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March 2021
Lunchtime Concert: Allison Cormack
Allison is a classically trained Spinto Soprano, she enjoys Opera, both comical and serious. Born in Dunedin, grew up in Dannevirke, Hawkes Bay and Levin. Allison moved to Nelson from Wellington in 2007. Allison studies singing at Victoria University, she has a diploma in Performing Arts - Voice from E.I.T and spent a year studying voice at Queensland Conservatorium of Music in Brisbane. Allison has sung solo with the Auckland Philharmonia, Orchestra Wellington, Christchurch Symphony, Wellington Youth, Waikato Youth, Nelson…
Find out more »Lunchtime Concert: Aaron Epstein Piano
American pianist Aaron Epstein has given concerts throughout the world, including in Germany, France, the U.S., New Zealand, and Russia. He studied piano and musicology at Yale University and the Yale School of Music, and obtained a piano degree from the prestigious Franz Liszt School of Music in Weimar, Germany. Following a successful first concert at the NCMA last September, this will be his second recital in Nelson. Aaron’s programme will include such favorites as Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” and…
Find out more »CMNZ presents Transfigured Night 2021
Award-winning choreographer Loughlan Prior fuses dance with music in his adaption of Schoenberg’s ‘Verklärte Nacht’ – TRANSFIGURED NIGHT. Based on the mystical poem by Richard Dehmel, it is a celebration of new life, the duality of conflict and resolution and, ultimately, the reconciliation of one with the universe. Coupled with Dvořák’s gorgeously Slavonic string quartet, this night of intimacy, intensity and spiritual metamorphosis is given life by BalletCollective Aotearoa and New Zealand String Quartet in a moving journey of courage,…
Find out more »Viagra for the voice – The singing seminar
Sing with and learn from this entertaining, highly experienced singer and speaker. Judy Bellingham will use well-known music to present singing techniques for the mature voice. Everyone welcome, whatever your ability or preferred music genre. Cash door sales only: Adult $20 Student $10 NCMA’s Lunchtime Concert Series is proudly sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries A merchant fee may be charged on credit and debit card transactions. Cash and eftpos available for door sales at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts from…
Find out more »Lunchtime Concert: Organist Alan Gray
Celebrating the March birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach, born 336 years ago (1685 - 1750). He is arguably the most important figure in classical music if not all music. Writing at least 3,000 compositions while holding down a number of jobs, he also had a busy domestic life. The essence of what makes Bach the greatest, lies in the way he combines technical precision with very considerable emotion. His music is wise and witty and contains a multitude of everything.…
Find out more »Nelson Symphony Orchestra Presents “250+1”
NSO presents Beethoven at his best. 'Egmont Overture' and Tony Chen plays the 'Emperor Concerto'. Plus American town and country contrasts by Aaron Copland - 'Quiet City' and excerpts from 'Rodeo'. A merchant fee may be charged on credit and debit card transactions. Cash and eftpos available for door sales at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts from 11am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please contact Nelson Centre of Musical Arts if you require wheelchair seating on 03 548 9477 or music@ncma.nz.
Find out more »April 2021
Lunchtime Concert: NCMA Cello Ensemble
NCMA Cello Ensemble was formed in 2019 and has performed a lunchtime concert at the NCMA each year since, as well as performing at the Nelson Arts Festival and NCMA Emerge concerts in 2020. The members for 2021 are Lissa, James, Kate, Miranda, Georgia, Rosa, Alex and Holly and they look forward to playing a varied programme including Bach, Boismortier, Saint-Saens, Villa-Lobos, Piazolla and Albeniz.
Find out more »Lunchtime Concert: Voice Collective, Central School & NMIT
Nelson Central School Choir Collaborates with Voice Collective and brings you 40 mins of Beethoven inspired song. NCMA’s Lunchtime Concert Series is proudly sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries A merchant fee may be charged on credit and debit card transactions. Cash and eftpos available for door sales at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts from 11am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please contact Nelson Centre of Musical Arts if you require wheelchair seating on 03 548 9477 or music@ncma.nz.
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