Music Canterbury

Apollo String Quartet presents "Music Month of May"
2016-05-14 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | South Christchurch Library, 66 Colombo Street (corner Hunter Terrace and Colombo St), Christchurch, 8022, New Zealand
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.

Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents "The Gift of Opera"
2016-05-08 14:15 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
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.
A fabulous selection of songs and choruses from operas, old and new.
Special Guest Artist – The Opera Club
Programme Entry of $15.00

CBS Music presents "Te Deum" Concert and Music Centre Opening
2016-05-01 15:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
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
Further details to follow.

Nut Point Centre presents Life and Love - Amanda Atlas
2016-04-30 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents Life and Love -Amanda Atlas on Saturday 30th April at 7.30 p.m.
Romantic German song cycles. Exploring a woman’s life and heart.
Music by Schumann, Wagner and Strauss
Concert and light supper is $25.00 per person
To book tickets: telephone 342 1033

Jubilate Singers present "Shakespeare Remembered"
2016-04-23 19:30 | St Michael’s & All Angels, 86-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
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.
The 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.
Our 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.
We aim to delight and enterain you with music from the Bard and some instrumental interludes from Jonathan Le Cocq and friends.
“But that’s all one, our play is done and we’ll strive to please you …”
Advance bookings: telephone Vivien Hicks (03) 326 4033 or email: vivienhicks@gmail.com to order tickets.
Tickets are $30/$25 (unwaged), includes wine and food. Children free. Door sales

Christopher's Classics Series XXI presents "Michael Houstoun"
2016-04-21 19:30 | St Michael’s & All Angels, 86-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics Series XXI presents “Michael Houston” on Thursday 21st April 2016, 7.30 p.m. at St Michael and All Angels Church.
Acclaimed 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.
Based 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.
Programme:
Preludes and Fuges from Part 2 of ‘The Well-Tempered Klavier’ – Johann Sebastian Bach

No. 5 in D major BWV874
No. 6 in D minor BWV875
No. 9 in E major BWV 878
No. 10 in E minor BWV 879
No. 12 in F minor BWV 881
No. 17 in A flat major BWV 886

Three Intermezzi, Op. 117 – Johannes Brahms

No. 1 in E flat – Andante moderato
No. 2 in B flat minor – Andante non troppo e con molto expressione
No. 3 in C sharp minor – Andante con moto

Three Novelettes – Francis Poulenc

No. 1 in C major – Modere sans lenteur
No. 2 in B flat minor – Tres rapide et rythme
No. 3 in E minor – Andantino tranquillo

Nocturne in E flat minor. op. 33 No. 1 – Gabriel Faure
Valse-caprice No. 1 in A major, Op. 30 – Gabriel Faure
For 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).
Door 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

Nut Point Centre presents Braided River Awareness and Fundraising Art Auction
2016-04-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
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.
All proceeds benefit the Kaki Recovery Programme.
Artists exhibiting:

Hamish Allan
Trevor Askin
Sheila Brown
Donna Chisholm
Louise King Deano
Stephanie Galla
Christopher Galla
Tomairangi Harvey
Ruth Kiloran
Angus McIntosh
Sofia Minson
Janie Porter
Pip Walter
Tim Wilson …. and many more!

Entry including refreshments – $2.00
RSVP by telephoning: 342 1033

Operatunity presents "Quintessentially Kiwi"
2016-04-15 11:00 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity presents “Quintessentially Kiwi” on Friday 15th April 2016, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.
This 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!
Season (8 concerts paid in advance – $26.50 per concert) = $212.00 each
Loyalty Discount – for people who book for 5 or more concerts per year = $29.00
Casual Bookings: $32.00
Groups of 10+: $29.00
Groups of 30+: $28.00
To book:
Telephone: 0508 266 237
Fax: (09) 588 4240
Email: bookings@operatunity.co.nz
Website: www.operatunity.co.nz

Chamber Music NZ presents Les Talens Lyriques
2016-04-10 17:00 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
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.
Christophe 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.
Gilone Gaubert-Jacques (violin)
Gabriel Grosbard (violin)
Atsushi Sakai (viola da gamba)
Christophe Rousset (harpsichord, direction)
Programme:
Marin Marais – Suite No. 5
Antoine Forqueray – Premiere Suite
Francois Couperin – Les Nations: ‘La Piemontaise’
Contact: Jody Keehan 0800-CONCERT
Bookings: Ticketek http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/
Website: www.chambermusic.co.nz

Nut Point Centre presents Christchurch School of Music Chamber Groups 2016
2016-04-09 14:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents Christchurch School of Music Chamber Groups 2016 on Saturday 9th April at 2.00 p.m.
Chamber Ensembles 2016.
Concert and Afternoon Tea is $15.00 per person
To book tickets: telephone 342 1033

Nut Point Centre presents Spooner Mosley Duo
2016-04-02 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents Spooner Mosley Duo on Saturday 2nd April 2016, 7.30 p.m.
Katherine Mansfield and her Music.
Spooner Mosley Duo – Critically acclaimed duo with New Zealand-born pianist Kathryn Mosely and British cellist Joseph Spooner

Joseph Spooner – Cello
Kathryn Mosley – Piano

Concert and light supper is $25.00 per person.
To book tickets: telephone 342 1033

CBS Music presents Bach "St John Passion" on Good Friday
2016-03-25 20:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
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
Further details to follow.

Chamber Music NZ presents Uri Caine with the NZSQ
2016-03-21 19:30 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
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.
Jazz 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.
During 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.
Contact: Jody Keenhan 0800-CONCERT
Bookings: Ticketek: http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/
Website: www.chambermusic.co.nz

Nut Point Centre presents "Violin Insight"
2016-03-19 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Violin Insight” on Saturday 19th March 2016 at 7.30 p.m.
Zita Kannangara and Sarang Roberts will play works by Khachaturian, Mendelssohn, Debussy and others – NOT TO BE MISSED!
Concert and light supper is $25.00 per person.
To book tickets: telephone 342 1033

Christopher's Classics Series XXI presents "Les Bons Vivants"
2016-03-17 19:30 | Church of St Michael and All Angels, 84-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, New Zealand
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.
French 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.
“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”.
Note: Serenity Thurlow plays a Derazey viola and Malo bow with the support of Christopher Marshall.
They play:-

Fantaisie for Violin and Harp – Camille Saint-Saens
Quintette Voyage au Pays du Tendre – Gabriel Pierne
Apres un Reve – Gabriel Faure
Quintette No. 2 – Jean Francaix
Triosonata in D – Jean-Marie Leclair
Flute Quartet in D – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

For 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).
Ticket information: Door sales and cash only. $40.00 Adults; Full-time Students $15.00. Bring a cushion to soften the pews.

National Concerto Competition Final
2016-03-05 19:30 | Burnside High School Aurora Centre, 151 Greers Road, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
National Concerto Competition Final is being held on Saturday 5th March 2016, 7.30 p.m. at Aurora Centre, Burnside High School.
Tickets will be available via www.ticketek.co.nz in late January 2016.
For information on the Finalists – please go to the “2015/2016 National Concerto Competition” page or “Recent Posts” page.
Information will be updated regularly.

Nut Point Centre presents "Brass Cats"
2016-03-05 14:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Brass Cats” on Saturday 5th March 2016 at 2.00 p.m.
It is the annual SPCA fundraiser so really hope you can join us or contribute in any way possible.
“Brass Cats” – musical fun with our fury friends. Brass Cats are a brass ensemble based in Christchurch, led by the former Principal Trumpet of the CSO, Bruce Roberts.
Pricing: For the concert, high tea and wine = $40.00 per person. 100% fundraiser NO EXPENSES DEDUCTED.
To book tickets: telephone 342 1033

Operatunity presents "3 Tenors & a Soprano Reunited"
2016-03-02 11:00 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity presents “3 Tenors & a Soprano Reunited” on Wednesday 2nd March 2016, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.
We pay tribute to the great tenors in opera and the great crossover artists such as Andrea Bocelli and Il Divo as we present a concert to hit the heartstrings and tingle the senses. Three great tenors line up with one soprano to reprise many of their best hits from past concerts including O Sole Mio, Nessun Dorma, My Way, the Pearl Fishers Duet and Come Back to Sorrento … plus we add some new favourites!
Season (8 concerts paid in advance – $26.50 per concert) = $212.00 each
Loyalty Discount – for people who book for 5 or more concerts per year = $29.00
Casual Bookings: $32.00
Groups of 10+: $29.00
Groups of 30+: $28.00
To book:
Telephone: 0508 266 237
Fax: (09) 588 4240
Email: bookings@operatunity.co.nz
Website: www.operatunity.co.nz

Martin Setchell - Fundraising Concert
2016-02-28 14:00 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Martin Setchell (Organ) will be in Concert at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral on Sunday 28th February at 2.00 p.m.
This is a fundraising concert presented by St Christopher’s Church, Avonhead.

Nut Point Centre presents "Musical Gems from Bohemia, Moldova and Romania"
2016-02-27 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Musical Gems from Bohemia, Moldova and Romania” on Saturday 27th February 2016, 7.30 p.m.
Artists:

Cornelia Didenco – Violin
Veronica van der Knaap – Piano

Works by Dvorak, Smetana, Enesco and several composers of traditional folk music.
Cost: $25.00 per person which includes a light supper
To book tickets: telephone 342 1033

Christchurch City Chorus of Sweet Adelines presents "Deke Sharon"
2016-02-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Christchurch City Chorus of Sweet Adelines presents “Deke Sharon” on Thursday 25th February 2016, 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, Christchurch.
A cappella with attitude! If you loved PitchPerfect and Glee, then come along to an evening workshop with Deke Sharon musical director of Pitch Perfect will teach you how to sing sensational cappella harmonies!
Ticket price: $60.00
Telephone: 022 689 9745 or Email: lovetosing@ccchorus.co.nz
Buy tickets online at www.eventfinda.co.nz

CBS Music presents "Stabat Mater" Concert
2016-02-21 15:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater” to mark the Lenten season and will be the highlight of a concert on Sunday 21st February 2016, 3.00 p.m. in St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
The Stabat Mater has been widely performed and become very popular since its completion in the early eighteenth century by Pergolesi shortly before his death at the age of 26. It is a reflective poem about Mary at the foot of the cross , full of emotional intensity and beautiful melodies, sung by two female voices accompanied by string orchestra. The soloists will Elizabeth Emeleus and Louisa Pilkington, and the CBS Orchestra will be led by Natalia Lomeiko.
The Cathedral Choir will contribute appropriate motets, including Colin Mawby’s ecstatically beautiful setting of the Ave Verum, which the group performed to much acclaim on their tour last year of Ireland and the United Kingdom. Admission will be free, with a retiring collection, and all are warmly welcome.

Martin Setchell Annual Earthquake Memorial Recital
2016-02-21 14:30 | Sacred Heart Church (Basilica), 7 Craigie Avenue, Timaru, 7910, New Zealand
Martin Setchell will be giving the Annual Earthquake Memorial Recital on Sunday 21st February 2016, 2.30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church Timaru (Basilica), 7 Craigie Avenue, Parkside, Timaru 7910.

Nut Point Centre presents "12th Annual (West Melton) Exhibition of Fine Art"
2016-02-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “12th Annual (West Melton) Exhibition of Fine Art” on Saturday 20th February 2016 from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Artist Friends:

Galina Kim
Min Kim
Serina William
Sandie Brown
Amilia Jang
Juli Kim
Hea kyung Kim

Nut Point Centre presents "Oil and Watercolour Workshops"
2016-02-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2016-02-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2016-02-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Oil and Watercolour Workshops” by Min Kim on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th February 2016, 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. both days.
Cost is $280.00 per person for the weekend which includes meals.
To book telephone: 342 1033

Nut Point Centre presents "Oil and Watercolour Workshops"
2016-02-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Oil and Watercolour Workshops” by Min Kim on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th February 2016, 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. both days.
Cost is $280.00 per person for the weekend which includes meals.
To book telephone: 342 1033

Operatunity presents "I love Paris!"
2016-02-02 11:00 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity presents “I love Paris!” on Tuesday 2nd February 2016, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton.
“I love Paris” transports us to a sidewalk cafe in Paris, conjuring up all that is French: food, history and love – especially love! Cameron Barclay, fresh from his world tour with the Ten Tenors, is joined by Susan Boland, violinist Jessica Hindin and ever popular Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua as they seduce, enchant and capture the essence of French passion with song styles ranging from Edith Piaf, Maurice Chevalier, famous 50’s ballads, movie themes to popular opera!
Season (8 concerts paid in advance – $26.50 per concert) = $212.00 each
Loyalty Discount – for people who book for 5 or more concerts per year = $29.00
Casual Bookings: $32.00
Groups of 10+: $29.00
Groups of 30+: $28.00
To book:
Telephone: 0508 266 237
Fax: (09) 588 4240
Email: bookings@operatunity.co.nz
Website: www.operatunity.co.nz

Nut Point Centre presents "Apollo String Quartet"
2016-01-30 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Apollo String Quartet” on Saturday 30th January at 7.30 p.m.
Music by Mozart, Haydn, Schubert and others including Christchurch’s own composer, Barbara Maguire.
Performers:
Violin One – Edith Wicks
Violin Two – Stephen Tyerman
Viola – Robert Tait (Director of Music)
Cello – Bridget Beck
Guest Artists:
Oboe – Penny Reid
Piano – Suzanne Holt III
Violin – Ron Newton
Concert and light supper are $25.00 per person.
To book tickets telephone: 342 1033
