Music Canterbury

Christchurch Civic Music Council presents "Strum, Strike and Blow Music Festival" - 7.00 p.m.
2014-09-24 | Wolfbrook Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, 8024, New Zealand
Christchurch Civic Music Council and Society for Music Education (Canterbury) presents “Strum, Strike and Blow Music Festival” on Wednesday 24th September 2014 at Horncastle Arena (formerly CBS Arena) at 7.00 p.m.
There are 880 children from Christchurch schools playing either recorders, ukuleles or marimba’s. This will be a very entertaining evening out!
Entry is by gold coin donation.

CBS Music presents "Lunch with the CSM Teachers" - 1.10 p.m.
2014-09-24 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Lunch with the CSM Teachers” and students from the Christchurch School of Music on Wednesdsay 24th September 2014 at 1.10 p.m. in St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street.
Sample a light lunch from our Cathedral Cafe and join the Christchurch School of Music for a series of superb lunchtime concerts. Soloists, chamber groups, wind ensembles and more will showcase the incredible assets Christchurch has within this homegrown institution!
Artist Teachers from the CSM showcase the wealth of talent in their own ranks and those of their students. Special guest artists will be appearing throughout the series, don’t miss it!
Wednesday 24th September 2014 – Proud Pianos and Cheerful Cellos
Caleb Brand and the 3/4 Teens trio

Chamber Music New Zealand presents "Eggner Trio" with Amihai Grosz - 7.30 p.m.
2014-09-25
Chamber Music New Zealand presents “Eggner Trio” with Amihai Grosz on Thursday 25th September 2014 at 7.30 p.m. at St Margaret’s College Auditorium.
The Eggner brothers from Vienna Austria return to New Zealand and bring their friend Amihai Grosz, Principal Viola in the Berlin Philharmonic and former member of the Jerusalem Quartet playing a programme of Mozart, Beethoven and Schumann.
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.

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Cathy Irons - Gypsy Violin" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-09-26 | Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents “Cathy Irons – Gypsy Violin” on Friday 26th September 2014 at 7.30 p.m. in Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library.
Cathy Irons, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra violinist and Italian pianist Flavio Villani will perform. The duo have worked and toured together since 2012 sharing a mutal interest in improvisation and musical expression. In their concert, “Gypsy Violin”, they explore repertoire influenced by folk traditions and East European composers, particularly those with strong dance elements and virtuoso characteristics. Their programme will include a selection of works by Monti, Dohnanyi, Essek, Dedman, Bartok, Shchedrin, Bloch and Sarasate.
Tickets are $25.00; Students $10.00 from Rangiora Library. Cash or cheque only please.

Christchurch City Choir presents "Pasifika: Our Turangawaewae - the place where we stand" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-09-27 | Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Christchurch City Choir presents “Pasifika: Our Turangawaewae – the place where we stand” on Saturday 27th September 2014 from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at the Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College.
Featuring works by Douglas Lilburn and David Hamilton with traditional cultural performances Bel Canto, Senior Chorale and Maelstrom (Burnside High School), Consortia (University of Canterbury), Christchurch City Choir conducted by Andrew Withington.

Nut Point Centre presents "Swing 42" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-09-27 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Swing 42” on Saturday 27th September 2014 at 7.30 p.m.
Gypsy swing style and compositions by Django Reinhardt make up most of our repertoire.
Bob Heinz and Keith Petch – Guitars
Michael Kime – Bass
Reuben Derrick – Clarinet
Tickets are $25.00 per person includes concert and light supper.
To book seats telephone: 342 1033

The Plainsmen Chorus presents "Sing into Spring" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-09-27 | Villa Maria College Auditorium, 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
The Plainsmen Chorus presents ” Sing into Spring” on Saturday 27th September 2014 from 7.30 p.m. to 9.50 p.m. at Villa Maria College Auditorium, 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton
Guest Artists:
– Graham Wardrop
– The Aoelian Choir and Quartets
Ticket prices: $20.00 per ticket or ($15.00 Unwaged and Seniors). Doors open at 6.45 p.m.

CBS Music presents "Lunch with the CSM Teachers" - 1.10 p.m.
2014-10-01 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Lunch with the CSM Teachers” and students from the Christchurch School of Music on Wednesdsay 1st October 2014 at 1.10 p.m. in St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street.
Sample a light lunch from our Cathedral Cafe and join the Christchurch School of Music for a series of superb lunchtime concerts. Soloists, chamber groups, wind ensembles and more will showcase the incredible assets Christchurch has within this homegrown institution!
Artist Teachers from the CSM showcase the wealth of talent in their own ranks and those of their students. Special guest artists will be appearing throughout the series, don’t miss it!
Wednesday 1st October 2014 – Vibrant Violins and Voices
Presenting the Almeci trio and David O’Beirne (tenor)

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Tony Lin" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-10-03 | Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents “Tony Lin” Pianist on Friday 3rd October 2014 at 7.30 p.m. in the Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library.
Tony Lin is a former pupil of Rosemarty Stott, a graduate of University of Canterbury and recipient of a Dame Malvina Major Arts Excellence Award. Tony is currently pursuing the Soloists Diploma in Freiburg (Germany) whilst at the same time studying at the Liszt Academy in Budapest (Hungary).
The programme:
– Janacek Our Evenings
– Mozart Sonata in D major, K. 576
– Bartok Piano Sonata
– Schubert Sonata in B-flat Major, D.960
Tickets are Adults $20,.00; Students $10.00 from the Rangiora Library. Cash or cheque only please.

Jubilate Singers present Handel's "Israel in Egypt" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-10-04 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Jublilate Singers present Handel’s “Israel in Egypt” on Saturday 4th October 2014 at 7.30 p.m. in St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Israel in Egypt is presented by Christchurch’s Jubilate Singers and Wellington’s Baroque Voices, and accompanied by the Jubilate Orchestra, led by Cathy Irons.
The soloists are Pepe Becker (soprano), Eleanor Sim (soprano), Andrea Cochrane (contralto), Richard Taylor (tenor), Jeremy Baker (baritone) and Nathan Mehrtens (bass).
The performance is directed by Grant Hutchinson
Door sales: $30 (waged)/$20 (unwaged) and children free.
Advance bookings: telephone Vivien Hicks (03) 326 4033; email: vivienhicks@gmail.com

Chamber Music New Zealand presents "Borodin Quartet" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-10-17
Chamber Music New Zealand presents “Borodin Quartet” on Friday 17th October 2014 at 7.30 p.m. at the St Margaret’s College Auditorium.
The return of the mighty Russian String Quartet. Programme includes: Shostakovich and Beethoven.
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.

Christchurch Civic Music Council AGM - 6.30 p.m.
2014-10-17 | Music Suite, St Andrews College, 347 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8052, New Zealand
The Christchurch Civic Music AGM is being held on Friday 17th October 2014 at 6.30 p.m. at St Andrew’s College Music Suite, 347 Papanui Road, Papanui.
All Affiliate groups are cordially invited and information regarding the AGM will be sent out in August 2014.
For further inquiries please contact the Secretary on 338 8885 (please leave a message) or email: cmc@netaccess.co.nz

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents "Virtuosity" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-10-18 | Air Force Museum, 45 Harvard Avenue. Wigram, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents “Virtuosity” on Saturday 18th October 2014 at 7.30 p.m. at the Air Force Museum of NZ.
Featuring: Tom Woods, Chief Conductor; Bernd Glemser, Piano; Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 op. 83 Bflat major; Bartok Concerto for Orchestra.
Tickets available at www. tickets.cso.co.nz

Apollo Musicum presents Apollo String Quartet - 7.00 p.m.
2014-10-22, 2014-10-23 | Aranui High School, 91 Shortland Street, Wainoni, Christchurch, 8061, New Zealand
Apollo Musicum participation in a cancer related benefit concert with Apollo String Quartet on Wednedsay 22nd and Thursday 23rd October 2014 at 7.00 p.m. at Aranui High School, Shortland Street, Wainoni, Christchurch.
Open to the public.

Christopher's Classics presents "Canterbury Wind Quintet" - 8.00 p.m.
2014-10-23 | St Michael’s & All Angels, 86-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Christopher’s Classics presents “Canterbury Wind Quintet” on Thursday 23rd October 2014 at 8.00 p.m. in St Michael and All Angels, 86 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch
Programme:
Rosse Harrix – Jazz Suite
Samuel Barber – Summer Music
Charles Gounod – Petite Symphonie
Ference Farkas – Antique Hungarian Dances
Maurice Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin
Jim Parker – Mississippi Five
For information, contact: Diana Moir (03) 355 2691, 021 126 5738 or Email: dhmoir@xtra.co.nz
Tickets 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 available at the concert.
Bring a cushion to soften the pews.
For more information please see poster on the “Recent News” page.

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "The Koru Quintet" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-10-24 | Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, 7400, New Zealand
Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents “The Koru Quintet” on Friday 24th October2014 at 7.30 p.m. in the Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library.
Comprised of musicians from the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Kathryn Moorhead (flute), Bede Hanley (oboe), James Fry (clarinet), Simon Williams (horn) and Ingrid Hagan (bassoon), the Koru Quintet unites five of Auckland’s leading wind players in a dynamic ensemble.
Programme:
Mozart – Overture to the Magic Flute
Ravel – Le tombeau de Couperin (arr)
Ibert – 3 Pieces Breves
Karl Pilss – Serenade for Wind Quartet
Bozza – Scherzo
Nielsen – Quintet
Tickets are: Adults $30; Student $10. Cash or cheque please from Rangiora Library.
This concert is presented in association with Chamber Music New Zealand, Waimakariri Community Arts Council

Ruby Hay Pianoforte Competition - 6.00 p.m.
2014-10-24 | St Augustines Church, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere, Christchurch, New Zealand
The Ruby Hay Pianoforte Competition will be held on Friday 24th October 2014 at 6.00 p.m. at St Augustine’s, Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere
Door sales will be available.

Nut Point Centre presents "The Rayna Creagh Jazz Trio" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-10-25 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “The Rayna Creagh Jazz Trio” on Saturday 25th October 2014 at 7.30 p.m.
Unfortunately due to Rayna’s ill health she will not be able to attend on the night. We wish Rayna best of health and a quick recovery. Replacing her will be the Singer and Saxophone player Danny Wilson.
Featuring:
Danny Wilson, Voice and Saxophone
John Beavan, Piano
Michael Kime, Double Bass
This will also be a last chance to view the end of the winter art collection – Ruth Killoran (Watercolour/Stone sculpting) and Stephanie Crisp (Paintings)
Ticket prices are $25.00 per person which includes a light supper.
To book tickets telephone: 342 1033

Operatunity Day Time Concert Series presents "Rodgers & Hammerstein" - 11.00 a.m.
2014-10-31 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity Day Time Concert Series presents “Rodgers & Hammerstein”.
The hills of New Zealand will be alive with the sound of music on our national tour as we present the best of Rodgers & Hammerstein and other great music theatre composers of the 60’s and 70’s.
Re-live those wonderful films and shows made famous by greats like Julie Andrews, Dick van Dyke, Barbra Streisand and Topol with timeless, joyful songs from The Sound of Music, The King and I, Carousel, Oklahoma, South Pacific as well as Oliver, Mary Poppins, Hello Dolly, My Fair Lady and Fiddler on the Roof.
Website: www.daytimeconcerts.co.nz

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents "Last Night of the Proms" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-10-31, 2014-11-01 | Air Force Museum, 45 Harvard Avenue. Wigram, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra presents “Last Night of the Proms” on Friday 31st October 2014 and Saturday 1st November 2014 at 7.30 p.m. at Air Force Museum of NZ.
Brian Law Conductor and Christchurch City Choir.
This year’s annual Proms presentation is making a musical nod to the colourful partnership of the most successful writers in the history of light music – Gilbert & Sullivan.
Tickets available at www.tickets.cso.co.nz

Nut Point Centre presents "Don McAra Retro and New" - 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m
2014-11-01 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Don McAra Retro and New”. You are invited to the opening from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. on Saturday 1st November 2014.
Works large and small in several different styles and media painted over several decades. Exhibition runs from 2nd November until 30th November.
Entry to the Exhibition is free.
RSVP by telephoning John Allan on 342 1033 or email: johnall@xtra.co.nz

Nut Point Centre presents "Burnside High School - Specialist Music Programme" Gala Day
2014-11-08 | Nut Point Centre, Cnr Old West Coast Road and Langdales Road, Christchurch, 7671, New Zealand
Nut Point Centre presents “Burnside High School – Specialist Music Programme” Gala Day on Saturday 8th November 2014.
There is a series of 5 concerts:
– 11am Brass Concert
– 1pm Woodwind Concert
– 3pm Strings Concert
– 5pm Piano Concert
– 7pm Voice Concert
Door sales only – Concert and Tea/Coffee are $5.00 per person (per concert)

Global Voices presents "Spring Harmony" - 6.00 p.m.
2014-11-09 | Elmwood Theatre, Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
Global Voices presents “Spring Harmony” on Sunday 9th November 2014 at 6.00 p.m. in the Elmwood Auditorium, 29 Aikmans Road, Merivale.
An a-capella tour of the music of the world, the heavens and the stars!
Tickets are $20.00.
For bookings: Telephone Emma on 027 254 9762
www.globalvoices.org.nz / follow “Global Voices” on Facebook

CBS Music presents "Choral Festival - St Cecilia's Day - 7.00 p.m.
2014-11-22 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
CBS Music presents “Choral Festival – St Cecilia’s Day” on Saturday 22nd November 2014 at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, Manchester Street, Christchurch at 7.00 p.m.
For more information please see posters on the “Recent News” page.

2014 Christchurch Choral Festival - 7.00 p.m.
2014-11-22 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Following last year’s highly successful Christchurch Choral Festival in the CBS Arena, we will continue the tradition in an affordable venue this year. St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, offers ample space at the front, suitable for large choral forces, and seating is available for an audience of at least 500, although our performers will use a proportion of that during the concert.
It is on Saturday 22nd November at 7.00 p.m. – the Feast of St Cecilia, patron of music. Admission will be free, and participants will pay nothing. There will be no interval, and the concert should last about 70 minutes.
For further information – please see poster on the “Recent News’ page.

Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents "Hallelujah! Christmas 2014" - 1.30 p.m.
2014-11-23 | Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, Latimer Square, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Christchurch Liedertafel Male Voice Choir presents “Hallelujah! Christmas 2014” on Sunday 23rd November 2014 at 1.30 p.m. in the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral.
Guest Artists:
– Chisnallwood Intermediate School Choir
– Chisnallwood Jazz Ensemble
– Quicksilver
Programme Entry is $20.00

Operatunity Day Time Concert Series presents "Christmas at the Proms" - 11.00 a.m.
2014-11-26 | La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Operatunity Day Time Concert Series presents “Christmas at the Proms”.
Both Christmas and the Last Night of the Proms are synonymous with some of the world’s best loved songs and more than their share of fun and frivolity.
We combine music from these two great festivals into a gala concert, full of famous Christmas carols and songs, flag waving classics like Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia, the Best of British Ballads, Gilbert and Sullivan, skits and jokes with even an appearance from Santa Claus and his little elves.
Music, madness, magic and mayhem makes for a marvellous way to celebrate the Christmas season.
Website: www.daytimeconcerts.co.nz

The Jublilate Singers and Baroque Ensemble present "Renaissance Splendour" - 7.30 p.m.
2014-11-28 | Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
The Jubilate Singers and Baroque Ensemble present “Renaissance Splendour” on Friday 28th November 2014 at 7.30 p.m. in St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.
Music by Gabrieli, Monteverdi, Charpentier and Tallis; Directed by Grant Hutchinson.
Door sales: $20 waged; $15 unwaged; children free.
For further information contact Nathan Mehrtens 027 229 2370 or email: n.mehrtens@xtra.co.nz
