Wednesday 05 Mar - Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
1pm - 2pm
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts | Concert Chamber
General Admission: $15
The Petersens - Live in Concert
Lunchtime Recital Series
- Wednesday 05 Mar - Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
- 1pm - 2pm
- Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts | Concert Chamber
- General Admission: $15
Get along and support the 2025 Lunchtime Recital Series each Wednesday at 1pm in the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts.
New Zealand Chamber Soloists
Presented by: Conservatorium of Music
The dream team returns. Our much-loved James Tennant and Katherine Austin are back on our stage. They will be joined by the extraordinary Lara Hall and their original chamber partner, outstanding violinist Dimitri Atanassov, to deliver us piano quartets including Brahm’s stunning C minor piano quartet, Mozart and a delightful work by New Zealander, Anthony Ritchie.
Eternal Romance - Songs from the Heart
Presented by: Conservatorium of Music
Experience the passion and drama of opera, operetta, and art song with Eternal Romance: Songs from the Heart — a concert celebrating timeless melodies and heartfelt storytelling. Featuring beloved repertoire from Monteverdi to Verdi, Gilbert and Sullivan to Sondheim, as well as exquisite art songs by Britten and Lilburn, this program showcases the beauty and intensity of musical romance. With internationally acclaimed artists, Sophie Sparrow, Jonathan Eyers, Guy Elliott and Jade Moffat, bringing these works to life, Eternal Romance: Songs from the Heart, promises an afternoon of unforgettable music.
A Matinee at the Paris Opera
Presented by: Conservatorium of Music
Join renowned tenor André Heyboer, a regular performer at some of Europe’s most prestigious opera houses, including the Bastille Opera in Paris.
The programme includes a mix of well-known and lesser-known dramatic opera arias from France and her neighbours, covering three centuries of musical highlights and guaranteeing a full range of emotions: Handel (Samson), Gounod (Faust), Verdi (Don Carlos), Bizet (Carmen), Wagner (Tannhaüser), Puccini (Tosca) and more…
Andre will be accompanied by New Zealand-born organist and pianist Christopher Hainsworth, former Associate Professor of Music at Waikato University, who has made France his home for over 30 years. Christopher is known for his polished and entertaining performances on frequent visits to his Motherland. He will be playing Beethoven's Variations on God Save the King, Martin Lodge's Pastorale and an improvisation on themes suggested by the public!
DMA Student Concert
Presented by: Conservatorium of Music
This week, we’ll be featuring a talented group of Masters students who are sure to captivate and enchant. Expect a beautiful mix of instrumental performances and a variety of vocal pieces, showcasing the incredible skill and creativity of these rising stars.