Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
NBS Live Lounge: The Violet Project
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson, New Zealand'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 […]
Chroma Chamber Choir World Premiere & More
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson, New ZealandThe 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 […]
Chroma Chamber Choir World Premiere & More
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson, New ZealandThe 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 […]
Lunchtime Concert: Opera & Broadway Masterclass
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson, New ZealandThis 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 […]
NBS Live Lounge: Opera/Jazz Fusion
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson, New ZealandOpera/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 […]
Opera Gala Concerts
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson, New ZealandThe 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 […]
Opera Gala Concerts
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson, New ZealandThe 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 […]
Lunchtime Concert: Paul Chan
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson, New ZealandImmerse 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 […]
NBS Live Lounge: Sukalati Beats
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson, New ZealandSukalati 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 […]
Lunchtime Concert: Zeb Wulff
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson, New ZealandThe 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 […]
NBS Live Lounge: Tea Tree
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson, New ZealandTea 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 […]
New Zealand String Quartet – Soundscapes
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson, New ZealandJoin 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 […]