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:...

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Piano Duets" on Tuesday 3rd April 2018, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch When one pair of hands is just not enough bring on the Duets.  Many hands will be at work tickling the ivories in tandem.  Presented by Katherine Jones, Rosemary Stott...

Operatunity presents "Rat Pack Returns" on Wednesday 4th April 2018, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. The Rat Pack is one of our most popular shows ever and we're bringing them back with a band and a whole new show!  We pay tribute, with famous songs and antics, to...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with 50's Up Brass Band  on Wednesday 4th April 2018,  1.10 p.m. at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.    Brass favourites for the sacred space 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...

Nut Point Centre presents Tim Bower (Saxophone and Flute); Kanna Yabusaki (Piano) and Mike Kime (Bass) on Saturday 7th April 2018 at  7.30 p.m. Based in Tokyo, Japan have been working together as a duo since early 2014.  The pair will join renowned local bass player, Mike Kime for a night of jazz standards and...

Schola Cantorum presents "Songs of Rejoicing" - a musical celebration of Easter on Sunday 8th April 2018, 7.00 p.m. at St Barnabas Anglican Church, corner Tui Street and Fendalton Road. Under new Choral Director: Felicity O'Brien Door sales: $15.00 Adults; $10.00 Unwaged; Children Free For further information http://www.scholacantorum.org.nz

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Tony Lin, piano with Jun Hong Loh, violin" on Tuesday 10th April 2018, 12.10 p.m. to 12.50 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Both of these young musicians have performed in Europe, Asia and the US accumulating numerous awards and accolades.  Jun is currently in New Zealand...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with Grant Bartley and Cheena Rae  on Wednesday 11th April 2018,  1.10 p.m. at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.    Steinway support for a versatile young performer 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...

Jun Hong Loh & Tony Chen Lin Violin & Piano Recital Thursday 12th April 2018 at 7.30pm The Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora The two very talented prize-winning musicians,Tony Chen Lin, piano, and Jun Hong Loh, violin, play in the Chamber Gallery as part of their New Zealand-wide tour. Programme: Mozart /...

Nut Point Centre presents "Emerge - New Artists New Work" on Saturday 14th April 2018 from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. A community art event celebrating emerging artists and showcasing their work.  Some of these students attend an art fundraising class that supports Artists Against Slavery, an anti-human trafficking organisation.  More details on this will...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with Oriana  on Wednesday 18th April 2018,  1.10 p.m. at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.    Choral gems from the city's newest vocal ensemble 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...

Christopher's Classics presents Villani Piano Quartet on Thursday 19th April 2018, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Marko Pop Ristov (violin); Emma Dann (viola); Sarah Spence (cello); Flavio Villani (piano) Beethoven - Piano Quartet in E flat Major; Vasks - Piano Quartet (Preludio & Danze); Brahms - Piano Quartet in G Minor...

Nut Point Centre presents "Young Music 2018" with Valeriy  & Iryna Maksymova on Saturday 21st April 2018, 2.00 p.m. Selected Piano and Violin Students 2018 Concert and Afternoon Tea = $15.00 per person To book: telephone 342 1033

"A Capella Champions on Show"  You are warmly invited to see our wonderful NZ premiere of contest package before we travel to the Regional contest for the 11th time in Michael Fowler Centre (Wellington) Christchurch City Chorus is the 10th-time Sweet Adeline New Zealand Regional champion. Support them before they travel to the Regional contest in May...

Heart of Europe - Piano Recital on Saturday 28th April 2018, 7.00 p.m at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Programme: Chopin; Liszt; de Falla; Gershwin and Paderewski Steinway Artist: Raphael Lustchevsky Tickets from Eventfinda.

Nut Point Centre presents "Canterbury Chamber Ensemble" on Saturday 28th April 2018, 7.30 p.m. Carlo Ballara- Violin Anne Robinson - Viola Francis Yapp - Cello Carolyn Johnson - Piano Carolyn Johnson and Alison Holden - Piano duet Works by: Mozart, Dvorak, Brahms and Debussy Concert and light supper = $25.00 per person To book: telephone...

Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series presents "Whekau Trio" on Monday 30th April 2018, 1.10 pm to 1.50 pm at The Great Hall, Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch This unique and exciting trio combination of saxophone, bassoon and piano will perform works by local composer Philip Norman and a transcription of Astor Piazzolla's Four Seasons...

Operatunity presents "Because your ASKED For It" on Tuesday 1st May 2018, 11.00 a.m. at La Vida Centre, 34a Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. A request show with a difference!  We ask you to request what you want to hear in this show and be in the draw to win a trip to our Taranaki...

Christopher's Classics presents Behn String Quartet on Tuesday 1st May 2018, Tuesday, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Presented in association with Chamber Music New Zealand (CMNZ) Kate Oswin - 1st violin; Alicia Berendse - violin; Lydia Abell - viola; Ghislaine McMullin - cello Dvorak - Quartet No 12 in F Major...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with Margot Button and Matthew Everingham on Wednesday 2nd May 2018,  1.10 p.m. at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch.    Pitfalls of love - a musical journey 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...

Chamber Music NZ presents Phantasm Saturday 5 May 7.30pm The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch   PEARLS OF POLYPHONY programme of “Miraculous counterpoint from William Byrd to J S Bach”. This Grammy award winning group from Germany display stylistic understanding, artistry and skill, animated by a passion for early music. Quite simply, the Phantasm Consort...

The UC Christchurch Youth Orchestra presents "Revolution" with special guests the New Zealand School of Music Big Band with Rodger Fox on Saturday 5th May 2018, 7.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret's College, Winchester Street. Programme: Shostakovich - "Festive Overture" Reinecke - "The Witch and the Saint" Borodin - "Polovstian Dances" Classical Meets...

The Jubilate Singers first concert for 2018 features guest Musical Director, Matthew Everingham, with an exciting programme entitled: 'Songs my Mother Taught Me' on Sunday 6th May 2018, 2.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch. While our regular Musical Director, Susan Densem, has taken sabbatical leave for the year, the Jubilate Singers has...

Nut Point Centre presents "Furore" with David Mueller-Cajar and Tim Emerson on Sunday 6th May 2018 at 2.00 p.m. Programme: Andante - Richard Strauss Sonata for Horn and Piano Op. 17 - Ludwig van Beethoven Concertino for Horn Carl Maria von Weber and others Concert and Afternoon Tea is $25.00 per person To book: telephone...

Christchurch Liedertafel presents "Songs of Screen & Stage" on Sunday 6th May 2018, 2.15 p.m. at St Andrew's College Chapel, Normans Road. $15.00 programme entry - EFTPOS is available. Musical Director: Daniel Cooper Accompanist: Lynley Fuglestad Programme includes: This is the Army, Mr Jones Some Enchanted Evening Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in...

Woolston Brass presents "Vita Destructa" to celebrate New Zealand Music Month on Sunday 6th May 2018, 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at Christchurch Boys' High School Audiotorium, Te Kura Street (off Straven Road, Fendalton). A musical showcase of established and emerging New Zealand Composers and talented musicians including Kiwi Euphonium Soloist Buzz Newton. For further...