Local pianists Louis Lucas-Perry and Zeb Wulff are performing a piano Duo concert with NCMA’s two extraordinary grand pianos. Claude Debussy’s “Nocturnes” for orchestra were written between 1892 and 1899. The reviewer Pierre de Breville described them as “Pure music, beyond the limits of reality.” Debussy continued to modify the Nocturnes until his death in […]
The laid back kiwi culture and lust for life is very much embraced by Flo Pauls music as he shares insights into his life journey through his songwriting. He doesn't commit to one genre but moves through a range of styles, from poetry and mellow melodies, to funny storytelling and quirky lyrics through to upbeat […]
Saturday 21 September @ 7.30pm The NSO presents a thrilling evening of glorious orchestral dance music to sweep you off your feet. Showcasing an array of classical favourites including Bach, Tchaikowsky, Strauss, Brahms, Saint-Saëns, Khachaturian, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich. Conducted by Jason Balla Please note: Dancers from Ballet Nelson will only join us for our shorter matinee concert […]
Rutherford Hotel: Following the sell-out success of I GOT RHYTHM in 2022 NBS Nelson City Brass is proud to present the next instalment AND ALL THAT JAZZ at the Rutherford Hotel. Featuring New Zealand’s 'Trumpet Guy’ John McGough and Nelson’s own Tessa Quayle the band is excited to present this cabaret-style evening with light food […]
Bring the kids and prepare to be swept off your feet by the talented students of Ballet Nelson as they dance to glorious live classical music performed by the Nelson Symphony Orchestra. Performance time approx 45 minutes. The programme will feature a selection of pieces from the previous evening. Suitable for all ages.
Nicole Chao and Beth Chen form a duo team that combines dazzling virtuosity and romantic lyricism. New Zealand classical music team Duo Enharmonics is energising and redefining classical music through their emotionally thrilling programmes, both live and on social media. Audience members frequently comment on the power of Nicole and Beth's energy and virtuosity, and […]
Juliet Ayre - violin Richard Mapp - piano Proudly sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries
Nelson Youth Harmony presents a showcase of songs for one night only performing with their own live band! A diverse mix of musical genres from musical theatre to pop, songs such as Back to Black, Stick it to the Man, Starman, A brand new day and many more there is something for everyone to enjoy. […]
Ngaio & Luke are two local musicians who have been performing at various venues and in different projects around the region before deciding to do a proper duo set. Both have played in various bands and wanted an outlet for songs they enjoy but don't often get the chance to play to an audience. They […]
“Calefax – five extremely gifted Dutch gents who almost made the reed quintet seem the best musical format on the planet.” - The Times They are the inventors of a completely new genre: the reed quintet. They provide inspiration to young wind players from all over the world who follow in their footsteps. Calefax is […]
The Nelson Male Voice Choir is privileged to host the well-known Japanese Choir, Chor Farmer in Nelson. This is their 22nd biennial Goodwill tour of Australia and New Zealand having started in 1977 and the eleventh visit to Nelson. During that time, they have made many friends in Nelson, especially with host families and have […]
The National Secondary Schools' Brass Bands presents: Kia Kotahi Tātou You will see two bands in action. The National Secondary Schools’ Brass Band and NSSBB Development Band.82 brass and percussion musicians representing their schools and brass bands from around New Zealand.This is going to be a spectacular culmination of five days worth of tuition led […]
NZTrio presents: Triptych 3 - Untamed Hope Fanny Mendelssohn Germany Trio in D minor Joan Tower US Trio Cavany Eva Bedggood NZ Commission Ethel Smyth UK Trio in D minor We begin in 19th Century Germany with Fanny Mendelssohn's 'Trio in D minor’, a magnificent work by the renowned German composer. With melodies that soar […]
Performing at the limited NBS Summer Lounge Series: 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 […]
NAIROBI TRIO Described as New Zealand's favourite “Jazz Entertainers”, the Nairobi trio has thirty five years touring experience across the globe, playing in all manner of settings – Vineyards, Village halls, Theatres and Festivals – you name it, they’ve played it – from Raffles Hotel in Singapore, Festival stages in the UK, Norway, Denmark, Germany, […]
Soprano Rosemary Galton and pianist Kyoko Takashima present a programme of German lieder and English art song, exploring themes of love, human nature and the beauty of the natural world. Robert Schumann: songs from ‘Myrthen’ Widmung Der Nussbaum Die Lotusblume Du bist wie eine Blume Clara Schumann: Lieder op. 12 Er ist Gekommen in Sturm und […]
Likened to Kate Bush, Anna Meredith and Björk, Esther Swift explores ritual, connection, isolation, and the natural world with pedal harp and voice, spanning genres from classical chamber to Scottish folk music. Prolific, bold, innovative – all the way from Scotland for this special performance. An outstanding musician, composer and singer, Esther Swift works across genres as diverse as […]
Nelson Male Voice Choir presents: Let All Men Sing Music Director: Rosemary Galton Accompanist: Louis Lucas-Perry
Award-winning musicians and collaborators Ariana Tikao (Kāi Tahu) and Bob Bickerton have joined forces to create Muriwai. A confluence of two rivers, their music merges Māori and Celtic musical traditions through Celtic harp, vocals, and taonga puoro. Long-time collaborators, Ariana Tikao (Kāi Tahu) and Whakatū-local Bob Bickerton have developed a major new work which journeys through time and place starting with a Kāi Tahu creation story relating to water, through […]
True stories told live without pictures or notes: Couch Stories returns with the much-loved couch and all new stories. This year, we’re thrilled to host the 20th edition of this popular event, with tales centred around the theme: Time. Couch Stories are personal, real-life experiences recounted on stage without notes or props – good old-fashioned storytelling by great local storytellers, and one of the […]
Ya-Ting Liou, Taiwanese-born pianist, has presented concerts as soloist and chamber musician in New Zealand and abroad, with music critics citing her "secure and impressive technique" and her "ability for expressive and moving playing". Her performance highlights include appearances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and venues in Italy, Canada, Argentina, and Taiwan. […]
Chamber Music NZ : The Young Virtuosi. Presented in Association with the Michael Hill Violin Competition. Having started her violin studies at the age of two, South Korean born Yeyeong Jenny Jin is the winner of many awards including the 2020 Stulberg International String Competition, 2022 Zhuhai International Violin Competition, and most recently, the 2023 […]
An exciting and varied concert featuring inspiring music from the mentor and the protégé. From the old masters of Beethoven and Haydn, to modern, local talent - Nelson's own John Rimmer's piano concerto with soloist Kyoko Takashima, and a premiere performance of Warwick Blair's Sunset Kiss Darkness Come, a climate change piece especially commissioned anonymously for a first performance […]
Teatree 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. Teatree have been playing music together for many years at […]
After the success of their first ‘Cure’ show earlier this year and recent tour of NZ, Nelson based band The Underground return home to present a full show of the best music from one of the most iconic bands of all time at The Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. With a full stage and light […]
Louis Lucas-Perry presents a solo piano concert featuring well-loved, famous pieces. He will take you on a journey from Mozart to Scriabin, including Mozart’s lively sonata in D major K311 and the magical sonata fantasy in G sharp minor by Scriabin. Also featured will be Chopin’s Ballade no. 1 and no. 4, two of the […]
The Leftovers, just like their namesake, defy genre boundaries with their eclectic fusion of musical ingredients. Comprised of seasoned musicians with diverse backgrounds, the band brings together elements of rock, jazz, blues, funk, and alternative music with soulful harmonies to create a sound that is uniquely their own. Join Layna on vocals, Stampy on bass […]
