Music Canterbury

Nut Point Centre presents Spooner Mosley Duo
2016-04-02 19:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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

Nut Point Centre presents "Elegance and Extravagance"
2016-01-16 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Elegance and Extravagance” on Saturday 16th January 2016 at 7.30 p.m.

Francis Yapp – Baroque Cello
Peter Low – Harpsichord
Jonathan Le Cocq – Theorbo
Tomas Hurnik – Baroque Cello

Cello Sonatas by Telemann, Boismortier, Barriere, Vivaldi and Geminiani
Concert and light supper = $25.00 per person

Stephen Watson - Piano Recital
2016-01-05 13:10 | St Augustines Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch, New Zealand
Stephen Watson – Piano Recital – performing Liszt, Chopin, Mozart and J.S. Bach
Date: Tuesday 5th January 2015
When: 1.10 p.m.
Where: St Augustine’s on Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere
Admission: $5.00/$10.00
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The life and work of Sir David Willcocks
2015-12-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
There will be a “singathon” honouring the life and work of Sir David Willcocks on Friday 18th December 2015, (7.00pm music issue) from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Manchester Street, Christchurch.
For more information visit:
www.facebook.com/rscmnz.org.nz

The Dovedale Chamber Choir and Soloists
2015-12-16 19:30 | Unnamed Venue, 28 Shands Road, Hornby, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand
The Dovedale Chamber Choir and Soloists present G.F Handel’s “Messiah” (excerpts) on Wednesday 16th December 2015, 7.30 p.m. at 28 Shands Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042
Jeremy Watson, Conductor
Stephen Watson, Organ
Admission Free

National Concerto Competition Semi-Final
2015-12-11 19:00 | Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The National Concerto Competition Semi-Final is being held on Friday 11th December 2015, 7.00 p.m. at The Grange Theatre, Middleton Grange Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
Door sales only – $10.00 – NO EFTPOS so please bring cash!
Come along and here these wonderful young musicians perform their Concerto’s. This year it is an Instrumental.

National Concerto Competition Preliminaries
2015-12-10 09:00 - 12:30 | Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The National Concerto Competition Preliminaries are being held on Thursday 10th December 2015 and Friday 11th December 2015 at The Grange Theatre, Middleton Grange Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.
The following are the session times:
Thursday 10th December –
9.00am to 12.30pm
1.30pm to 5.30pm
6.45pm to 9.45pm
Friday 11th December –
9.00am to 12.30pm
Door sales only – $5.00 – NO EFTPOS so please bring cash!

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One"
2015-12-09 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – CBS Music Scholars” on Wednesday 9th December 2015, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
CBS Music choral and orchestral Scholars and leaders present two weeks of fabulous (and seasonal) music to finish our year in style.
Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. Admission is $10.00 waged and $5.00 unwaged.
For further information see: https://www.facebook.com/WedsatOne

Garden City Orchestra presents "Handels Massive Messiah Sing-a-long"
2015-12-05 19:30 | Church of St Michael and All Angels, 84-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, New Zealand
Garden City Orchestra presents: Handels Massive Messiah Sing-a-long” on Saturday 5th December 2015, 7.30 p.m at Church of St Michael and All Angels, Durham Street, Christchurch.
Tickets sold at the door – Adults $15.00; Children/Concession $10.00
Garden City Orchestra, collaborating with University of Canterbury’s School of Music Voice Department, and various community and church choirs, will perform excerpts from Handel’s masterpiece. Bring your own score to sing along favourites like “Hallelujah Chorus”; “For Unto Us a Child is Born” and “All We Like Sheep” to usher in this Christmas season. Or just come and enjoy the fine music and atmosphere of the historic building.
Pre-concert food and beverages will be on sale.

Garden City Orchestra presents "The Messiah for the Masses: a community sing-along"
2015-12-05 19:30 | St Michael’s & All Angels, 86-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Garden City Orchestra presents “The Messiah for the Masses: a community sing-along” on Saturday 5th December 2015, 7.30 p.m. at St Michael and All Angels Church, 249 Durham Street South, Christchurch.
Tickets are available at the door. Prices are $15.00 waged and $10.00 unwaged

Christchurch Boys' Choir 30th Anniversary Gala Concert
2015-12-05 19:00 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Christchurch Boys’ Choir 30th Anniversary Gala Concert is being held on Saturday 5th December, 7.00 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Merivale, Christchurch
Over the last 30 years, hundreds of boys from around Christchurch have created incredible music as members of this treble-voice choir.
This celebration concert will feature the premiere of Richard Oswin’s brand new arrangement of “A Ceremony of Carols”, special guest performers, wine and nibbles.
For tickets go to www.dashtickets.co.nz and search for Christchurch Boys’ Choir on the homepage.
