| National Concerto Competition |
Town Hall - Auditorium
13 March - 7:30pm
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Presented by: Christchurch Civic Music Council After two days of preliminaries and a semi –final, 44 contestants have been whittled down to three finalists for the National Concerto Competition.
Finalists:
Harry Ellerm: Christchurch will perform Vieuxtemps Violin Concerto No5 Op37.
Edward King: Auckland Shostakovich Cello Concerto No.1 Op107.
Emma Yoon: Christchurch Barber Violin Concerto Op14 Were selected by adjudicators Vesa-Matti Leppanen, Charmain Gadd and Bridget Douglas. The finalists will perform with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra by Sir William Southgate. Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Cobra Starship |
Town Hall - Auditorium
14 March - 7:30pm
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Presented by: Frontier Touring Company At The Frontier Touring Company there are a few things we like. We like purple hoodies. We like guilty pleasures. We like being in on the joke. We like it when good girls go bad. But most of all, we like Cobra Starship. A lot. Lucky for us Cobra Starship are returning to Australia and New Zealand in 2010 for their first headline tour Down Under. Come March, fans in Auckland, Christchurch, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth will have a chance to see these American rockers do what they do best – dominate the stage. Their last Australian and New Zealand tour saw Cobra Starship tear across arena stages in support of Panic At The Disco, drawing rave reviews from all in attendance. “With true showmanship the band blisters through their set list of dance floor anthems leaving, as far as pop punk goes, one hard act to follow.” – Rave “…a dance punk delight” – Blunt “….a mind-blowing performance” – Inpress Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| NZSO in Miniature |
Town Hall - Auditorium
15 March - 5:30pm, 7:00pm
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A group of players from the NZSO will perform popular classics like Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, and some modern day tunes that the whole audience will know. This family concert will be an hour long and the players will also introduce their instruments. Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Harry Connick Jr |
Town Hall - Auditorium
16 March - 8:00pm
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Presented by: Michael Coppel Harry Connick, Jr, one of the today's most versatile and accomplished entertainers - pianist, singer, composer and bandleader - brings his many musical talents to New Zealand this March. Your Songs (Sony Music, 2009) is Connick's most recent release, offering his own fresh take on familiar, classic tunes such as The Carpenter's Close To You, Billy Joel's Just The Way You Are, Roberta Flack's First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Nat King Cole's Mona Lisa. Connick's illustrious career spans more than 30 years. He made his first public performance at age five, appeared on his first jazz recording at age ten and released his self-titled major label debut for Columbia Records at 19 - a year after his high school graduation and relocation to New York. Connick has released 24 albums, sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and has been deservedly honoured with numerous award nominations and accolades including three Grammys and an Emmy. Connick's talents extend beyond music, making his acting debut the World War II film in Memphis Belle (1990). Further credits include Copy Cat, Independence Day, P.S. I Love You plus the reoccurring character Dr. Leo Markus in Will & Grace. Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Al Di Meola |
Town Hall - James Hay Theatre
19 March - 8:00pm
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Presented by: Belle Promotions Latin Jazz Fusion - Al Di Meola's World Sinfonia band blends classical, jazz, and tango music with Middle Eastern overtones. The result is an electrifying mix complete with sophisticated rhythms, haunting and alluring melodies, and of course some thrilling action both on electric and acoustic guitars. Al Di Meola has been known throughout the world for the past three decades as one of the most prominent virtuosos in the contemporary instrumental jazz field. A pioneer of blending world music and jazz, his first 3 albums are some of the finest jazz fusion guitar-based recordings ever: 1976's Land of the Midnight Sun, 1977's Elegant Gypsy and 1978's Casino. Again and again, Al Di Meola has revealed himself as a seasoned gifted contemporary composer and a player of deepening grace and evocative lyricism. He has been continually sited by many of the top prominent music critics around the world for his virtuosic guitar work and compositions. Al's intrigue with complex rhythmic syncopation combined with provocative lyrical melodies, always incorporating sophisticated harmony, is at the root of these serious but heart felt works. Book at www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| International Organ Series - Thomas Trotter |
Town Hall - Auditorium
20 March - 7:30pm
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Presented by: Friends of the Christchurch Town Hall Organ trust Thomas Trotter is the successor to George Thalben- Ball at Birmingham Town hall where he has been City Organist for over 25 years. He is also Organist at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster and Visiting Fellow in Organ studies at the Royal Northern College of Music. Earlier in his career he was organ scholar at King’s College, Cambridge and later continued his studies with Marie-Claire Alain in Paris, winning the Prix de Virtuosite in her class. He won first prize at the St Albans International Organ Series. His Saturday night concert will be a memorable start to this year’s International Organ Series which also included Gordon Stewart (U.K.) 8 August and Carlo Curly (U.S.A) 19 September. Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| An Evening with Burt Bacharach |
Westpac Arena
21 March - 8:00pm
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Please note this event has a new concert date - Sunday 7 November For ticketing information please contact Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Mercury Energy Tactix |
Westpac Arena
22 March - 7:20pm
4 April - 6:50pm
12 April - 7:20pm
18 April - 6:50pm
1 May - 2:20pm
30 June - 6:50pm
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2010 ANZ Championship It’s Trans-tasman netball rivalry at its very best. Take some new faces, mix them with the experience and character of current and former Silver Ferns, then throw in the uncompromising Australian style brought into the team by two players and it all adds up to action packed entertainment. Twelve players. Six home games. One trophy. And you! Monday 22 March 7:20pm v Central Pulse
Sunday 4 April 6:50pm v NSW Swifts
Monday 12 April 7:20pm v Melbourne Vixens
Sunday 18 April 6:50pm v Waikato BOP Magic
Saturday 1 May 2:20pm v Southern Steel
Sunday 30 June 6:50pm v Northern Mystics Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Old Crow Medicine Show |
Town Hall - James Hay Theatre
25 March - 7:30pm
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Presented by: Love Police Starring: Old Crow With great joy, Love Police announce the return of the amazing *OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW* to New Zealand in March 2010. The band first toured New Zealand early in 2009 and left audiences in awe of the musical tour de force that is Old Crow Medicine Show/./ It's fast & furious so bluegrass and folk lovers, hipsters and country fans, be prepared to get down in a whole new way once these five boys from Nashville take to the stage. The band has gone far beyond the label of "Americana" and kicks out good old bluegrass styled music with rock ‘n' roll attitude. They abandon the overdone country theme of dead dogs and lost women for heart felt get-downs about homegrown weed and trailer dwelling meth heads. Since meeting in NYC in 1998, the quintet of Willie, Ketch, Critter, Morgan and Gill have progressed from beginnings as travelling buskers to opening for Dolly Parton and touring with Merle Haggard, along with head-lining shows and countless festivals. While the group initially made a name for themselves through the unbridled spirit of their energetic performances and relentless touring, the band has also released three acclaimed albums, clocking up sales of more than 300,000. It is on the back of their current DVD release ‘Live at the Orange Peel'
and the fantastic reception they received last tour that Old Crow Medicine Show return to New Zealand! Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Armageddon Pop Culture Expo |
Christchurch Convention Centre
27 March - 28 March
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Armageddon expo hits Christchurch and Wellington for their biggest events there yet! With a mix of animation, comics, gaming, TV and movie stars, movie screenings, rides, lasertag, wrestling, music, contests, giveaways and more, this is one event that you will not want to miss. Hitting Christchurch convention centre on March 27/28th and then Wellington's TSB Bank arena over Easter weekend for a three day event on April 2-4th, the 2010 expo's will be a nonstop experience for students, families and couples.
Meet the voice of WOLVERINE Steve Blum, Doctor who himself Paul McGann or Jason from Friday the 13th Kane Hodder. Add this to a huge array of exhibits, displays and sales from exhibitors from all over NZ and Australia and you have a weekend unlike any other. www.pulpexpo.com Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Grumpy Old Women |
Town Hall - James Hay Theatre
27 March - 7:30pm
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Presented by: Ben McDonald
Starring: Geraldine Brophy, Pinky Agnew and Lyndee-Jane Rutherford
Directed by: David Mcphail
Written by Jenny Eclair & Judith Holder From Cardiff to Canberra and now New Zealand, women of a certain age can finally unite behind a common fear of graying hairs and sagging rears. Around the world it is suddenly OK to celebrate the cellulite. Following a 40 date sell out UK tour and a West End run at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave, Grumpy Old Women has had thousands of women filling theatres across the world and leaving hundreds of men with no idea what they were going to have for their dinner. Finally – and just in time for that perfect Christmas gift for the Grumpy People in your life -Grumpy Old Women comes to New Zealand, with an all kiwi cast, new cities to explore and new loos to try out. Director David McPhail urges the men of New Zealand to take the Grumpy Women in their lives out for an evening of fun, with this sensational UK comedy hit. Heading the New Zealand cast of Grumpy Old Women is Film and TV leading lady and Dancing With The Stars diva, Geraldine Brophy!! “The perfect ticket … more uplifting than a reinforced Wonderbra." - Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard
Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
| Shamray plays Rachmaninov |
Town Hall - Auditorium
27 March - 8:00pm
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Presented by: Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Series
“Shamray enters the stage bashfully…he concentrates without trace of eccentricity or unnecessary movements and unlike some young pianists, he concentrates solely on the music” Michael-Georg Muller, Neuer Ruhr Zeitung.
Who better than celebrated international Russian virtuoso pianist Konstantin Shamray to perform Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3. 2008 winner of the Sydney International Piano Competition, he is the only person in its history to take both the First Prize and the People’s Choice Prize.
The symphony on the programme is Johannes Brahams’ most complex symphony which is lushly romatic and lyrical and will tonight be conducted by Italian conductor Marco Zuccarini. Zuccarini founded the Orchestra de Teatro Olimpico di Vicenza abd has directed such acclaimed artists as José Carreras, Katia Ricciarelli and Astor Piazzolla.
CSO will also perform From the Lonely Margins of the Sea by young New Zealand composer, Michael Norris. Conductor: Marco Zuccarini
Feature Artist: Konstantin Shamray piano Michael Norris From the Lonely Margins of the Sea
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3
Brahms Symphony No.4 Book at Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 TICKETEK |
