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Christopher's Classics

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Christopher's Classics 30th Anniversary Season

28 March - 29 November 2025

7:00pm & 7:30pm start (season dependent)

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Nau mai, welcome to our 30th anniversary season

It gives us great pleasure to share with you our special 30th Anniversary Season, celebrating the brilliance and intimacy of chamber music here at The Piano. Christopher Marshall took great pride in showcasing world-class New Zealand artists, and our 2025 Season is no different, presenting a fabulous variety of music from the fresh to the familiar. We honour Christopher’s immense contribution to the musical life of Christchurch and New Zealand in our 30th Season, proudly presented by The Piano from 2025 onwards. We look forward to sharing this with you all.

Marcus Norman
Director, The Piano

Doris Barnard & Mark Hickman
Organisers, Christopher's Classics

Ticket Information

All tickets are available online through Eventfinda via the ticketing links below, or in-person at The Piano. Booking fees may apply.

Adult Full Price $40
Student (ID) $10
School age Free

Door sales are subject to availability, add $5 for all doors sales, Eftpos only. We encourage booking online in advance.

Season subscriptions have now closed.

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Events in this series

Amici Ensemble

28 March 2025

7:30 - 9:30pm

Admission $10-$40

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Aurum Trio

29 April 2025

7:30 - 9:30pm

Admission $10-$40

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NZSQ with guest artists

15 May 2025

7:00 - 9:00pm

Admission $10-$40

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Flinders Quartet with Michael Houstoun

28 June 2025

7:00 - 9:00pm

Admission $10-$40

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Levansa Trio

14 August 2025

7:00 - 9:00pm

Admission $10-$40

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Argyle Trio

25 September 2025

7:30 - 9:30pm

Admission $10-$40

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Duo Enharmonics

30 October 2025

7:30 - 9:30pm

Admission $10-$40

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NZTrio

29 November 2025

7:30 - 9:30pm

Admission $10-$40

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Interested in performing in Christopher’s Classics Chamber Music Series?

Each year we warmly invite professional ensembles to submit expressions of interest to perform in our chamber music series.

We are now excepting expressions of interest for our 2026 Season.

Please get in touch with Marcus Norman to discuss programme proposals marcus@thepiano.nz

We wish to recognise Christopher's immense contribution to chamber music in Canterbury and his support of New Zealand musicians.
Therefore, ensembles should either be resident in New Zealand, or have a member that has a strong connection to New Zealand.

Programme submissions should include the following:

A range of programme options (Duration approximately 2 x 30-35 minute sets)
A short marketing blurb about the programme and group, explaining its musical concept and relevance to Christchurch audiences.
A CV of the ensemble and its members.
Links to recordings (live performances and/or CDs) and reviews of the ensemble.
Dates when the ensemble is available to give a concert.

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