Music Canterbury

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust - "Musical Mentors - Nicholas Sutcliffe (Organ)"
2015-05-22 13:10 - 13:50 (Pacific/Auckland) | St Augustines Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Musical Mentors – Nicholas Sutcliffe (Organ)” on Friday 22nd May 2015, 1.10p.m. to 1.50p.m. at St Augustine’s Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere.
Nick has an extraordinary list of accomplishments to his name. Currently organist at ChristChurch Cathedral he also tutors at Christ’s College and St Margaret’s along with many other musical involvements including singing and conducting. Nick will astonish you with his organ acrobatics.
Complimentary freshly brewed coffee and biscuits will be served after each concert in this series.
Door donation: $10.00 per person; $5.00 per person for Music Centre Friends, Students and Seniors.
To make a booking: telephone 377 5000, or email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com

Chamber Music New Zealand Concerts Season Kaleidoscopes 2015 - Composer Connections
2015-05-21 19:30 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
Composer Connections – John Psathas and New Zealand Chamber Soloists on Thursday 21st May at 7.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, Christchurch.
Information for this concert is at www.chambermusic.co.nz

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - UC School of Music"
2015-05-20 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” on Wednesday 20th May 2015, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
University of Canterbury School of Music – Staff and Students showcase our wonderful School of Music.
Cafe opens 12.45 p.m.
Concert begins at 1.10 p.m.
Admission: 10.00 waged; $5.00 unwaged

Nut Point Centre presents "Pettman National Junior Academy of Music"
2015-05-16 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Pettman National Junior Academy of Music” on Saturday 16th May 2015 at 7.30 p.m.
To book tickets telephone: 342 1033
Tickets are $15.00 per person including supper

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Musical Mentors - Rachel Doig"
2015-05-15 13:10 - 13:50 | St Augustines Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Musical Mentors – Rachel Doig” on Friday 15th May 2015, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at St Augustine’s Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere.
Rachel Doig (Soprano), Michael Lawrence (Piano). Rachel has performed in many local operas and productioins, Maria in West Side Story and Papagena in the Magic Flute, to name but a two. Each role she declaims with confidence and panache, making them her own. With a small team of enthusiasts she has recently formed a new collective interested in operatic pursuits. ‘The Opera Club’ which performs throughout the year in Christchurch and the South Island. She is also a teacher and mentor to young singers at Westburn Primary School and St Margaret’s College.
Rachel will be performing her favourite works with Michael Lawrence as accompanist. Michael has performed as a soloist in our series on a number of occasions receiving huge applause. He is also an exquisite, sympathetic accompanist. We are thrilled to welcome Rachel to our stage and also to have Michael return.
Complimentary freshly brewed coffee and biscuits will be served after each concert in this series.
Door donation: $10.00 per person; $5.00 per person for Music Centre Friends, Students and Seniors.
To make a booking telephone: 377 5000, or email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One with Anatoly Zelinksy"
2015-05-13 13:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One with Anatoly Zelinksy – Viola gems” on Wednesday 13th May 2015, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m.
Concert begins at 1.10 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 waged; $5.00 unwaged

Christchurch Liedertafel presents "Mother's Day Concert"
2015-05-10 13:30 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Christchurch Liedertafel presents “Mother’s Day Concert” on Sunday 10th May 2015, 1.30 p.m. at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral.
Guest performers: Christchurch Boys’ High School Jazz Band and Organist Daniel Cooper.
Coral works include: “You Raise Me Up”; “Every time I feel the Spirit”; “Surely He hath Bourne Our Griefs”;” Wiedermung”; “Goin’ Home”; “Bridge Over Troubled Waters”; “E Te Tarakihi”; “Pokarikari Ana”; “Bring Him Home”; “Sons of Gallipoli”; “That’s What God Made Mothers For”; “When the Saints Go Marching In”.
Musical Director: Malcolm Palmer
Accompanist: Lynley Fugelstad
Organist: Russell Kent
Programme entry: $15.00

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Musical Mentors - Cathy Irons and Barry Brinson"
2015-05-08 13:10 - 13:50 | St Augustines Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Musical Mentors – Cathy Irons and Barry Brinson” on Friday 8th May 2015, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at St Augustine’s Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere.
Cathy Irons (Violin), Barry Brinson (Piano, Organ) – ‘Classical Jazz’.
This versatile duo team up for a dazzling collection of jazz-infused classics from Bach to Gershwin. They have presented concerts throughout New Zealand since 2009 and perform a wide range of styles and repertoire. Cathy is a first violinist in the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and an active chamber musician, and Barry is an established Christchurch pianist, organist and harpsichordist with interests ranging from classical organ and jazz piano to composing, arranging and directing choral and instrumental ensembles.
Complimentary freshly brewed coffee and biscuits will be served after each concert in this series.
Door donations: $10.00 per person; $5.00 for Music Centre Friends, Students and Seniors.
To make a booking telephone: 377 5000, or email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One with Tres Corde"
2015-05-06 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One with The Tres Cordes String Trio” on Wednesday 6th May 2015, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
The Tres Cordes String Trio is Cathy Irons (violin); Vyvyan Yendoll (viola); Tomas Hurnik (cello)
Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m.
Concert begins at 1.10 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 waged; $5.00 unwaged

Operatunity presents "Opera's Greatest Hits" - 11.00 a.m.
2015-05-05 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity presents “Opera’s Greatest Hits” on Tuesday 5th May 2015 at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton at 11.00 a.m.
Opera’s Greatest Hits are used in everyday life in movies and TV. That’s because they are simply great songs. We bring you a selection of the most popular opera hits from such composers as Puccini, Verdi, Bizet, Donizetti and Mozart.
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

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Menagerie South"
2015-05-02 19:30 | Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
Waimakariri Community Arts Council in association with Chamber Music New Zealand presents “Menagerie South” on Saturday 2nd May 2015; 7.30 p.m. at the Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library.
Menagerie South featuring the South Island based musicians Tessa Petersen (Violin), John Van Buskirk (Piano) and Mark Walton (Clarinet). Their “Heritage Salutes” programme opens with a clarinet sonatina by Douglas Lilburn, this country’s pioneering composer whose centenary is celebrated this year.
Lilburn – Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano.
Jean Sibelius – Vier Stucke (Four Pieces) for Violin and Piano, op. 115
Christopher Marshall – Three Aspects of Spring for Violin, Clarinet and Piano (1995, r.2003)
Niels Gade – Fantasiestucke for Clarinet and Piano,op.43
Niels Gade – Folk Dances in a Nordic Character for Violin and Piano. op. 62
Carl Nielsen – Fantasy for Clarinet and Piano
Marc Eychenne – Cantilene et Danse for Violin for Piano, Violin and Saxophone
Tickets are $30.00 Adults; $10.00 Students from the Rangiora Library. Cash or cheque only please.

Nut Point Centre presents "Luke Welch"
2015-05-02 14:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents a Piano Recital by Luke Welch – Internationally renowned Canadian born residing in the Netherlands on Saturday 2nd May at 2.00 p.m.
Luke made his concerto debut in 2004 with the Durham Chamber Orchestra and has performed extensively on the international stage including Canada, United States, Netherlands, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. Internationally awarded in Canada and Europe.
Programme:
R Schumann – “Kinderszenen, Op. 15”
F Schubert – “Sonata in A minor, D. 784”
J Brahms – “4 Klavierstucke, Op. 119”
O. Morawetz – “Scherzo”
F. Chopin – “Nocturne, Op. 48, No. 2”; “Mazurkas, Op. 24”; “Fantasy, Op. 49”
To book your seat telephone: 342 1033.
Tickets are $25.00 which includes afternoon tea

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Musical Mentors - Mark Walton"
2015-05-01 13:10 - 13:50 | St Augustines Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Musical Mentors – Mark Walton” on Friday 1st May 2015, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at St Augustine’s Church, Cashmere.
Mark Walton (Clarinet, Saxophone) accompanied by Iola Shelley (Piano). Works by Hoffmeister, Honegger, Patrick Shepherd, John Emeleus and Matitia. What a great start to New Zealand Music Month. These wonderful musical friends join in presenting this really special concert.
Complimentary freshly brewed coffee and biscuits will be served after each concert in this series.
Door donation: $10.00 per person; $5.00 per person for Music Centre Friends, Students and Seniors.
To make a booking telephone: 377 5000, or email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust - "Afternoon Delights - Mr Laurie Searle"
2015-04-30 13:45 - 14:30 | St Augustines Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Afternoon Delights – Mr Laurie Searle” on Thursday 30th April 2015, 1.45p.m. to 2.30p.m. at St Augustine’s Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere.
Smooth and suave, Mr Laurie Searle plays favourites.
For further information contact: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com
Please go to the Music Centre of Christchurch website www.musiccentre.org.nz to view the full list of events presented by the Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One with Bruce Roberts and Grant Bartley"
2015-04-29 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One with Bruce Roberts and Grant Bartley” on Wednesday 29th April 2015, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Popular Trumpeter Bruce Roberts presents a programme of Trumpet and Organ.
Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m.
Concert begins at 1.10 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 waged; $5.00 unwaged

Woolston Brass and Christchurch City Choir present 'Gallipoli 100 - ANZAC Remembered 2015'
2015-04-25 14:00 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Woolston Brass and Christchurch City Choir present ‘Gallipoli 100 – ANZAC Remembered 2015’ on Saturday 25th April, 2.00 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margarets’ College.
Please join us for this special concert performance that honours the Gallipoli landings in 1915 and celebrates the spirit of ANZAC men and women, and their loved ones waiting for their safe return. Upon reflection of Australasian history and our wartime heroes, you will be taken on a musical journey of courage, loss, kinship and peace.
Woolston Brass and the Christchurch City Choir combine forces to perform Professor John Ritchie’s poignant and moving work ‘Gallipoli Voices’ and a medley of selected tunes from the war years entitled ‘We Will Remember Them’.
Among other works, Woolston Brass will entertain performing wartime hit ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’ and inspirit performing Dwyane Bloomfield’s ‘Behold the Narrows from the Hill’, that tells the moving story of the New Zealand Infantry Brigade’s capture of Chanuk Bair on Gallipoli in 1915.
Gallipoli 100 – ANZAC Remembered 2015 is suitable for the whole family.
Pre-booking recommended: “Early Bird” tickets are available from Dash Tickets (www.dashtickets.co.nz). Door sales available (cash only); Adult $35, Concession $30, Child $15, Family (2 Adult + 2 Children) $80

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Musical Mentors - Kate Taylor (Jazz Vocalist)"
2015-04-24 13:10 - 13:50 | St Augustines Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch, New Zealand
Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents “Musical Mentors – Kate Taylor (Jazz Vocalist)” on Friday 24th April 2015, 1.10p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at St Augustine’s Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere.
Kate Taylor (Jazz Vocalist) with piano. Kate has been performing regularly in the Christchurch music scene since graduating from CPIT MusicArts in 2002. She recently moved back after living in Sydney where she studied at The National Institution of Dramatic Arts in Music Theatre. Kate debuted her first album ‘Kate Taylor Live’ in 2013 and currently works as the vocal coach at CPIT MusicArts.
Complimentary freshly brewed coffee and biscuits will be served after each concert in this series.
Door donation: $10.00 per person; $5.00 per person for Music Centre Friends, Students and Seniors.
To make a booking: Telephone 377 5000 or email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One"
2015-04-22 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” on Wednesday 22nd April 2015, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Artist to be confirmed.
Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m.
Concerts begins at 1.10 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 waged; $5.00 unwaged

Nut Point Centre presents "VC - Selena Sun Violin and Cello"
2015-04-18 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “VC – Selena Sun Violin and Cello” on Saturday 18th April 2015 at 7.30 p.m.
Works by Ravel, Sarasate and others.
Piano Accompanists: Iryna Maksymova
Guest Artists: Rosa Elliott (flute) and Lawrence Zeng (violin)
To book tickets: Telephone 342 1033.
Tickets prices are $25.00 per person which includes a light supper.

IRMT Goetz Richter and Jeanell Carrigan
2015-04-16 19:30 | The Merivale Lane Theatre, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, 59 Hewitts Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Husband and wife team, Dr Jeanell Carrigan and Associate Professor Goetz Richter from Sydney Conservatorium of Music have been invited by the IRMT National Council to run music seminars around New Zealand. Jeanell is a highly respected expert in the area of piano pedagogy and Goetz has been described as one of the deepest thinkers in the area of string pedagogy.
Their Violin/Piano recital is on Thursday 16th April at 7.30 p.m. is open to all and will include works by Mozart, Schubert, Ravel, Franck and Lilburn.
Seminars are Friday 17th April at the Rangi Ruru School Theatre.
Programme:
9.30 a.m. – String Methodology
11.15 a.m. – Australian piano music
2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. – Master class (piano and strings)
Enquiries to Katherine Jones: katejj.kj@gmail.com
This is the online registration form – the prices for the general public are $20.00 per teaching session and $30.00 for the recital.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19GGMo3Xslxzbs4CU0XhBOWdP01Xk0SPoxfbDSDozBxQ/viewform

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One with Keith Sayers"
2015-04-15 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One with Keith Sayers” on Wednesday 15th April 2014, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Oboist Keith Sayers and friends celebrate the glory of the double reed!
Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m.
Concert begins at 1.10 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 waged; $5.00 unwaged

Claudio Monteverdi 1610 Vespers - New Zealand Concert Tour
2015-04-12 14:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Claudio Monteverdi 1610 Vespers – New Zealand Concert Tour – April 6-12 2015
In this exciting Trans-Tasman collaboration, one of Australia’s leading chamber choirs combines forces with the celebrated New Zealand early music ensemble, The Affetto Players, to perform Monteverdi’s sumptuous 1610 Vespers. Imagine yourself in St Mark’s Venice, as you listen to the angelic voice of Netherlands Radio Choir soloist, Helen Thomson, the virtuosity of Australia’s twin tenors, Daniel and Matthew Thomson, and a colourful array of sounds from an ensemble of brass, strings, organ and ten-part choir.
Sunday 12th April at 2.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
For more information about the concerts, follow one of the following facebook or web links:
www.facebook.com/thechoirofnewmancollege
Web: www.newman.unimelb.edu.au
www.affetto.co.nz
Email: choirdirector@newman.unimelb.edu.au

Nut Point Centre presents "Light & Land 43 S - Janie Porter Solo Exhibition"
2015-04-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Light and Land 43 S – Janie Porter Solo Exhibition” on Saturday 11th April 2015 from 4.00 p.m to 6.00 p.m
Please RSVP to this opening by telephoning 342 1033

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One"
2015-04-08 13:10 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One” on Wednesday 8th April 2015, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Artist to be confirmed.
Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m.
Concert begins at 1.10 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 waged; $5.00 unwaged

CBS Music presents Bach's "St John Passion" on Good Friday - 8.00 p.m.
2015-04-03 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents on Good Friday, 3rd April 2015 Bach’s St John Passion at 8.00 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One - Easter Week"
2015-04-01 13:00 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Easter Week – Couperin lecons de tenebres” (Keyboard, cello and voice, to be confirmed) on Wednesday 1st April 2015, 1.10 p.m. at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m.
Concert begins at 1.10 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 waged and $5.00 unwaged

Risingholme Singers' Concert - "Messiah" Part Two
2015-03-29 14:30 | St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru, 16 Merivale Lane, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Risingholme Singers present “Messiah” Part Two on Sunday 29th March; 2.30 p.m. at St Andrew’s Church, Rangi Ruru, 16 Merivale Lane, Merivale, Christchurch.
Soloists:
– Elizabeth Emeleus
– Christopher Warwick
– David O’Beirne
accompanied by the Christchurch String Orchestra.
Music Director: Chris Graham
Tickets: $15.00 (Children free). Group of five people: $12.00 per person
Contact telephone: 388 3235; Email: jwillmott@xtra.co.nz

Christchurch City Choir present "Faure by Candlelight - a sweet Easter treat"
2015-03-28 20:00 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Christchurch City Choir present “Faure by Candlelight – a sweet Easter treat” on Saturday 28th March 2015; 8.00 p.m. at the Transitional Cathedral.
All tickets are $25.00, general admission, and are on sale now via Eventfinda. Tel: 0800 BUY TIX (289 849)
The Transitional Cathedral, candelight and the sweet sounds of Faure will offer an irresistible pre-Easter treat for classical music lovers.
The Christchurch City Choir’s first 2015 season performance on Saturday 28th March will delight audiences with the distinctive style of French composer, Gabriel Faure, featuring solos from acclaimed soloists, soprano Susan Densem and baritone William Frost, along with organ solo, Sicilienne from Pelleas et Melisande (arr. Martin Setchell) by Martin Setchell.
Set to candlelight in the spiritual heart of our city, the Transitional Cathedral, the culmination of the evening will be the City Choir’s presentation of Faure’s Requiem in D minor Op. 48, one of the most beloved choral masterpieces of all time.

Nut Point Centre presents "Veronica van der Knaap"
2015-03-28 19:30 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Veronica van der Knaap” Piano Recital on Saturday 28th March 2015, 7.30 p.m. at Nut Point Centre.
Works by Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninov and others
Tickets are $25.00 which includes a light suppr.
To book telephone: 342 1033

Chamber Music New Zealand Concerts Season Kaleidoscopes 2015 - Brodsky Quartet
2015-03-28 19:30 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Chamber Music New Zealand presents:
Brodsky Quartet on Saturday 28th March at 7.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, Christchurch
Information for the concert: www.chambermusic.co.nz
