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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160612T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160530T065433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160530T065618Z
UID:3122-1465740000-1465740000@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Royal School of Church Music NZ presents "Happy and Glorious"
DESCRIPTION:A Royal School of Church Music NZ Canterbury presents “Happy and Glorious” in recognition of the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II with an hour-long come-a-long-and-sing (or listen-in) celebration (performing some her favourites and others old and new).  This is happening on Sunday 12th June 2016\, 2.00 p.m. at St Michael’s and All Angels Church\, Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch.  Refreshments and Koha will be served. \nFor further information see:\nhttp://www.facebook.com/rscmnz.org.nz/
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/royal-school-church-music-nz-presents-happy-glorious/
LOCATION:St Michael’s & All Angels\, 86-90 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160605T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160605T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160512T092818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T092818Z
UID:3104-1465137000-1465137000@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Organists' Association presents "John Linker - Congress Celebrity Organ Recital"
DESCRIPTION:Christchurch Organists’ Association presents “John Linker – Congress Celebrity Organ Recital” on Sunday 5th June 2016\, 2.30 p.m. at Christchurch Transitional Cathedral\, Latimer Square\, Christchurch. \nTickets are available at the door – $20.00
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/christchurch-organists-association-presents-john-linker-congress-celebrity-organ-recital/
LOCATION:Christchurch Transitional Cathedral\, Latimer Square\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Dodgshun":MAILTO:jandjdodgshun@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160604T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160527T063043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160527T063043Z
UID:3112-1465068600-1465068600@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:NZ Organ Association presents "Michael Stewart - Organ Recital"
DESCRIPTION:NZ Organ Association presents “Michael Stewart – Organ Recital” on Saturday 4th June \, 7.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral\, Manchester Street\, Christchurch.  Michael is the Organist and Director of Music at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. \nWorks by Bach\, Krebs\, Mendelssohn\, Franck\, Tournemire and Langlais played on the recently installed 4-manual Rodgers Infinity Platinum hybrid organ. \nPublic Admission: $20.00/$15.00
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/nz-organ-association-presents-organ-recital/
LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160604T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160512T092440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T092440Z
UID:3103-1465068600-1465068600@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Organists' Association presents "Michael Stewart - Organ recital"
DESCRIPTION:Christchurch Organists’ Association presents “Michael Stewart – Organ recital” on Saturday 4th June 2016\, 7.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street\, Christchurch. \nTickets are available at the door – $20.00
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/christchurch-organists-association-presents-michael-stewart-organ-recital/
LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Dodgshun":MAILTO:jandjdodgshun@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160604T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160604T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160512T092132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T092132Z
UID:3101-1465047000-1465047000@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Organists' Association presents "Barry Brinson - Opening recital on the Mighty Wurlitzer"
DESCRIPTION:Christchurch Organists’ Association presents “Barry Brinson – Opening recital on the Mighty Wurlitzer” on Saturday 4th June 2016\, 1.30 p.m. at Drury Theatre Organ Trust\, 164 Whincops Road\, Halswell\, Christchurch 8025. \nTickets are available at the door – $20.00
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/christchurch-organists-association-presents-barry-brinson/
LOCATION:Drury Theatre Organ Trust\, 164 Whincops Road\, Halswell\, Christchurch\, 8025\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Dodgshun":MAILTO:jandjdodgshun@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160603T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160512T091321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T091321Z
UID:3100-1464982200-1464982200@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Organists' Association presents "Helen Webby - Harp Attack"
DESCRIPTION:Christchurch Organists’ Association presents “Helen Webby – Harp Attack”  on Friday 3rd June 2016\, 7.30 p.m. at Knox Church\, Bealey Avenue\, Christchurch. \nTickets available at the door are $20.00
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/christchurch-organists-association-presents-helen-webby/
LOCATION:Knox Presbyterian Church\, 28 Bealey Avenue\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Dodgshun":MAILTO:jandjdodgshun@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160529T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160520T054330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160520T054412Z
UID:3106-1464530400-1464530400@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Garden City Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Garden City Orchestra in conjunction with the Rudolf Steiner School Orchestra and special appearance by the Christchurch Harp Ensemble presents music including Mozart\, Dvorak\, Bach and Bizet on Sunday 29th May 2016\, 2.00 p.m. at Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School. \nTickets will be sold at the door.  Adults: $10.00/Children and Concessions $5.00.  There will be cakes and drinks available for purchase in the intermission.
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/garden-city-orchestra-concert/
LOCATION:Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School\, 19 Ombersley Terrace\, Opawa\, Christchurch\, 8241
ORGANIZER;CN="Garden City Orchestra":MAILTO:gco.chch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160529T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160529T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160522T055714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160522T055750Z
UID:3108-1464525000-1464528600@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Apollo String Quartet presents more "Music Month of May"
DESCRIPTION:Apollo String Quartet presents more “Music Month of May” on Sunday 29th May 2016\, 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. at Upper Riccarton Library\, 71 Main South Road (a little south of Church Corner on the left heading south!)
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/apollo-string-quartet-presents-music-month-may/
LOCATION:Upper Riccarton Library\, 71 Main South Road\, Sockburn\, Christchurch\, 8042
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Tait":MAILTO:rvt@snap.net.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160528T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160503T081223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T081223Z
UID:3087-1464463800-1464463800@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nut Point Centre presents "Maksymov and Friends"
DESCRIPTION:Nut Point Centre presents “Maksymov and Friends” on Saturday 28th May 2016 at 7.30 p.m. \nViolin\, Viola and Vocal! \nConcert and light supper are $25.00 per person. \nTo book telephone: 342 1033
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/nut-point-centre-presents-maksymov-friends/
LOCATION:Nut Point Centre\, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road\, Christchurch\, 7671\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Allan":MAILTO:johnall@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160525T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20150831T090243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T014331Z
UID:2815-1464174000-1464174000@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Operatunity presents "The Great Gatsby Era"
DESCRIPTION:Operatunity presents “The Great Gatsby Era” on Wednesday 25th May 2016\, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre\, 34a Hansons Lane\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch. \nIn the 20s and 30s\, when clothing\, architecture and styles were elegant; when lyrics were poetic and music had melody\, great artists wrote some of the best songs ever written.  In a concert of glamour\, razzmatazz and more than a little fun we’ll feature composers like Gershwin\, Berlin\, Kern\, Novello and Noel Coward and artists such as Bing Cosby\, Billie Holiday and Judy Garland. \nSeason (8 concerts paid in advance – $26.50 per concert) = $212.00 each\nLoyalty Discount – for people who book for 5 or more concerts per year = $29.00\nCasual Bookings: $32.00\nGroups of 10+: $29.00\nGroups of 30+: $28.00 \nTo book:\nTelephone: 0508 266 237\nFax: (09) 588 4240\nEmail: bookings@operatunity.co.nz\nWebsite: www.operatunity.co.nz
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/operatunity-presents-the-great-gatsby-era/
LOCATION:La Vida Centre\, 34a Hansons Lane\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Operatunity":MAILTO:bookings@operatunity.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160522T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160505T084743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T084743Z
UID:3088-1463925600-1463925600@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:South Brighton Choral Society presents "Kaleidoscope"
DESCRIPTION:South Brighton Choral Society presents “Kaleidoscope” on Sunday 22nd May 2016\, 2.00 p.m. at New Brighton Union Church Hall\, corner Union and Collingwood Street\, New Brighton. \nMusic Director: Diane Coad\, Accompanist: Barbara Brookman \nTickets are available at the door.  Adults: $10.00 and Children: $2.00 – this includes afternoon tea.
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/south-brighton-choral-society-presents-kaleidoscope/
LOCATION:New Brighton Union Church Hall\, Union Street\, New Brighton\, Christchurch\, 8061\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Buxton%2C Secretary%2C South Brighton Voices":MAILTO:helenevz@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160503T080911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T080911Z
UID:3086-1463859000-1463859000@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nut Point Centre presents "The Pettman National Junior Academy of Music"
DESCRIPTION:Nut Point Centre presents Chamber Music 2016 “The Pettman National Junior Academy of Music” on Sunday 21st May 2016 at 7.30 p.m. \nConcert and light supper is $15.00 per person. \nTo book telephone: 342 1033
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/nut-point-centre-presents-pettman-national-junior-academy-music/
LOCATION:Nut Point Centre\, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road\, Christchurch\, 7671\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Allan":MAILTO:johnall@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160516T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160228T072633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160228T072633Z
UID:3025-1463427000-1463427000@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Chamber Music NZ presents Enso String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Chamber Music NZ presents “Enso String Quartet” on Monday 16th May 2016\, 7.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium\, St Margaret’s College\, 12 Winchester Street\, Christchurch. \nThe Enso String Quartet returns from the USA to present cornerstones of the chamber music repertoire\, alongside masterpieces that deserve to be better known.  Dutilleux’s “vision of the night” and Ginastera’s flamboyant String Quartet No. 2 will sparkle alongside works by Haydn\, Beethoven and Ravel. \nMaureen Nelson (violin)\n Ken Hamao (violin)\n Melissa Reardon (viola)\n Richard Belcher (cello) \nProgramme: \nBeethoven – Quartet in E flat Op. 74 ‘Harp’\nDutilleux – Ainsi La Nuit\nAlex Taylor – a coincidence of surfaces (CMNZ commission)\nRavel – String Quartet \nContact: Jody Keenhan 0800-CONCERT \nBookings: Ticketek:  http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/ \nWebsite: www.chambermusic.co.nz
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/chamber-music-nz-presents-enso-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Charles Luney Auditorium\, St Margaret’s College\, 12 Winchester Street\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Jody Keehan%2C Concerts Manager Christchurch%2C Chamber Music New Zealand":MAILTO:jody@chambermusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160514T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160503T080540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T080540Z
UID:3085-1463234400-1463234400@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nut Point Centre presents "Come Celebrate The Next Generation"
DESCRIPTION:Nut Point Centre presents “Come Celebrate The Next Generation” on Saturday 14th May 2016 at 2.00 p.m. \nCome and support these special young trumpeters as they display their skills in a dazzling concert of fine trumpet music. \nConcert and afternoon tea is $15.00 per person. \nTo book telephone: 342 1033
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/nut-point-centre-presents-come-celebrate-next-generation/
LOCATION:Nut Point Centre\, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road\, Christchurch\, 7671\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Allan":MAILTO:johnall@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160514T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160416T021213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160416T021359Z
UID:3070-1463234400-1463234400@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Apollo String Quartet presents "Music Month of May"
DESCRIPTION:Apollo String Quartet presents “Music Month of May” on Saturday 14th May 2016\, 2.00 p.m. at South Christchurch Library\, 66 Colombo Street\, (corner Hunter Terrace and Colombo St)\, Christchurch 8022.
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/apollo-string-quartet-presents-music-month-of-may/
LOCATION:South Christchurch Library\, 66 Colombo Street (corner Hunter Terrace and Colombo St)\, Christchurch\, 8022\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Tait":MAILTO:rvt@snap.net.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160508T141500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160508T141500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160416T020636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160416T020636Z
UID:3069-1462716900-1462716900@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents "The Gift of Opera"
DESCRIPTION:Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents “Gift of Opera – Mother’s Day Celebration” on Sunday 8th May\, 2.15 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium\, St Margaret’s College\, 12 Winchester Street\, Christchurch. \nA fabulous selection of songs and choruses from operas\, old and new. \nSpecial Guest Artist – The Opera Club \nProgramme Entry of $15.00 \n 
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/christchurch-liedertafel-male-voice-choir-presents-the-gift-of-opera/
LOCATION:Charles Luney Auditorium\, St Margaret’s College\, 12 Winchester Street\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Graeme Downie":MAILTO:graeme@maxeprint.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160501T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160212T064715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160212T064715Z
UID:3015-1462114800-1462114800@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:CBS Music presents "Te Deum" Concert and Music Centre Opening
DESCRIPTION:CBS Music presents “Te Deum”Concert and Music Centre Opening on Sunday 1st May 2016\, 3.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street\, Christchurch \nFurther details to follow.
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cbs-music-presents-te-deum-concert-and-music-centre-opening/
LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="CBS Music":MAILTO:don.whelan@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160430T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160321T073335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T073335Z
UID:3061-1462044600-1462044600@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nut Point Centre presents Life and Love - Amanda Atlas
DESCRIPTION:Nut Point Centre presents Life and Love -Amanda Atlas on Saturday 30th April at 7.30 p.m. \nRomantic German song cycles.  Exploring a woman’s life and heart. \nMusic by Schumann\, Wagner and Strauss \nConcert and light supper is $25.00 per person \nTo book tickets: telephone 342 1033
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/nut-point-centre-presents-life-and-love-amanda-atlas/
LOCATION:Nut Point Centre\, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road\, Christchurch\, 7671\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Allan":MAILTO:johnall@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160423T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160309T072042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160309T072042Z
UID:3048-1461439800-1461439800@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Jubilate Singers present "Shakespeare Remembered"
DESCRIPTION:Jubilate Singers present “Shakespeare Remembered” on Saturday 23rd April 2016\, 7.30 p.m. at St Michael’s and All Angels Church\, 86-90 Durham Street\, Christchurch. \nThe Jubilate Singers are celebrating the life and works of William Shakespeare on Saturday 23rd April 2016.  To commemorate the 400th anniversary of his death we will perform some wonderful choral settings of his timeless texts. \nOur programme covers songs from nine Shakespeare plays including the haunting ‘Come Away Death’ by Mantyjarvi and the playful ‘Oh Mistress Mine’ from Twelfth Night\, to varied settings of ‘Who is Sylvia’\, ‘It Was a Lover and His Lass’ and ‘When Daisies Pied’.  A set of songs from Othello and ‘Caliban’s Song’ from the Tempest by New Zealand’s own David Hamilton.  Compositions by Vaughan Williams and William Mathias complete our concert. \nWe aim to delight and enterain you with music from the Bard and some instrumental interludes from Jonathan Le Cocq and friends. \n“But that’s all one\, our play is done and we’ll strive to please you …” \nAdvance bookings: telephone Vivien Hicks (03) 326 4033 or email: vivienhicks@gmail.com to order tickets. \nTickets are $30/$25 (unwaged)\, includes wine and food.  Children free.  Door sales
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/jubilate-singers-present-shakespeare-remembered/
LOCATION:St Michael’s & All Angels\, 86-90 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelvin Lynn":MAILTO:chair@jubilate.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160421T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20151206T044101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T032434Z
UID:2943-1461267000-1461267000@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Christopher's Classics Series XXI presents "Michael Houstoun"
DESCRIPTION:Christopher’s Classics Series XXI presents “Michael Houston” on Thursday 21st April 2016\, 7.30 p.m. at St Michael and All Angels Church. \nAcclaimed pianist\, Michael Houstoun needs no introduction to Christchurch audiences.  Born in Timaru\, he became interested in the piano as a small child and began lessons at the age of five.  Under the tutelage\, first of Sister Mary Eulalie in Timaru\, and then the great Maurice Till in Christchurch and Dunedin\, Michael moved through the examination grades and by the age of 18 had won every major competition in New Zealand. In 1973\, aged 20\, he was placed third in the 1973 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition\, fourth in the Leeds Competition in 1975 and sixth at the Tchaikovsky competition in 1982. \nBased in New Zealand since 1981\, Michael has enjoyed a distinguished international career and was invited to play in the 2014 Edinburgh Festival programme.  In 2014 he recorded the complete Beethoven piano sonatas\, released as a boxed set of 14 CDs\, following his performance of these in Chamber Music NZ’s 2013 Recycle Series.  In 2007 he was made a laureate of the Arts Foundation of New Zealand. \nProgramme: \nPreludes and Fuges from Part 2 of ‘The Well-Tempered Klavier’ – Johann Sebastian Bach \n\nNo. 5 in D major BWV874\nNo. 6 in D minor BWV875\nNo. 9 in E major BWV 878\nNo. 10 in E minor BWV 879\nNo. 12 in F minor BWV 881\nNo. 17 in A flat major BWV 886\n\nThree Intermezzi\, Op. 117 – Johannes Brahms \n\nNo. 1 in E flat – Andante moderato\nNo. 2 in B flat minor – Andante non troppo e con molto expressione\nNo. 3 in C sharp minor – Andante con moto\n\nThree Novelettes – Francis Poulenc \n\nNo. 1 in C major – Modere sans lenteur\nNo. 2 in B flat minor – Tres rapide et rythme\nNo. 3 in E minor – Andantino tranquillo\n\nNocturne in E flat minor. op. 33 No. 1 – Gabriel Faure\n Valse-caprice No. 1 in A major\, Op. 30 – Gabriel Faure \nFor more information\, contact: Diana Moir (03) 355 2691\, 021 126 5738\, dhmoir@xtra.co.nz (media) or Nick and Judy Derrick (03) 352 3412\, classics@ihug.co.nz (subscriptions). \nDoor sales and cash only $40.00; full-time students $15.00.  Bring a cushion to soften the pews.  For more information\, see www.michaelhoustoun.co.nz
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/christophers-classics-series-xxi-presents-michael-houstoun/
LOCATION:St Michael’s & All Angels\, 86-90 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Moir":MAILTO:dhmoir@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160416T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160321T072949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T072949Z
UID:3060-1460822400-1460829600@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nut Point Centre presents Braided River Awareness and Fundraising Art Auction
DESCRIPTION:Nut Point Centre presents Braided River Awareness and Fundraising Art Auction on Saturday 16th April from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. \nAll proceeds benefit the Kaki Recovery Programme. \nArtists exhibiting: \n\nHamish Allan\nTrevor Askin\nSheila Brown\nDonna Chisholm\nLouise King Deano\nStephanie Galla\nChristopher Galla\nTomairangi Harvey\nRuth Kiloran\nAngus McIntosh\nSofia Minson\nJanie Porter\nPip Walter\nTim Wilson …. and many more!\n\nEntry including refreshments – $2.00 \nRSVP by telephoning: 342 1033
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/nut-point-centre-presents-braided-river-awareness-and-fundraising-art-auction/
LOCATION:Nut Point Centre\, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road\, Christchurch\, 7671\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Allan":MAILTO:johnall@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160415T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20150830T075217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T014412Z
UID:2810-1460718000-1460718000@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Operatunity presents "Quintessentially Kiwi"
DESCRIPTION:Operatunity presents “Quintessentially Kiwi” on Friday 15th April 2016\, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre\, 34a Hansons Lane\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch. \nThis concert is a unique celebration of all the great music we have grown up with.  It encompasses and embraces many of the classic Kiwiana songs and acts\, made famous by iconic local stars such as Sir Howard Morrison\, Dinah Lee\, John Rowles\, Fred Dagg\, the Topp Twins\, Ray Columbus\, Patsy Riggir and our own fabulous Suzanne Lynch! \nSeason (8 concerts paid in advance – $26.50 per concert) = $212.00 each\nLoyalty Discount – for people who book for 5 or more concerts per year = $29.00\nCasual Bookings: $32.00\nGroups of 10+: $29.00\nGroups of 30+: $28.00 \nTo book:\nTelephone: 0508 266 237\nFax: (09) 588 4240\nEmail: bookings@operatunity.co.nz\nWebsite: www.operatunity.co.nz
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/operatunity-presents-quintessentially-kiwi/
LOCATION:La Vida Centre\, 34a Hansons Lane\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Operatunity":MAILTO:bookings@operatunity.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160410T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160227T074743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160227T075131Z
UID:3023-1460307600-1460307600@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Chamber Music NZ presents Les Talens Lyriques
DESCRIPTION:Chamber Music NZ presents Les Talens Lyriques on Sunday 10th April 2016\, 5.00 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium\, St Margaret’s College\, 12 Winchester Street\, Christchurch. \nChristophe Rousset is the outstanding harpsichordist of his generation\, and describes his instrument as a time machine – “it really takes you to another era”. He brings three leading members of the group with him\, each of whom is a soloist in their own right\, for their first visit to New Zealand as Les Talens Lyriques. \nGilone Gaubert-Jacques (violin)\n Gabriel Grosbard (violin)\n Atsushi Sakai (viola da gamba)\n Christophe Rousset (harpsichord\, direction) \nProgramme:\nMarin Marais – Suite No. 5\nAntoine Forqueray – Premiere Suite\nFrancois Couperin – Les Nations: ‘La Piemontaise’ \nContact: Jody Keehan 0800-CONCERT \nBookings: Ticketek http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/ \nWebsite: www.chambermusic.co.nz
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/chamber-music-nz-presents-les-talens-lyriques/
LOCATION:Charles Luney Auditorium\, St Margaret’s College\, 12 Winchester Street\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Jody Keehan%2C Concerts Manager Christchurch%2C Chamber Music New Zealand":MAILTO:jody@chambermusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160409T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160321T072423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T072453Z
UID:3058-1460210400-1460210400@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nut Point Centre presents Christchurch School of Music Chamber Groups 2016
DESCRIPTION:Nut Point Centre presents Christchurch School of Music Chamber Groups 2016 on Saturday 9th April at 2.00 p.m. \nChamber Ensembles 2016. \nConcert and Afternoon Tea is $15.00 per person \nTo book tickets: telephone 342 1033
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/nut-point-centre-presents-christchurch-school-of-music-chamber-groups-2016/
LOCATION:Nut Point Centre\, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road\, Christchurch\, 7671\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Allan":MAILTO:johnall@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160402T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160321T072131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T072131Z
UID:3057-1459625400-1459625400@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nut Point Centre presents Spooner Mosley Duo
DESCRIPTION:Nut Point Centre presents Spooner Mosley Duo on Saturday 2nd April 2016\, 7.30 p.m. \nKatherine Mansfield and her Music. \nSpooner Mosley Duo – Critically acclaimed duo with New Zealand-born pianist Kathryn Mosely and British cellist Joseph Spooner \n\nJoseph Spooner – Cello\nKathryn Mosley – Piano\n\nConcert and light supper is $25.00 per person. \nTo book tickets: telephone 342 1033
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/nut-point-centre-presents-spooner-mosley-duo/
LOCATION:Nut Point Centre\, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road\, Christchurch\, 7671\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Allan":MAILTO:johnall@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160325T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160212T064429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160212T064429Z
UID:3014-1458936000-1458936000@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:CBS Music presents Bach "St John Passion" on Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:CBS Music presents Bach “St John  Passon” on Good Friday 25th March 2016\, 8.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street\, Christchurch \nFurther details to follow.
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/cbs-music-presents-bach-st-john-passion-on-good-friday/
LOCATION:Catholic Pro-Cathedral\, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="CBS Music":MAILTO:don.whelan@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160321T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160227T071446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160227T075033Z
UID:3022-1458588600-1458588600@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Chamber Music NZ presents Uri Caine with the NZSQ
DESCRIPTION:Chamber Music NZ presents Uri Caine with the NZSQ on Monday 21st March 2016\, 7.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium\, St Margaret’s College\, 12 Winchester Street\, Christchurch.  Preconcert Q&A at 6.30 p.m. with Tom Rainey. \nJazz meets the classics.  Caine’s collaborations extend from the Beaux Arts Trio to John Zorn\, and from the Woody Herman Band to the Moscow Chamber Orchestra.  He studied composition with George Crumb and George Rochberg\, and has gone on to release recordings of improvisations on works by Mozart\, Beethoven\, Wagner\, Mahler and Schumann. \nDuring his tour he is joining forces with our very own New Zealand String Quartet.  This collaboration with Uri Caine will include his original compositions for piano and string quartet\, Jagged Edges and String Theories.  This concert will also feature an improvisation on the Allegretto con variazioni of Beethoven’s ‘Harp’ Quartet Op. 74\, and the magnificent Goldberg Variations of J.S. Bach. \nContact: Jody Keenhan 0800-CONCERT \nBookings: Ticketek:  http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/ \nWebsite: www.chambermusic.co.nz \n 
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/chamber-music-nz-presents-uri-caine-with-the-nzsq/
LOCATION:Charles Luney Auditorium\, St Margaret’s College\, 12 Winchester Street\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Jody Keehan%2C Concerts Manager Christchurch%2C Chamber Music New Zealand":MAILTO:jody@chambermusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160319T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20160308T063255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T063255Z
UID:3040-1458415800-1458415800@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Nut Point Centre presents "Violin Insight"
DESCRIPTION:Nut Point Centre presents “Violin Insight” on Saturday 19th March 2016 at 7.30 p.m. \nZita Kannangara and Sarang Roberts will play works by Khachaturian\, Mendelssohn\, Debussy and others – NOT TO BE MISSED! \nConcert and light supper is $25.00 per person. \nTo book tickets: telephone 342 1033
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/nut-point-centre-presents-violin-insight/
LOCATION:Nut Point Centre\, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road\, Christchurch\, 7671\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Allan":MAILTO:johnall@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20151206T043243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160302T063544Z
UID:2942-1458243000-1458243000@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:Christopher's Classics Series XXI presents "Les Bons Vivants"
DESCRIPTION:Christopher’s Classics Series XXI presents “Le Bons Vivants” on Thursday 17th March 2016\, 7.30 p.m. at St Michael and All Angels Church. \nFrench chamber music with ‘joie de vivre’ is the theme of Les Bon Vivants\, featuring harpist Helen Webby and four of her Christchurch Symphony colleagues\, Amandine Guerin\, violin; Serenity Thurlow\, viola; Tomas Hurnik\, cello and Anthony Ferner\, flute. \n“The inspiration came after an evening of eating ‘raclette’\, a traditional melted cheese from France.  We chose French music that enhanced our contented mood and aided our digestion”. \nNote: Serenity Thurlow plays a Derazey viola and Malo bow with the support of Christopher Marshall. \nThey play:- \n\nFantaisie for Violin and Harp – Camille Saint-Saens\nQuintette Voyage au Pays du Tendre – Gabriel Pierne\nApres un Reve – Gabriel Faure\nQuintette No. 2 – Jean Francaix\nTriosonata in D – Jean-Marie Leclair\nFlute Quartet in D – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\n\nFor more information\, contact: Diana Moir (03) 355 2691\, 021 126 5738\, dhmoir@xtra.co.nz (media) or Nick and Judy Derrick (03) 352 3412\, classics@ihug.co.nz (subscriptions). \nTicket information:  Door sales and cash only.  $40.00 Adults; Full-time Students $15.00.  Bring a cushion to soften the pews.
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/christophers-classics-series-xxi-presents-les-bons-vivants/
LOCATION:Church of St Michael and All Angels\, 84-90 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Moir":MAILTO:dhmoir@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160305T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20160305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011216
CREATED:20151212T070119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151212T070159Z
UID:2961-1457206200-1457206200@musiccanterbury.co.nz
SUMMARY:National Concerto Competition Final
DESCRIPTION:National Concerto Competition Final is being held on Saturday 5th March 2016\, 7.30 p.m. at Aurora Centre\, Burnside High School. \nTickets will be available via www.ticketek.co.nz in late January 2016. \nFor information on the Finalists – please go to the “2015/2016 National Concerto Competition” page or “Recent Posts” page. \nInformation will be updated regularly.
URL:https://musiccanterbury.co.nz/event/national-concerto-competition-final/
LOCATION:Burnside High School Aurora Centre\, 151 Greers Road\, Christchurch\, 8053\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Carmel Brown":MAILTO:secretary@musiccanterbury.co.nz
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