The London Conchord Ensemble is one of Europe's leading chamber ensembles. They are known for their imaginative programming, which has won them many accolades in their twelve-year history. This is their debut New Zealand tour, taking them to ten centres nationwide.

This superb UK collective of musicians is dividing in half for part of their debut NZ tour - their Nelson/Palmerston North concert features flute, oboe, bassoon and cello.

This instrumental combination features Bach's first Cello Suite, Villa-Lobos' Bachianas Brasilieras No. 6 (flute and bassoon), Mozart's Sonata in Bb K292 (bassoon and cello), Ginastera's Duo Op. 13 (flute and oboe), and two works by Beethoven.

Programme:
Bach | Suite No. 1 in G BWV1007
Villa-Lobos | Bachianas Brasileiras No. 6
Beethoven | Variations on "La ci darem la mano" from Mozart's Don Giovanni
Ginastera | Duo Op. 13
Mozart | Sonata in B flat K292
Beethoven | Serenade Op. 25

Daniel Pailthorpe (flute), Emily Pailthorpe (oboe), Andrea de Flammineis (bassoon), Thomas Carroll (cello)

There will be a Prelude Talk at 4.15pm with CMNZ Artistic Manager, Catherine Gibson.

"...the London Supergroup...playing with panache, wit and discreet sensitivity in performances that are a constant joy." - Gramophone Magazine

The Mozart and Brahms Quintet Experience with Grammy-nominated American violist James Dunham on a special tour highlighting masterpieces from Brahms and Mozart.

When Mozart wrote his first double-viola quintet, he created a new sound world that he continued to explore for the rest of his life. His later quintets are at the pinnacle of the chamber music repertoire. A century later, Brahms was inspired to write two of his most eloquent chamber works for the same combination. And this year, young NZ composer Salina Fisher has been commissioned to write a work to accompany these works by Mozart and Brahms.

Programme:
Mozart: String Quintet No. 5 in D K593
Salina Fisher: New work (CMNZ commission)
Brahms: String Quintet No. 1 in F 'Spring' Op. 88

British clarinet prodigy Julian Bliss is back in the country, joining forces with our own adventurous NZTrio. This is an opportunity to hear one of the finest living clarinetists with one of New Zealand's leading ensembles.

At the heart of their collaboration is Messiaen's seminal Quartet for the End of Time, whose wit and beauty belie the fact that it was composed in a German prisoner-of-war camp. Alongside this classic is an inspired and evocative new work written for the ensemble by Ross Harris. Julian Bliss will dazzle you with Debussy's Première Rhapsodie and Milhaud's Suite for violin, clarinet and piano.

"Bliss must no longer be regarded merely as a great talent, but rather as a consummate master of his instrument." - Fanfare Magazine

Programme:
Debussy | Première Rhapsodie
Milhaud | Suite for violin, clarinet and piano
Ross Harris | There may be light (CMNZ commission)
Messiaen | Quartet for the End of Time

In 2015 Suyeon Kang became the first Australian to win the coveted Michael Hill International Violin Competition; also taking home the Audience Prize.

New Zealand pianist Stephen De Pledge joins Suyeon Kang on her NZ tour, with a programme showcasing the many facets of the violin.
They'll interweave works by Mozart, Ravel, Schubert and Stravinsky with a delightful work for solo violin by New Zealand composer Kenneth Young.

"…at times playing with a delicate sensitivity and at others with a passionate intensity." - National Business Review

Programme:
Mozart | Sonata in Eb D380
Ravel | Sonata No. 1 in A minor 'Posthume'
Schubert | Sonatina in G minor
Kenneth Young | Gone
Stravinsky | Divertimento

Presented in association with Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

Maureen Nelson, violin
Ken Hamao, violin
Melissa Reardon, viola
Richard Belcher, cello

The New York-based Enso String Quartet return to New Zealand following their successful 2012 tour, with an exciting series of concerts. One of the United States' most accomplished and inventive young ensembles, they received a Grammy nomination for their recording of the Ginastera quintets.

They are bringing their energetic Ginastera interpretations to local audiences, performing his Quartet No. 2 Op. 26. It is paired with Haydn's 'Sun' Quartet and Sibelius' Quartet in D minor Op. 56.

The concert also features an exquisite miniature from Auckland-based composer Alex Taylor - a new commission written especially for this Enso String Quartet tour.

"Enso played it with full-throated dramatic intensity" - Washington Post

Nelson Opera in the Park is back with some of New Zealand's best opera singers alongside stellar contemporary performers. Bring a picnic and soak up the atmosphere for this wonderful night of music in the open air. With affordable ticket prices this is a world class event that everyone can enjoy.

PERFORMERS:
ANNA LEESE
JARED HOLT
DAVE DOBBYN
MODERN MÂORI QUARTET
JACKIE CLARKE
PRESHOW - THE JUBILATION CHOIR

ORCHESTRA WELLINGTON
Conductor Marc Taddei
Musical Director Peter Rainey

Bring warm clothing, a torch and rug if in the picnickers' area. Those with chairs please sit in the designated areas.

We are working towards Zero Waste. Please leave nothing but footprints.

Fireworks display: Combat Pyrotechnics

Live Arts Nelson’s Summer school will showcase their performance piece de resistance. 

The students have spent a week immersed in theatre, drama, dance, singing and music, visual and creative arts, and have been part of creating and/or performing this new piece of theatre.

A gold coin donation to see these kids show their amazing talent.

A musical tribute and live concert experience that journeys through Michael Jackson's vast and incredible catalogue of work including the beginnings as a member of The Jackson 5, his groundbreaking theatrics in the '80s and his evolution onward into the 21st century.

This show features all of MJ's greatest hits performed live by multi-talented impersonator Dantanio.

Come and celebrate the life and talent of the King of Pop with this casino-class production that features a live international band, fully choreographed dancers, authentic costumes and brilliant effects. A show not to be missed!

It's been a year since The Lizard Kings last touched the earth of Nelson in October 2014 as the warm up show for their North Island Tour.

On Saturday 21st November The Theatre Royal will open her regal arms to The Kings for an evening paying homage to the majesty of The Doors' greatest moments, and a celebration of one of the most important bands of our time.

With a repertoire spanning the bands entire career, stunning visual effects and projections, and a blistering live performance to back it all up, its no wonder The LzKs have received high praise indeed from real Doors fans who experienced the last Tour:

"I love The Doors and was lucky enough to see them live in LA back in the day, and this show was as close as I've been to being back there" - CB

"You officially have a new groupie. The Doors are my NUMBER ONE band of ALL time but I've never been to a tribute before... Tributes can be hit or miss but you guys HIT HARD!!!! I had such an amazing night tonight and couldn't take the smile of my face the whole time listening to all my favourite songs (nearly) as quality as the real thing! Bliss. Heart emoticon 100% will be seeing you again." - FH

Come 'Break on Through' with us.. Is everybody in?

The seats are out - bring your dancing shoes! DJ Cookie Puss will be warming everyone up - Lizard Kings on stage at 9pm.

Join the NZAB for an afternoon of variety and fun featuring classic and contemporary big band charts. The concert will also feature young local brass sensation Logan Ford.

50% of the concert profits will be donated to the Tasman Music Trust to support the teaching of young musicians in the Tasman district.

So come along and listen to some great music and help support music in your district.