Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series presents "Garden City Big Band" on Monday 31st August 2020, 1.10 pm to 1.50 pm at The Great Hall, Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch The GCBB has a full big band line-up consisting of some of the best local musicians and vocalists.  The band performs a wide variety of music ranging from classic swing and...

Chamber Music NZ presents Blackbird Ensemble Monday 31 August 7:30pm The Piano – Armagh Street Claire Cowan’s Blackbird Ensemble are thrill-seekers, liberty takers and musical magpies inviting you into their treasure-filled nest. This ground-breaking young New Zealand ensemble walks the line between genres with traditional instruments and weird and wonderful new ones. In this concert...

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Justin Hodges - Violin Recital" on Tuesday 1st September 2020, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at Ron Ball Studio, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch Admission: $15.00 Adults; $10.00 Concert Trust Friends; $5.00 Students To make a booking or enquire about any of these concerts or to join our...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with John Linker - organ on Wednesday 2nd September 2020, 1.10 p.m. at  St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch. Guilmant & Rheinberger: soulful sonatas from France & Germany Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m.  The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide...

Sunday Classics Inc.  Christopher's Classics Series XXV programme presents "Aroha String Quartet"  (Haihong Liu violin, Konstanze Artmann violin, Zhongxian Jin viola, Robert Orbell cello) with Robert Orr oboe  on Thursday 3rd September 2020, 7.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Programme: Britten ~ Phantasy Quartet for Oboe and String Trio in F minor, Op. 2;...

Jubilate Singers present “Dido and The Pleasure Garden” A concert of Purcell’s evergreen opera Dido and Aeneas and the Christchurch premiere of The Pleasure Garden, a witty, artful operatic romp by Philip Norman and A. K. Grant. Conducted by Philip Norman. 3.00pm and 7.30pm, Saturday 5 September 2020 With soloists from The Opera Club of...

Jubilate Singers present "Dido and The Pleasure Garden" on Saturday 5th September 2020, 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Ticket pricing: $30.00 and includes supper Programme: A concert of Purcell’s evergreen opera Dido and Aeneas and the Christchurch premiere of The Pleasure Garden, a witty, artful operatic romp by...

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "2021 Adam Troubadour Quartet (Grace McKenzie, KiHei Lee - Violins; Nathan Pinkney - Viola and Bethany Angus - Cello) " on Tuesday 8th September 2020, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at Ron Ball Studio, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch Admission: $15.00 Adults; $10.00 Concert Trust Friends; $5.00 Students...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with Christchurch Girls' & Boys' High Schools' Orchestra  on Wednesday 9th September 2020, 1.10 p.m. at  St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch. Harmonious high schools with maestro Michael Langdon Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m.  The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to...

The Waimakariri Community Arts Council are proud to bring some of Canterbury's finest musicians; Cathy Irons, Anna Maksymova and Tomas Hurnik to Rangiora. "Tres Cordes" will delight you with Brahms, Kammel, Albrechtsberger, Resphigi, Beethoven, Martinu and Piazolla on Thursday 10th September 2020,7.30 p.m. in the Chamber Gallery of the Rangiora Library. Adults: $35.00, Students $15.00...

Nut Point Centre presents "UC Piano Students of Tim Emerson" on Saturday 12th September 2020 at 2.00 p.m. Cost: $15.00 per person ($10.00 for children under 10 years old) To book: telephone 342 1033 or use booking form below

Knox Singers in association with Seasoning Ensemble present "emergence" on Saturday 12th September 2020, 7.30 p.m. at Knox Church, 28 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch Join the Knox Singers in association with Seasoning Ensemble for an effervescent programme of sparking choral and instrumental music as we emerge out of winter, and into spring! Performances conducted by Daniel...

Christchurch City Choir presents "Sounds of Spring" on Saturday 12th September 2020, 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham Street, Christchurch. As we enjoy longer days and warmer weather, join us to celebrate the seasonal change in song and observe the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven and the 75th birthday of...

Christchurch Secondary Students' Orchestra Festival Date: Sunday 13th September 2020 from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Organiser:  Cathy Irons; Cellphone: 021 142 4849; Email: communityengagement@cso.co.nz

Christchurch School of Music presents "CSM Festival of Adult Music Learning Gala Concert" on Sunday 13th September 2020, 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. at Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham Street, Christchurch Pricing:  $10.00 Adults; $5.00 Senior and Students CSM celebrates adult music learning with a Gala Concert featuring its adult ensembles. Participating groups are Windjammers, Windpower,...

Knox Singers in association with Seasoning Ensemble present "emergence" on Sunday 13th September 2020, 2.30 p.m. at Knox Church, 28 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch Join the Knox Singers in association with Seasoning Ensemble for an effervescent programme of sparking choral and instrumental music as we emerge out of winter, and into spring! Performances conducted by Daniel...

Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series presents "Naomi Ferguson (voice) and Alex van den Broek (piano)" on Monday 14th September 2020, 1.10 pm to 1.50 pm at The Great Hall, Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch This dynamic duo bring you a concert of their favourite songs.  Drawing on jazz, folk and cabaret, this will be a delightful way to start your...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with Yuri and Natalia M. Lomeiko on Wednesday 16th September 2020, 1.10 p.m. at  St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch. A Family Duo Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m.  The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value food! ...

The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora presents "From Scratch" on Friday 18th September 2020, 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at Great Hall, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Pricing: $25.00 per person The legendary group, From Scratch, takes you on a magical sonic journey with original DIY instruments, creating...

Christchurch School of Music presents "CSM Jazz and Rock at Fat Eddies" on Sunday 20th September 2020, 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at Fat Eddies, Level 1, 76 Hereford Street, Christchurch 8011 Pricing: Free event Join the CSM Rock and Jazz Bands for an afternoon of great music at Fat Eddies.  Food and drink available...

Resonance Ensemble presents "New Frontiers" Concert on Sunday 20th September 2020, 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Concert of American Classics. Helen Renaud conducts music from America - Copland, Bernstein, Barber, Dvorak Join Resonance Ensemble to celebrate the diversity of music inspired by America. From the simple beauty of...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with Yifan Yang - Piano on Wednesday 23rd September 2020, 1.10 p.m. at  St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch. A remarkable young pianist from China Concerts begin at 1.10 p.m and go through to 2.00 p.m.  The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good...

Nut Point Centre presents "John Bevin & Mike Kime - Quiet Jazz Duo" on Saturday 26th September 2020 at 7.30 p.m. Cost: $25.00 per person To book: telephone 342 1033 or use booking form below

Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series presents "Aeolus Saxophone Collective" on Monday 28th September 2020, 1.10 pm to 1.50 pm at The Great Hall, Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Blvd, Christchurch An impressive line-up of eight saxophones, of all sounds and shapes, will perform as quartets before colliding together to form an octet.  Mark Hobson will be at the helm directing this musical...

Concerts for Christchurch Foundation Trust presents "Juliette Ma - Violin; Maggie Ma - Cello -  Tim Emerson, Piano " on Tuesday 29th September 2020, 1.10 p.m. to 1.50 p.m. at Ron Ball Studio, Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch Admission: $15.00 Adults; $10.00 Concert Trust Friends; $5.00 Students To make a booking or enquire about...

CBS Music presents "Wednesdays at One" with 50's Up Brass on Wednesday 30th September 2020, 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 and go through to 2.00 p.m.  The Cathedral Cafe opens at 12.45 p.m. to provide delicious and good value...

CSO presents "Houstoun Plays Brahms" on Saturday 3rd October 2020, 7.30 p.m. at Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall Mendelssohn's fourth symphony is bursting with exuberance and youthful energy.  Inspired by his travels around Italy, it is characterised by bright, sunny melodies and an uplifting freshness. Also featuring in this programme are two exquisite miniatures,...