Nut Point Centre presents NZTrio on Saturday 1st October 2016 at 7.30 p.m. NZTrio: Justine Cormack (violin); Ashley Brown (cello) and Sarah Watkins (piano) - New Zealand's leading professional ensemble in contemporary classical music.  Known for their unique concert programmes, NZTrio seeks out less mainstream works of old, and pairs them with newly commissioned works,...

Waimakariri Community Arts Council presents "Free Sunday Concert with Veronica van der Knaap" on Sunday 2nd October 2016, 2.00 p.m. at the Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library. The well-known and highly regarded Christchurch pianist and teacher will give a free recital.  The Programme is: Mozart - Fantasie in C minor, K 396 Tchaikovsky - The Seasons...

Flute and Lute - "A flute and harpsichord recital" is on Sunday 2nd October 2016, 2.30 p.m. at Knox Church, Bealey Avenue, Christchurch. Programme entry = $5.00 Daniel Cooper , Harpsichord Charlotte Berry, Flute

Christopher's Classics Series XXI - 2016 presents "Amici Ensemble" on Wednesday 5th October 2016, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch 8140. Christchurch raised composer Anthony Ritchie's new work 'Ants: Sextet' takes as its theme the life of that remarkable creature, the ant.  Written for two violins, two violas and two cellos, the piece was...

Woolston Brass presents "125 Celebration Concert" on Saturday 8th October 2016, 4.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Celebrating Woolston Brass' 125 Year History. Music Director: Tyme Marsters Tickets available at the door: Adults $30 Senior Citizen/Student/Unwaged $25 Child $10, Family (2 Adult + 2 Child) $65 Early Bird tickets available at www.dashtickets.co.nz

Nut Point Centre presents Nola O'Connell - New Zealand and Beyond - Solo exhibition on Saturday 8th October 2016, from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Entry including refreshments $2.00 Please RSVP to 342 1033

Christchurch Organists' Association presents a Concert on Sunday 9th October 2016, 2.30 p.m. at St Andrew's Rangi Ruru, 16 Merivale Lane, Christchurch. Organ Concert by John Dodgshun for Heritage Week. Tickets available at the door are $12.00$10.00, Family $30.00

Operatunity presents "The Great Mario Lanza" on Tuesday 11th October 2016, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. We celebrate the life and artistry of colourful, charismatic Mario Lanza whose portrayal of The Great Caruso inspired The Three Tenors and untold others to pursue singing careers.  We are delighted to welcome...

Chamber Music NZ presents London Conchord Ensemble on Tuesday 11th October 2016, 7.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret's College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch On their New Zealand debut tour, the London Conchord Ensemble presents three fresh and imaginative programmes exploring a myriad of colours and ensemble combinations. Daniel Rowland (violin) Thomas Carroll (cello)...

South Brighton Choral Society with NSW Choir Chillingham Voices presents "Notes Across the Tasman" on Wednesday 12th October 2016, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch. In this joint concert at the close of the South Island tour of the Chillingham Voices Choir, each choir presents a variety concert of their favourite music,...

Take a top New Zealand composer and Arts Laureate, the leader of New Zealand's saxophone ensemble Saxcess, a talented New Zealand violinist recently retired from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, an eclectic orchestral player/street band leader - and you have The Kugels, touring the country with Arts on Tour NZ throughout October and performing in...

NZ Opera presents "Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - A Musical Thriller" on Wednesday 12th October 2016, 7.30 p.m. at The Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Ticketing and prices please go to: www.nzopera.com/2016-operas/sweeney-todd Deliciously scary, Sweeney Todd has entered the repertoire of all the great opera houses of the...

NZ Opera presents "Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - A Musical Thriller" on Thursday 13th October 2016, 7.30 p.m. at The Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Ticketing and prices please go to: www.nzopera.com/2016-operas/sweeney-todd Deliciously scary, Sweeney Todd has entered the repertoire of all the great opera houses of the...

The Christchurch Civic Music Council's AGM is being held on Friday 14th October 2016, 7.00 p.m. (6.30 p.m. for refreshments) at the Music Suite, St Andrew's College, 347 Papanui Road, Christchurch. Please come along and support this and meet up with other affiliated groups to see what is happening in the "music scene" in Christchurch....

NZ Opera presents "Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - A Musical Thriller" on Friday 14th October 2016, 7.30 p.m. at The Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Ticketing and prices please go to: www.nzopera.com/2016-operas/sweeney-todd Deliciously scary, Sweeney Todd has entered the repertoire of all the great opera houses of the world....

NZ Opera presents "Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - A Musical Thriller" on Saturday 15th October 2016,2.00 p.m. at The Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Ticketing and prices please go to: www.nzopera.com/2016-operas/sweeney-todd Deliciously scary, Sweeney Todd has entered the repertoire of all the great opera houses of the world.  The stuff...

NZ Opera presents "Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - A Musical Thriller" on Saturday 15th October 2016,7.30 p.m. at The Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Ticketing and prices please go to: www.nzopera.com/2016-operas/sweeney-todd Deliciously scary, Sweeney Todd has entered the repertoire of all the great opera houses of the world.  The stuff...

CBS Music presents "Haydn Concert" (Mass In Time Of War & Military Symphony) on Sunday 16th October 2016, 3.00 p.m. at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch For Poster and Promo please see Posts page. Ticket prices: $20.00 and $15.00  

Christopher's Classics Series XXI 2016 - Affetto presents "A Play on Words" on Thursday 20th October 2015, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch 8140. Singer Jayne Tankersley, accompanied by Peter Reid, cornetto and baroque trumpet; Polly Sussex, viola and baroque cello; Rachel Griffiths-Hughes, harpsichord and organ; and Philip Griffin, theorbo; make up...

Nut Point Centre presents "Tim Bower and Kanna Yabusaki" on Saturday 29th October 2016 at 7.30 p.m. Tim Bower and Kanna Yabusaki have been a duo since early 2014.  The pair will be joined by Mike Kime for a night of jazz standards and original compositions. Concert and light supper = $25.00 per person To...

Knox Singers present "All Together Now" on Sunday 6th November 2016, 2.30 p.m. at Knox Church, Cnr Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street, Christchurch An afternoon of massed singing celebrating the greatest hymns and anthems of all time! Door sales: $5.00 Director of Music and Organist: Daniel Cooper