What’s on at The Piano


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Entertainment is served up in every form at The Piano in the coming months.

 

3-4 October: Toi Toi Opera’s Riders to the Sea Allow yourself to be swept away by the haunting beauty of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ tragic opera, reimagined for Aotearoa New Zealand in this immersive new production.
An extraordinarily special season, featuring a stellar all-local cast, musical, and creative team, led by the country’s finest opera director Sara Brodie.

 

23 October: Nyree Huyser’s Hollywood Glamour
Join The Voice Australia star Nyree Huyser for a night of Hollywood Glamour as she performs some of the most iconic songs from the big screen. From Bond to Wicked, this show features incredible variety, powerhouse vocals and some very special guests.
25 October: Symposium Big Band
Led by Tom Rainey, Symposium is one of the finest jazz ensembles in Ōtautahi. This concert will feature elegant new works, as well as imaginative arrangements of favourite standards.
Joined by vocalist Naomi Ferguson, this concert is part of the Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival.
22-24 September: Jolt presents See Me Go
A joyous and life-affirming celebration of inclusive dance featuring over 120 Jolt dancers and original choreography. Honouring Jolt’s connections both locally and nationally, featuring guest artists including NZTrio and musicians from the CSO.
25 September: Argyle Trio
Christopher’s Classics presents the Argyle Trio, bringing together acclaimed chamber musicians Wilma Smith (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello), and Laurence Matheson (piano) for a programme of classics by Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn, and Brahms.
5 OCTOBER: SYLVIA JIANG
Hailed by critics as a “gifted young pianist of genuine substance” and “New Zealand’s most notable young emerging pianist,” Sylvia Jiang is a brilliant performer on the rise. She plays music by Debussy, Brahms, Gao Ping and more.

 

12 OCTOBER: OUR KIWI HOME LIVE
Join Mark Walton, international musician and much enjoyed weekly columnist of Our Kiwi Home in The Press on Saturdays for an inspiring hour of conversation and musical interludes, with guests Steve Lowndes and Mike Yardley.
14 October: David McWilliams On Money
WORD Christchurch are thrilled to present an evening with renowned global economist David McWilliams (Ireland) in a conversation about the history of money while demystifying economics.
19 OCTOBER: ALEX CALLEJA LaughTrip New Zealand Alex Calleja and the Comedy Crew are coming your way for a night of unstoppable laughter as Netflix’s very own Filipino-comedian Alex Calleja brings his sharp wit and hilarious stories to New Zealand. Presented by JNR8 Productions.
16 November: Liam Wooding
Outstanding pianist Liam Wooding presents an evocative programme of music by Francis Poulenc, Olivier Messiaen, Claude Debussy, and Jenny Mcleod. For a full list of what’s on at The Piano, visit thepiano.nz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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