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SUMMARY:The Swimmer and The Whales
DESCRIPTION:Join Witi Ihimaera for an intimate kōrero about how he reclaimed his voice\, history and whakapapa by studying te reo Māori. Today a youthful 82-year old\, Witi is more prolific than ever\, with three books out in 2026. \nWiti will kōrero with filmmaker Hamish Bennett about his new memoir\, Te Kaikaukau | The Swimmer\, as well as his highly anticipated new YA novel\, The Star Path of the Whales: A Return to the Realm of The Whale Rider\, which revisits the classic novel that became the classic film. They will also discuss Ariā and the Monster Island\, the third children’s book in the Astromancer series.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/the-swimmer-and-the-whales/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Arts Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261023T203000
DTSTAMP:20261020T201611Z
CREATED:20260715T031143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T201611Z
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SUMMARY:Towards the Truth
DESCRIPTION:Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka discusses his life and literary adventures since winning the 2022 Booker Prize for his astonishing novel\, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. \nSet in the ‘In Between’\, this supernatural murder mystery recounts photographer Maali Almeida’s attempts to navigate a bureaucratic\, crowded afterlife to uncover the truth of his murder. While the story is a satire that examines power and bureaucracy in the past\, it is also an invitation to explore personal and political questions equally relevant today. \nChaired by Kiran Dass
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/towards-the-truth/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Arts Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T225054Z
CREATED:20260819T210042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T225054Z
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SUMMARY:Night\, Ma
DESCRIPTION:Twelve years in the making\, Night\, Ma is Elizabeth Knox’s intimate account of how she and her family contended with a series of calamities in rapid succession. \nWith Kim Hill guiding the conversation\, Elizabeth will dive deep on the process of bringing this daring\, revealing and compassionate memoir into the world.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/night-ma/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Arts Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T225339Z
CREATED:20260819T210015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T225339Z
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SUMMARY:The Stories We Tell Ourselves
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Grimshaw and Josie Shapiro discuss their latest novels\, The Black Monk and Good Things Come and Go\, in which they explore complex family dynamics\, the lingering effects of grief and trauma\, the urge to create art\, and the dark shadow cast by addiction and secrets.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/the-stories-we-tell-ourselves/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Arts Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T153000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260727T224656Z
CREATED:20260819T210051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T224656Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Headlines
DESCRIPTION:Kiri Allan’s Go Hard or Go Home and Charlotte Glennie’s Every Second Counts are both honest and hard-hitting memoirs that begin with accidents that dramatically changed the course of their lives. This is a rare opportunity to hear from two woman who have lived life at full speed. \nChaired by Naomi Arnold
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/behind-the-headlines/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Arts Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T203000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T224525Z
CREATED:20260819T210010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T224525Z
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SUMMARY:Battle Chorus
DESCRIPTION:BATTLE CHORUS is heading back to Whakatū Nelson by popular demand – this time with a glittering DISCO twist! \nLed by musical legend Jason Te Mete and introducing the glamorous Jodes Langdon\, audiences grab a drink\, join a team\, and boogie-on-down to the greatest Disco hits of all time. No singing experience required\, just bring your shower voice\, your pointing finger\, and your smoothest disco outfit for the best night out you’ll have in ages.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/battle-chorus-2/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Arts Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T224813Z
CREATED:20260819T210031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T224813Z
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SUMMARY:Big Worlds in Short
DESCRIPTION:Join 2026 Ockham New Zealand General Nonfiction Book Award winner Tina Makeriti and 2023 Adam Prize winner Joseph Trinidad as they unveil the lives of their ancestors in order to understand themselves. From the macro to the micro\, this session explores how short creative nonfiction can shine the light on who we are and our place in the world; how understanding our own family can lead to self-understanding. \nChaired by Sylvan Thomson
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/big-worlds-in-short/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Arts Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T225215Z
CREATED:20260819T210015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T225215Z
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SUMMARY:Pāpā vs the Patriarchy
DESCRIPTION:Tīhema Baker and Lawrence Patchett discuss their latest books\, One Day a Taniwha and Have This Heart\, and reflect on aspects of fatherhood and masculinity that aren’t often talked about\, let alone explored in literature. \nThis deep dive into stories about men who strive for more will be chaired by Matty Anderson.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/papa-vs-the-patriarchy/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Arts Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T153000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T164500
DTSTAMP:20261020T201252Z
CREATED:20260819T210032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T201252Z
UID:10002360-1792942200-1792946700@ncma.nz
SUMMARY:Writing the Future on Climate
DESCRIPTION:In this solutions-focused session chaired by Kim Hill\, three visionaries in the field – Kiwis in Climate contributing author Nick Morrison; Trisia Farrelly ONZM from Cawthron Institute; and environmental scientist and kaupapa Māori researcher Aneika Young – will explore how tackling climate change can improve our lives.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/writing-the-future-on-climate/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Arts Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T200000
DTSTAMP:20261020T200542Z
CREATED:20260819T210008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T200542Z
UID:10002361-1792954800-1792958400@ncma.nz
SUMMARY:Writers Write: Actors Read
DESCRIPTION:Come along for some brilliant storytelling. Writers Write: Actors Read is a New Zealand podcast series with well-known actors reading short stories by Aotearoa’s best writers to a live audience. \nAn episode of Writers Write: Actors Read will be recorded live at this year’s Nelson Arts Festival with Nick Kemplen reading Lawrence Patchett’s story\, ‘Big Bastard’\, and Donna Botha reading Susanna Eliffe’s story\, ‘Patron Saints of Roadkill’. \nSeries Curator Bridget van der Zijpp will introduce the readings.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/writers-write-actors-read/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Arts Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T113000
DTSTAMP:20260727T224409Z
CREATED:20260819T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T224409Z
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SUMMARY:All Her Lives
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the nine interlinking tales that comprise All Her Lives\, this year’s Jann Medlicott Acorn Fiction prize winner at the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Learn why Ingrid Horrocks\, the author of several creative nonfiction books\, turned to fiction – and the short story form\, in particular – and why she believes reading about and imagining possibilities for hope is more radical than invoking dystopia. \nChaired by Claire Williamson
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/all-her-lives/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Arts Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T140000
DTSTAMP:20261020T201410Z
CREATED:20260819T210016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T201410Z
UID:10002363-1793019600-1793023200@ncma.nz
SUMMARY:Making Sense & Making Fun
DESCRIPTION:Joseph Trinidad’s memoir-in-essays\, Lucky Creatures\, is a bold and playful collection about rebuilding life after his family emigrated from the Philippines. Standup comedian Pax Assadi\, who grew up in a Pakistani/Iranian immigrant family\, will be discussing his joyfully chaotic memoir\, Mortified\, which explores what we gain by embracing moments that make us cringe. \nChaired by Tracy Farr
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/making-sense-making-fun/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Arts Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260909T043013Z
CREATED:20260909T034728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T043013Z
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SUMMARY:Light & Shade
DESCRIPTION:Light and Shade – music to bewitch the senses \nChroma Chamber Choir\, conducted by Rosemary Galton\, presents a concert of a cappella choral music in the atmospheric setting of Nelson Cathedral. \nIncluding works by Tallis\, Purcell\, Bach\, Bruckner\, Rachmaninov\, Whitacre.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/light-shade/
LOCATION:Nelson Cathedral\, Trafalgar Street\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Chroma Choir
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T232339Z
CREATED:20260910T232339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T232339Z
UID:10002370-1793473200-1793480400@ncma.nz
SUMMARY:Light & Shade
DESCRIPTION:Light and Shade – music to bewitch the senses \nChroma Chamber Choir\, conducted by Rosemary Galton\, presents a concert of a cappella choral music in the atmospheric setting of Nelson Cathedral. \nIncluding works by Tallis\, Purcell\, Bach\, Bruckner\, Rachmaninov\, Whitacre.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/light-shade-2/
LOCATION:Nelson Cathedral\, Trafalgar Street\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Chroma Choir
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261106T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261106T203000
DTSTAMP:20261012T005557Z
CREATED:20260127T213620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T005557Z
UID:10002264-1793991600-1793997000@ncma.nz
SUMMARY:NZTrio: Reverie
DESCRIPTION:Reverie gently rocks between dream and reality with Kulenty’s atmospheric A Cradle Song\, Schoenberg’s shimmering Las Estrellas\, and Bernstein’s youthful\, vibrant Piano Trio – a rich blend of styles and emotions. A fresh NZ commission from Karlo Margetič follows\, and \n\nSchumann’s Piano Trio No. 3 concludes\, with passion and lyrical expression. \nProgramme:\nHanna Kulenty – A Cradle Song\nLeonard Bernstein – Piano Trio\nAdam Schoenberg – Las Estrellas\nKarlo Margetić (NZ) – Icarus on Titan (2026 NZTrio / SOUNZ Tarling Trust Commission)\nRobert Schumann – Piano Trio No. 3 in g minor\nDuration approx 105mins including 20min interval \n\n\nNZTrio bio: \nDescribed as a “national treasure” (NZ Herald)\, NZTrio He Taonga Wairere is renowned for its eclectic repertoire\, outstanding talent and warm kiwi stage presence. Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin)\, Matthias Balzat (cello) & Somi Kim (piano)\, every NZTrio performance powerfully reaffirms the importance and cathartic nature of a live musical experience in today’s digital world.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/nztrio-reverie/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Live Events,125 Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260922T233002Z
CREATED:20260922T233002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T233002Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Grunwald LIVE: 2nd show added!
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s premier bluesman returns to NZ after sold out shows in 2025!\n\nRenowned 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’.\nThe festival favourite brings a high energy\, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot stomping blues. Part troubadour\, part storyteller -Ash has been selling out shows all over the world!\nDon’t miss this chance to see live blues music at it’s finest!\n\n7.30pm Doors8.00pm Show\n\nListen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/04HjibunL2jGRLEqVEMfZY
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/ash-grunwald-live-2nd-show-added/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncma.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ash-Grunwald.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261125T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260520T040059Z
CREATED:20260520T035908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T040059Z
UID:10002345-1795635000-1795642200@ncma.nz
SUMMARY:Ash Grunwald LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s premier bluesman returns to NZ after sold out shows in 2025!\n\nRenowned 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’.\nThe festival favourite brings a high energy\, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot stomping blues. Part troubadour\, part storyteller -Ash has been selling out shows all over the world!\nDon’t miss this chance to see live blues music at it’s finest!\n\n7.30pm Doors8.00pm Show\n\nListen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/04HjibunL2jGRLEqVEMfZY
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/ash-grunwald/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncma.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ash-Grunwald.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261126T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260910T231605Z
CREATED:20260910T231605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T231605Z
UID:10002369-1795712400-1795716000@ncma.nz
SUMMARY:Voices & Strings
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an uplifting concert celebrating the talents of Nelson’s young musicians. \nSchola Musica\, NCMA’s youth string orchestra\, is directed by Margarita Jackson and Lissa Cowie. Its talented young players will present a varied programme exploring the colour and expressive range of music for strings. \nLed by Zoe Dee\, the Nelson Youth Choir will showcase the impressive sound\, confidence and musicality that have made it one of the region’s leading youth ensembles. \nAt the heart of the programme\, the orchestra and choir will join forces for a few special collaborative pieces. A wonderful opportunity to hear Nelson’s next generation of musicians performing together.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/voices-strings/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:NCMA Produced Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261128T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260916T032202Z
CREATED:20260803T010940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T032202Z
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SUMMARY:Symphonic Odyssey: From Steppes to Sands
DESCRIPTION:Programme:\nBorodin – In the Steppes of Central Asia\nSaint-Saëns – Piano Concerto No. 5 (‘The Egyptian’).\nIntermission\nRimsky-Korsakov – Scheherazade \nConductor: Jose Aparicio  \nSoloist: Shan Liu (Piano) \nFor centuries\, composers have looked beyond their own borders to create musical journeys. In this concert\, the Nelson Symphony Orchestra invites you to travel to deserts and distant cities\, and hear fantastical tales from faraway lands. \nOur concert opens with Alexander Borodin’s musical landscape poem In The Steppes of Central Asia. Written for – but not actually played at – the silver jubilee of Emperor Alexander II of Russia’s reign\, the piece intertwines Russian and Asian melodies\, with three main musical ideas: a ‘steppe’ background motif depicting the vast plain\, the Russian soldiers’ theme\, and the shimmering Eastern melody of the central Asian caravan traders. \nTeenage piano sensation Shan Liu\, a student at Auckland’s Westlake Boys High School and one of New Zealand’s most promising young musicians\, takes us further south for Camille Saint-Saëns’ colourful Piano Concerto Number 5. Written while the composer was in Egypt\, the piece\, subtitled ‘Egyptian’\, is an exotic reflection of the East inspired by the Nile\, distant temple chants\, and warm North African nights. \nAfter the break\, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s beloved orchestral showpiece\, Scheherazade\, draws on the magical stories of the celebrated Arabian story collection One Thousand and One Nights. The vengeful Sultan\, convinced of the duplicity of all women\, vowed to execute each of his wives after the first night\, until he marries the young Scheherazade\, who protects herself from death by telling him interconnected tales for 1\,001 nights. Listen out for the Sultan’s heavy brass theme from the first movement slowly merge with Scheherazade’s beautiful violin and harp voice as bitterness turns eventually to love in this fascinating fairytale. \nFrom the steppes of Central Asia to the banks of the River Nile and the magical mysterious East\, this rich programme celebrates music’s power to transport us to wonderlands anywhere the world – no passport required.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/symphonic-odyssey-from-steppes-to-sands/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Symphony Orchestra
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncma.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NSO-Symphonic-Odyssey-Website-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261129T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T032635Z
CREATED:20260813T020500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T032635Z
UID:10002367-1795964400-1795971600@ncma.nz
SUMMARY:Symphonic Odyssey: Matinée Highlights
DESCRIPTION:Programme:\nSaint-Saëns – Piano Concerto No. 5 (‘The Egyptian’).\nRimsky-Korsakov – Scheherazade \nConductor: Jose Aparicio  \nSoloist: Shan Liu (Piano) \nOur matinée concert opens with teenage piano sensation Shan Liu\, a student at Auckland’s Westlake Boys High School and one of New Zealand’s most promising young musicians\, playing Camille Saint-Saëns’ colourful Piano Concerto Number 5. Written while the composer was in Egypt\, the piece\, subtitled ‘Egyptian’\, is an exotic reflection of the East inspired by the Nile\, distant temple chants\, and warm North African nights. \nNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s beloved orchestral showpiece\, Scheherazade\, draws on the magical stories of the celebrated Arabian story collection One Thousand and One Nights. The vengeful Sultan\, convinced of the duplicity of all women\, vowed to execute each of his wives after the first night\, until he marries the young Scheherazade\, who protects herself from death by telling him interconnected tales for 1\,001 nights. Listen out for the Sultan’s heavy brass theme from the first movement slowly merge with Scheherazade’s beautiful violin and harp voice as bitterness turns eventually to love in this fascinating fairytale. \nNo passports are required for this journey to faraway lands in this rich programme that celebrates music’s power to transport us anywhere in the world.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/symphonic-odyssey-matinee-highlights/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Symphony Orchestra
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncma.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NSO-Symphonic-Odyssey-Website-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261204T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T005638Z
CREATED:20261011T224516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T005638Z
UID:10002379-1796410800-1796418000@ncma.nz
SUMMARY:A Mystic Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to A Mystic Christmas\, a festive celebration presented by the Nelson Civic Choir and Orchestra under the direction of Jason Balla. \nTonight’s programme journeys from the radiant joy of beloved traditional carols to moments of stillness\, mystery and reflection\, brought to life through expressive choral writing\, orchestral colour and the brilliance of the organ. \nWe are delighted to welcome soprano Katherine Winitana and tenor Ipu Laga’aia\, whose solo and duet performances add warmth and lyricism to the evening. \nFamiliar favourites sit alongside contemporary arrangements and newer works\, inviting us to hear the music of Christmas afresh. \nMay these melodies\, harmonies and timeless stories awaken wonder\, offer peace and fill this shared occasion with the generous spirit of the season.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/a-mystic-christmas/
LOCATION:Nelson Cathedral\, Trafalgar Street\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Civic Choir
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261205T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261205T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T005713Z
CREATED:20261011T224644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T005713Z
UID:10002380-1796482800-1796490000@ncma.nz
SUMMARY:A Mystic Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to A Mystic Christmas\, a festive celebration presented by the Nelson Civic Choir and Orchestra under the direction of Jason Balla. \nThe programme journeys from the radiant joy of beloved traditional carols to moments of stillness\, mystery and reflection\, brought to life through expressive choral writing\, orchestral colour and the brilliance of the organ. \nWe are delighted to welcome soprano Katherine Winitana and tenor Ipu Laga’aia\, whose solo and duet performances add warmth and lyricism to the evening. \nFamiliar favourites sit alongside contemporary arrangements and newer works\, inviting us to hear the music of Christmas afresh. \nMay these melodies\, harmonies and timeless stories awaken wonder\, offer peace and fill this shared occasion with the generous spirit of the season.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/a-mystic-christmas-2/
LOCATION:Nelson Cathedral\, Trafalgar Street\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson Civic Choir
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261205T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261205T213000
DTSTAMP:20261013T191559Z
CREATED:20260930T013449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T191559Z
UID:10002376-1796499000-1796506200@ncma.nz
SUMMARY:NZSO Summer Tour
DESCRIPTION:It is astonishing to consider the musical impact Giovanni Pergolesi made\, considering he died of tuberculosis at the age of 26. Like Mozart\, his early demise quickly became the stuff of legend — hundreds of works were (often falsely) ascribed to this Italian late-Baroque genius\, while rumours swirled that his death was the result of murderous jealousy from musical rivals. \nLed by NZSO Concertmaster Vesa-Matti Leppänen\, we survey some of Pergolesi’s most brilliant opera — La serva padrona\, Adriano in Siria\, L’Olimpiade and Il prigionier superbo. We are delighted to have Aotearoa New Zealand soprano Anna Leese join us as we delve into music that glories in resplendent Italian Baroque colours and textures. \nWe complete this magnificent concert with a detour into the French-Baroque\, with a suite from Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Platée. C’est magnifique! \nGenerously supported by Ainsley Walter \nProgramme:\nPergolesi La serva padrona\nPergolesi Adriano in Siria\nPergolesi L’Olimpiade\nPergolesi Il prigionier superbo\nRameau Platée
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/nzso-summer-tour/
LOCATION:Nelson Centre of Musical Arts\, 48 Nile St\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260909T234342Z
CREATED:20260312T230224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T234342Z
UID:10002313-1797102000-1797107400@ncma.nz
SUMMARY:Christmas at the Cathedral
DESCRIPTION: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. \nExceptional soloists\, a lush acoustic\, and a beautifully curated programme of traditional carols and modern festive favourites create event not to be missed this Christmas. \nWidely regarded as a highlight of the Nelson Christmas calendar\, this annual concert offers a joyful and uplifting start to the holiday season in the glorious setting of Nelson Cathedral.
URL:https://ncma.nz/event/christmas-at-the-cathedral/
LOCATION:Nelson Cathedral\, Trafalgar Street\, Nelson\, 7010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Nelson City Brass
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