-Ishido – Piano Concert” on Wednesday 17th February 2021, 7.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. at Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Libary, 140 Percival Street, Rangiora.
Pricing: $35.00 Adults and $15.00 Students
Jun Bouterey-Ishido will be performing a solo piano concert in Rangiora’s stunning Chamber Gallery. Jun will be playing music by Haydn, Chopin, Bartok and Debussy.
Bookings can be made at the Rangiora Library or by phoning (03) 312 0577.
Hosted by the Waimakariri Community Arts Council 2021 Music Programme

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Jun Bouterey-Ishido"
2021-01-22 08:00 - 17:00

Nut Point Centre presents "Potato Wine and Caravans Dirt Road Ensemble"
2021-01-16 14:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Potato Wine and Caravans Dirt Road Ensemble and Tanze-Wudao Trio” on Saturday 16th January 2021 at 2.00 p.m.
A musical journey tracking folk music from its influences on Baroque and Romantic era composers to the Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Tango and Klezmer movements presenting a wide array of eclectic music in our very own back yard.
To book:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1
Telephone: 342 1033

Christchurch City Choir presents "Carols around the City"
2020-12-19 12:30 - 13:00 | Riverside Market, 96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Christchurch City Choir presents “Carols around the City” on Saturday 19th December 2020 from 12.30 p.m. to 1.00 p.m. at Riverside Market, 96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch 8011
Pricing: Free
Celebrate Christmas with the Christchurch City Choir, hot on the heels of their annual Messiah concert.
This marvelous choir is delighted to perform as part of their Carols round the City this year, led by music director Dr John Linker. They will present Christmas carols in two locations around the city to celebrate the festive season and their 30th Anniversary.
Enjoy Christmas cheer, beautiful singing, unison and two of Christchurch’s popular inner city locations 12.30-1.00 inside at Riverside Market.

Christchurch City Choir presents "Carols around the City"
2020-12-19 11:30 - 12:00 | Christchurch Art Gallery, Montreal Street, Christchurch, 8013
Christchurch City Choir presents “Carols around the City” on Saturday 19th December 2020 from 11.30am to 12.00 p.m. at Christchurch Art Gallery, Montreal Street, Christchurch.
Pricing: Free
Celebrate Christmas with the Christchurch City Choir, hot on the heels of their annual Messiah concert.
This marvelous choir is delighted to perform as part of their Carols round the City this year, led by music director Dr John Linker. They will present Christmas carols in two locations around the city to celebrate the festive season and their 30th Anniversary.
Enjoy Christmas cheer, beautiful singing, unison and two of Christchurch’s popular inner city locations.11.30am – midday at Christchurch Art Gallery.

The Arts Centre present "A Christmas Carol"
2020-12-17 12:30 - 13:15 | The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
A
Christmas
Carol
You are invited to join us for a festival performance of one of the greatest Christmas stories
Philip and Chris warmly invite you to join them for a short fun lunchtime production in the Great Hall
Hear The Arts Centre’s director, and former theatre and television actor, Philip Aldridge read selections from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, accompanied by The Arts Centre’s creative director, Chris Archer on piano.
Thursday 17 December 2020
12.30 pm – 1.15 pm
Great Hall, 2 Worcester Boulevard
Join us afterwards to meet the cast and for afternoon tea in the Clock Tower board room.
Please hit “reply” or RSVP here to reserve your free seat(s) – you are very welcome to bring family, friends or co-workers.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with Max Toth & Friends
2020-12-16 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with Max Toth and Friends on Wednesday 16th December 2020, 1.10 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Christmas delights
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food! Enjoy a delicious light lunch from the Cathedral Cafe and a weekly feast of magnificent music in the superb acoustics of Catholic Pro-Cathedral or the CBS Music Centre. (Programmes are subject to change without notice)
Donation $10.00 and $5.00 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund

Woolston Brass presents "Christmas Brass Celebration"
2020-12-13 14:00 | James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
Woolston Brass presents “Christmas Brass Celebration” on Sunday 13th December 2020, 2.00 p.m. at James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall.
We hope you can join Woolston Brass and our Academy for our upcoming Christmas Brass Celebration Concert on Sunday 13 December, 2.00pm at the James Hay Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek HERE
Founded in 1981, Woolston Brass Inc. exists today for its members to learn, play, perform and inspire each other and the community. Today the Woolston organisation has 100+ members across three brass bands and a learners group. Woolston Junior Band and Woolston Concert Brass from the pioneering Academy will showcase their talent in the first half of the concert led by Music Directors Sarah Hickman and Nick Johnson.
Many Academy members progress to Christchurch’s iconic Woolston Brass, who is known for their musical excellence and versatility as a popular stage performer and successful contesting band. Woolston Brass with Music Director Tyme Marsters will perform in the second half repertoire from their newly released Christmas Brass Celebration album including Leroy Anderson’s Christmas Festival and three outstanding soloists; Principal Cornet Anthony Smith performing O Holy Night, Principal Euphonium Robert Simpson performing We Three Kings and Principal Flugel Horn Kevin Hickman performing Away in a Manager.
The final numbers will combine members from all three bands offering something truly unique, the joy of playing and sharing music together at any age.
A concert the whole family of any age will enjoy. Join Woolston Brass and their Academy for an afternoon of musical Christmas wonder and be inspired by their magical sounds this Christmas time.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you there.

Christchurch City Choir presents "Messiah"
2020-12-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
Christchurch City Choir presents “Messiah” on Saturday 12th December 2020, 7.30 p.m. t0 10.30 p.m. at Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch
For 30 years Christchurch City Choir (CCC) has enchanted audiences with its annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, and following a year of disruption, this exultant masterpiece returns to the Christchurch Town Hall.
NZ based soprano, Anna Pierard, and mezzo-soprano, Catrin Johnsson, will perform alongside overseas based tenor, Oliver Sewell, and bass-baritone, Paul Whelan. These four internationally renowned soloists will sing with the choir (including members of the Christchurch Youth Choir), supported by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO), Jeremy Woodside and Grant Bartley (Continuo), under the baton of Dr John Linker.
2020’s Messiah marks the start of the Christchurch City Choir’s 30th Anniversary.
Handel’s Messiah, Saturday 12 December 2020, 7:30pm
Christchurch Town Hall, Douglas Lilburn Auditorium
Tickets through Ticketek. Pricing – $18.00 to $60.00
Visit citychoir.co.nz

The Plainsmen Barbershop Chorus presents "A Christmas Celebration"
2020-12-12 19:30 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
The Plainsmen Barbershop Chorus presents “A Christmas Celebration” on Saturday 12th December 2020, 7.30 p.m. at Christchurch Transitional Cathedral
Our Special Friends:

Atlas Voices
Christchurch Girls’ Choir
String Quartet
Promenade and others

Tickets:

Adults $20.00
Students and Seniors $15.00
School Age free

Door sales available or www.plainsment.co.nz; telephone 021 142 7668 or 337 6202

Christchurch City Chorus presents "The Greatest Christmas Show"
2020-12-12 19:00, 2020-12-12 14:00 | Cashmere High School, McCombs Performing Arts Centre, 172 Rose, Christchurch, 8024, New Zealand

National Concerto Competition Semi-Final
2020-12-09 19:30 - 22:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
The National Concerto Competition Semi-Final will be held on Wednesday 9th December 2020, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with Aaron Epstein, piano
2020-12-09 13:10 - 13:50 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with Aaron Epstein, Piano on Wednesday 9th December 2020, 1.10 p.m. at Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Aaron Epstein, piano
American pianist Aaron Epstein has given concerts throughout the world, including in Germany, France, the US, Russia, and New Zealand. He studied piano and musicology at Yale University and the Yale School of Music, and obtained a piano degree from the prestigious Franz Liszt School of Music in Weimar, Germany. Aaron’s programme will include works by Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Schumann, Mozart, and Bach.
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food! Enjoy a delicious light lunch from the Cathedral Cafe and a weekly feast of magnificent music in the superb acoustics of Catholic Pro-Cathedral or the CBS Music Centre. (Programmes are subject to change without notice)
Donation $10.00 and $5.00 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund

National Concerto Competition Preliminaries
2020-12-08 11:00 - 2020-12-09 14:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
National Concerto Competition Preliminaries will be held on Tuesday 8th December to Wednesday 9th December 2020 at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
This year is an Instrumental competition.
Session times are as follows:
Tuesday 8th December: 11.15am to 12.55pm; 1.40pm to 3pm; 3.15pm to 5.15pm; 6.45pm to 9.35 pm (3 sessions)
Wednesday 9th December: 8.30am to 11.00am; 11.20am to 2.10pm (2 sessions)
6 Semi-Finalists announced at 2.50p.m.

Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series presents Jennine Bailey (jazz vocalist) and Tom Rainey (piano)
2020-12-07 13:10 - 13:50 | The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series presents “Jennine Bailey (jazz vocalist) and Tom Rainey (piano)” on Monday 7th November 2020, 1.10 pm to 1.50 pm at The Great Hall, Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch
Jennine and Tom have performed as a duo throughout New Zealand for many years now and have collaborated on various recording projects. Join them as they share some of their favourite melodies. Always a treat and a great way to round off the series for the year.

On the Day – Purchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert.
In Advance – For reservations and enquiries email concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com
Costs – $15.00 Adults; $10.00 – Friends of the Arts Centre and Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust members; $5.00 Students and children

The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series brings together renowned local, national and international artists for a line-up of fantastic performances.

Schola Cantorum presents "A Mediaeval Christmas - 1000 years of vocal and instrumental Christmas music"
2020-12-06 15:00 | Christ’s College Auditorium, Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
“A Mediaeval Christmas” – 1000 years of vocal and instrumental Christmas music – Sunday 6 December 2020, 3pm at Christ’s College Chapel, Rolleston Avenue.

Musical director Felicity O’Brien will conduct the Schola Cantorum choir in a varied programme of singing, accompanied for some pieces by the Renaissance Elizabethan Consort directed by Roger Buckton, who will also perform alone.
Entry: Cash door sales only; $15 general admission. Children under sixteen free.

CBS Music presents Handel "Messiah"
2020-12-06 13:30 | St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 8011
CBS Music presents Handel “Messiah” on Sunday 6th December 2020, 1.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Soloists will be Helen Charlton, Louisa Pilkington, Adrian Lowe, Wally Enright, Ken Joblin and Chris Whelan. The Cathedral Orchestra will be led by Natalia M. Lomeiko, with continuo by Rebecca Bendre and Veronica van der Knaap. Don Whelan will direct.
Admission is by programme donation of $20.00 and $15.00 available at the door.
Poster 2020 Green and Promo

Global Voices present "Muusika: Songs of Harmony from Around the Globe"
2020-12-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Elmwood Theatre, Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Global Voices present “Muusika: Songs of Harmony from Around the Globe” on Saturday 5th December 2020, 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.at Elmwood Auditorium, 29 Aikmans Road, Merivale.
Pricing: Adults: $25.00; Concession $20.00
Global Voices presents their annual concert – songs of harmony for disrupted times.
Directed by Deen Coulson. Support act: Mim.
Doors open 7pm. BYO drinks & nibbles.
Tickets at: Humanitix. https://events.humanitix.com/globalvoicesmuusika
For further information: enquiries@globalvoices.org.nz

Nut Point Centre presents "Christmas Celebration - SWING 42"
2020-12-05 14:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Christmas Celebration – SWING 42″ on Saturday 5th December at 2.00 p.m.

Keith Petch and Bob Heinz – Acoustic Guitars
Michael Kim – Double bass
Reuben Derrick – Clarinet

To book:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1
