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  • Michael Endres Piano Students

    Tuesday 8 September 2026
    From: $15.00

    Today we present Rising Stars who are mentored by internationally renowned concert pianist Michael Endres.

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  • Michael Khor Piano Recital

    Tuesday 29 September 2026
    From: $15.00

    Michael Khor began learning the piano at the age of 4 with Neville Baird. He currently learns from Marnie Barrell. Michael’s performing experience includes the Christchurch Piano Competition, NZCT Chamber Music Competition, IRMT recitals and competitions, and many more. Some of Michael’s significant successes include the Soroptomist Scholarship at age 10, the ROSL Scholarship at age 13, and NZCT Chamber Music Contest placings in 2024.

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  • Tristan Dunlop Violin and Piano Recital

    Tuesday 10 November 2026
    From: $15.00

    Tristan Dunlop is one of the musical polymaths in this year's series. He is an accomplished violinist, studying with Stephen Larsen and playing with the CSO, an award-winning jazz musician, and a composer.

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  • Caleb and Ethan Waines Piano Recital

    Tuesday 17 November 2026
    From: $15.00

    Ethan and Caleb are talented young Christchurch pianists who love their music and also play violin, French horn and trumpet. Along with their teacher Mijin Jeon they have prepared a sparkling selection of music to perform for you at this lunchtime concert.

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  • Christine Jeon and Matthew Seinafo Cello and Piano

    Tuesday 24 November 2026
    From: $15.00

    The series concludes on a high note, featuring two rising stars whose careers are rapidly gaining momentum. Cellist Christine Jeon and pianist Matthew Seinafo were both awarded the 2026 Pettman Royal Overseas League Scholarships, supporting an extensive European tour for performances and professional development. It’s remarkable to think Christine first appeared in the Rising Stars Recital Series as recently as 2020.

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  • Social Animal – finding relevance in a social media world

    Friday 12 June 2026
    $25.00

    “Priceless… wonderful. One out of the box; a winner.” — John Smythe, Theatreview

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  • He Wāhanga nō te Kōrero

    Tuesday 28 April - Saturday 25 July 2026

    Nau mai, haere mai.

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  • Ching-Yu Tseng and Music Star Ensemble

    06 June 2026
    From: $30.00

    Ching-Yu Tseng will collaborate with the newly founded Music Star String Ensemble as soloist and leader in Haydn’s Cello Concerto. The performance will be presented without a conductor, offering a significant artistic challenge for this young ensemble, whose members are aged 11–15.

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  • Elizabeth Moak – Piano Recital

    Monday 27 July 2026
    From: $20.00

    We are thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist and music educator Elizabeth Moak to the Great Hall stage.

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  • fifty flowers

    Friday 8 May - Saturday 6 June 2026

    Fifty Flowers is an exhibition from resident tattoo artist Naith Morrow utilising mixed media on dressed ply, these abstract impressions of flowers often stray from recognisable motifs while adhering to a consistent palette of tone and colour. These are step away from Naith’s usual tattoo imagery.

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