CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" - Veronica van der Knaap
2019-11-27 13:10 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with Veronica van der Knaap on Wednesday 27th November 2019, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Mozart Sonata K. 570; Schubert Sonata D.960
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.40 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 St Mary’s 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

Christchurch City Chorus presents "Christmas Allsorts"
2019-11-30 14:00, 2019-11-30 19:00 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
CHRISTMAS ALLSORTS
Saturday 30 November 2019 | 2:00 pm afternoon or 7:00 pm evening show
Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch
Join in the fun and get into the spirit of Christmas
Enjoy the performances of a wonderful band and Christchurch Choirs
~ FEATURING ~
Voice Company
A Cappella Quartets
Women in Harmony
Christchurch City Chorus
Anthony G Deyn & Becky Faulknor
Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass
~ AFTERNOON SHOW ONLY ~
Christchurch City Council Christmas Choir
Canterbury Japanese Choir
Canterbury Lawyers’ Choir
We have special offer for the $20 early bird tickets if interested.
Early Bird Tickets – ends 15 October
Ticket info:
Adult $25
Senior $20
Child $11
BOOK ONLINE at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/christmas-allsorts/christchurch
Or phone the EventFinda sales team 0800 289 849
Or get the tickets at i-SITE Visitor Information (Arts Centre) 28 Worcester Blvd

Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents "A Liedertafel Christmas"
2019-12-01 14:15 | St Andrew’s College Chapel, Normans Road, Christchurch, 8052, New Zealand
Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents “A Liedertafel Christmas” on Sunday 1st December 2019, 2.15 p.m. at St Andrew’s College Chapel, Normans Road.
Musical Director: Daniel Cooper
Accompanist: Lynley Fuglestad
Cost: $20.00 programme entry. Eftpos is available

Schola Cantorum presents "An Early Christmas"
2019-12-03 17:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
An Early Christmas with Schola Cantorum
Tuesday 3 December, 5:30pm at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Join the Schola Cantorum choir as we celebrate Christmas with music from the last thousand years.
We will sing plainchant, polyphony, carols from many nations and modern arrangements of traditional pieces.
The Schola Cantorum choir sings early European music, mostly unaccompanied. Visit our web page at https://scholacantorum.org.nz/
Admission is $10 for all adults. Children under 12 no charge.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" - Anatoliy Zelinsky & Friends
2019-12-04 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with Anatoliy Zelinsky & Friends on Wednesday 4th December 2019, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Generations meet with viola, clarinet and piano
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.40 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 St Mary’s 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

Christchurch Harp Orchestra and Friends
2019-12-04 19:00 | Hohepa Canterbury, 23 Barrington Street, Somerfield, Christchurch, 8024, New Zealand
Christchurch Harp Orchestra and Friends presents “Harps, Celtic Fiddles & Cafe Operana play Celtic and Classical Music” on Wednesday 4th December 2019, 7.00 p.m. at Hohepa Hall, 23 Barrington Street, Cashmere, Christchurch
Adults: $15.00; Family $25.00; Unwaged and Students $10.00 – Cash only
Proceeds from door to Canterbury Charity Hospital

National Concerto Competition - Preliminaries
2019-12-05 19:00 - 2019-12-06 13:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
National Concerto Competition Preliminaries will be held on Thursday 5th December and Friday 6th December 2019 at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Preliminary Session – Thursday 5th December 2019:
7.00 p.m. to 9.50 p.m. (7 contestants)
Preliminary Sessions – Friday 6th December 2019:
8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. (6 contestants)
11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. (6 contestants)
Semi-Finalists announced at 2.00 p.m.
Tickets – Door Sales only – Cash and Eftpos:
Adults: $10.00
Students/Children: $5.00

National Concerto Competition - Semi-Final
2019-12-06 19:00 - 22:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
The National Concerto Competition Semi-Final will be held on Friday 6th December 2019, 7.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
Tickets – Door Sales only – Cash and Eftpos:
Adults: $20.00
Students/Children: $10.00
6 Semi-Finalists will be competing for the 3 Finalists positions in the Final to be held on
Saturday 21st March 2020 at the James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall.

Risingholme Singers' present "King of Love"
2019-12-07 15:00 | Risingholme Theatre, 99 Hawford Road, Christchurch, 8023
Risingholme Singers’ present “King of Love” on Saturday 7th December 2019, 3.00 p.m. at Risingholme Theatre 99 Hawford Road or 22 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa.
Music Director: Henry Nicholson
Accompanist: William Grubb
Guest Artists: Amy Clough – Oboe and Gabriel Baird – Piano
Pricing: $15.00 (Children under 13 free)
Contact: Jill Willmott; telephone 388 3235
Email: risingholmesingers@gmail.com

Christchurch City Choir presents "Handel's Messiah"
2019-12-07 19:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
Christchurch City Choir presents “Handel’s Messiah” on Saturday 7th December 2019, 7.30 p.m. at Christchurch Town Hall
The Christchurch City Choir is excited to bring their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah back to the Christchurch Town Hall.
This year’s performance will be boosted by the Christchurch Youth Choir, conducted by Dr John Linker and accompanied by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Martin Setchell will accompany the chorus on the Rieger organ and Grant Bartley will play the harpsichord. Our soloists are all returning home to the South Island to sing in the Town Hall and join the City Choir in the traditional Christmas treat that is Handel’s Messiah.
Deborah Wai Kapohe – soprano
Elisabeth Harris – mezzo
Jared Holt – tenor
Martin Snell – bass
Tickets:
A Reserve $60/$50 concession
B Reserve $50/$40 concession
C Reserve $40/$30 concession (limited numbers)
Book your Messiah tickets now

The Plainsmen Barbershop Chorus presents "A Christmas Celebration"
2019-12-07 19:30 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
The Plainsmen Barbershop Chorus presents “A Christmas Celebration” on Saturday 7th December 2019, 7.30 p.m. at the Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford Street, Christchurch
Please join us to celebrate Christmas through music and song.
Our Special Guests:

Susie Farmer & Regan
Christchurch Girls’ Choir
Brass Ensemble
The Promenade and others

Adults: $20.00; Students and Seniors: $15.00
Door Sales available or telephone 021 142 7668 or 337 6202

South Brighton Voices present "A Christmas Cracker"
2019-12-08 14:00 | St Johns Church, 739 Ferry Road, Christchurch, 8023
South Brighton Voices present “A Christmas Cracker” on Sunday 8th December 2019, 2.00 p.m. at St Johns Church, 739 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023
Conductor: Diane Coad
Accompanist: Caleb Brand
Refreshments served
Adults: $20.00; Children: $2.00

Woolston Brass presents "Christmas Brass Celebration"
2019-12-08 14:00 | James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
Woolston Brass and their Academy presents Christmas Brass Celebration
Sunday 8 December, 2.00pm, James Hay Theatre
Tickets available from Ticketek HERE

Christchurch’s iconic Woolston Brass Family; Woolston Junior Band, Woolston Concert Brass and Woolston Brass will showcase their musical talent and Christmas spirit this Sunday 8 December, 2.00pm at James Hay Theatre.
Woolston Brass is celebrating 128 years and has maintained a playing strength of over thirty musicians, with members drawn from all walks of like brought together by a creative talent for making music. Woolston Brass will perform two of Leroy Anderson’s Christmas works; Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival, and Principal Trombonist Luke Christiansen will feature as a soloist performing When a Child is Born.
Woolston Brass takes great pride in its pioneering Academy; Woolston Junior Band will perform a Calypso styled Carol Medley and Woolston Concert Brass will perform Christmas Triptych – a Christmas cracker filled with favourites such as Westminster Carol; Joy to the World; Silent Night; Coventry Carol; and Good King Wenceslas.
The final number Snoopy’s Christmas 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.

Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series presents "Jennine Bailey (jazz vocalist) with Tom Rainey (piano)
2019-12-09 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) with Tom Rainey (piano)” on Monday 9th December 2019, 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 more than 20 years and have collaborated on various recording projects. Join them as they share some of their favourite melodies.
You can get tickets:

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.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" - Iselta Allison & Veronica van der Knaap
2019-12-11 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with Iselta Allison & Veronica van der Knaap on Wednesday 11th December 2019, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
The dancing violin: Bach, Beethoven & Bartok
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.40 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 St Mary’s 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 "Handel Messiah"
2019-12-15 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Handel Messiah” on Sunday 15th December 2019, 2.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Further details to follow when available.

CBS Music presents "Handel Messiah"
2019-12-15 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Handel Messiah” on Sunday 15th December 2019, 2.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Soloists will be:

Sarah-Jane Rennie
Louisa Pilkington
Adrian Lowe
Wally Enright
Ken Joblin
Chris Whelan

The Catheral Orchestra will be led by Natalia M. Lomeiko, with continuo by Rebecca Bendre and Veronica van der Knaap. Don Whelan will direct.
Admission by programme donation of $20.00 and $15.00, available at the door.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" - Philippa Lodge & Veronica van der Knaap
2019-12-18 13:10 - 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” with Philippa Lodge & Veronica van der Knaap on Wednesday 18th December 2019, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Schubert Arpeggione; V. Williams Romance & a Christmas surprise!
Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m. The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.40 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 St Mary’s 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

The Choir of Newman College, University of Melbourne presents "A Baroque Christmas"
2019-12-19 19:30 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
The Choir of Newman College, University of Melbourne presents “A Baroque Christmas” with The Affetto Players (directed by Gary Ekkel) on Thursday 19th December 2019, 7.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
In this exciting Trans-Tasman collaboration, one of Australia’s leading chamber choirs combines forces with the celebrated New Zealand early music ensemble, The Affetto Players, to perform sprightly carols and sumptuous motets from the Baroque. Celebrate the joy of Christmas with the sparkling array of music by J.S Bach, Handel, Monteverdi and Charpentier.
To book: www.eventfinder.co.nz/tour/2015/claudio-monteverdi
www.facebook.com/thechoirofnewmancollege

Nut Point Centre presents "Opera Here"
2020-01-19 14:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Opera Here” on Sunday 19th January 2020 at 2.00 p.m.

Lois Johnston (Soprano)
Mark Bevin (Piano Accompanist)
Margot Button (Mezzo)

Opera’s most loved arias and duets
Book Here

Nut Point Centre presents "Gabriel Baird - Selected Piano Works"
2020-01-25 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Gabriel Baird – Selected Piano Works” on Saturday 25th January 2019, 7.30 p.m.
Distinguished in his LTCL piano diploma, currently studying piano, bassoon and composition at the University of Canterbury. His accomplishments with bassoon have taken him to play with the CSO.
Book Here

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Free Community Concert"
2020-02-02 15:00 - 19:30 | Victoria Park, Percival Street, Rangiora, New Zealand
Waimakariri Community Arts Council has a fabulous free community concert planned for February 2nd 2020, in Victoria Park, Percival St, Rangiora, 3pm -7.30pm ish.
Come spend a wonderful afternoon listening to Amiria Grenell, Bow Street, Oxford All Stars and Glass Heart String Choir. Support Kaiapoi Food Forest with a gold coin donation.
Presented by Creative Communities and WCAC.

Christchurch City Chorus - New Members Night
2020-02-05 18:30 | Cashmere High School, McCombs Performing Arts Centre, 172 Rose, Christchurch, 8024, New Zealand
Christchurch City Chorus presents “New Members Night” on Wednesday 5th February 2020, 6.30 p.m. at McCombs Performing Arts Centre (Cashmere High School), 61 Barrington Street.
For further information –
Telephone: 021 299 1168
Email: marketing@ccchorus.co.nz
Website: www.ccchorus.co.nz

Nut Point Centre presents "The 16th Annual West Melton Art Event"
2020-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “The 16th Annual West Melton Art Event” on Saturday 8th February 2020, 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Works by:

Alan MacKay
Belinda Cullen-Reid
Bertie Holmes
Brad Howlett
Don McAra
Haruko Furukawa
Janie Porter
John Maillard
Karin Lange
Mary Fraser
Michelle Clair
Ria Hartley
Stephanie McEwin
Tracey Harris
Tricia Hewlett

Register Here

Jubilate Singers presents "New Members Night/Open Rehearsal"
2020-02-17 19:15 | Music Suite, St Andrews College, 347 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8052, New Zealand
Jubilate Singers presents “New Members Night/Open Rehearsal” on Monday 17th February 2020.
Meet us, join in and see what we are like – 7.15 p.m. at St Andrew’s College Music Suite, 347 Papanui Road, entrance off Normans Road
For further information:
Vivien Hicks
Secretary
Email: vivienhicks@gmail.com

Aldersgate Centre - "Behind-the-Scenes Sneak Peek" Gold Coin Tour
2020-02-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham Street North, Christchurch, 8013
Aldersgate Centre – “Behind-the-Scenes Sneak Peek” Gold Coin Tour is on Sunday 23rd February 2020 from 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
This tour is open to members of the public – come and inspect the 500-seat Auditorium, to see the instruments and other remarkable facilities that are available for use/hire as time goes on.

St Albans Community Choir presents "Love is in the Air"
2020-02-23 17:00 | St Paul’s Parish Church, 1 Harewood Road, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
St Alban’s Community Choir in association with The Christchurch Accordion Orchestra’s “LOVE IS IN THE AIR”performance on Sunday, February 23rd, at 5pm, at St Paul’s Parish Church, 3 Harewood Road, Papanui.
We have a varied programme of love songs from around the world. The Accordion Orchestra will also be performing a selection of music. A lovely selection of music for our first concert of 2020.
As usual entry is by way of a donation (to a local charity), and the performance is followed by a light supper.

Opening of Aldersgate Centre
2020-02-29 15:00 | Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham Street North, Christchurch, 8013
The opening of Aldersgate Centre will be on Saturday 29th February 2020 at 3.00 p.m.
A Festival of Music will be held in Aldersgate Centre at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday 1st March 2020
For more information you can contact:
Wallace Woodley
Email: wallace.woodley@gmail.com

CSO presents "Symphonic Dances"
2020-02-29 19:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8011
CSO presents “Symphonic Dances” on Saturday 29th February 2020, 7.30 p.m. at Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall
Making his debut with the CSO to perform Sibelius’ brilliant Violin Concerto in D minor, New Zealand born Benjamin Baker has been described by the New York Times as a “fine violinist of virtuosity and refinement”.
Considered to be his greatest work for orchestra, Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances is a sumptuous musical feast. Featuring echoes of musical chants from the Russian Orthodox and Catholic traditions, the work contrasts deeply expressive moments with outbursts of ecstatic exuberance.
Chief Conductor: Benjamin Northey
Violin: Benjamin Baker
Programme:
Jack Body – Fanfare for Bert
Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor
Sergei Rachmaninov – Symphonic Dances
For further information: https://www.cso.co.nz/
