NCMA needs to raise $250,000 this year for operating costs. That’s why we are putting the fun in fundraising! How can you help? Join us for an entertaining evening at A Taste of Opera! A little opera, a little cabaret and a lot of fun! Enjoy the musical delights of Verdi, Gershwin, Berlin and more […]
The Nelson Male Voice Choir welcome you to a concert to honour ANZAC day. The Choir will perform this concert under the baton of renowned conductor, Jason Balla on Anzac Day, Thursday 25th April. The brilliant young pianist, Louis Lucas-Perry will support the Choir. Our concerts, on this day, are always well attended, being New […]
'The Violet Project’ is a three-piece indie-pop band hailing from Whakatū (Nelson), New Zealand. Comprised of Emma Common (lead vocals and bass), Luke Wilkes (guitar) and Sam Edmonds (drums), originally three independent musicians in their own right, together, they produce a sound that is best described as rich and melancholic, blended with ruminative and introspective […]
The Chroma Chamber Choir is proud to stage a world premiere of the Gloria by New Zealand-Hungarian composer and jazz pianist Gabor Tolnay. Nelson-based Tolnay’s Gloria is composed in seven movements and contains a mix of traditional and jazz chords, as well as lyric melodies. In 2022 a world premiere of his Symphony 2019 in the Auckland Town Hall was lauded in the […]
The Chroma Chamber Choir is proud to stage a world premiere of the Gloria by New Zealand-Hungarian composer and jazz pianist Gabor Tolnay. Nelson-based Tolnay’s Gloria is composed in seven movements and contains a mix of traditional and jazz chords, as well as lyric melodies. In 2022 a world premiere of his Symphony 2019 in the Auckland Town Hall was lauded in the […]
This lunchtime concert also features as part of Nelson Civic Choir’s 4-day Opera Festival. Opera Singer and Vocal Coach Jason Balla (Festival Music and Artistic Director) works with 3 local singers and an accompanist demonstrating how singers prepare for recitals and performances. Musical excerpts include songs and arias from opera and broadway. This lunchtime event […]
Opera/Jazz Fusion – Some of Nelson’s well known jazz instrumentalists join forces with singer/pianist Jason Balla (Festival Music and Artistic Director). In this more casual setting we get to hear some operatic favourites by Puccini and Mozart given a lighter jazz treatment as well as hearing some authentic jazz opera by Gershwin and Weill. A […]
NBS Nelson City Brass presents a special tribute to the ANZAC Spirit through a range of wonderful music under the baton of Nigel E. Weeks. Brass Bands have long been associated with the armed forces and military operations. For generations brass players have performed in times of conflict to lift troops spirits and in moments […]
The combined forces of the Nelson Civic Choir and Nelson Male Voice Choir are joined by three distinguished opera singers and accompanied by a full orchestra to take you on a journey through some of the most exciting and moving operatic landscapes. With Mozart we visit Seville, Spain and the Island of Crete. We meet […]
The combined forces of the Nelson Civic Choir and Nelson Male Voice Choir are joined by three distinguished opera singers and accompanied by a full orchestra to take you on a journey through some of the most exciting and moving operatic landscapes. With Mozart we visit Seville, Spain and the Island of Crete. We meet […]
Immerse yourself in an enchanting afternoon of celestial melodies as Nelson organist, Paul Chan, takes centre stage. Prepare to be transported through time and space as his nimble fingers dance across the keys of the majestic Cawthron organ, unleashing a symphony of sound that resonates through the elegant auditorium of our historic building. From the […]
Sukalati Beats features the smooth beats and soulful vocals of Dayna Sanerivi, jazz influenced keys and synth work of Charlie Bladon and sweet hip hop driven bass lines courtesy of Fraser Campbell. This Nelson based trio blend the rich elements of Neo-Soul with contemporary R&B. Their jazz infused vibes and electro influences create a fusion […]
The manuscript of Beethoven's Appassionata sonata still bears visible water stains from his enraged passage through a storm after he reportedly almost broke a chair over the head of Prince Lichnowsky. Sick of being used like a servant Beethoven said: "You are what you are by accident of birth, I am who I am through […]
Tea Tree consists of Tina Mortensen - guitar, vocals and the creator of our musical stories; Tamsin Leenhouwers - viola, violin, vocals and the writer of tunes; Stephen Rance - bass player and producer of the groove; plus Dan Callahan - percussion and the beat master. Tea Tree have been playing music together for many […]
Music Mix A free music experience for all held at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre. Sat 18 May : Vamos! - dynamic percussion and dance for primary-school age children Sat 25 May : Waimea College presents a snippet from Mary Poppins Sat 1 June : Lloyd Houghton - banjo SUNDAY 9 June : NCMA's Orchestra Children's Concert […]
Join the internationally acclaimed New Zealand String Quartet (NZSQ) for an evening of exquisite chamber music as part of its 2024 season Soundscapes. This performance marks the final opportunity for Nelson audiences to experience the current lineup of the quartet before the NZSQ bids a fond farewell to much-loved second violinist, Monique Lapins, who will […]
JS Bach - Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord in B minor - Adagio (performed on violin and piano) Khachaturian - Song-Poem (1929) Prokofiev- Violin and Piano Sonata no.1 in F minor Messiaen - Quartet for the End of Time - Praise to the Immortality of Jesus Juliet Ayre and Zeb Wulff both grew up in […]
We Three are made up of the musical talents of Trudi Wilson (vocals and keys) and Luke Wilkes (guitar) and Jim Boyden (percussion). This jazzy, soulful and dynamic threesome has a special knack of taking modern songs and gracefully ageing them, plus grabbing older songs and giving them a new and fresh twist. This is […]
Music Mix A free music experience for all held at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre. Sat 18 May : Vamos! - dynamic percussion and dance for primary-school age children Sat 25 May : Waimea College presents a snippet from Mary Poppins Sat 1 June : Lloyd Houghton - banjo SUNDAY 9 June : NCMA's Orchestra Children's Concert […]
Bach's "Partita 2 BWV826" moves from a heavy organ-like atmosphere to a lighter, active and playful experience, like a rollercoaster. Schubert composed "Sonate 18 Fantasie D894" in 1826 at the pinnacle of his career. According to composer, pianist and music critic Schumann this sonata is a perfect masterpiece full of joy and happiness. The first […]
With the return of the Irish Music Festival Ceol Aneas, we also have Irish band Ceann an Esic starting the weekend festivities
Music Mix A free music experience for all held at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre. Sat 18 May : Vamos! - dynamic percussion and dance for primary-school age children Sat 25 May : Waimea College presents a snippet from Mary Poppins Sat 1 June : Lloyd Houghton - banjo SUNDAY 9 June : NCMA's Orchestra Children's Concert […]
Our guest lineup will feature top class artists from Ireland, Australia and New Zealand: Órlaith McAuliffe (flute), Dylan Carlos and Áifric Boylan (fiddle), John McCartin (guitar), Dara O'Coisdealbha (button accordion), Cameron Hibbs (banjo/mandolin), Oscar West (tin whistle), Wynton Moore (uilleann pipes), Aoife Ni Mhurchu (singing) and Helen Stonehouse (set dancing). More information about Ceol Aneas […]
J.S. Bach – Suites for Solo cello no.3, 2 and 1 Most beautiful pieces written for solo cello will be presented by Tomas Hurnik on baroque cello Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries, GoldenEdge MDF
Florence McNabb is an 18-year old singer songwriter who performs a mix of acoustic covers and originals, accompanying herself on guitar. She began playing and performing at the age of seven, and since then has been involved in multiple bands and many local events. Currently, she is the lead vocalist of the band Parallel Park, […]
Purcell Fantasia upon one note Schubert Quartettsatz Caroline Shaw Entr’acte Beethoven String Quartet No. 9 in C Major Four NZSO players whisk us through the ages via the most classic of chamber music ensembles – the string quartet. Curated by Assistant Principal Second Violin Jessica Oddie, this programme takes us back to the Baroque period, with Purcell’s fascinating Fantasia upon […]
Music Mix A free music experience for all held at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre. Sat 18 May : Vamos! - dynamic percussion and dance for primary-school age children Sat 25 May : Waimea College presents a snippet from Mary Poppins Sat 1 June : Lloyd Houghton - banjo SUNDAY 9 June 4.00pm : NCMA's Orchestra Children's […]
Programme Mozart Sonata in Am K310 Ravel Ondine from Gaspard de la nuit Chopin Polonaise fantasy op. 61 Liszt/Schubert Ave Maria Erlkonig Liszt Transcendental Etude no. 8. Wild jagd Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries, GoldenEdge MDF
Music Mix A free music experience for all held at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre. Sat 18 May : Vamos! - dynamic percussion and dance for primary-school age children Sat 25 May : Waimea College presents a snippet from Mary Poppins Sat 1 June : Lloyd Houghton - banjo SUNDAY 9 June : NCMA's Orchestra Children's Concert […]
Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries, GoldenEdge MDF