Programme: Franz Schubert Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major, Op. 162 Allegro II. Andantino III. Allegro vivace Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano Allegro con brio II. Andante con moto – Tema con variazioni III. Rondo
An Evening with The Modern Maori Quartet: Take four Maori boys, scrub them up, chuck them in suits, give them a guitar or two and they'll have you singing and dancing the night away. With their infectious charisma, crack-up humour and cool charm, an Evening with The Modern Maori Quartet promises an unforgettable trip down […]
David McGregor and Sarah Watkins (clarinet and piano) Enjoy dazzling and lyrical clarinet/piano duos by Saint-Säens, Finzi, Debussy and Bernstein, performed by David McGregor, the dynamic principal clarinetist of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and acclaimed New Zealand pianist (and recent Nelson local) Sarah Watkins. Camille Saint-Säens Sonata for clarinet and piano op. 167 Gerald […]
Programme Hugo Wolf, Italian Serenade Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K. 465 “Dissonance” Johannes Brahms, String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 51 No. 2 Erich Wolfgang Korngold, String Quartet No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 26 Artists Benjamin Morrison, Violin Holger Groh, Violin Robert Bauerstatter, Viola Wolfgang Härtel, […]
Rich and The Poor Boys are a local Blues band formed in 2023 who met through the Tasman Bay Blues Club where they played at the monthly Jam Nights. Rich had played in a number of UK bands before moving to New Zealand in 2020 and becoming a founder member of "Jukejoint" In 2023 Rich put together […]
Stories in Sound : A piano recital A delightful lunchtime recital featuring expressive works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Gabriel Fauré, and Frédéric Chopin—music that sings, dreams, and tells stories through the piano.
Keith & Drew - Folk Sessions Some of the best musical moments happen when two musicians step out from the familiar and give themselves permission to just play. That's exactly what Keith & Drew - Folk Sessions is all about. Keith and Drew are known to Nelson audiences as members of Irish band - Paddy's […]
Artists Dawn Hardwick (London), Piano / Artistic Director Stephen Gosling (New York), Piano Katarzyna Mycka (Essen), Percussion Fabian Ziegler (Zurich), Percussion John Psathas (Waitarere Beach), Composer / Programming Director CMNZ is honoured to usher into the world The John Psathas Group. In the wake of a level of global success unparalleled by any New Zealand […]
Midnight Swim invites you to an evening of folk-flavoured vocal music, with everything from traditional Celtic tunes to 21st Century pop hits. Sponsored by NBS. $5 door charge for non-ncma members (members are free). Membership can also be purchased at the door.
Silk & Soul is an intimate live music experience featuring three of Aotearoa's most exciting vocal talents: Jaedyn Randell, NAIA Awatea, and Makayla Purcell-Manini. Designed for theatre audiences, Silk & Soul blends powerful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and soulful performances in a premium seated environment. Across one unforgettable evening, audiences will experience each artist's individual journey, […]
The young virtuoso, recently described as “the finest guitar player of this generation,” has fallen in love with New Zealand! — and after sold-out shows around the globe, he’ll bring his now-famous live show to 25 intimate venues across the country in 2026! “Do whatever it takes to get in the front row!” – Roots Magazine, UK “A generational talent that […]
The young virtuoso, recently described as “the finest guitar player of this generation,” has fallen in love with New Zealand! — and after sold-out shows around the globe, he’ll bring his now-famous live show to 25 intimate venues across the country in 2026! “Do whatever it takes to get in the front row!” – Roots Magazine, UK “A generational talent that […]
Behind every piece of music is a story and across their 2026 Season, the New Zealand String Quartet is diving into them. Join them at NCMA for an evening exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the art of storytelling through music. Henry Purcell Fantasias Anthony Ritchie Perpetual Motion and Last Dance from String Quartet No.3, ‘In Time’ Fanny […]
Schola Musica - NCMA's youth string group
Programme Gareth Farr, Ahi Caroline Shaw, Thousandth Orange Franz Schubert, Trout Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 Artists Amalia Hall, Violin Matthias Balzat, Cello Somi Kim, Piano Damien Eckersley, Double Bass Alexander McFarlane, Viola NZTrio He Taonga Wairere add a deeper hue with the addition of viola and double bass to perform Franz Schubert’s […]
“Romantic Echoes” brings together works of profound emotion and orchestral colour. Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 offers classical grace and melodic charm, while Wagner’s Götterdämmerung Fantasy immerses listeners in the drama and grandeur of late Romantic opera. Together, these masterpieces highlight the expressive depth and innovation of the Romantic era. Programme: Hérold Zampa: Overture Schubert: ‘Symphony […]
Mozart - Sonata for Two Pianos in D, K. 448 Rachmaninoff - Fantasie Tableaux Op.5 for 2 pianos Local musicians Andrew Ward and Zeb Wulff will perform the popular sonata in D minor, one of the few pieces he wrote specifically for 2 pianos. And Rachmaninoff's monumental Fantasie Tableaux op.5 (suite no.1), dedicated to Tchaikovsky […]
The combined Adult Orchestras present A Teddy Bear’s Picnic for our Preschoolers. Bring your favourite small teddy bear and join us for a delightful musical adventure. The programme will include nursery rhyme medleys, favourite classics, and even a dance or two. Designed especially for our youngest audience members, this interactive concert will introduce children to […]
Pianist Zeb Wulff is known for the intensity and sincerity of his sound, his style is shaped by the belief that music becomes meaningful when it speaks with unfiltered honesty. A Massey Conservatorium graduate, he opens a door for audiences to take their own path and challenge their instincts. Frédéric Chopin - A selection of […]
This special concert marks 125 years since the opening of the auditorium at the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, celebrating the music that continues to fill the building today. The programme brings together some of the region’s leading ensembles and musicians, including performers from the Nelson Civic Choir, Nelson Symphony Orchestra, Chroma Choir, Nelson Youth […]
Enjoy a delightful programme of music by Mozart in the company of members of the Nelson Symphony Orchestra and fortepianist/conductor Andrew Ward. This concert will attempt to evoke the atmosphere of late eighteenth-century Vienna, through the use of a facsimile 1784 fortepiano built by Mozart’s favourite pianomaker, Johann Stein. The two men got on extremely […]
Programme: Francis Poulenc -Sonata for Flute and Piano Johann Sebastian Bach -Sonata for Flute and Continuo in B minor, BWV 1030 (performed in a version for flute and piano) Claude Bolling -Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano And works by:Violeta DinescuMaria SzymanowskaCécile ChaminadeNicholas SmithLeonardo Coral Bridget is Section Principal Flute of the New Zealand Symphony […]
A winning combination of expressive oboe and resonant strings from Mozart to now. This colourful program for strings and oboe from Austria, the Netherlands, Australia, Poland, New Zealand and England is played by five musicians from five different countries - music really is the universal language! We bring the oboe into vivid focus in repertoire […]
Reverie opens with a mesmerizing, atmospheric work that gently rocks between dream and reality - Hanna Kulenty’s A Cradle Song - before entering a state of Romantic fervour with Schumann’s Piano Trio No. 3, brimming with lyrical expression. Adam Schoenberg’s Las Estrellas highlights shimmering textures and celestial inspiration, while a new commission from Karlo Margetić offers a fresh and distinctive […]
Australia’s premier bluesman returns to NZ after sold out shows in 2025! Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. The festival favourite brings a high energy, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot […]
A cherished Nelson tradition, Christmas at the Cathedral unites NBS Nelson City Brass and the Nelson Youth Choir for a sparkling celebration of the season. Exceptional soloists, a lush acoustic, and a beautifully curated programme of traditional carols and modern festive favourites create event not to be missed this Christmas. Widely regarded as a highlight […]
