Events

Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: The Rule of 3

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

The 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 Zealand

This 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 Zealand

Amalia 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 Zealand

Nelson’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 Zealand

Featuring 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 Zealand

Featuring 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 Zealand

Beethoven 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 Zealand

Rossini – 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 Zealand

Come 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 Zealand

An 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 Zealand

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…

Nelson Symphony Orchestra Presents: Orchestral Dances & Ballet Nelson

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

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.