| Bernstein & Sondheim – Two of the Best |
Town Hall - Auditorium
2 October - 8:00pm
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Presented by: Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
CSO Presents in Association with Ballantynes
These two brilliant composers are the focus of the second Musical Theatre showcase by CSO, under the baton of Richard Marrett.
Music Theatre lovers who delight in the sophisticated sounds of these two American composers won’t want to miss this concert spectacular.
The music from West Side Story will be among the programme highlights in this stylish concert production.
Bernstein was described by the New York Times as “one of the most prodigally talented and successful musicians in American history”.
Stephen Sondheim is another successful American composer and lyricist with famous scores such as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the park with George, Into The Woods as well as his famous start with West Side Story and Gypsy.
Conductor: Richard Marrett Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| South Island Salsa Competition |
Town Hall - James Hay Theatre
2 October - 7:30pm
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Find the dance of your dreams - the 2010 Body Festival kicks off with Speed Dancing on 24 September followed by two jam-packed, high-energy weeks of community workshops, NZ's best dance companies, guest tango artists from Argentina, film, exhibitions and more. The festival then goes into overdrive with a huge Zumba® Party on 10 October. Spring into dance! For more information visit www.thebody.co.nz Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK. |
| Southern Lights Dance Company |
Town Hall - James Hay Theatre
4 October - 7:30pm
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Find the dance of your dreams - the 2010 Body Festival kicks off with Speed Dancing on 24 September followed by two jam-packed, high-energy weeks of community workshops, NZ's best dance companies, guest tango artists from Argentina, film, exhibitions and more. The festival then goes into overdrive with a huge Zumba® Party on 10 October. Spring into dance! For more information visit www.thebody.co.nz Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK. |
| The Song Company |
Town Hall - James Hay Theatre
5 October - 7:30pm
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Singing together a cappella since 1984, the six members of the Song Company, and their Director Roland Peelman, give around 130 concerts a year around the world. They wholeheartedly embrace music from all continents and eras, and they work with artists of the highest calibre to create a distinctive and dynamic new voice, relevant to audiences of today and tomorrow. Regular international tours to Europe and Asia have taken The Song Company to some of the most prestigious festivals and venues around the world such as the Dubrovnik Festival, MDR Sommerfest, Festival of Flanders and the Dresdner Festspiele. Their concerts have prompted great critical acclaim. Programme Two - Performed in Hamilton, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin Sweet Dreams: Including works by Wilbye, Weelkes, Gesualdo, Monteverdi, Warlock, Peter Sculthorpe, Jack Body
Sweet Dreams takes us into the world of fantasy in an exploration of the subconscious mind where not only are our deepest desires and phobias hidden, but also our wildest, sweetest dreams. Madrigals and songs from Medieval and Renaissance times lead into modern-day musings, including works by Jack Body, who will be composer-in-residence with the Song Company in early 2010. "Their rendition was perfect, revealing a structural insight of utmost clarity ... bringing back history unexpectedly fresh and alive." - Sachsische Zeitung Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Isla Grant with Al Grant & Friends |
Town Hall - Auditorium
9 October - 7:30pm
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Presented by Event Entertainment Ltd Scottish born singer-songwriter Isla Grant returns to New Zealand in 2010 with a fresh look and brand new songs, as well as old favourites. The popular singer will be touring with her equally as talented husband Al Grant and band members. Her beautiful voice together with an ability to write sensitive songs that cross over from country/folk to easy listening have now established her as a major recording artist in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| NZSO Soloists |
Town Hall - James Hay Theatre
15 October - 7:30pm
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The NZSO Soloists - directed by Concertmaster Vesa-Matti Leppänen - explore time and place in a chain of gem-like pieces for strings. This is your chance to enjoy the interplay and spontaneity of your Orchestra in some intimate moments. Vesa has selected a programme of music from the 18th to 20th Centuries giving the NZSO's principal musicians a chance to shine as soloists. TELEMANN Burlesque de Don Quixotte
SALLINEN Some Aspects of Peltoniemi Hintrik's Funeral March (arr. for string orchestra)
GRIEG Two Norwegian Melodies
FOOTE A Night Piece
SIBELIUS Impromptu
MENDELSSOHN String Symphony No.10 Vesa-Matti Leppänen director Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Canterbury v Counties Manakau |
AMI Stadium
16 October - 5:30pm
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2010 ITM Cup - Round 12 Book at www.ticketdirect.co.nz or phone 0800 224 224 |
| A Night in Budapest & Vienna |
Town Hall - James Hay Theatre
16 October
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Starring: ANTAL SZALAI GYPSY BAND "A cross-genre explosion such that many in the audience staggered from their seats clearly dazed by the experience. If you employed every superlative in the dictionary, you'd still fail to do justice to the quality of gypsy violinist Antal Szalai's playing." - THE AUSTRALIAN Antal Szalai is arguably considered the best gypsy violinist in the world and the winner of the coveted "Liszt Ferenc" award. Antal Szalai comes from a family of gypsy musicians. He has a diploma from the famous Bela Bartok Conservatory of Music in Budapest. The band has been playing together and entertaining music lovers in five continents for 25 years. They have appeared in festivals from Europe to China, from the Barbican to the Sydney Opera House. In the United States they played in 40 states to standing ovation audiences promoting their CD's, managed by Columbia Artists Management. The Band also feature virtuoso soloists, Jeno Farkas on the famous Hungarian Cimbalom, a type of hammered dulcimer, and Laszlo Feher on Tarogato, a clarinet like instrument - as well as on the Hungarian Pan Pipe. All the members of the band are also featured on vocals. Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Gin Wigmore - The Grave Train Tour |
Town Hall - Auditorium
16 October - 7:30pm
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Presented by: Brent Eccles Entertainment After taking on the United States Gin Wigmore is heading back to New Zealand with "The Grave Train" National tour this October. 2010 has been a stellar year for the diminutive Auckland-born singer, her debut album "Holy Smoke", which features the chart-topping singles; "Oh My", "I Do" and "Too late for lovers", is very close to hitting the quadruple-platinum mark in New Zealand. In March she made her US debut, launching "Holy Smoke" with a live performance on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live", then embarked on a string of live performances with folk-pop singer Citizen Cope. People magazine gave "Holy Smoke" three out of four stars and described her voice as ‘Tangueray-soaked that's part Amy Winehouse and part Macy Gray'. Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Petula Clark |
Town Hall - Auditorium
18 October - 8:00pm
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Presented by: Pacific Entertainment An award winning singer, actor and composer, PETULA CLARK has more gold albums to her credit than any other British artist, plus record sales well in excess of 30 million. This international film and music star is still one of the most sought-after concert personalities and recording artists. Relive all your favourite classic hits - Downtown, Don't Sleep In The Subway, This Is My Song, A Sign Of The Times, I Couldn't Live Without Your Love, and many more - in what promises to be a delightful, intimate evening with one of the most accomplished leading ladies in showbiz. Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Simply Red |
CBS Canterbury Arena
19 October - 8:00pm
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Simply Red Bring The Curtain Down After 25 Years Michael Coppel Presents is very pleased to announce Simply Red's legions of New Zealand fans will have the opportunity to say a final goodbye when the band's Farewell Tour reaches New Zealand this October. Simply Red's classic pop and elegant ballads have provided an uplifting and emotional soundtrack to our turbulent times. The band are saying their farewells all over the world this year, after what has been a remarkable 25 years - their final show will be at London's O2 Arena on December 19. Since their first tour in 1985, Simply Red have played over 1,100 shows to over 11 million people, notched up over 55 million global sales, over 31 Top 40 UK singles, 3 BRIT Awards, 2 Ivor Novellos, 2 US No.1 Singles and a MOBO Special Achievement. Fronted by the charismatic Mick Hucknall, Simply Red grew out of Manchester and their first UK university/club tour in 1985 and quickly graduated to Europe and the USA in 1986. By 1987 they had conquered New Zealand and Australia and in 1989 they toured South America and Japan for the first time. By 1990 they had become a true global arena act and continued at that level until this day. Last year's Greatest Hits tour notched up a further 1 million people across the world. Over the past seven years, Auckland based four piece OPSHOP has become one of New Zealand's best loved bands, crafting a constant stream of massive hits with two multi platinum selling albums, You Are Here and Second Hand Planet. OPSHOP recently released their new single Pins & Needles and their highly anticipated new album is set for release on August 2nd. Don't miss the chance to say a final farewell to Simply Red, one of the most successful and acclaimed bands of the modern era. Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Miranda Harcourt's Biography Of My Skin |
Town Hall - James Hay Theatre
22 October - 23 October - 7:30pm
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Starring Miranda Harcourt
Written by Stuart McKenzie
Directed by Tim Spite Once in a blue moon a show raises your spirits with the magic of real life. Much loved actress Miranda Harcourt's Biography of My Skin has you in tears one minute and laughing-out-loud the next. Set against an 80s and 90s soundtrack - and a backdrop of traffic violations, the '81 Springbok tour, hand made skin lotion, Gloss, Princess Di, and true crime - Biography traces the role of a life time through four decades we'll never forget. Written by husband Stuart McKenzie, Biography is a comedy about love, marriage and growing up. What starts as a solo show is soon anything but, as people from Miranda's life pop up unexpectedly to claim their side of the story. From the team who brought you kiwi classic Flowers from My Mothers Garden, this new popular and critical triumph is outstanding contemporary theatre with a big heart. If you have been in love or come from a family, Biography is a must-see. Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Andre Rieu |
CBS Canterbury Arena
24 October - 8:00pm
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The 'King of Waltz' will make his first visit to Christchurch in October 2010!
André Rieu, the Johann Strauss Orchestra and his many soloists will take to the stage with an enchanting new show guaranteed to turn every audience member into a lifelong fan. Come and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of breath-taking music. Tickets won't last - get yours now! A Day with Andre' Package
A Day with Andre' Package allows you a sneak preview behind the scenes before the show, a relaxing meal before the show and a special photo with Andre after. You will experience the following:
• Attend the pre-show Orchestra sound check
• 3 Course Meal in a dining room at the venue
• A seat in the front five**
• After party with Andre Rieu and the Orchestra
• Have your photo taken with Andre Rieu
• Receive an exclusive gift Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Brooke Fraser, The Flags Album Tour |
Town Hall - James Hay Theatre
27 October - 7:30pm
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Presented by: Brent Eccles Entertainment in association with CRS BROOKE FRASER RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE, TOUR AND ALBUM NEWS It's everything you could want really if you were a fan of one of New Zealand's most popular artists of recent times. Multi-platinum selling award winner and jetset bohemian Brooke Fraser has sent news from her current base in Los Angeles that she has a new single on the airwaves today, an album in the pipeline and a main centre tour to follow. The uplifting summery romp of "Something In The Water" is a delightful return from afar by one of the country's most loved songwriters and performers. The first taste of Brooke's third album, Flags, "Something In The Water" is is due for release 11 October. The single itself is available as a digital downloads from all outlets including Itunes from today, Thursday 5th August. Tickets for the tour go onsale Monday 16 August. More information can be found online at www.brookefraser.com Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Rufus Wainwright |
Town Hall - Auditorium
28 October - 8:00pm
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Starring: Rufus Wainwright If you've ever been promised the world dear reader; here's the next best thing. An intimate evening of solo splendour with the devastating Rufus Wainwright - featuring nothing more than a grand piano, a folder full of rich, thoughtful songs, and that voice. As supporters of Rufus will know, these concerts are a special thank you to his loyal and understanding New Zealand fans who had bought tickets expecting to see Rufus perform solo in February 2010. Shows which were regrettably cancelled due to a family illness earlier this year, but Rufus made a promise to return to New Zealand later in 2010. Audiences can expect music drawn from his entire career alongside the new record which features the arresting ‘Who Are You New York?', Wainwright's ode to the city; the beautiful ‘Martha', a spare and powerful track named for his sister; ‘Les Feux d'artifice t'appellent' - the final aria from his debut opera ‘Prima Donna'; and ‘Zebulon', a majestic song about one of Wainwright's high school sweethearts. "One of the most talented singer-songwriters of his generation." - Bernard Zuel, Sydney Morning Herald Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Concert á Quatre |
Town Hall - Auditorium
30 October - 8:00pm
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Presented by: Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Series
French composer Messiaen’s Concert á quatre, drew inspiration from the composer’s regular musical influences Birdsong. Written for four musicians Messiaen felt particularly grateful to his wife pianist Yvonne Loriod and friends cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, oboist Heinz Holliger and flautist Catherine Cantin. Messiaen died before this was complete but it was finished by his widow.
Tonight we feature our own family and friends to perform, Chief Conductor Tom Woods’ wife acclaimed pianist, Natalia Sheludiakova, international New Zealand flautist Alexa Still and CSO’s principal cellist Galyna Zelinksa.
The music of American composer, John Adams, has a film like quality and an optimistic outlook on the best aspects of modern life. Harmonielehre is a large, three-movement work for orchestra.
Also on the programme is the prelude to Wagner’s huge spiritual masterpiece Parsifal. Conductor: Tom Woods
Feature Artists:
Alexa Still flute
Galyna Zelinska cello
Natalia Sheludiakova piano
Guest oboist Wagner Parsifal Prelude
Messiaen Concert á quatre
Adams Harmonielehre Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
