Category: 2017 Festival

  • 13 Cellists

    23/02/2017
    A festival first was hearing no less than 13 cellists on stage in one concert.

  • Bach by Candlelight

    23/02/2017
    The ever-popular Bach by Candlelight was one of many sold out concerts at Nelson Cathedral.

  • Matthew Barley

    23/02/2017
    Matthew Barley showcased his internationally renowned skills not only as a superb cellist but also a creative improviser.

  • Denés Varjon

    23/02/2017
    The wonderful Hungarian pianist Dénes Varjon delighted audiences time and time again.

  • Concerts Selling Fast

    05/11/2016
    Perhaps it's the wonderful programming, or maybe the quality of our international artists like the Goldner Quartet from Australia, but…

  • Wonderful New Zealand Artists

    05/11/2016
    Our stellar line-up of New Zealand artists include the NZTrio, sopranos Joanne Roughton-Arnold and Jenny Wollerman, Douglas Mews on harpsichord,…

  • Cellisimo!

    05/11/2016
    Tickets have only been on sale a few hours but we're already seeing (predictably) great interest in the two cello…

  • Festival Extras

    05/11/2016
    The Festival features a series of complimentary events for concert goers including a series of 'Festival Conversations' led by Elizabeth…

  • New Concert Lovers’ Pass

    08/09/2016
    The response to our Festival Passes, which went on sale only 7 days ago, has been astounding and we thought…

  • Sotheby’s Gala Dinner

    08/09/2016
    A gourmet meal, fine wines, a surprise selection from the festival programme, a chance to catch up with old friends……