Following their 2015 sell-out performances of Sleeping Beauty…. Moscow Ballet "La Classique" makes a triumphant return to Australasia presenting their spectacular performance of Swan Lake, a spellbinding classical romance.
'The greatest success of Russian theatre is undoubtedly classical ballet'
The most splendid ballet of all time is brought to life by Petipa & Tchaikovsky's spectacular score masterpiece.
From the moon-lit lake where elegant swans silently glide to the magnificent opulence of the palace ballroom, Odile, the temptress in a cloud of black tulle provides a ravishing counterpoint to the purity and innocence of Odette the beautiful swan queen. A fairy tale story conveying all the drama of a tragic romance.
Moscow ballet "La Classique" was established in 1990 by its current Director Elik Melikov In this 2 Acts performance of Swan Lake the illustrious Moscow Ballet "La Classique" with their ballet skills, lavish costumes and magnificent stage sets will capture the imagination, the passion and the romance of this classical ballet fairytale.
To the company from the critics...
'Dance lovers thrilled by Moscow Ballet's Swan Lake' - Nottingham Journal
'Moscow Ballet La Classique continues to delight audiences of England and the UK' - Previews UK A gloriously traditional production that captures all of the fairytale enchantment and beauty one could wish for' - Manawatu Standard
'You do not have to be a ballerina to love this lavish performance and lush music which magically brings to life one of our most loved tales' - Bop Times
The unrivalled skill and pathos of the famous Moscow Ballet "La Classique" is a visual feast
Adam Chamber Music Festival's Gala dinner gives you a gourmet meal, fine wines, a surprise selection from the festival programme, a chance to catch up with old friends - what better way to start your Festival immersion!
New Zealand String Quartet, Goldner Quartet, James Campbell (clarinet), Matthew Barley (cello)
A surprise selection from the Festival programme.
Following the success of The Armed Man, the Nelson Civic Choir and orchestra returns with another Karl Jenkins work: his Stabat Mater.
Karl Jenkins is one of the world's most popular living composers. As in his well-known Adiemus, in Stabat Mater he blends harmonies from popular and classical music, making the piece engaging for modern audiences. The work reflects on the suffering of Mary, mother of Jesus, at the time of the Crucifixion, and includes an arrangement of the Ave Verum, a movement And The Mother Did Weep sung simultaneously in many languages; Lament, written by Jenkins' wife Carol Barratt and Incantation, sung partly in early Arabic.
Fun for the whole family, Nelson Academy of Dance presents The Nutcracker, a production that is guaranteed to transport us all to the festive season during winter in Nelson!
One of the world’s most-loved ballets, the adventure begins on Christmas morning when Clara’s brother, Fritz, snatches the Nutcracker her beloved nutcracker doll and falls over and breaks it. From there we follow Clara and her Nutcracker as they travel through swirling snowflakes to a colourful garden filled with characters to delight the young and young-at-heart.
The performance will present dance students as the featured performers and international artist, Jesse Campbell returns to Nelson to dance in this year’s full length classic ballet.
Director Gillian Francis has consistently achieved a very high standard from her very creative and talented students (ranging from the ages of 3 to their mid-20′s) over many years and this year’s The Nutcracker includes beautiful choreography, costuming, backdrops, lighting and sound.
Enjoy winter in Nelson in grand style, making memories to cherish with the ones you love.
The Civic Choir and the Male Voice Choir are singing in the new day with their Dawn Chorus set, bringing all your favourite anthems and choruses. Complimentary bubbles to add to the fun - Hallelujah!!!
The Brilliant & The Bonkers
A whirlwind talk of the best bits and best-forgotten-about bits of piano history. Presented by Áine Byrne with Doug Hill on piano.
Silent Movie
Buster delivers his usual repertoire of charming chaos in Go West (1925) as ‘Friendless’, a young vagabond heading west in search of his fortune, accompanied by an unlikely leading lady on screen and the nimble fingered Gabor Tolnay on piano.
Oscar, Tony & Friends
Come and join in the vintage fun with a star-studded set of hits from the Oscar and Tony Awards....brought to you by scintillating Drag Queens Phyllis, Shona & friends, and the zany Boathouse Community Choir. Move over Liberace!
Ripple Effect: Written by Gareth Farr & performed by Farr Out
New Zealand’s own composer of cool is flying in to the shire to premier a specially commissioned work, ‘Ripple Effect’. Set to crescendo at the stroke of midnight, this world premier will make you make you glad you stayed up late!
Be prepared in all your floss and finery for this extravaganza. Buz Bryant Green flies in from China and shines a light on our Steinway, delivering a myriad of colour and character. Also featuring violinist John Thompson and baritone Robert Tucker, this is a musical feast of local, national and international stars. Two hands, four hands, six hands, eight hands! What can’t this Steinway do?? A not-to-be-missed musical bonanza!!
Gather round and listen, as Murray takes us through the Steinway story, from Hamburg to Nelson with love! Then, the rising stars of the Nelson School of Music come out to shine in this concert featuring our 2015 scholarship winners.
Nelson School of Music patron and leading New Zealand pianist Michael Houstoun is performing in a fundraising concert to support the School's redevelopment project.
The programme will include J.S. Bach Preludes and Fugues from the Well-Tempered Klavier, Three Brahms Intermezzi, plus works by Poulenc and Fauré.
The concert will be performed on the School's new Steinway piano which is currently housed at St John's Church.
The Nelson School of Music is currently undergoing a $6.4 million redevelopment project following closure due to earthquake risk and this concert is part of a community fundraising programme which currently includes a seat sponsorship campaign.
