The Nut Point Centre presents "Tony Ferner" at 2.00 p.m.
2014-03-30
The Nut Point Centre presents “Tony Ferner” on Sunday 30th March at 2.00 p.m.
Musical encounters with special friends and guests – joining together for an afternoon of classical and light music.
Price: $25.00 per person including afternoon tea.
To book: telephone 342 1033

Christchurch City Choir presents "An Evening with Simon O'Neill" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-04-03 | Burnside High School Aurora Centre, 151 Greers Road, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
The Christchurch City Choir presents “An Evening with Simon O’Neill” on Thursday 3rd April 2014 at 7.30 p.m. at the Aurora Centre, Burnside High School.
For more detailed information please see the “Home” page where a Media Release has been downloaded as a link.

The Nut Point Centre presents "Gordon Sharp Solo Exhibition of New Paintings" - 4pm to 6pm
2014-04-05
The Nut Point Centre presents “Gordon Sharp – Solo Exhibition of New Paintings” on Saturday 5th April from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.
Free Entry
Exhibition ends on 30 April

Christchurch City Choir presents "Scores of Canvases" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-04-11 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Christchurch City Choir presents “Scores of Canvases” on Friday 11th April 2014 from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at the Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College.
It will feature magical works from Sacred, New Zealand, Art, Jazz and Spiritual canvases with Jared Holt (Baritone), David Sadler (Piano), Members of the Woolston Brass and Christchurch City Choir conducted by Andrew Withington.
Martin Shaw’s Grand Procession will be followed by two works by Ralph Vaughan Williams; the triumphant O Clap Your Hands (accompanied by brass, timpani and organ) and the moving Five Mystical Songs with solo baritone.
Moving to New Zealand art music, the Choir will then perform four songs from Anthony Ritchie’s Then I Understood, followed by A Little Jazz Mass by Bob Chilcott. The concert will conclude with John Rutter’s lively arrangement of When the Saints Go Marching In.

Christchurch City Choir presents "Scores of Canvases" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-04-11 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Christchurch City Choir presents “Scores of Canvases” on Friday 11th April at 7.30, p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College.
Featuring colourful works from Sacred, New Zealand, Art, Jazz and Spiritual Canvases.
– Jarod Holt
– Woolston Brass
– Cathedral Hand Bell Ringers
Organ – Nicholas Sutcliffe
Piano – David Sadler
Jazz Piano – Tom Rainey
Bass – Jonathan Brown
Drums – Scott Chappell
Clarinet – Rachel van Wichen
Conductor – Andrew Withington
Price: Adults $30.00/Child $15.00
Book at www.ticketek.co.nz; Telephone: 0800 Ticketek/
0800 842 538

The Nut Point Centre presents "Christchurch School of Music - 2.00 p.m.
2014-04-12
The Nut Point Centre presents “Christchurch School of Music – Chamber Ensembles” on Saturday 12th April at 2.00 p.m.
Selected Ensembles will be playing.
Concert and Afternoon Tea is $15.00 per person
Telephone: 342 1033

Risingholme Singers' Concert - 2.30 p.m.
2014-04-13 | St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru, 16 Merivale Lane, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Risingholme Singers will present “Messiah” Part 2 – Handel on Sunday 13th April 2014 at 2.30 p.m. Venue is St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru Church, 16 Merivale Lane, Merivale.
Accompanied by the Christchurch String Orchestra. Soloists are Elizabeth Emeleus, Christopher Warwick, David O’Beirne and Ben Caukwell. Organist is Denis Guyan and Musical Director is Chris Graham
Pricing: Adults $12, Children Free. There will be Door sales. Tickets purchased from Choir Members are $10

Jeffrey Grice - Piano Recital - 7.00 p.m.
2014-04-16 | St Augustines Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch, New Zealand
Jeffrey Grice – Piano Recital on Wednesday 16th April at 7.00 p.m. at St. Augustine’s, Cracroft Terrace, Christchurch.
Jeffrey is performing at select venues in his home country. Works included in the programme are predominantly of French origin including Debussy, Ravel, Gounod/Liszt, Chopin and compositions from Wellington composers Lucien Johnson and Jenny McLeod.
Admission is $20.00 per person; $10.00 per person for Music Centre Friends/students. Door sales. To reserve seating contact: concerts@musiccentre.org.nz

Jeffrey Grice - Piano - "The French Connections" tour - April 2014
2014-04-16 | St Augustines Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch, New Zealand
Jeffrey Grice will be performing in the following areas:
April 2nd – Hamilton at 1.00 p.m. Gallagher Concert Chamber
April 7th – Wellington at 7.30 p.m. Adam Concert Room
April 11th – Nelson at 7.30 p.m. Old St John’s
April 16th – Christchurch at 7.00 p.m. St Augustine’s
April 23rd – Auckland at 7.30 p.m. SHC School of Imagination
April 30th – Dunedin at 1.00 p.m. Marama Hall
– Gounod Liszt
– Lucien Johnson
– Claude Debussy
– Jenny McLeod
– Maurice Ravel
– Frederic Chopin

CBS Music presents "J.S. Bach St John Passion" - 8.00 p.m.
2014-04-18 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “J.S. Bach St John Passion“ on Good Friday 18th April 2014 at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Manchester Street, Christchurch at 8.00 p.m.

CBS Choirs & Orchestra presents "J.S. Bach - St John Passion" - 8 p.m.
2014-04-18 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Choirs & Orchestra present “J. S. Bach – St John Passion” on Good Friday – 18th April 2014 at 8.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
For full information please see “Recent News” drop down box on the menu.
Programme Donation: $20.00 and $15.00

The Nut Point Centre presents "Hugo Zanker" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-04-26
The Nut Point Centre presents “Hugo Zanker – Concert No. 4 C.S” on Saturday 26th April at 7.30 p.m.
Strings Ensemble Special.
Concert and light supper is $25.00 per person.
Telephone: 342 1033

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "New Zealand Chamber Soloists" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-04-29 | Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents “The New Zealand Chamber Soloists” one of New Zealand’s premier chamber music ensembles will be playing in the Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library on Tuesday 29th April 2014 at 7.30 p.m.
Programme:
Martinu, Psathas & Dvorak
Tickets:
Adults $30/Student $10
Cash or cheque only please (no EFTPOS)

CBS Music presents "Lunch with a Hybrid Organ" - 1.00 p.m.
2014-04-30
CBS Music presents “Lunch with a Hybrid Organ” on Wednesday 30th April 2014 at 1.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street. (Cathedral Cafe open from 12.45pm)
Featuring the new Rodgers Digital + Pipes. The Rodgers 599 hybrid was installed in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in March.
Enjoy a pre-concert meal in the Cathedral Cafe and join some of New Zealand’s finest organists as they give more than just a recital: richly varied programmes will be enlivened by talented guest artists and tales from the careers of our performers.
30th April – Don Whelan (MD CBS Music, Pro-Cathedral Organist)
‘Bach to Bongoes’
Admission: $10 and $5 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund

Jubilate Singers - Soloists and Baroque Ensemble - 7.00 p.m.
2014-05-03 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Jublilate Singers – Soloists and Baroque Ensemble on Saturday 3 May at 7.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, Manchester Street
Motets by JS Bach and Schutz
Admission: $20/$15 (Concession)/ Students Free

Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents "Light up your Life" - 1.30 p.m.
2014-05-04
Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents “Light up your Life” on Sunday 4th May 2014 at 1.30 p.m. at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral.
Featuring:
Saxophonist, Sam Jones and Quicksilver
No prior reservations. Subscriber & door ticket sales only. $15.00 programme entry.

Operatunity Day Time Concert Series presents "100 Glorious Years of Song" - 11.00 a.m.
2014-05-05 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity Day Time Concert Series presents “100 Glorious Years of Song”.
Edwardian Music Hall, Art Deco 20s and 30s songs, wartime favourites, featured composers like Kern, Gershwin, Irving Berlin and songs made famous by the likes of Rosemary Clooney, Mario Lanza, Deanna Durbin, Nat King Cole, the Beatles, Roger Whittaker, John Denver and ABBA, this show has it all!
Join us on a journey through each decade of the 20th century as our wonderful cast presents a feast of song and song styles celebrating a hundred glorious years of song!
Website: www.daytimeconcerts.co.nz

Chamber Music New Zealand presents "New Zealand String Quartet with James Campbell, Clarinet" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-05-07
Chamber Music New Zealand presents “New Zealand String Quartet with James Campbell, Clarinet” on Wednesday 7th May 2014 at St Margaret’s College Auditorium at 7.30 p.m.
Programme includes:
Brahms Clarinet Quintet in B minor Op. 115 and
Mozart Quintet in A for Clarinet and Strings K581.
Book at Ticketek 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) or www.ticketek.co.nz. Various ticket prices. Information on the concert can be found on www.chambermusic.co.nz.

CBS Music presents "Lunch with a Hybrid Organ" - 1.00 p.m.
2014-05-07 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Lunch with a Hybrid Organ” on Wednesday 7th May 2014 at 1.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street. (Cathedral Cafe open from 12.45pm)
Featuring the new Rodgers Digital + Pipes. The Rodgers 599 hybrid was installed in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in March.
Enjoy a pre-concert meal in the Cathedral Cafe and join some of New Zealand’s finest organists as they give more than just a recital: richly varied programmes will be enlivened by talented guest artists and tales from the careers of our performers.
7th May – Martin Setchell, International and Christchurch City Organist
‘Orchestral Organ Plums’
Admission: $10 and $5 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund

The Cecilian Singers present "Music in May" - 3.00 p.m.
2014-05-11 | Hohepa Canterbury, 23 Barrington Street, Somerfield, Christchurch, 8024, New Zealand
The Cecilian Singers present “Music in May” on Sunday 11th May 2014 at 3.00 p.m. at Hohepa Canterbury, 23 Barrington Street, Christchurch.
Guest Artist: Lianne Eveleens – Flute
Music Director: Rosemary Allison
Adults: $15.00/Child $7.00/Family Concession available.

CBS Music presents "Lunch with a Hybrid Organ" - 1.00 p.m.
2014-05-14 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Lunch with a Hybrid Organ” on Wednesday 14th May 2014 at 1.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street. (Cathedral Cafe open from 12.45pm)
Featuring the new Rodgers Digital + Pipes. The Rodgers 599 hybrid was installed in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in March.
Enjoy a pre-concert meal in the Cathedral Cafe and join some of New Zealand’s finest organists as they give more than just a recital: richly varied programmes will be enlivened by talented guest artists and tales from the careers of our performers.
14th May – David Burchell, Director Dunedin City Choir, Dunedin City Organist
‘From New College to NZ’
Admission: $10 and $5 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund

The Nut Point Centre presents "Chamber Music 2014" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-05-17
The Nut Point Centre presents “Chamber Music 2014″ – The Pettman National Junior Academy of Music performing a variety of music from the classical repertorie on Saturday 17th May 2014 at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets: $15.00 which includes Concert and light supper
For bookings telephone: 342 1033

Scottish Society of New Zealand presents "Burns Song Contest" - 11.00 a.m.
2014-05-17 | Scottish Society Hall, Cnr Edgeware and Caledonian Roads, Christchurch, New Zealand
Scottish Society of New Zealand presents “Burns Song Contest” on Saturday 17th May 2014 at 11.00 a.m. at the Scottish Society NZ Hall, Cnr Edgeware and Caledonian Roads.
Enjoy the voices of young singers performing songs of Scotland.
All welcome, entry by gold coin, come for part or all of the afternoon. Delicious refreshments available.
Support our Scottish heritage – bring your friends and spread the word.
For further information telephone: 021 034 1929

Christopher's Classics Series XIX - 2014 - Amici Ensemble - 8.00 p.m.
2014-05-19 | Church of St Michael and All Angels, 84-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, New Zealand
Programme:
Shostakovich – Two Pieces for String Octet, Op. 11
Enescu – String Octet in C Major, Op. 7
Mendelssohn – Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20
Audiences have the opportunity to hear three vibrant youthful works performed by the critically acclaimed Amici Ensemble in the second concert in the Christopher’s Classics 2014 season.
Chosen by the Ensemble to demonstrate the emerging genius of three great composers, the works include a Shostakovich Scherzo described by one critic as “… the wildest single movement in the literature of the string octet”, an Enescu String Octet combining the musical language of the late Romantic era with melodies steeped in Romanian folk tradition, and Mendelssohn’s famous string Octet.
Performers:
Donald Armstrong, Kristina Zelinska, Rebecca Struthers, Malavika Gopal (violins); Andrew Thomson, Lyndsay Mountfort (violas); Andrew Joyce, Sophie Williams (cellos)
For more information contact: Diana Moir, (03) 355 2691, 021 126 5738, dhmoir@xtra.co.nz
Tickets available from the Court Theatre Booking Office with credit card or cash payment. Telephone (03) 963 0870 or book online at www.courttheatre.org.nz. Cash only door sales available at the concert.
Bring a cushion to soften the pews!

CBS Music presents " Lunch with a Hybrid Organ" - 1.00 p.m.
2014-05-21 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Lunch with a Hybrid Organ” on Wednesday 21st May 2014 at 1.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street. (Cathedral Cafe open from 12.45pm)
Featuring the new Rodgers Digital + Pipes. The Rodgers 599 hybrid was installed in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in March.
Enjoy a pre-concert meal in the Cathedral Cafe and join some of New Zealand’s finest organists as they give more than just a recital: richly varied programmes will be enlivened by talented guest artists and tales from the careers of our performers.
21st May – Grant Hutchinson, MD Jubilate Singers, NZ Choral Federation CEO
‘With Strings Attached’
Admission: $10 and $5 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund

UC Consortia Chamber Choir presents "Sound in May" - 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
2014-05-23 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
UC Consortia Chamber Choir presents “Sounds in May”on Friday 23rd May 2014 from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street.
Tickets: www.dashtickets.co.nz keyword: “Consortia” or join Facebook Event and invite your friends.
Conductor: Andrew Withington
Organ: Martin Setchell
Cello: Iain Brandram-Adams
Soloists: William Frost, Sophia Good, Theo Hnat, Sarah Leslie, Joshua McGirr

ChristChurch Cathedral Choir Society (Inc.) - Reunion of Old Choristers and former Choir Men
2014-05-24 - 2014-05-25 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
ChristChurch Cathedral Choir Society (Inc) is holding a reunion of Old Choristers and former Choir Men which is being held on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2014 at the Christchurch Transistional Cathedral and Cathedral Grammar School.
For Programme of Events/Booking Form and further information please see the “Recent News” tab on this website.
Contact:
Tim Andrews, President
Telephone: 021 662 905 or Email: tim.andrews@mitre10.co.nz

CBS Music presents "Lunch with a Hybrid Organ" - 1.00 p.m.
2014-05-28 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Lunch with a Hybrid Organ” on Wednesday 28th May 2014 at 1.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street. (Cathedral Cafe open from 12.45pm)
Featuring the new Rodgers Digital + Pipes. The Rodgers 599 hybrid was installed in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in March.
Enjoy a pre-concert meal in the Cathedral Cafe and join some of New Zealand’s finest organists as they give more than just a recital: richly varied programmes will be enlivened by talented guest artists and tales from the careers of our performers.
28th May – Raymond White, Organist, St Mary’s Basilica, Invercargill
‘Harmonious Pipes: Soprano and Organ’
Admission: $10 and $5 – proceeds to the CBS Building Fund

The Nut Point Centre presents "Schola Cantorum Choir" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-05-31
The Nut Point Centre presents “Schola Cantorum Choir” on Saturday 31st May2014 at 7.30 p.m.
They will perform: Polyphony, Madrigals and other songs.
Tickets: $25.00 per person which includes the Concert and Light Supper
For bookings telephone: 342 1033

Nut Point Centre presents "Bradley Wood - Piano Recital" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-06-03
Nut Point Centre presents “Bradley Wood – Piano Recital” on Saturday 28th June 2014 at 7.30 p.m.
Bradley Wood is an outstanding young performer in a solo piano recital.
Concert and light supper = $25.00 per person
To book tickets: telephone 342 1033
