Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series presents "Violinist Fiona Pears" on Monday 26th February 2018, 1.10 pm to 1.50 pm at The Great Hall, Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch Talented local violinist and composer Fiona Pears is joined by legendary local guitarists Keith Petch and Bob Heinz.  They will perform the music of French violinist...

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Amanda Atlas, soprano with Melanie Lina, piano" on Tuesday 27th February 2018, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch New Zealand soprano, Amanda Atlas (nee Winfield) is a unique and compelling performer.  She has sung operatic and musical theatre roles in Europe, America and...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with  Veronica van der Knaap  on Wednesday 28th February 2018,  1.10 p.m. at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.   Chopin and the mazurka: the dance continues Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m.  The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food!  Enjoy a delicious...

Christopher's Classics presents on Wednesday 28 February 2018, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch  Natalia Lomeiko (viola); Kirsten Robertson (piano) Debussy; Strauss; Ysaye - no 4 Sonata; Brahms - Scherzo from FAE Sonata Natalia Lomeiko is hailed by Lord Menuhin as “one of the most brilliant of our younger violinists” and has...

Nut Point Centre presents "Tim Emerson and Michael Lawrence" on Saturday 3rd March 2018 at 7.30 p.m. Piano Duets from Mozart, Faure, Brahms, Schubert and also featuring solo romantic piano works. To book telephone: 342 1033 Concert and light supper = $25.00 per person

National Concerto Competition Final is being held on Saturday 3rd March 2018, 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret's College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch The Finalists are: Modi Deng (Auckland) "Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30" by Sergei Rachmaninoff Lixin Zhang (Christchurch) "Piano Concerto No. 1 in Eb...

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Valeriy Maksymova, viola and Anna Maksymova, piano" on Tuesday 6th March 2018, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch A delightful pairing of father and daughter, both superb musicians.  Hear the wonderful rich, warm timbre of the viola, always a beautiful soul-filled voice of...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with  Joe Gorman  on Wednesday 7th March 2018,  1.10 p.m. at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.   Bach to the Harpsichord - a Baroque re-creation Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m.  The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food!  Enjoy a delicious light...

Christchurch Girls' Choir is an auditioned choir for girls aged 10 to 15 years. Auditions are on Wednesday 7th March 2018, from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. at Christchurch School of Music, 60 Ferry Road Enrol at www.cms.org.nz/enrol or telephone (03) 366 1711   Conductors: Andrea Koorey and Shannon Peck Accompanist: Frankie Daly Rehearsals: Wednesdays...

Nut Point Centre presents "North Canterbury Memories - SOLO EXHIBITION by Bridget Carr" on Saturday 10th March 2018, from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. RSVP to Opening on 342 1033. Gold Coin entry and refreshments.

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Tresoli - Piano Trio" on Tuesday 13th March 2018, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch "The imaginative unpredictability of the Tresoli Piano Trio is a joy to behold". This wonderful music collective includes Rosemary Stott - Piano; Jenny Davey - Cello and Susan...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with Jan-Piet Knijff  on Wednesday 14th March 2018,  1.10 p.m. at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.    International keyboard virtuoso solo recital Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m.  The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food!  Enjoy a delicious light lunch from the Cathedral...

Nut Point Centre presents "Justin Hodges and Zita Kannangara" on Saturday 17th March 2018 at 2.00 p.m. Inspirational young violinists in an exciting programme. To book: telephone 342 1033 Cost: $15.00 per person includes afternoon tea

CBS Choir and Orchestra presents "Stabat Mater" to mark the Lenten season on Sunday 18th March 2018, 3.00 p.m. at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Featuring: Elizabeth Emeleus - Soprano Louise Pilkington - Alto Stephanie Waterhouse - Soprano Ken Joblin - Bass Leader: Natalia Lomeiko Organ: Jan-Piet Knijff Musical Director: Don Whelan Free...

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Gayle Blankenburg - American pianist with Mark Menzies, violin, viola" on Tuesday 20th March 2018, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Gayle is visiting New Zealand as a guest of the University of Canterbury.  She has an extensive performance career throughout the United...

Chamber Music NZ presents Anderson and Roe Piano Duo Tuesday 20 MarchView Event 7.30pm The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch   NZ debut exploring the explosive energy of two pianos, pairing Bernstein and the Beatles, Gluck and John Adams.   Elizabeth Joy Roe (Piano) Greg Anderson (Piano)   Website: http://www.chambermusic.co.nz Contact:  Jody Keehan 0800-CONCERT Bookings: Ticketek...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with Keith Sayers and Friends  on Wednesday 21st March 2018,  1.10 p.m. at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.    A feast of fipple flutes and double reeds Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m.  The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food!  Enjoy a delicious...

“Mainly Spanish” – Cheryl Grice, Classical Guitarist Wednesday 21st March 2018 at 7.30pm The Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora Cheryl Grice won a scholarship to study at the Royal Manchester College of Music at the age of 16, whilst also studying privately with John Williams in London. She went on to win...

Nut Point Centre presents "The Aeolus Saxophone Quartet" on Saturday 24th March 2018, 7.30 p.m. Jennie Gough - Alto Stacey Williams - Tenor Lana Law - Baritone Cheena Rae - Soprano Works by Singelee to Piazzolla and more recent Karen Street. To book: telephone 342 1033 Cost: $25.00 per person including light supper

Christchurch Youth Orchestra presents "Claude Debussy - Selected Piano Works" - Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Debussy's death Soloist - Gabriel Baird Sunday 25th March 2018, 2.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Special guest appearance: Tim Emerson and Melanie Lina Proceeds go towards fundraising for The Christchurch Youth Orchestra's 2019 trip to...

Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series presents "Tres Cordes String Trio" on Monday 26th March 2018, 1.10 pm to 1.50 pm at The Great Hall, Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch This high-spirited trio, featuring Christchurch Symphony Orchestra members Cathy Irons (violin), Sharon Baylis (viola) and Tomas Hurnik (cello), brings music  to life with freshness, warmth...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with Daniel Cooper  on Wednesday 28th March 2018,  1.10 p.m. at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.    Digital dexterity on the Infinity Platinum organ Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m.  The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food!  Enjoy a delicious light lunch from...

CBS Choir and Orchestra  presents J.S. Bach "St John Passion" on Good Friday, 30th March 2018, 8.00 p.m. at St Mary's Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Soloists are: Sarah-Jane Rennie Louisa Pilkington Ken Joblin Chris Whelan Ben Madden as the Evangelist Sam Madden as tenor soloist. Leader: Natalia Lomeiko Director: Don Whelan Programme Donation:...