Music Canterbury

Christchurch School of Music Support Trust presents "Great Cantabrians"
2016-07-03 14:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Chinese Methodist Church, 165 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Christchurch School of Music Support Trust presents “Great Cantabrians” on Sunday 3rd July, 2.30 p.m. at Chinese Methodist Church, 165 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014
A fascinatingly inspirational and entertaining afternoon of Words and Music.
Presented by renowned journalist Mike Crean and international pied piper Mark Walton with his musical friends.
Mike Crean has chosen 15 of his most admired past Cantabrians who in their own diverse and fascinating ways helped shape where we live. International pied piper Mark Walton and his musical troubadours will enchant you with beautiful and entertaining music. Don’t miss what will be an intriguing and inspirational afternoon in this brand new, very special Church.
Tickets at the door $20.00 and $10.00. Doors open at 2.00 p.m.
All proceeds in aid of the Christchurch School of Music Support Trust.
For more information please telephone (03) 366 1711

Woolston Brass presents "Seriously Brass 125"
2016-07-03 16:00 | Celebration Events Centre, 81 Bickerton Street, Wainoni, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
Woolston Brass presents “Seriously Brass 125” on Sunday 3rd July, 4.00 p.m. at Celebration Events Centre, 81 Bickerton Street, Wainoni, Christchurch 8061
Featuring Belgium Cornet Soloist Harmen Vanhoorne and the premier performance of Kenneth Young’s The Woolstonian.
Tickets available at the door:
Adults $30,00; Concession $25.00; Child $10.00; Family (2 Adult + 2 Child) $65.00
Early Bird tickets available at www.dashtickets.co.nz

Woolston Brass presents "Seriously Brass 125 Concert"
2016-07-03 16:00 | Celebration Events Centre, 81 Bickerton Street, Wainoni, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
Woolston Brass presents “Seriously Brass 125 Concert” on Sunday 3rd July, 4.00 p.m. at Celebration Events Centre, 81 Bickerton Street, Wainoni, Christchurch 8061
Featuring the band’s National Contest repertoire, cornet soloist Harmen Vanhoorne and premier performance of Kenneth Young’s march “The Woolstonian”.
Tickets: Adults $30; Concession $25, Child $10; Family (2 Adult + 2 Child) $65
Early Bird Tickets available at Dash Tickets (www.dashtickets.co.nz).

Woolston Brass presents "Virtuoso Brass 125"
2016-07-09 10:00 | Christchurch North Methodist Church, 68 Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
Woolston Brass presents “Virtuoso Brass 125 – Solo and Ensemble Contest” on Saturday 9th July, from 10.00 a.m. at Christchurch North Methodist Parish, 68 Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053
Tickets available at the door: Standard $5.00

Christchurch City Choir presents "Sonnets and Lullabies"
2016-07-09 19:30 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Christchurch City Choir presents “Sonnets and Lullabies” on Saturday 9th July 2016, 7.30 p.m. at Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch.
Featuring Michael Stewart on organ, Helen Charlton soprano and Christchurch Boys Choir.
Music Director: John Linker
The magnificence of Vierne, the clean crisp NZ splendour of Anthony Ritchie and the deliciousness of Shakespeare’s words with music by George Shearing. A 20th century concert of hidden choral delights.
Tickets $35.00 at the door or pre-sales through Eventfinda (see below link).

Nut Point Centre presents "Hidden Treasures - Benjamin Morrison"
2016-07-09 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Hidden Treasures – Benjamin Morrison” on Saturday 9th July, 7.30 p.m. at Nut Point Centre
(Vienna State Opera and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra)
Hidden Gems from the Violin repertoire including two Christchurch Premieres of works by Meyersedder and Verdi.
The Duo will also play well known works such as Stravinski’s Italian Suite and the Rondo Cappriciosso.
Piano accompanist: Iola Shelley
Concert and light supper $25.00 per person
To book: telephone 342 1033

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Free Sunday Concert"
2016-07-10 14:00 | Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents “Free Sunday Concert” on Sunday 10th July, 2.00 p.m. at the Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library.
Anatoly Zelinsky (viola), Veronica van der Knaap (piano) with Louisa Pilkington (mezzo soprano) will give a free concert.
This concert is presented by the Waimakariri Community Arts Council in association with Creative Communities NZ. All Welcome!!

NZ Opera presents "La traviata"
2016-07-14 19:30 | Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch , 8011, New Zealand
NZ Opera presents “La traviata” on Thursday 14th July 2016, 7.30 p.m. at the Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
For ticketing and prices go to www.nzopera.com/2016-operas/la-traviata
From the same brilliant creative team who gave you last year’s Madama Butterfly, this is opera at its most sumptuous and beautiful. Verdi’s heartbreaking tale sees Violetta forced to sacrifice her happiness and abandon Alfredo, the only man she has truly loved, to save his family from ruin. Hailed as ‘not to be missed’ by the New Zealand Hearld, this lavish production of La traviata is a stunning feast for the eyes and the ears. New Zealand soprano Madeleine Pierard is our beautiful but fragile courtesan Violetta with Enea Scala as her love, Alfredo and Phillip Rhodes as his father, Giorgio Germont.
Accompaniedn by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Featuring the Freemasons New Zealand Opera Chorus.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
A co-production between New Zealand Opera, State Opera of South Australia and Opera Queensland.
Pre-show talks 16, 21, 23 July at 6.30 p.m. and 19 July 5.30 p.m. in the Isaac Theatre Royal auditorium.
Information and Enquiries: NZ Opera Box Office, 0800 696 737
CAST
VIOLETTA VALERY – Madeleine Pierard
ALFREDO GERMONT – Enea Scala
GIORGIO GERMONT – Phillip Rhodes
FLORA BERVOIX – Rachelle Pike
ANNINA – Amanda Atlas
GASTONE – Andrew Glover
BARON DOUPHOL – Robert Tucker
MARCHESE D’OBIGNY – James Ioelu
DOCTOR GRENVIL – David Griffiths
GIUSEPPE – Nigel Withington
DOMESTRO DI FLORA – Nigel Salsbury
COMMISSIONARIO – Angus Simmons

NZ Opera presents "La traviata"
2016-07-16 19:30 | Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch , 8011, New Zealand
NZ Opera presents “La traviata” on Saturday 16th July 2016, 7.30 p.m. at the Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
For ticketing and prices go to www.nzopera.com/2016-operas/la-traviata
From the same brilliant creative team who gave you last year’s Madama Butterfly, this is opera at its most sumptuous and beautiful. Verdi’s heartbreaking tale sees Violetta forced to sacrifice her happiness and abandon Alfredo, the only man she has truly loved, to save his family from ruin. Hailed as ‘not to be missed’ by the New Zealand Hearld, this lavish production of La traviata is a stunning feast for the eyes and the ears. New Zealand soprano Madeleine Pierard is our beautiful but fragile courtesan Violetta with Enea Scala as her love, Alfredo and Phillip Rhodes as his father, Giorgio Germont.
Accompaniedn by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Featuring the Freemasons New Zealand Opera Chorus.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
A co-production between New Zealand Opera, State Opera of South Australia and Opera Queensland.
Pre-show talks 16, 21, 23 July at 6.30 p.m. and 19 July 5.30 p.m. in the Isaac Theatre Royal auditorium.
Information and Enquiries: NZ Opera Box Office, 0800 696 737
CAST
VIOLETTA VALERY – Madeleine Pierard
ALFREDO GERMONT – Enea Scala
GIORGIO GERMONT – Phillip Rhodes
FLORA BERVOIX – Rachelle Pike
ANNINA – Amanda Atlas
GASTONE – Andrew Glover
BARON DOUPHOL – Robert Tucker
MARCHESE D’OBIGNY – James Ioelu
DOCTOR GRENVIL – David Griffiths
GIUSEPPE – Nigel Withington
DOMESTRO DI FLORA – Nigel Salsbury
COMMISSIONARIO – Angus Simmons

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Naomi Ferguson and Alex van den Broek"
2016-07-16 19:30 | Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents “Naomi Ferguson and Alex van den Broek” on Saturday 16th July, 7.30 p.m. at Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library.
Naomi Ferguson – voice and piano.
Alex van den Broek – piano, guitar and trumpet.
Accomplished musicians, Naomi Ferguson and Alex van den Broek have performed together both nationally and internationally over the last eight years. Both having their early training in jazz, they are exponents of the art of the song.
Naomi’s singing is dramatic and narrative by nature, and together she and Alex delight in creating unique and personal interpretations of songs from the Great American Songbook and beyond. They also compose songs together and enjoy the collaborative process.
This performance will be an intimate concert of beloved standards, and some gems that lie just off the beaten track.
“Ferguson is a superb musician with a gorgeous, golden voice. Every song is beautifully sung with complete assurance and stylistic control.” www.theatreview.org.nz
“Ferguson has that rare ability to wrap you up in her songs and, caressing every syllable, tell her story with directness and warmth.” The Christchurch Press
Tickets are: $25.00 Adults; Students $10.00 from Rangiora Library, Telephone (03) 311 8901. Please stay for cheese and wine supper after the concert.

Nut Point Centre presents "Futuro del Violino"
2016-07-17 14:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Futuro del Violino” on Sunday 17th July 2016, 2.00 p.m. at Nut Point Centre

Oleg Kotorovych
Iryna Ionenko
Selected Students

Concert and Afternoon Tea = $15.00 per person
To book: telephone 342 1033

NZ Opera presents "La traviata"
2016-07-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch , 8011, New Zealand
NZ Opera presents “La traviata” on Tuesday 19th July 2016, 6.30 p.m. at the Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
For ticketing and prices go to www.nzopera.com/2016-operas/la-traviata
From the same brilliant creative team who gave you last year’s Madama Butterfly, this is opera at its most sumptuous and beautiful. Verdi’s heartbreaking tale sees Violetta forced to sacrifice her happiness and abandon Alfredo, the only man she has truly loved, to save his family from ruin. Hailed as ‘not to be missed’ by the New Zealand Hearld, this lavish production of La traviata is a stunning feast for the eyes and the ears. New Zealand soprano Madeleine Pierard is our beautiful but fragile courtesan Violetta with Enea Scala as her love, Alfredo and Phillip Rhodes as his father, Giorgio Germont.
Accompaniedn by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Featuring the Freemasons New Zealand Opera Chorus.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
A co-production between New Zealand Opera, State Opera of South Australia and Opera Queensland.
Pre-show talks 16, 21, 23 July at 6.30 p.m. and 19 July 5.30 p.m. in the Isaac Theatre Royal auditorium.
Information and Enquiries: NZ Opera Box Office, 0800 696 737
New Zealand Opera’s performance of La traviata in Christchurch at the Issac Theatre Royal on the 19th July offers extra experiences for low-vision patrons who wish to attend, including a pre-performance Touch Tour of the set and Audio Description during the performance. For this performance there are also half price tickets available in the stalls for low-vision patrons and one companion each in A-, B- and C-reserve seats. These can be purchased from Ticketek over the phone, online or in person at the Box Office. When booking you’ll need to either quote or enter the password “audio” to receive the discounted rate.
Touch Tour 4.45pm to 5.15pm starting in the foyer of the Isaac Theatre Royal. Meet in the foyer of the Isaac Theatre Royal at 4.45p.m. to join a free guided pre-performance Touch Tour of the set. Through this tour, you’ll be able to explore the set and meet members of the cast prior to the show, touching props and costumes to get an up-close experience of the action that takes place onstage. Following the tour you are able to pick up your headphones for the Audio Description.
Pre-show talk 5.30pm to 5.55pm in the Isaac Theatre Royal auditorium. You can also join us in the Isaac Theatre Royal auditorium for a Pre-Show Talk about the history of the opera and enjoy some stories from behind the scenes. No registration is required but we suggest you arrive early to be guaranteed a set.
Performance – 6.30pm through your headphones you will hear a carefully-scripted description of what is happening on stage. In Audio Description the voiceover is live, in order to match exactly what is taking place. Two specially trained describers sit in a booth with microphones, taking turns to narrate what is taking place on stage, in clear, vivid language. The voiceovers are very discreet, and the describers do not talk over the singing or detract from the music.
Booking – TicketekHalf price tickets are available in the stalls for low-vision patrons and one companion each in A-, B- and C-reserves. Quote or enter the password “audio” to receive the discounted rate. Purchase from Ticketek, Tel 0800 TICKETEK (0800 842 538) or www.ticketek.co.nz
CAST
VIOLETTA VALERY – Madeleine Pierard
ALFREDO GERMONT – Enea Scala
GIORGIO GERMONT – Phillip Rhodes
FLORA BERVOIX – Rachelle Pike
ANNINA – Amanda Atlas
GASTONE – Andrew Glover
BARON DOUPHOL – Robert Tucker
MARCHESE D’OBIGNY – James Ioelu
DOCTOR GRENVIL – David Griffiths
GIUSEPPE – Nigel Withington
DOMESTRO DI FLORA – Nigel Salsbury
COMMISSIONARIO – Angus Simmons

NZ Opera presents "La traviata"
2016-07-21 19:30 | Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch , 8011, New Zealand
NZ Opera presents “La traviata” on Thursday 21st July 2016, 7.30 p.m. at the Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
For ticketing and prices go to www.nzopera.com/2016-operas/la-traviata
From the same brilliant creative team who gave you last year’s Madama Butterfly, this is opera at its most sumptuous and beautiful. Verdi’s heartbreaking tale sees Violetta forced to sacrifice her happiness and abandon Alfredo, the only man she has truly loved, to save his family from ruin. Hailed as ‘not to be missed’ by the New Zealand Hearld, this lavish production of La traviata is a stunning feast for the eyes and the ears. New Zealand soprano Madeleine Pierard is our beautiful but fragile courtesan Violetta with Enea Scala as her love, Alfredo and Phillip Rhodes as his father, Giorgio Germont.
Accompaniedn by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Featuring the Freemasons New Zealand Opera Chorus.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
A co-production between New Zealand Opera, State Opera of South Australia and Opera Queensland.
Pre-show talks 16, 21, 23 July at 6.30 p.m. and 19 July 530 p.m. in the Isaac Theatre Royal auditorium.
Information and Enquiries: NZ Opera Box Office, 0800 696 737
CAST
VIOLETTA VALERY – Madeleine Pierard
ALFREDO GERMONT – Enea Scala
GIORGIO GERMONT – Phillip Rhodes
FLORA BERVOIX – Rachelle Pike
ANNINA – Amanda Atlas
GASTONE – Andrew Glover
BARON DOUPHOL – Robert Tucker
MARCHESE D’OBIGNY – James Ioelu
DOCTOR GRENVIL – David Griffiths
GIUSEPPE – Nigel Withington
DOMESTRO DI FLORA – Nigel Salsbury
COMMISSIONARIO – Angus Simmons

NZ Opera presents "La traviata"
2016-07-23 19:30 | Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch , 8011, New Zealand
NZ Opera presents “La traviata” on Saturday 23rd July 2016, 7.30 p.m. at the Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
For ticketing and prices go to www.nzopera.com/2016-operas/la-traviata
From the same brilliant creative team who gave you last year’s Madama Butterfly, this is opera at its most sumptuous and beautiful. Verdi’s heartbreaking tale sees Violetta forced to sacrifice her happiness and abandon Alfredo, the only man she has truly loved, to save his family from ruin. Hailed as ‘not to be missed’ by the New Zealand Hearld, this lavish production of La traviata is a stunning feast for the eyes and the ears. New Zealand soprano Madeleine Pierard is our beautiful but fragile courtesan Violetta with Enea Scala as her love, Alfredo and Phillip Rhodes as his father, Giorgio Germont.
Accompaniedn by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Featuring the Freemasons New Zealand Opera Chorus.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
A co-production between New Zealand Opera, State Opera of South Australia and Opera Queensland.
Pre-show talks 16, 21, 23 July at 6.30 p.m. and 19 July 5.30 p.m. in the Isaac Theatre Royal auditorium.
Information and Enquiries: NZ Opera Box Office, 0800 696 737
CAST
VIOLETTA VALERY – Madeleine Pierard
ALFREDO GERMONT – Enea Scala
GIORGIO GERMONT – Phillip Rhodes
FLORA BERVOIX – Rachelle Pike
ANNINA – Amanda Atlas
GASTONE – Andrew Glover
BARON DOUPHOL – Robert Tucker
MARCHESE D’OBIGNY – James Ioelu
DOCTOR GRENVIL – David Griffiths
GIUSEPPE – Nigel Withington
DOMESTRO DI FLORA – Nigel Salsbury
COMMISSIONARIO – Angus Simmons

Chamber Music NZ presents Julian Bliss and NZ Trio
2016-07-30 19:30 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Chamber Music NZ presents Julian Bliss and NZ Trio on Saturday 30th July 2016, 7.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch
British clarinet prodigy Julian Bliss in partnership with our own adventurous NZ Trio; an opportunity to hear one of the finest living clarinettists with one of New Zealand’s leading ensembles.
Julian Bliss (clarinet)
Justine Cormack (violin)
Ashley Brown (cello)
Sarah Watkins (piano)
Programme:
Debussy – Premiere Rhapsodie
Milhaud – Suite for violin, clarinet and piano
Ross Harris – There may be light (CMNZ commission)
Messiaen – Quartet for the End of Time
Contact: Jody Keenhan 0800-CONCERT
Bookings: Ticketek: http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/
Website: www.chambermusic.co.nz

Nut Point Centre presents "Romantic World of the Music"
2016-07-30 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Romantic World of the Music” on Saturday 30th July 2016, 7.30 p.m. at Nut Point Centre
Valeriy Maksymov – Violin
Natalia Chernousova – Flute
Victoria Lee – Violin
Piano Accompanist: Iryna Maksymova
Concert and light supper = $25.00 per person
To book: telephone 342 1033

Apollo Musicum presents "Bach to the Beatles"
2016-07-31 12:30 | Oamaru Salvation Army Hall, 255 Thames Street, Oamaru, New Zealand
Apollo Musicum’s next tour is to the South and features a lunch-time musical journey from “Bach to the Beatles” on Sunday 31st July 2016, 12.30 p.m. at the Oamaru Salvation Army Hall, 255 Thames Street, Oamaru.
For this event, renowned Oamaru resident and Apollo Music Advisor, Edith Wicks leads the foursome with Lydia Harris, Violin II; Robert Tait, Viola; and Rebecca Bendre, Cello and the other duty players.

Operatunity presents "Tribute to The Rat Pack"
2016-08-03 11:00 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity presents “Tribute to The Rat Pack” on Wednesday 3rd August 2016, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.
Complete with our brass ensemble, we present to you our tribute to the Rat Pack. Maybe we should be calling ours the Brat Pack as Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Rutene Spooner and Robert Enari croon and clown their way through songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr, complete with the famous trio’s antics – plus a few of their own!
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

CBS Music presents "Suite Sounds"
2016-08-05 17:30 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
A new series of concerts begins at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral on Friday 5th August 2016 at 5.30 p.m. with an hour long programme from CBS Music titled “Suite Sounds”. Admission is $15/$20
After the concert, the audience is invited to join the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra for a pre-ordered meal in the adjacent CBS Music Centre, already proving a popular venue for smaller scale recitals and social events. For this trial venture, pizzas and a variety of drinks will be on offer. Later in the evening, for those who wish to stay, an appropriate film connected to the earlier performance may be viewed on a large screen. It is hoped that this combination of live music, social mixing, and a cinematic experience might have the appeal of a modern house concert, echoing gatherings in stately European homes which saw the birth of chamber music.

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Trinity Concert"
2016-08-10 19:30 | Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents “The Trinity Trio”, Stella Kim (violin); Sally Kim (cello) and Tina Kim (piano) on Wednesday 10th August 2016, 7.30 p.m. at the Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library.
Programme:

Mozart – Trio in Bbmajor K502
Brahms – Trio No. 1 in B major Op. 8
Paul Schoenfield – Cafe Music

Tickets: Adults $25.00; Student $10.00 from Rangiora Library; Telephone: (03) 311 8901
Please join us for cheese and wine after the concert.
This concert is presented by the Waimakariri Community Arts Council in association with Chamber Music NZ.

Nut Point Centre presents "Olivier Lattion - Piano"
2016-08-13 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Olivier Lattion – Piano” on Saturday 13th August 2016, 7.30 p.m.
Internationally recognised Fribourg Pianist and Composer Olivier will be playing pieces by:

Part, Debussy and Mussorgsky as well as his work and of our Canterbury, also internationally acclaimed composer Chris Cree Brown.

Tickets are $25.00 per person which includes the concert and light supper.
To book: telephone 342 1033

Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents "Choral Fanfare"
2016-08-14 14:15 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents “Choral Fanfare” on Sunday 14th August 2016, 2.15 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street.
Featuring Special Guest Artists – “Woolston Brass”
Tickets are available at the door – $15.00 programme entry

An afternoon with Doug Caldwell and friends
2016-08-14 15:00 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Come and share an afternoon with Doug Caldwell ‘The Maestro’ on piano, with Mike Kime bass, Ted Meager drums, Jody Keehan and friends playing jazz standards and the odd original gem. It’s suitable for all ages and will be one of the first opportunities to experience this brand new performance venue, ‘The Piano, Centre for Music and the Arts, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch.
When: Sunday 14th August 2016 at 3.00 p.m.
Where: ‘The Piano’, Centre for Music and the Arts, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Tickets are available at: www.eventbrite.co.nz/‎at a cost of $22.70

Christopher's Classics Series XXI - 2016
2016-08-17 19:30 | The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics Series XXI – 2016 presents “New Zealand String Quartet with pianist Stephen De Pledge” on Wednesday 17th August 2016, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch 8140.
The New Zealand String Quartet, a mainstay of the Christopher’s Classics programme, will return with newly appointed second violinist, Monique Lapins. In this concert the quartet will perform with pianist Stephen De Pledge who has performed with the Bournemouth Symphony, BBC Scottish Symphony, Philharmonia (London) and New London Orchestras. His discography includes solo Brahms, Messiaen, Beethoven, Schnittke, Shostakovich, Barber and Bliss chamber works. Stephen teaches at the University of Auckland.
Programme:

Quintet – Ross Harris
Piano Quintet No. 2 – Erno Dohnanyi
String Quartet Op. 18 No. 3 – Ludwig van Beethoven

For more information, contact: Diana Moir (Media Publicist), (03) 355 2691, 021 126 5738, dhmoir@xtra.co.nz (media) or Nick and Judy Derrick (03) 352 3412, classics@ihug.co.nz (subscriptions).
Cash sales only: $45.00. Students with ID $15.00

'Sing South' choral music performance
2016-08-23 19:00 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
‘Sing South’ is being held on Tuesday 23rd August 2016, 7.00 p.m. at the Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch.
This will be a great night of choral music performed by the top secondary school choirs in the country. These choirs will be travelling down to Dunedin the next morning to compete in the NZ Choral Federation’s ‘Big Sing Finale’ or going to Wellington for the barbershop competition in September.
Tickets can be booked through the Court Theatre booking office – telephone (03) 963 0870. You can give them a call and pay, then collect your tickets on the night from the Transitional Cathedral. There will only be door sales if we do not sell out.

Christchurch Civic Music Council and Music Education Canterbury present "Strum Strike and Blow"
2016-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Wolfbrook Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, 8024, New Zealand
Christchurch Civic Music Council and Music Education Canterbury present “Strum Strike and Blow” on Thursday 25th August 2016, 7.00 p.m. at the Horncastle Arena.
Entry is $5.00 programme entry.
This has been a very successful concert for all the school children over the past 3 years – it is entertaining and extremely lively! Put this date in your diary now!
Further details to follow.

Nut Point Centre presents "Twisted Brass and Jazzamatazz"
2016-08-27 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Twisted Brass and Jazzamatazz” on Saturday 27th August 2016 at 7.30 p.m.
The brass ensemble and Jazz choir combine for an evening of rich harmony and toe-tapping swing standards, ballads, blues and more.
Concert and light supper are $25.00 per person.
To book telephone: 342 1033

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Benedict Lim"
2016-08-27 19:30 | Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
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; Students $10.00 from Rangiora Library, Telephone: (03) 311 8901. Cash or cheque only please.
Please join us for cheese and wine after the concert.

The Knox Singers and Christchurch Youth Chamber Orchestra present "Schubert in Spring 2016"
2016-08-28 14:30 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 28 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
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 O’Beirne and Angus Simmons.
Musical Director: Daniel Cooper
Concert Master: Grace McKenzie
Tickets are available at the door: $15.00/$20.00

Operatunity presents "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"
2016-08-30 11:00 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
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 but we all have a little Irish in us. With mad Marian Burns fiddling, Irish dancing, Irish jokes, some great singalongs with great Irish music that is full of heart and joy – it is all so infectious you know you just can’t help but join in!
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
