Past Events
2023
March
"Some traditions were meant to be broken" March 3 - 11
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2022
December
November
October
‘A Classical Delight’ shows elegance by Monteverdi, the beauty of Schubert and innovation from Bernstein.
See Event DetailsThe Christchurch Big Band Festival Gala Concert, Featuring the Christchurch Youth Jazz Orchestra and Ngā Reo Tīoriori
See Event DetailsAuckland 1963. Three eleven-year-old boys meet in a cell in the Family Court. Two Māori and one Samoan: Wheels, Piwi, and a boy called Piano. Made wards of the state, they are taken to Ōwairaka Boys' Home. There begins a story of darkness, abuse and pain, but also resilience as the boys seek to survive through the power of friendship, culture, music and the human spirit.
See Event DetailsClassical concert featuring some of Poland's best-loved music for violin, piano and string quintet, celebrating the country's world-renowned virtuosity and years of musical unity.
See Event DetailsGrammy-winning Iraqi-American composer and oud player, Rahim AlHaj leads the New Zealand String Quartet, double bassist Joan Perarnau Garriga and percussionist Justin DeHart to perform Letters from Iraq.
See Event DetailsFranz Schubert - 4 Impromptus Opus 90 Robert Schumann - Kreisleriana Opus 16, 8 Fantasies Robert Schumann - (Clara Schumann transcr.) "A flower you resemble" Robert Schumann - (Franz Liszt transcr.) "Spring night"
See Event DetailsA hilarious and informative romp through Antarctica’s fascinating past and present, telling stories of the bold and the bizarre that shaped the frozen continent.
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September 23, 24, 30 & October 1
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Beethoven - Rondo in C, Op 51 and the A flat Sonata Op 110 ; Haydn - Variations in F Minor ; Sonata in A Hob XV1:26
See Event DetailsA sparkling double bill of American operas by Barber and Bernstein, presented by NZ's most exciting and innovative pint-sized opera company.
See Event DetailsA sparkling double bill of American operas by Barber and Bernstein, presented by NZ's most exciting and innovative pint-sized opera company.
See Event DetailsA sparkling double bill of American operas by Barber and Bernstein, presented by NZ's most exciting and innovative pint-sized opera company.
See Event DetailsA sparkling double bill of American operas by Barber and Bernstein, presented by NZ's most exciting and innovative pint-sized opera company.
See Event DetailsThis tour reunites two friends, musical accomplices that have made their homes on opposite sides of the globe.
See Event DetailsThis is a must-see event for lovers of fine wine, art and music!
See Event DetailsMozart - Sonata No. 13 in B flat Major, K.333; Debussy - Suite Bergamasque; Chopin - Ballade No.1 in G Minor, Op.23
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While she was sleeping, the owners of the cottage came back and what did they find? The fairytale that will leave you feeling beary good.
See Event DetailsWhile she was sleeping, the owners of the cottage came back and what did they find? The fairytale that will leave you feeling beary good.
See Event DetailsWhile she was sleeping, the owners of the cottage came back and what did they find? The fairytale that will leave you feeling beary good.
See Event DetailsWhile she was sleeping, the owners of the cottage came back and what did they find? The fairytale that will leave you feeling beary good.
See Event DetailsJohn Psathas - Jettatura; Scriabin/Chick Corea 5 - Selections from Preludes Op.11; Scriabin - Fantasie; Sonata No.4, Op.30; Prokofiev - Prelude from Ten Pieces, Op 7; Sonata No.7 in B flat major, Op 83; pieces from Romeo and Juliet Suite Op. 75
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The New Zealand Chamber Soloists have brought a unique blend of virtuosity, colour and a full-on, spontaneous energy to music old and new.
See Event DetailsResonance Ensemble under the baton of Tony Ryan presents works of Dvorak and Prokofiev featuring soprano soloist Helen Charlton.
See Event DetailsA selection of popular Opera choruses sung by Christchurch City Choir and international soloists.
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Carole King - Extraordinary, timeless, iconic!
See Event DetailsCelebrate the joy of live music in a one hour recital series on Sundays at 4pm at The Piano
See Event DetailsHannah Darroch and Steve Cowan take us on a musical journey through the Americas.
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Well-known operatic arias, art songs, Scottish folk songs and musical theatre hits
See Event DetailsThe NZTrio, who are well known to Christopher’s Classics audiences, return for 2022 with a programme of classic pieces of chamber music mixed with innovative new repertoire.
See Event DetailsAward-winning international pianist, Jennifer Lee, gives her homecoming concert in Christchurch.
See Event DetailsJS Bach - Partita no.3 BWV827; Works by Leonie Holmes, Chris Gendall, Christopher Norton, Alex Taylor, Juliet Palmer, Celeste Oram and Helen Bowater
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Liszt – Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude; two Etudes de concert; Ravel – Pavane for a dead princess; Gaspard de la nuit
See Event DetailsLiszt – Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude; two Etudes de concert; Ravel – Pavane for a dead princess; Gaspard de la nuit
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