Music Canterbury

Operatunity - The Royal Christmas Variety Show - 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
2013-11-20 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
A Right Royal Christmas Variety Show complete with Queen, lots of laughter, song, fun and a touch of Christmas cheer.
In true Variety Show style we present a show with something for everyone with Broadway show songs, comic songs, love songs, fun duets and ensembles and of course building to a rousing finale of Christmas Cheer!!
Sue and Geoff lead a talented crew in this show of diversity, multiplicity, wealth and an assortment of entertainment magic and gaiety. You will laugh, cry, sing, cheer, clap and be moved and that is just in the first song. Then metaphoric snow will fall to welcome Santa and our Christmas Elves to lead us in seasonal felicitations with carols and entertaining Christmas songs to put you in the mood for your own festive celebrations.
Casual bookings = $30.00 each
Groups of 10+ = $27.00 each
Groups of 30+ = $26.00 each
For more information or to book tickets online visit: www.operatunity.co.nz

CBS Music presents "Lunch with a Steinway" - 1.00 p.m.
2013-11-13
CBS Music presents “Lunch with a Steinway“ –
Barry Brinson with Elizabeth Emeleus and Cathy Irons
on Wednesday 13 November at 1.00 p.m.
Cathedral Cafe open from 12.45 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 and $5.00
Proceeds to CBS Building Fund

Jublilate Singers and Canterbury Baroque presents "Ancient and Modern" - 2.30 p.m.
2013-11-10 | Church of our Lady of Victories, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand
The Jublilate Singers and Canterbury Baroque present:
“Ancient and Modern”
Baroque and Contemporary Masterpieces
Bach, Scarlatti, Ritchie, Hamilton, Parry
on Sunday 10 November 2013 at Church of our Lady of Victories, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn
Admission by programme: Adults $15.00/Concession $10.00/ Children free

Apollo Musicum performing at Chinese Festival - 7.00 p.m.
2013-11-09 | Burnside High School Aurora Centre, 151 Greers Road, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
Apollo Musicum is performing traditional Chinese and other selections as contributors to the forthcoming multicultural Chinese Festival on Saturday 9th November at Aurora Centre, Burnside High School at 7.00 p.m.

The Nut Point Centre presents "Valerie Wycoff" - 7.30 p.m.
2013-11-09
The Nut Point Centre presents “Valerie Wycoff” on Saturday 9th November at 7.30 p.m.
Valerie Wycoff, Vocals
Barry Brinson, Piano
Michael Kime, Bass
Doug Brush, Drums
Cost: $25.00 per person which includes concert and light supper or afternoon tea.
To book your seat: Telephone 342 1033

Global Voices presents "The Director's Cut" - 7.30 p.m.
2013-11-09 | Opawa School Hall, Ford Road, Opawa, Christchurch, 8023, New Zealand
Global Voices presents “The Director’s Cut”.
Christchurch’s original a capella world music choir performs old favourites and new, with support from gypsy jazz duo La Petite Manouche.
This is being held on Saturday 9th November at Opawa School Hall, Ford Road, Opawa, Christchurch.
Doors open at 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start.
Tickets – Adults $20.00 and Children $10.00
BYO drinks and nibbles – and bring a gold coin for the raffle!

CBS Music presents "Lunch with a Steinway" 1.00 p.m.
2013-11-06
CBS Music presents “Lunch with a Steinway” –
Michael Endres with Zara Ballara
on Wednesday 6 November at 1.00 p.m.
Cathedral Cafe open from 12.45 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 and $5.00
Proceeds to CBS Building Fund

Christopher's Classics Series XVIII 2013 - NZ Barok - 8.00 p.m
2013-11-05 | Church of St Michael and All Angels, 84-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, New Zealand
Programme: Mozart – Divertimento in D; Albrechtsberger – String Sextour, Op. 13 No. 3 in D minor; Haydn – Violin Concerto in G; Richter – Sinfonia a Quattro; Zani – Cello Concerto No. 9 in B flat; Stamitz – String Symphony in A
NZ Barok (formerly AK Barok) is a vibrant, Auckland-based baroque orchestra. Formed in 2004 by cellist Helen Brinkman and violinist Graham McPhail, it is the only orchestra performing baroque music on historic instruments in New Zealand. NZ Barok is passionate about providing audiences the opportunity to experience, and hear, the sounds of Baroque and early Classical music as the composers intended it to be heard.
Mozart’s bright and breezy Divertimento in D opens, followed by the adagio and fugue of Albrechtsberger’s String Sextour in D minor. Next is Haydn’s glorious Violin Concerto in G, then Richter’s Sinfonia a Quattro in B flat, an intriguing blend of late Baroque and early Classical styles. Andrea Zani was a widely published violin virtuoso whose works fell into obscurity; recent performing editions of his music have been created by local scholar Jill Ward, including the featured Cello Concerto in B flat. Johann Stamitz’s String Symphony in A, heavily inspired by Italian opera, concludes the concert, and this year’s series.
Ticketand door sales = $40.00
Full-time student = $15.00

Operatunity - An Evening at the Opera - Featuring six professional opera singers and accompanist - 7.30 p.m.
2013-11-01 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Join us for an evening at the opera as six professional singers and accompanist introduce you to the world of opera.
Perhaps you have fancied experiencing the wonder and thrill that opera brings but have been afraid to dip your toe in the water. Opera is made accessible to all with some light hearted explanations when appropriate!
This concert promises to bring this genre alive to both opera aficionados and novices with a glittering programme of famous arias and ensembles from Lakme, Rigoletto, Don Giovanni, Marriage of Figaro and Tales of Hoffman to name but a few.
Adults: $45.00
Groups 10+ = $42.00
Concession Senior/Child = $40.00
Concession Group 10+ = $37.00
Book online at www.operatunity.co.nz

Chamber Music New Zealand - Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE 'Les Adieux' - 4.00 p.m.
2013-10-28 | Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE ‘Les Adieux’ at 4.00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Ticketek.

Apollo Musicum presents Apollo String Quartet - 4.00 p.m.
2013-10-26 | St Paul’s Presbyterian Church (on the Hill), 100 W End, Kaikoura, 7300, New Zealand
Apollo String Quartet together with vocalist, violinist (playing her own composition) and organist as Guest Artists, present a Sunsetter Concert ( with vocal music from the shows, classical selections, organ concertos and the world premiere of a NZ composer’s sonata for string quartet) followed by a pot-luck afterglow at a “stately” Kaikoura home.
Date: Saturday 26th October 2013
Time: 4.00 p.m.
Venue: St Paul’s Presbyterian Church (on the Hill) 100 W End, Kaikoura 7300

Chamber Music New Zealand - Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE 'Moonlight' - 7.30 p.m.
2013-10-26 | Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE ‘Moonlight’ at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Ticketek.

Christchurch Big Band Festival - Labour Weekend 2013
2013-10-25 - 2013-10-28
The Christchurch Big Band Festival is being held on Labour Weekend 25th to 28th October 2013. It will feature modern jazz music and dance entertainment from excellent musicians from Christchurch, New Zealand and overseas.
If you are in a big band – book your Labour Weekend in now for the Big Band Festival, and give us a call now to see how you can be involved.
For further information email: info@bigbandfest.org.nz or website: www.bigbandfest.org.nz

Chamber Music New Zealand - Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE 'Pathetique' - 7.30 p.m.
2013-10-25 | Middleton Grange School Performing Arts Centre, 27 Arthur Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE ‘Pathetique’ at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Ticketek.

Chamber Music New Zealand - The Tallis Scholars - 7.30 p.m.
2013-10-19
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
The Tallis Scholars at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Ticketek.
Venue is the Cardboard Cathedral, Latimer Square

Operatunity - If You're Irish Come Into The Parlour - 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
2013-10-18 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Join mad fiddler Marian Burns, complete with her Irish band as we celebrate the irrepressible ability of the Irish to have fun!
A chance to sing, dance and be merry as we feast on the great songs that made the Irish repertoire on the most popular. Songs that celebrate the Irish including pub songs, fun singalongs and ballads that speak of their torrid history. Such a mix of music and a few surprises thrown in as well.
Marian Burns is joined by her fun, fablous Irish band with singers John Cameron and two great guest artists, Alex Milligan and Imogen Thirlwall. Come and celebrate the humour, joy and madness of the Irish!
Casual bookings = $30.00 each
Groups of 10+ = $27.00 each
Groups of 30+ = $26.00 each
For more information or to book tickets online visit: www.operatunity.co.nz

Christopher's Classics Series XVIII 2013 - Vesa-Matti Leppanen, Diedre Irons, Andrew Joyce - 8.00 p.m.
2013-10-01 | Church of St Michael and All Angels, 84-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, New Zealand
Programme: Beethoven – Piano Trio, Op. 70 No. 2; Debussy – Violin Sonata; Debussy – Cello Sonata; Schubert – Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat
Finnish violinist Vesa-Matti Leppanen is Concertmaster of the NZSO and a featured Naxos artist. His latest recording of Lyell Cresswell’s work for violin and voice (with Madeleine Pierard) has won critical acclaim.
A Christopher’s Classics regular, pianist Diedre Irons tours extensively here and internationally. She has taught at Canterbury University and the New Zealand School of Music for many years. Equally at home playing solo or with chamber musicians, her performances are praised for their intimacy and sensitivity.
Recently appointed at Principal Cellist of the NZSO, Andrew Joyce first performed for Christopher’s Classics in 2012 with the Aroha String Quartet. He has performed all over the world.
Beethoven’s Piano Trio, Op. 70 No. 2 is a stunning example of his dramatic middle period. Debussy’s Violin Sonata in G minor and Cello Sonata are late masterpieces in miniature. Franz Schubert’s Trio in E flat reunites these three masterful musicians for a lively conclusion.
Tickets and door sales = $40.00. You can also book at the Court Theatre Booking Office with credt card or cash pyament. Telephone: (03) 963 0870 or book online at www.courttheatre.org.nz.
Full-time student = $15.00
Note: Bring a cushion to soften the pews.

Chamber Music New Zealand - Goldner String Quartet with Piers Lane - 4.00 p.m.
2013-09-22
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
Goldner String Quartet with Piers Lane at 4.00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Ticketek.
The venue is to be confirmed.

Christchurch Civic Music Council presents "Strum, Strike and Blow" Music Festival - 6.00 p.m.
2013-09-18
The Christchurch Civic Music Council presents – “Strum, Strike and Blow” Music Festival on Wednesday 18th September at the CBS Arena at 6.00 p.m.
This involves Ukulele’s, Marimbas and Recorders. There will be 5 massed pieces each for Marimba, Ukulele and Recorder plus approximately 3 massed combined pieces.

Cathy Irons and Flavio Villani present "Gypsy Violin" - 7.30 p.m.
2013-09-14 | St Augustines Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch, New Zealand
Cathy Irons (Violin) and Flavio Villani (Piano) present a vibrant and exciting programme of gypsy-inspired music on Saturday 14th September at 7.30 p.m. at St Augustines, 5 Cracroft Terrrace, Cashmere.
Tickets are $20/$10 or $18/$10 online at http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2013/gypsy-violin/christchurch-city
Programme:
– Monti Czardas
– Brahms Hungarian Dances No 2 and 4 arr. Joachim
– Dohnanyi Violin Sonata op 21
– Bartok Romanian Dances
– Bloch Nigun
– Dvorak Gypsy Song
– Dedman Dance of Africa
– Sarasate Zigeunerweisen
Experience the warm tones of romance to the spirited wild passion of the gypsies in this compelling and virtuoso performance!
Gypsy music expresses emotions from intense longing to joyful partying, very often in the same piece. This programme consists of music influenced by folk traditions or composed by Eastern Europeans. The music is powerful and passionate.
A little variation of gypsy “blood” is Dance of Africa by South African Malcolm Dedman. He captures the rhythm of Africa and brings it to life in a short vibrant piece which uses three short West African rhythmic cells which would normally be played on instruments such as congas, clave and cowbell.
Cathy Irons has recently completed a national tour for Chamber Music NZ with her group, Tres Cordes String Trio. Her playing was described as “high spirited” and with “fun overflowing” by the Rotorua Daily Post, and “jaw-dropping, her musicianship and mastery of her lovely instrument defying any other description” by the The Guardian. She is a Christchurch Symphony Orchestra violinist active in recitals and chamber music performances.
Flavio Villani returns to NZ from his successful European tour and has recently completed a masters in piano performance with first class honours at Auckland University under Stephen de Pledge.

Christopher's Classics Series XVIII - 2013 - 8.00 p.m.
2013-09-10 | Church of St Michael and All Angels, 84-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics Series XVIII – 2013 presents Michael Endres, Pianist on Tuesday 10 September 2013 at 8.00 p.m. at Church of St Michael and All Angels, 86 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch.
Outstanding German pianist Michael Endres performs worldwide as a soloist and chamber music partner and has won numerous awards for both performance and recording, including First & Special Prizes at the International Schubert Competition (Germany) and the prestigious Diapason d’or (France) three times and the Choc de Musique twice for his discography.
He holds a Masters degree from the Juilliard School, New York, and has had a distinguished career as Professor for piano at the Cologne Hochschule fuer Musik (1993-2003) and Germany’s leading college “Hanns Eisler” in Berlin (2003-2009). His chamber music partners include Berlin Philharmonic soloists, the Artemis Quartet, and Fine Arts Quartet: He performs in festivals such as Newport USA, the Beethoven Festival Bonn, and the Salzburg Festival.
Since 2009, he has been on the faculty at Canterbury University as Professor for Piano – www.michaelendres.com
Programme:
– Schubert – Four Impromptus, Op 90
– Mendelssohn – 6 Songs without Words
– Gershwin – Songbook (18 Songs)
– Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Tickets are available from the Court Theatre Booking Office with credit card or cash payment. Phone (03) 963 0870 or book online at www.courttheatre.org.nz. Cash only door sales are available at concert.
Note: Bring a cushion to soften the pews.
For more information contact: Diana Moir, (03) 355 2691, 021 126 5738 or email: dhmoir@xtra.co.nz

Christopher's Classics Series XVIII 2013 - Michael Endres - 8.00 p.m.
2013-09-10 | Church of St Michael and All Angels, 84-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, New Zealand
Programme: Schubert – Four Impromptus, Op.90; Mendelssohn – 6 Songs without Words; Gershwin – Songbook (18 Songs); Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Outstanding German Pianist Michael Endres has an extensive prize-winning discography and performs worldwide as soloist and chamber music partner. He holds a Master’s Degree from the Juilliard School and has a distinguished career as Professor of Piano from the Cologne Hochschule fur Musik and Germany’s leading college “Hanns Eisler” in Berlin. In 2009 he joined the faculty at Canterbury University as Professor of Piano.
Ticket and door sales = $30.00
Full time students = $15.00

Harmony Singers present "Choral Classics" - 2.00 p.m.
2013-09-08 | Salvation Army City Corps, 853 Colombo Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Harmony Singers present “Choral Classics” on Sunday 8th September 2013 at 2.00 p.m.
Venue is Sydenham Salvation Army Citadel, 250 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023.
Programmes: $15.00 for Adults; Children are free and includes Afternoon Tea.

Jubilate Singers and Nota Bene present Elijah by Mendelssohn - 7.30 p.m.
2013-09-07
The Jublilate Singers (Christchurch) and Nota Bene (Wellington) present Elijah by Mendelssohn – accompanied by the Jubilate Orchestra.
Soloists are Sue Densem (soprano); Leisa Falconer (contralto); Oliver Sewell (tenor) and David Griffiths (bass).
When: Saturday 7th September
Time: 7.30 p.m.
Venue: Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square
Tickets: Adults $30; Concession $25
You can book at www.artsfestival.co.nz/elijah or contact Lois Chick on 021 505 678; email: grahamandlois@xtra.co.nz

CBS Music presents Heidelberg Youth Chamber Orchestra - 6.00 p.m.
2013-09-05
One of the best young chamber orchestras in Germany will give a concert of popular string works at 6.00 p.m. on Thursday 5th September in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street. The Heidelberg Youth Chamber Orchestra will play Grieg, Mozart, Arensky and Tchaikovsky and will be joined in one of their pieces by selected players from both the University of Canterbury and Pettman National Junior Academy.
Proceeds will contribute to a set of rooms alongside the Pro-Cathedral, which will provide rehearsal, storage and administration space for the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra for the immediate future. CBS Music is attempting to raise $50,000 towards this cost. The CBS Orchestra, which traverses a wide variety of repertoire, has provided opportunities for many orchestral players in past years, and offers scholarships to encourage its younger members. Admission will be by door donation of $20 and $15.
The Junge Kammerphilharmonie Rhein-Neckar is one of the best young chamber orchestras in Germany – as their winning of the 7th German Orchestra Competition impressively shows. Founded in 2002 as Junges Kammerorchester Heidelberg at the music school of Heidelberg, the orchestra has been under the leadership of conductor Thomas Kalb since 2007. The orchestra assembles the most advanced students of the Rhine-Neckar and Neckar-Odenwald regions, mostly laureates of Germany’s National Competition for young musicians Jugend Musiziert.

Chamber Music New Zealand - Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE 'Appasionata' - 4.00 p.m.
2013-09-01
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
Michael Houstoun Beethoven reCYCLE ‘Appasionata’ at 4.00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Ticketek.
The venue is to be confirmed.

Operatunity - The Greatest Song Ever Written - 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
2013-08-30 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Everyone has a favourite song, the one they consider is the greatest song every written. Now it is your chance to be part of choosing the content for an Operatunity show by nominating your favourite song. The 24 most nominated songs will feature in our Daytime Concert Series extravaganza of song, celebrating the Greatest Song every written.
Your song could be from any genre, music theatre, 50s, 60s, country, operat, ballads, music hall, Gilbert and Sullivan, anything you like, it’s simply the song you think is the best!
If your nominated song is one of the 24 songs included in the concert you will go into the draw to win a trip for two on our Wellington trip* in late September 2013 plus there are individual prizes of CDs!
As we will be choosing the programme from our Greatest Song Competition we have not cast this show until we know its content, however Sue will be leading it and be assured there will be a bevy of great talent.
*Conditions apply. All nominations must be received in writing. One nomination per person. Nomiantions may be emailed to bookings@operatunity or sent to PO Box 132150 Sylvia Park, Auckland 1644, New Zealand.
Casual bookings = $30.00 each
Groups of 10+ = $27.00 each
Groups of 30+ = $26.00 each
For more information or to book tickets online visit: www.operatunity.co.nz

Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents 'Art and Soul' - 2.00 p.m.
2013-08-25
Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents ‘Art and Soul’ at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral on Sunday 25th August at 2.00 p.m.
Featuring Guest Artists: Rodney Macann and Rachel Doig and introducing Theo Moolenaar.
No prior reservations. Subscriber and door ticket sales only – $15.00

CBS Music presents Mozart Requiem - 3.00 p.m.
2013-08-25
Internationally renowed opera stars will generously contribute to a performance of the Mozart Requiem in St Mary’s Pro Cathedral on Sunday August 25th at 3.00 p.m. All proceeds will contribute to a set of rooms alongside the Pro-Cathedral which will provide rehearsal, storage and administration space for the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra for the immediate future. CBS Music is attempting to raise $50,000 towards this cost. Admission will be by programme donation of $20 and $15, available at the door.
For more information on this please see the “Home” page of the website under “Mozart Requiem“.

Canterbury Philharmonia Orchestra presents "A Space Odyssey" - 2.30 p.m.
2013-08-18 | Villa Maria College Auditorium, 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Canterbury Philharmonia Orchestra presents “A Space Odyssey” on Sunday 18th August at 2.30 p.m. with conductor Mark Hodgkinson and guests Heaton Intermediate Chorale
Venue is Villa Maria College Auditorium, 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton.
Tickets are available at the door: $15,00, Under 18 $5.00
www.canterburyphilharmonia.org.nz
Programme:
Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra (excerpt)
Holst: Jupiter and Mars from The Planets
Themes from: Star Trek and Star Wars
Sousa: Beneath the Southern Cross
Farquhar: A short suite from Ring Around the Moon
Marshall: Hikurangi Sunrise
