Events

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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,…

Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Inspire Me

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

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…