Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Benedict Lim" on Saturday 27th August 2016, 7.30 p.m at the Rangiora Library, Chamber Gallery. Benedict Lim, in collaboration with Tim Emerson, piano will give a violin recital. Programme: Beethoven/ Violin Sonata No. 1 in D major, Op. 12 No. 1 Maurice Ravel/Tzigane Fritz Kreisler/ Caprice Viennois Tickets:  Adults $25.00;...

The Knox Singers and Christchurch Youth Chamber Orchestra present "Schubert in Spring 2016" on Sunday 28th August 2016, 2.30 p.m. at Knox Church, 28 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch A programme of much loved works by Bach, Jacobs, Schubert, Parry, Handel and more!  Featuring the Schubert Mass in C major, with soloists Elizabeth Emeleus, Margot Button, David...

Operatunity presents "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" on Tuesday 30th August 2016, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. We bring sunshine into your heart and set your feet a dancing in a sizzling celebration of all that is Irish.  St Patrick's Day has come a bit late this year...

CBS Music presents "Christchurch Choral Festival" on Saturday 3rd September 2016, 7.00pm at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Further details to follow.

Christchurch City Choir in Concert on Saturday 10th September 2016, 3.00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Basilica, 7 Craigie Avenue, Timaru 7910 John Linker conducts the City Choir in the wondrous acoustic of the Timaru Basilica, joined by Harry Meehan on organ and Sarah Kang on piano. Programme: Bach - Cantata No. 80 Vierne -...

Jubilate Singers with guest choir Bel Canto (Burnside High School) present "Sounds of Aotearoa" at The Piano, Centre for Music and the Arts, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch on Saturday 10th September 2016, 7.30 p.m. Music Director: Susan Densem Flute: Isabella Gregory Features choral work by nine NZ composers reflecting Aotearoa's rich culture and history, including...

Nut Point Centre presents "Black Orpheus" on Saturday 10th September 2016, 7.30 p.m. Kim Rockell (Guitar and Voice); Roger Buckton (Flute) perform a repertoire which ranges from Brazilian ballads and jazz standards.  Black Orpheus offers music of distinction and delight. Concert and light supper = $25.00 per person To book: telephone 342 1033

Risingholme Singers' present "Spring Is In the Air" on Sunday 11th September 2016, 3.00 p.m. at Rudolf Steiner School Hall, 19 Ombersley Terrace, Opawa, Christchurch. Music Director: Khin Wee Chen Accompanist: William Grubb Pricing: Tickets are $15.00 available at the door.  (Children under 13 free) For more information contact: 388 3235 or email: jwillmott@xtra.co.nz

Waimakariri Community Arts Council in association with Chamber Music NZ presents the dazzling young pianist and composer "Tony Chen Lin" on Wednesday 14th September 2016, 7.30 p.m. at the Rangiora Library, Chamber Gallery. Programme: Tony Lin/New work Schumann/Humoreski Op. 20 Bartok/Improvisations on Hungarian Peasant Songs, Op. 209 JS Bach/Prelude and Fugue in E major, BWV...

Christchurch City Chorus of Sweet Adelines presents "Sweet As Vegas!" on Saturday 17th September 2016, 2.00 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret's College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch This will be a fabulous variety show.  Tickets only $25.00. Tickets can be purchased from Melvena at lovetosing@ccchorus.co.nz You will be the first to see...