Events
Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Under 18
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New ZealandCANCELLED: Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Under 18 Music written by teenage composers.
Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: The Rule of 3
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New ZealandThe mastery of NZTrio will feature in two triple concertos, setting the beloved music of Beethoven alongside our own Gareth Farr. The programme will also feature a stunning evocative orchestral work by kiwi Lissa Meridan titled Firework, and honour the proud tradition of Ukranian orchestral writing with the Hutsul Triptych by composer Myroslav Skoryk. The…
Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Elgar Cello Concerto
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New ZealandThis concert, conducted by Peter Scholes who is a well- known clarinetist , composer , conductor and musical director of the long established Auckland Chamber Orchestra, presents a “Beyond the Horizon” programme. It is a celebration of recent discovery, especially the James Webb telescope, and illustrated in orchestral sound by New Zealand composer Sarah Ballard’s…
Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Celtic Connections
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New ZealandAmalia Hall is the violin soloist in the centrepiece of this exciting concert of the sounds of Scotland; Celtic Connections. Amalia will perform the well-known concerto by Max Bruch. Other works are by Mendelssohn, Maxwell Davies and McCunn. The concert will be conducted by guest conductor Marc Taddei who is the Music Director of Orchestra…
Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Under 18
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New ZealandNelson’s own Costa Simpson directs a programme of music written by teenage composers including Mendelssohn, Bizet and young Nelsonian Georgina Palmer. Featuring NSO Concertmaster John Thomson and guest soloist Monica Chang.
Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Solo Spotlight
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New ZealandFeaturing Natania Ngawhau playing the Launy Grondahl trombone concerto and other outstanding musicians from around the country each performing a concerto movement with the NSO.
Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Solo Spotlight
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New ZealandFeaturing Natania Ngawhau playing the Launy Grondahl trombone concerto and other outstanding musicians from around the country each performing a concerto movement with the NSO.
Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: The Rule of 3
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New ZealandBeethoven meets Gareth Farr in a triple concerto showdown featuring NZTrio, alongside Ukranian composer Myroslav Skoryk’s famed Hutsul Triptych and Melody. Conducted by James Donaldson, Director of the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. Pre Concert Talk by Jason Balla 6.30 – 7.00pm (open to all) Concert Programme: Skoryk: Melody Beethoven: Triple Concerto Interval Skoryk: Hutsul…
Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Exuberance
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New ZealandRossini – Mozart – Mendelssohn Get caught up in the energy and excitement of this programme featuring two Italian-linked works plus a Mozart Piano Concerto with soloist Diedre Irons. Programme: Rossini: Overture to The Italian Girl in Algiers Mozart: Piano Concerto No 23, K488 Interval Mendelssohn: Italian Symphony No 4
Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Travel Plans
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New ZealandCome on a musical voyage with us as we present works by composers from Germany, Spain, France, Russia, USA and NZ, with guest soloist Owen Moriarty (Guitar) playing Rodrigo’s Concerto de Aranjuez. Conducted by Beth Cohen. Programme: Beethoven – Overture to Fidelio Fauré – Pélleas et Mellisande Rodrigo – Concerto d’Aranjuez Natalie Hunt – Only to the Highest Mountain…
Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Bach and Sons
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New ZealandAn uplifting evening of exquisitely beautiful music awaits. Come and celebrate the musical genius of the Bach family with the NSO, featuring stunning cello soloist Matthias Balzat. Conducted by Jason Balla Programme: J.S. Bach – Orchestral Suite No. 2 C.P.E. Bach – Cello Concerto in A Major, H. 439 W.F. Bach – Sinfonia in F Major, FK 67 “Dissonant”…
Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Orchestral Dances
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New ZealandSaturday 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…