CSO 2016 Season Brochure by Brave Media

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WE ARE OF CITY LOCAL PEOPLE, WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCES

THIS The lifeblood of any city is its people. Without them, there is no heart, life or rhythm. We live and work together – converse, make noise, laugh, play and cry. All of these things create the hum and buzz of any vibrant city. Christchurch is no different. All of the images within this season brochure are of Christchurch people doing just that. The hustle and bustle of an early morning café, the rush of traffic, and the sounds of the city being rebuilt. Our city, our community, our audience. Velocity, rhythmic energy and movement are all elements reflected in this year’s programme. Throughout the season, the orchestra will be performing some of the most momentous symphonies ever written alongside an array of electrifying new compositions. We are proud to celebrate our rich musical heritage while also looking towards an exciting future. A special thank you goes out to the people and local businesses of Christchurch who kindly took part in our campaign and allowed us to use these wonderful images of our community. We would also like to make special mention to Paul Furborough for the front cover image, which encapsulates the rhythm and movement of our city brilliantly. To our sponsors, funders, donors and patrons, we thank you for your continued loyalty, passion and belief in what we do. We are of this city – local people; world class performances. Gretchen La Roche CEO

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MAYOR OF CHRISTCHURCH MESSAGE FROM

I am delighted to offer my best wishes to the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for this 2016 concert season. This season the CSO will be exploring the theme of the driving rhythm of the city matched with that of music. At this interesting time in our city’s evolution I am sure this will result in some fascinating and creative musical journeys. We are extremely fortunate that the CSO has expanded the 2016 season to include even more concerts, promising a very full and diverse programme. Through these concerts, outreach and educational activities the CSO engages with communities throughout our region and is dedicated to making music accessible to people of all ages and abilities. In 2016 the Orchestra will also collaborate with a range of key local and national arts organisations including the Christchurch City Choir, the Royal New Zealand Ballet and New Zealand Opera. The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra is a valued musical asset to Christchurch and to the community and continues to play a vital role in the recovering local arts scene. I wish the Orchestra every success for the 2016 season and hope that you will be transported by the driving rhythms of some wonderful orchestral music.

Kind regards

Lianne Dalziel Mayor of Christchurch

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OUR CHIEF CONDUCTOR MESSAGE FROM

In 2016, the CSO and the city of Christchurch continue to inspire each other. Planning an orchestral season not only represents a chance to express the artistic personality of an orchestra, but also that of the city and the qualities of its community. It is also a chance to move and inspire people through music’s power to open up new and unexpected emotional and creative pathways. In 2016, during this time in the history of Christchurch, when monumental and lasting decisions are being made about the future, we at the CSO have never felt prouder or more connected with the life and soul of the city and the broader Canterbury region. The core of our 2016 artistic offering, the Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Series, includes some of the greatest and most uplifting works in the orchestral repertoire; the peerless 5th symphonies of Beethoven, Prokofiev and Sibelius form a stunning triptych celebrating the resilience and triumph of the human spirit, and the 41st and final symphony of Mozart, one of the greatest human achievements, certainly finds a particular resonance with this theme. We are also delighted to once again collaborate with the Melbourne Youth Orchestra to bring you the epic 1st symphony of Gustav Mahler, another highlight of our year. Our talented array of soloists in 2016 includes a welcome return to New Zealand for violinist Natalia Lomeiko with Mozart’s 3rd concerto, and a debut for the brilliant American violinist Eoin Andersen performing the astonishing concerto by Esa-Pekka Salonen. We are thrilled to feature two of the world’s finest pianists, Stephen de Pledge and Piers Lane, performing Mozart and Rachmaninov respectively. We also highlight two outstanding CSO principal players; violist Serenity Thurlow performs a new concerto

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Photo by Ross Calia

by Chris Cree-Brown and clarinetist Ellen Deverall will be one of three clarinetists performing a triple concerto by Eve de CastroRobinson. To inject a strong rhythmic element, we are delighted to be joined by the percussion group Strike and the University of Canterbury gamelan ensemble, Banju Gunjung Saliju. Modernity and contemporary voices are such a thrilling and rewarding part of our artistic journey in 2016. By embracing the new, we not only make a strong statement of cultural vibrancy and identity, but we provide a powerful metaphor for the city’s rebuild and rebirth. Another season highlight is the new Artist Series of two concerts to be led by our brilliant CSO Concertmaster Martin Riseley and the legendary Principal Oboe of London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, Gordon Hunt. After the success of our 2015 Baroque series, we are delighted to welcome Brian Law to direct two one-hour concerts of classic baroque music. Our highly popular Presents Series once again offers a huge variety of great music, from The Topp Twins through to Mad Men and Dangerous Women, an evening of music inspired by the Rat Pack. There are also discovery talks for curious minds, the ever popular CSO Kids, Last Night of the Proms, and a Christmas Concert. It’s truly a jam-packed year! I am truly delighted to welcome you to the 2016 CSO season; one that I know will provide great musical highlights for all of us to share and enjoy. I hope to see you at a concert soon! Benjamin Northey Chief Conductor

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16 SEASON CALENDAR FEBRUARY

MAY

13 SPARKS (Rain day 14 February)

Hagley park

Gala Concert

OPERA IN THE VINES (Rain Day 28th February)

Pegasus Bay Winery

MARCH 5

NATIONAL CONCERTO COMPETITION Aurora Centre

Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Series

12 RADIANCE

Air Force Museum of NZ, Wigram

APRIL

The Artist Series in association with Friends of the CSO

GORDON HUNT

Charles Luney Auditorium

Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Series

PACIFIC RHYTHMS

Air Force Museum of NZ, Wigram

Leighs Construction CSO Presents

THE TOPP TWINS

Horncastle Arena

JUNE

Leighs Construction CSO Presents

APPALACHIAN SPRING – DISCOVERY CONCERT TALK

Charles Luney Auditorium

The Winter Series in association with BECA

THE SEASONS

The Artist Series in association with Friends of the CSO

MARTIN RISELEY

Charles Luney Auditorium

The Great Hall

Cavalcade Presents

Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Series

16–17 MAD MEN & DANGEROUS WOMEN

24 VIENNA!

ASB Theatre, Marlborough

Leighs Construction CSO Presents

MAD MEN & DANGEROUS WOMEN

Isaac Theatre Royal

Air Force Museum of NZ, Wigram

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NOVEMBER

Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Series

Leighs Construction CSO Presents

THE TITAN

4–5

LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

Air Force Museum of NZ, Wigram

Isaac Theatre Royal

Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Series

FORCE OF NATURE

Air Force Museum of NZ, Wigram

14 –23 NZ OPERA 14th, 16th, 19th, 21st & 23rd

Isaac Theatre Royal

Leighs Construction CSO Presents

CSO KIDS

Charles Luney Auditorium

The Winter Series in association with BECA

DUSK TO DAWN

Knox Church

AUGUST

Lamb & Hayward Masterwork Series

PIERS LANE PLAYS RACHMANINOV

Air Force Museum of NZ, Wigram

23–24 ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET

The Winter Series in association with BECA

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Knox Church

SEPTEMBER

Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Series

APPALACHIAN TO ZAPPA

Charles Luney Auditorium

Leighs Construction CSO Presents

THE 10 GREATEST MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC - DISCOVERY CONCERT TALK

Charles Luney Auditorium

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OCTOBER 12-15 NZ OPERA SEASON

Isaac Theatre Royal

Cavalcade Presents

Christchurch City Choir

Leighs Construction CSO Presents

FESTIVE CHRISTMAS

Isaac Theatre Royal

29–30 SYMPHONIC SPLENDOUR

ASB Theatre, Marlborough

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ASTER RADIANCE | PACIFIC RHYTHMS | VIENNA! THE TITAN | PIERS LANE PLAYS RACHMANINOV APPALACHIAN TO ZAPPA | FORCE OF NATURE

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CLAUDE DEBUSSY Nocturnes CHRIS CREE BROWN Viola Concerto (World Premiere) SERGE PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 5 op. 100, B flat major

R ADIANCE BENJAMIN NORTHEY Chief Conductor SERENITY THURLOW Viola SATURDAY 12TH MARCH

7.30PM

AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NZ, WIGRAM

Three different composers’ responses to the sights and sounds of the world around them are presented in this opening concert. Debussy’s masterpiece Nocturnes was inspired by a set of paintings of the same name by American artist Whistler. Debussy evokes a sense of place, or an “impression” of three scenes – the gentle movement of clouds, a pulsating festival and the rhythmic motion of ocean waves in the moonlight. CSO Principal Serenity Thurlow, one of this country’s finest violists, will be premiering a concerto by senior New Zealand composer, Chris Cree Brown. Prokofiev’s fifth symphony was composed in the final stages of World War II and was described by the composer as “a symphony of greatness of the human spirit, a song of praise of free and happy mankind”. The symphony found immediate critical and popular success, and its joyous and optimistic themes continue to be embraced by worldwide audiences today.

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PACIFIC RHYTHMS EVAN ZIPORYN Ngaben ( for Sari Club) JACK BODY Melodies for Orchestra

TORU TAKEMITSU A Flock Descends into the Pentagonal Garden

GARETH FARR Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra

Composed in 1983, Jack Body’s Melodies for Orchestra demonstrates his increasing interest in the diversity of melodic forms and styles found outside the traditions of Western art music. The music draws influences from Greek, Western Sumatran and Hindi cultures and, while completely unrelated in a cultural sense, reflect Body’s joy and excitement when encountering each musical tradition for the first time.

HAMISH MCKEICH Conductor STRIKE Percussion DAVID DOWNES Film-maker/Composer BANJU GUNUNG SALIJU THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY GAMELAN ENSEMBLE SATURDAY 14TH MAY

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AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NZ, WIGRAM

Sharing Body’s fascination with the traditional gamelan music of Indonesia, US composer Evan Ziporyn combines Balinese gamelan with western orchestral forces in Ngaben (for Sari Club). We are delighted to be joined by Banju Gunung Saliju, the University of Canterbury Gamelan Ensemble for the New Zealand premiere of this piece.

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN L’isola disabitata Overture

Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu’s A Flock Descends into the Pentagonal Garden has become one of his most performed works and skilfully weaves together melodies of gracefulness and fragility with moments of silence and stillness. Gareth Farr’s Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra is performed by New Zealand’s premiere percussion ensemble, Strike. A virtuostic tour de force, this concerto contrasts delicate orchestral textures with the wild, energetic roar of fortissimo drumming. Live projected imagery, commissioned by the CSO and created especially for this performance by awardwinning film-maker David Downes, will accompany this work.

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WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Violin Concerto No. 3 K 216, G major LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 op. 67, C minor

In the second half of the 18th century, the city of Vienna was not only at the epi-centre of the cultural and artistic world, but also a magnet to some of the most creative minds of the age. Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven each found their own inspiration and success in this dynamic city while also developing friendship and admiration for each other. The overture to Haydn’s opera L’isola disabitata (The Desert Island) became an instant hit with audiences and critics alike. Unusually for the time, it was regularly performed as a stand-alone work in concert programmes, such was the reception it received immediately following its premiere. Moving from Salzburg to Vienna at the age of 25, Mozart was a great admirer of Haydn and maintained a life-long friendship with him. The CSO is delighted to welcome back Natalia Lomeiko, past winner of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, to perform Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3. One of the most recognised pieces of orchestral music, Beethoven’s 5th Symphony belongs to the composer’s heroic period. A testament to triumph over tragedy, the opening four note theme was described by the composer as “fate knocking at the door”.

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BENJAMIN NORTHEY Chief Conductor NATALIA LOMEIKO Violin FRIDAY 24TH JUNE 7.30PM AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NZ, WIGRAM

THE TITAN LEONARD BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide EVE DE CASTRO-ROBINSON Triple Clarinet Concerto GUSTAV MAHLER Symphony No. 1, D major “Titan” BENJAMIN NORTHEY Chief Conductor ELLEN DEVERALL Eb Clarinet RICHARD HAYNES Bb Clarinet ANDREW UREN Bass Clarinet MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA FRIDAY 8TH JULY

7.30PM

AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NZ, WIGRAM

Following on from the success of our 2014 performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “The Resurrection”, the CSO is thrilled to collaborate once again with the Melbourne Youth Orchestra to present Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 “Titan”. Depicting the romantic ideals of the spirit and heroism of mankind as he struggles but ultimately succeeds, Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 is a hymn to humanity and the world around us. Concluding with some of the most joyous orchestral writing in the repertoire, it promises to send your spirit soaring. CSO Principal Clarinet Ellen Deverall will lead a trans-tasman trio of clarinets, including Andrew Uren (New Zealand) and Richard Haynes (Australia), to perform Eve de Castro Robinson’s Triple Clarinet Concerto. Creating a “super clarinet” between the three soloists, de Castro-Robinson’s concerto has been described as “over-flowing with colourful percussive strokes and tongue-in-cheek parody and a vibrant glitter of timbre”.

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PIERS L ANE PL AYS RACHMANINOV

RICHARD STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche SERGEI RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 2 op. 18, C minor SERGEI RACHMANINOV The Isle of the Dead op. 29

TOM WOODS Chief Conductor Emeritus PIERS LANE Piano SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST

7.30PM

AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NZ, WIGRAM

London-based Australian pianist Piers Lane is one of the most inquisitive and engaging live performers of his generation. Described by Gramophone as possessing “a superb musical intelligence, sensitivity, and scintillating brilliance” Lane will be joining the CSO to perform Rachmaninov’s second piano concerto. A loveable rogue of misadventure and trickery, Till Eulenspiegel is a character that can be traced back to medieval folklore. Strauss’ tone poem is a colourful depiction

of the mischief and mayhem created by this joker before he eventually receives his final come-uppance. Rachmaninov was deeply moved by Romantic artist Arnold Bocklin’s atmospheric painting, The Isle of the Dead depicting a solitary island-bound boat bearing a casket. Inspired by its haunting imagery, Rachmaninov composed his tone poem of the same name in response. A remarkable work of the late Romantic era, it is a richly orchestrated jewel that evokes mystery and reverence.

APPAL ACHIAN TO ZAPPA

Making his conducting debut with the CSO, US-based Eckart Preu has been described by the New York Times as “[a] fiery conductor with a kinetic style”.

AARON COPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

Piano Concerto No. 20 K466, D minor FRANK ZAPPA G-spot Tornado WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

Symphony No. 41 K551, C major “Jupiter” ECKART PREU Conductor STEPHEN DE PLEDGE Piano SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER

7.30PM

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Mozart’s last symphony was considered to be his grandest and most joyous. Revolutionary in its conception, it is an exhilarating and rhythmically energetic work. Reflecting similar rhythmic vitality are two works by American composers Aaron Copland and Frank Zappa. Copland’s Appalachian Spring was originally composed as a ballet for the dancer and choreographer Martha Graham and beautifully captures the pioneer spirit of US open spaces. Bristling with urban vigour, Zappa’s music combines elements of jazz, rock, funk and western classical traditions. We welcome back pianist Stephen De Pledge to perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 K466. Stephen is currently Senior Lecturer in Piano at the University of Auckland and, in addition to extensive international recital and chamber music performances, features regularly as a soloist with all the major orchestras throughout New Zealand.

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CLAUDE DEBUSSY Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune ESA-PEKKA SALONEN Violin Concerto JEAN SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5 op. 82, E flat major

FORCE OF NATURE BENJAMIN NORTHEY Chief Conductor EOIN ANDERSEN Violin SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER

7.30PM

AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NZ, WIGRAM

Concluding the Masterworks Series for 2016 is Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5, a work of compelling grandeur. Commissioned by the Finnish Government to honour the composer’s 50th birthday, it is one of the truly great symphonies of the late Romantic era. Considered to be the starting point of modern music, Debussy’s alluring Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune perfectly captures an afternoon woodland scene. To mark the end of his tenure as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and in response to his own approaching 50th birthday, Finnish composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen wrote his Violin Concerto. It is a work that explores the widest range of expression and instrumental resources of the violin and ranges from virtuosic acrobatics to quiet reflection and meditation. Performing the New Zealand premiere of Salonen’s Violin Concerto is Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Co-Concertmaster, Eoin Andersen.

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NTS MAD MEN & DANGEROUS WOMEN | THE TOPP TWINS APPALACHIAN SPRING | CSO KIDS THE 10 GREATEST MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS | FESTIVE CHRISTMAS

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MAD MEN & DANGEROUS WOMEN LUKE DI SOMMA Conductor ESTHER STEPHENS Vocals TAMA WAIPARA Vocals CAMERON DOUGLAS Vocals THURSDAY 21ST APRIL

7.30PM

ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL

Join us to relive the days when coolness was timeless, mambo was king and The Rat Pack took up residence in Las Vegas’ Sands Hotel. The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra will take you on a musical journey paying tribute to the golden era of the 50s and 60s with songs by Burt Bacharach to Frank Sinatra and Etta James to Amy Winehouse, featuring classics such as Fly me to the Moon, My Way and Mack the Knife. Tama Waipara’s first foray into music was learning the clarinet and he is a graduate of the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. Switching from clarinet to voice, Waipara is now one of the country’s leading singer-songwriters and is actively involved in theatre, festivals and recordings throughout New Zealand.

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Having performed at The Court Theatre in several plays and musicals, including Grease, The Mikado, Blood Brothers and One Man, Two Guvnors, Cameron Douglas will be a familiar face to many as he makes his debut with CSO. Singer and actor Esther Stephens is well known to New Zealand audiences with TV roles in When We Go To War, Westside Story and most recently in the musical That Bloody Woman. Music has always been in her blood she and she has an active career on both sides of the Tasman. Stephen’s sultry, smoky-toned voice makes her the ideal torch songstress for this evening celebration of a bygone era.

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KENNETH YOUNG Conductor THE TOPP TWINS SATURDAY 28TH MAY

7.30PM

HORNCASTLE ARENA

THE TOPP TWINS In this brand new show, The Topp Twins will be taking a nostalgic look back at what has made New Zealand God’s Zone in what is guaranteed to be a hilarious foray through history. Having secured their own place in Kiwi culture, Jooles & Lynda Topp will re-invent themselves on stage, changing character, musical styles and gender all in the ‘Untouchable Girls’ way that has made them the iconic New Zealanders they are. Armed with guitar, mouth-harp and spoons, with the backing of a full orchestra, they will deliver original songs, audience participation, comedy and burlesque innuendo in a fast-paced laugh inducing entertainment experience. The well-loved musical duo create fun wherever they go and their last show with the CSO was a huge hit so you’ll want to make sure this one is on your ‘must-see’ list.

APPALACHIAN SPRING DISCOVERY CONCERT TALK

In the first of two Discovery Concert talks in the CSO’s 2016 season, Chief Conductor Benjamin Northey explores the phenomenon behind the ‘Dean of American Music’, Aaron Copland, with particular reference to his Pulitzer Prize-winning ballet score Appalachian Spring. In this hour-long concert talk, the orchestra will illustrate, through extracts from the score, exactly what it is about Copland’s Appalachian Spring that makes it so distinctively ‘American’ and how it so effectively captures the essence of the bold pioneering spirit of a country full of possibilities. This evening is a perfect prelude to our Lamb & Hayward Masterworks Appalachian to Zappa concert in September, when the full composition will be performed.

BENJAMIN NORTHEY Chief Conductor WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE CHARLES LUNEY AUDITORIUM

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CSO KIDS

NATALIA RASPOPOVA Conductor JULIET REYNOLDS MIDGLEY Presenter

WEDNESDAY 20TH JULY

For all of those parents, grandparents, caregivers and children who have attended one of these concerts before, you’ll know just how much fun and full of music they are. We recommend you book early because these concerts frequently sell out. Specifically programmed for 2-6 year-olds, CSO Kids is a great introduction to the world of live music. Of approximately 45 minutes’ duration, these concerts provide a wonderful opportunity to see, hear, take part and explore the wondrous world of the symphony orchestra. Take a magical journey around the instruments of the orchestra and meet the players of the CSO. Sing along to well-known nursery songs and join the grand procession. Dancing, singing and having lots of fun is highly recommended.

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9.30AM & 11.00AM

CHARLES LUNEY AUDITORIUM

THE 10 GREATEST MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC DISCOVERY CONCERT TALK

DR PHILIP NORMAN Conductor/Presenter THURSDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER

6.00PM

CHARLES LUNEY AUDITORIUM

If you had to choose the ten greatest musical moments in the orchestral repertoire, what would they be? The lark’s ascent? Tristan’s chord? Romeo and Juliet’s relations? Khachaturian’s, or Barber’s, or Albinoni’s adagio? Everything by Mahler? A theme from Beethoven’s 3rd, 5th, 7th or 9th symphony or even the introductory bars of a certain cello concerto? The possibilities are as endless as they are enticing. Pit your wits against the experts and see if you agree. Prepare to be delighted, excited, bewildered, infuriated (when your find your favourite is missing) and, above all, entertainingly informed as presenter/ conductor Dr Philip Norman CNZM guides you through what he (and his advisors) believe to be the ten greatest musical moments. Find out why he considers these to be so and revel in what will be an exhilarating excursion through the best bits of classical music history.

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Building communities for over 20 years

LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS BRIAN LAW Conductor FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER

7.30PM

SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER

7.30PM

ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL

Absolute essentials for a crackin’ CSO Last Night of the Proms: Flag flying, a big dose of Pomp and Circumstance and the incomparable Master of Ceremonies Brian Law. Wave your flag of choice (this has, after all, become every nation’s celebration), sing at the top of your lungs and have a right jolly good time.

For those who have been before, you know why you need to come again and, for newcomers, you’ll wish you hadn’t left it so long.

FESTIVE CHRISTMAS BENJAMIN NORTHEY Chief Conductor WEDNESDAY 21ST DECEMBER

6.30PM

ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL

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You can look forward to an A to Z of classics featuring many of the great masters throughout the years such as Handel, Mozart and Tchaikovsky with the concert culminating in those most British of all British musical traditions, Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory.

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With a celestial host of festive flavours, we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy the CSO’s annual yuletide celebration. Chief Conductor Benjamin Northey is back to wield the baton in a line-up of timeless carols such as O’ Holy Night, Carol of the Bells and O Come all ye Faithful as well as some much-loved classical gems. Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Isaac Theatre Royal, this traditional Christmas concert is ideal for the whole family, bringing cheer to young and old.

THE IN ASSOCIATION WITH BECA

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WINTER S

TH E SEASON S D US K T O DAWN | N IGH TFALL

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THE SEASONS BENJAMIN NORTHEY Chief Conductor

SATURDAY 11TH JUNE

6.30PM

GREAT HALL, ARTS CENTRE OF CHRISTCHURCH

To celebrate the re-opening of the Great Hall and the beginning of The Winter Series we’re hosting a very special evening of music, food and wine. Antonio Vivaldi composed his Four Seasons in 1725. They immediately found success and were particularly admired by the French King, Louis XV. These violin concertos continue to be as enjoyed by audiences today as when they were first composed, becoming some of the most recognised and performed music of the baroque era. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons will be interspersed with a sumptuous three course meal and fine wine from Pegasus Bay. Seats are strictly limited so we urge you to book early to avoid disappointment. This evening is a fundraising event for the CSO and we are extremely grateful to Continental and Pegasus Winery for their support of this very special night.

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DUSK TO DAW

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N NIGHT FALL

BRIAN LAW Conductor SATURDAY 30TH JULY

SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST

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KNOX CHURCH

Join us in the magnificent surroundings of Knox Church to celebrate the wonders of the music of the baroque era. Brian Law will lead the orchestra and guest soloists through a cornucopia of musical jewels including Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, selections from his Water Music and Fireworks Suites, Purcell’s Dido’s Lament, Albinoni’s Adagio for Strings and Stanley’s Trumpet Voluntary. Each of these concerts will feature different aspects of this glorious musical period. These two candlelit one hour long concerts are a wonderful way in which to revel in the winter season.

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THE IN ASSOCIATION WITH FRIENDS OF THE CSO

SERIES TWENTY SIXTEEN

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ARTIST MARTIN RISELEY | GORDON HUNT

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FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 6, D major “Le matin” LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Romance No. 1 op. 40, G major FRANZ SCHUBERT Rondo for Violin and Strings D438, A major PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade op.48, C major

MARTIN RISELEY In the opening concert of the Artist Series, CSO Concertmaster Martin Riseley will lead the orchestra on an enjoyable evening exploring music of the masters of the Classical and Romantic eras. The programme also features Riseley as soloist performing Beethoven’s Romance No. 1 in G and Schubert’s Rondo for Violin and Strings in A major.

MARTIN RISELEY Violin/Director SATURDAY 9TH APRIL

7.30PM

CHARLES LUNEY AUDITORIUM

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New Zealand violinist Martin Riseley won the TVNZ 1988 Young Musicians Competition and went on to study at Juilliard with Dorothy DeLay, where he completed Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts Degrees. He was subsequently Concertmaster of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for fifteen years, where he performed and premiered a large number of concertos. He has played chamber music with some of the leading musicians of our time, including Pinchas Zukerman, Yo Yo Ma and John Kimura Parker, and has held other concertmaster positions, including Interim Associate Concertmaster of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, under music director Pinchas Zukerman.

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GORDON HUNT RICHARD STRAUSS Suite op. 4, B flat major

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Oboe Concerto K.314, C major

IGOR STRAVINSKY Pulcinella Suite

Internationally acclaimed oboist Gordon Hunt joins the CSO in the second of this two concert season. Performing Mozart’s Oboe Concerto in C major, he will also direct the orchestra as they perform Strauss’ sumptuous and lively Suite in B flat major and Stravinsky’s neo-classical masterpiece, Pulcinella Suite. Regarded as one of the world’s leading oboists, Hunt has appeared as soloist with many of the world’s major conductors. A critic wrote of a performance of the Mozart Oboe Concerto in Berlin, “With his crystal clear, aristocratic tone, he undoubtedly ranks as one of the greatest exponents of his instrument”. Gordon Hunt is Professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Honorary Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, and is a member of the jury for the International Oboe Competition of Japan. In 2010, he was designated a UNESCO Artist for Peace.

GORDON HUNT Oboe/Director SATURDAY 7TH MAY

7.30PM

CHARLES LUNEY AUDITORIUM

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OPE IN VINES GALA CONCERT

It is with immense pleasure that we introduce Opera in the Vines, an exquisite concert celebrating some of the greatest hits of opera, to our 2016 calendar. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Pegasus Bay, enjoy this summer afternoon concert whilst being serenaded with music from some of the most famous operas and be swept away by well-loved arias such as Un bel di vedremo, Una furtiva, O mio babbino caro and Nessum Dorma. Having established himself as one of the finest heldentenors on the international stage, Simon O’Neill leads an impressive cast, including Australian Baritone, José Carbó and Thai-American Soprano, Ariya Sawadivong. The winery's amphitheatre is sure to come alive with the sounds of these magnificent voices

Bring your own picnic or choose from an array of food providers available on the day. If you want to make a very special occasion of it, why not partake in a pre-concert lunch at the Pegasus Bay Restaurant, New Zealand’s best winery restaurant (as rated by Cuisine Magazine Good Food Guide 2015) with a three course ‘feasting menu’ accompanied by a selection of Pegasus Bays’ finest wines? Get in quick; spaces are limited. Coach transport, leaving from the city centre, is also offered and along with the Pegasus Bay Restaurant lunch can be pre-ordered using the ticketing booking form on page 47. Choose from the seated area with provided chairs or set yourselves up on the embankment to enjoy what is going to be a truly special start to the season.

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RA THE MICHAEL JOEL Conductor SIMON O’NEILL Tenor ARIYA SAWADIVONG Soprano JOSÉ CARBÓ Baritone SATURDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2.30PM Gates open at 12.30pm (Rain day 28th February) PEGASUS BAY WINERY, WAIPARA

SPARKS Saturday 13 February 2016 7.30pm, North Hagley Park Rain date Sunday 14 February Sparks returns to the park in February with our beloved Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in a romance themed evening to get everybody in the mood for Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. From Gershwin to Bizet, this programme is sure to delight and enchant. The night will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display to Marche Slav.

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FRIENDS OF THE CSO

The Friends of the CSO have been around for many years, existing, in the first instance, to help support our orchestra financially. This support is crucial, making an important contribution to the survival of our orchestra, but it is the added companionship and shared love of music that really sets the Friends apart. It is not often you get the chance to really make a difference to the wellbeing of one of the key arts organisations in Canterbury while gaining so many personal rewards. This year, we are proud to be engaging in a new and innovative offering from the CSO as sponsors of The Artist Series, where Gordon Hunt, Principal Oboe of London Philharmonia Orchestra, and Martin Riseley, CSO Concertmaster, each take to the stage in their own concerts as both soloist and conductor. Our sponsorship will provide the platform for Christchurch audiences to share the world-class talents of these musicians and, as a member of the Friends, there will be some exciting social events to partake in.

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES: Lorraine Logan, Chair of the Friends of the CSO

MAIL Friends of the Christchurch Symphony Inc, PO Box 20092, Christchurch 8543 PHONE 358 4919 EMAIL friendsofcs@xtra.co.nz

As well as the dedicated fundraising for the Orchestra, the committee of the Friends organises a number of social occasions for our members to get together throughout the year to meet others who share their interest in music. You will have the opportunity to meet key members of the orchestra as well as some of our celebrated guest artists. It is these personal connections that enhance the enjoyment of the overall orchestra experience. We would like to cordially invite you to come on board and join the Friends of the CSO. Annual subscriptions are very affordable at $50 for adults and $30 for seniors (over 65). For this small investment, we will keep you up to date with what is happening within our CSO family through our quarterly newsletters as well as sending you invitations to all our events. We very much look forward to welcoming you.

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CSO FOUNDATION TRUST The CSO Foundation Trust, created in 1994, is dedicated to securing the future of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. The Foundation is independent of the CSO Trust which governs the CSO but works in close harmony with the board to support the orchestra.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT The CSO Office PHONE 03 943 7797 EMAIL office@cso.co.nz

THE FOUNDATION HAS THREE MAJOR PROJECTS: 1. The Foundation’s vision is to grow the endowment fund to a sufficient size that the income derived, after reinvestment to maintain the capital base, provides the orchestra with supplementary funding from time to time. 2. Providing a permanent home for the orchestra in Christchurch in conjunction with the artistic plan for our rebuilt city. 3. Purchasing instruments the orchestra needs. During 2015, the CSO Foundation purchased for the orchestra a tuba. The CSO Foundation Trust is registered with the Charities Commission and gifts to the Foundation may be tax deductible in accordance with taxation legislation. Gifts to the Foundation of any size will make a difference to securing the future of music in Christchurch and the South Island. Please consider making the CSO Foundation Trust a beneficiary of your estate and leave a musical legacy for the orchestra. Dame Adrienne Stewart, DNZM, QSM, LLD (Hon) adrienne.stewart@masthead.co.nz

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COMMUNIT Y ENGAGEMENT “I would just like to thank you so much for providing this event free of charge

for our students. All of our children came away buzzing as most of them had never

seen or heard instruments being played before. So often we are unable to give our students experiences like this due to the cost involved in the trip and how difficult it is for our community to cover the cost. So thank you again for this experience. ” Rebekah MacLeod, Bromley School Team Leader

Our Community Engagement programme delivers a wide range of exciting opportunities and experiences for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to interact with the CSO and enjoy live orchestral music. In 2016, we will present more than 100 Community Engagement activities to 20,000 people throughout the South Island, including:

• Lively interactive instrument demonstrations by ensembles of CSO players at pre, primary and high schools within Christchurch and around the South Island. • The CSO’s acclaimed Karawhiua! Let’s Play! school residency programme. • CSO ensemble performances at retirement villages, libraries, and for community groups. We’ll also be developing and strengthening our Christchurch and South Island musical community through: • Conducting sectionals for the Christchurch Youth Orchestra and the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Symphony Orchestra (NZSSSO), as well as other amateur and youth orchestras in the greater Christchurch area. • Tutoring and mentoring young musicians in our community. • Composition workshops for high school students. • The Ambassador Programme for high school students. • We will collaborate with other artists in the local community such as dancers and visual artists to create rich and multi-layered experiences.

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MA JOR PROJECTS INCLUDE AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME

CSO KARAWHIUA! LET’S PLAY! PROGRAMME In this innovative and highly acclaimed school residency programme, ensembles of six CSO players work in primary schools with students on projects designed to meet the school’s needs and expectations. This week-long residency in each school, both local and in the wider Christchurch area, culminates in a concert given by students for their school mates, teachers, parents and wider community. Projects may include playing drums by reading a musical score, making an instrument, producing an integrated performance piece of dance and music for the school production, rhymes with actions, conducting rhythmic speech, creating and playing from a graphic musical score, learning to play percussion instruments as a coherent group, and creating a soundscape for a story. INTER-GENRE COLLABORATIONS Live orchestral sound can add an extra dimension to other art forms, and we enjoy collaborating with dancers and other artists in new and innovative projects. Collaborations have included performance projects with Christchurch-based integrated dance company Jolt Dance, a workshop with members of the local Blind community, and Strings for Soweto.

“I want to be in the orchestra and this is one of my opportunities to be among the best and hear how they play. I love the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and love hearing them play, and I am a big fan. Being there at the rehearsal would be the happiest moment of my life and seeing how good they are is one of the reasons I want to go.” Student ambassador from Chisnallwood Intermediate.

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This rapidly developing and expanding programme now involves 28 students from 14 high schools and intermediate schools around the Christchurch area. The ambassadors, chosen by the heads of music of their schools, will attend CSO concerts for free and there are many opportunities to meet with players, soloists and conductors. They also receive a lesson from a principal player in the orchestra on their chosen instrument. The aim is to expose young people to orchestral music, form lasting relationships with them and develop their leadership potential. In addition, ambassadors can select concerts they wish to encourage their fellow students within their schools to attend. They are able to invite fellow students to attend rehearsals as well as take part in exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and workshops for different aspects of concert business such as production, sound and lighting. COMPOSE YOURSELF In 2016, we will put on yet another series of free, innovative and interactive concerts for Christchurch school children. Last year, the CSO entertained more than 2,500 students with a concert featuring DIY instruments such as hosepipe-and-funnel French Horns and where the audience could compose a brand new piece at the end of the concert, which was then performed by the orchestra as part of the performance. SECTIONALS Conducting sectionals is just one of the many ways we share our love and excitement for playing in the CSO with the rest of our community. Not only do we give advice and share tips and tricks, but we also build a lasting rapport with young musicians and performers in our city. We enjoy sharing snapshots of our own journeys onto Christchurch’s stages even as we help others to pave their own musical path. COMPOSITION WORKSHOPS Our composition workshops aim to give young musicians and aspiring composers a good foundation in the concepts behind writing a piece of music. The workshops are designed to introduce them to basic ideas and knowledge regarding composition, inspiring them to take these building blocks to create their own soundscapes.

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SUPPOR THE OR “The CSO is the indispensable foundation of the Christchurch

performing arts environment. The orchestra brings us glorious

music of diverse styles and underpins the opera and ballet

productions in our city. Each year the orchestra members inspire and teach hundreds of young musicians and ensure that musical performances have a brilliant future in Christchurch” Dave Evans, Associate Principal Cello Partner & Season Member

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TING CHESTRA The CSO’s vision is to ensure that people of all ages and walks of life have the opportunity to experience live orchestral music, either through our concert performances or beyond the stage with our extensive Community Engagement Programme. We are proud of the contribution that the CSO makes to Christchurch and we would like to ask for your help to enable us to continue to bring the music to the people of this city. CSO is grateful to receive funding from Central and Local Government as well as a number of loyal and supportive companies, organisations and individuals. This, together with income from ticket sales, is still not enough to sustain the full compass of work that the CSO undertakes. There are a number of ways you can help us ensure the orchestra’s continued success. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON SUPPORTING THE CSO, PLEASE CONTACT:

PLAYER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME

Sarah Bramhall, Fundraising & Sponsorship Co-ordinator

CSO Player Partners are people who share in the orchestra’s vision and through their patronage make a direct investment in securing the future of the orchestra.

EMAIL sarah.bramhall@cso.co.nz

Annual patronage starts at $2,000 and can be given as an individual or as part of a syndicate and is an ideal way to tailor your support to a specific instrument or player in the orchestra.

PHONE 03 423 9555

MUSIC LIBRARY Every year, the CSO purchases scores to continue the expansion of our library. This is a very special contribution you can make that goes on giving throughout the life of the orchestra. MAKE A DONATION Every donation, no matter the amount, is greatly appreciated. All donations over $5 are tax deductible and will be acknowledged with a receipt.

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MEET THE ORCHEST CHIEF CONDUCTOR

Benjamin Northey

CONCERTMASTER

Martin Riseley

CHIEF CONDUCTOR EMERITUS

Tom Woods

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FIRST VIOLIN Concertmaster Emeritus Jan van den Berg Carlo Ballara

Rebecca Leathwick April Ju

DOUBLE BASS Principal

Julie Pettitt

Viktor Filippochkin

Juno Pyun

Associate Principal

Jennie Goldstein

VIOLA

Ross Radford

Amandine Guerin

Principal

Matthew Harris

Susan Higgs

Serenity Thurlow

Yuri Lomeiko

Cathy Irons Bogdan Kievski Alexander Lashuk Jiwon Lee

RA Natalia Lomeiko Claire Shatford

Ian Bolton Kerrin Brizzell Elizabeth Charters Beth Goodwin Grace Leehan Dorian Liebert Philippa Lodge Valeriy Maksymov Pippa Mills Sandra Radford Vyvyan Yendoll

Gerald Oliver

TRUMPET

FLUTE

Principal Thomas Eves

Principal Anthony Ferner Associate Principal

Associate Principal Slade Hocking

Margo Askin

Cameron Pearce

Justin Standring

TROMBONE

OBOE

Principal Karl Margevka

Principal Jennifer Johnson Associate Principal

Associate Principal Scott Taitoko

Susan McKeich

TUBA

Wendy Coxon

Principal Nigel Seaton

CLARINET

Principal Emeritus

Principal

Richard Orwin

Ellen Deverall Associate Principal

TIMPANI

Jonathan Prior

Principal

John Robinson

Mark La Roche

PERCUSSION

BASSOON

Principal

Principal Selena Orwin Associate Principal Richard Chandler

Brett Painter Associate Principal Roanna Funcke

SECOND VIOLIN

CELLO

Principal

Iryna Ionenko

Galyna Zelinska

HORN

Douglas Brush

Associate Principal

Vicki Price

Milana Kornienko

Tomas Hurnik

Bernard Shapiro

Cornelia Didenco

Caroline Blackmore

Antonio Dimitrov

Bistra Joachim Dimitrova

Dmitri Bulgakov

David Mueller – Cajar

Nicola Fodgen-Smith

Vivien Chisholm

Julian Weir

Pamela Hooper

Naomi Deacon

PIANO

Anne Lardner

Taylor Lin

Hamish Oliver

Melanie Chua

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Sub Principal Jeremy Thin

HARP Principal Helen Webby

VENUE MAPS AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF NZ, WIGRAM

A RESERVE

B RESERVE

RESTRICTED VIEW

STAGE

ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL, CHRISTCHURCH

PREMIUM

A RESERVE

GRAND CIRCLE / GALLERY

STAGE STALLS CIRCLE

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BOOKING INFORMATION We want to make it as easy as possible for you to book tickets to CSO Concerts and so we have provided a range of options for you:

BECOME A CSO SEASON MEMBER

SINGLE TICKET BOOKINGS

By subscribing to six or more concerts in the CSO’s 2016 concert season, you will automatically become a Season Member and receive the following benefits:

If you would like to book tickets to any of the concerts within the CSO’s 2016 season before the opening of our general sales on the 1st February 2016, you can make your booking online www.cso.co.nz or fill in the form attached in this brochure. If you are booking after the 1st February 2016, you can do so via www.cso.co.nz or through the CSO approved ticketing agent for each concert. These are indicated on the booking form.

PRIORITY RESERVED SEATING In 2016, the CSO will be performing in a variety of venues (see maps on page 44-45) and we want to ensure our Season Members have access to the best seats in the house. Book your CSO 2016 Concert Season before 31st January 2016 to receive priority reserved seating.

Please note that if you are booking after the 1st February a booking and/or service fee may apply.

To request your seats for the season please:

FAMILY PASS TICKETS

• Complete your booking form online www.cso.co.nz or;

In concerts where a Family Pass is available, this represents two adults and two children.

• Complete the form within this brochure including your requested seats and post to Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 3260, Christchurch, 8140. Please note that we will process the booking forms in order of receipt and will endeavour to secure your requested seats wherever possible. We may need to call you to discuss your request so please do ensure all your contact details are on your form. Season Members will receive all their tickets via the post.

CONCESSIONS The following are eligible for a concession price ticket at CSO self-presented concerts: • Senior Citizens

• Beneficiaries

Identification may be required. If you have already taken advantage of the Season

SEASON MEMBER DISCOUNT

Membership discount, an additional discount will not apply.

By booking six or more concerts within the CSO’s 2016 concert season, you will receive a discount on the price of Adult A reserve and Premium concert tickets.*

CHILD PRICE CATEGORY Applies to anyone 18 years and under.

STUDENT PRICE CATEGORY

Book online and receive an additional discount.

For some of the CSO self-presented 2016 concerts a student price category is available. This applies to tertiary students. A form of student identification will be required on booking.

*This does not include tickets to The Seasons Dinner & Concert.

‘BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE’ As the CSO’s most dedicated and enthusiastic supporters, we are delighted to introduce, new for 2016, a ‘Bring your Friend for Free’ option for you. Perhaps you know someone who has never been to hear the orchestra and you’d like to introduce and share with them your love of it. Choose one concert from the CSO 2016 Concert Season and indicate this on your booking form.* *This does not include tickets to 'The Seasons' or 'Opera in the Vines'.

SPECIAL PRICED CONCERT PROGRAMMES As a Season Member, you will be sent a membership card which can be presented at any of the self-presented season concerts and you will receive a discounted price on concert programmes.

SEASON MEMBER SPECIAL OFFERS Throughout the year, there are special offers exclusive to CSO Season Members.

BOOKING FEE Service and booking fees may apply to the prices advertised within this brochure.

GIFT VOUCHERS Give someone you care about the gift of music with a CSO Gift Voucher. These can be made out for any amount and can be redeemed on any concerts within the CSO’s 2016 self-presented Concert Season (subject to availability). CSO Gift Vouchers can only be redeemed directly through the CSO and not via one of the CSO’s approved ticketing agents.

PRE-CONCERT TALKS There will be pre-concerts talks before every Lamb & Hayward Masterworks concerts in 2016. They will be held at 6.40pm within the concert venue.

PRIVACY The CSO respects your privacy and any information collected from the 2016 season booking form is for ticketing purposes and the use of the CSO only. All prices listed in this brochure are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice. Details are correct at time of publication; however, date, times, artists, repertoire, seating and pricing are subject to change without notice. Venues may alter due to circumstances beyond our control but we will make every effort to notify you of any changes. Photography, video or sound recording of CSO concerts is not permitted.

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2016 CONCERT SEASON Book 6+ concerts within the CSO 2016 Concert Season before the 31st January 2016 and pay the Season Member Early Bird Price.

GALA CONCERT SEASON MEMBER x $60 Prem

Opera in the Vines

x $50 A Res

PREMIUM

A RESERVE x $58 Full

x $68

x $53 Conc

CHILD

COACH TRANSPORT

x $28

PEGASUS BAY LUNCH**

x $20

x $142

TOTAL $

LAMB & HAYWARD MASTERWORKS SERIES SEASON MEMBER

A RESERVE

B RESERVE

CHILD

STUDENT

TOTAL

Radiance

x $40

x $48 Full

x $43 Conc

x $38 Full

x $33 Conc

x $18

Pacific Rhythms

x $40

x $48 Full

x $43 Conc

x $38 Full

x $33 Conc

x $18

Vienna!

x $40

x $48 Full

x $43 Conc

x $38 Full

x $33 Conc

x $18

The Titan

x $40

x $48 Full

x $43 Conc

x $38 Full

x $33 Conc

x $18

Piers Lane plays Rachmaninov

x $40

x $48 Full

x $43 Conc

x $38 Full

x $33 Conc

x $18

Appalachian to Zappa

x $40

x $48 Full

x $43 Conc

x $38 Full

x $33 Conc

x $18

Force of Nature

x $40

x $48 Full

x $43 Conc

x $38 Full

x $33 Conc

x $18

LEIGHS CONSTRUCTION CSO PRESENTS SEASON MEMBER Mad Men & Dangerous Women*

The Topp Twins* Appalachian Spring - Discovery Concert Talk

PREMIUM

A RESERVE

B RESERVE

C RESERVE

x $50 Prem

x $55 Full

x $45 Full

x $35 Full

x $25 Full

x $40 A Res

x $50 Conc

x $40 Conc

x $30 Conc

x $20 Conc

x $55 Prem

x $65 Full

x $55 Full

x $45 Full

x $35 Full

x $45 A Res

x $60 Conc

x $50 Conc

x $40 Conc

x $30 Conc

x $35

x $43 General Admission

x $40 Concession

CHILD

STUDENT

TOTAL

x $15

x $18

CSO Kids 9.30am

n/a

x $12 General Admission

x Child under 2 yrs (free)

n/a

CSO Kids 11.00am

n/a

x $12 General Admission

x Child under 2 yrs (free)

n/a

x $35

x $43 General Admission

x $40 Concession

x $50 Prem

x $55 Full

x $45 Full

x $35 Full

x $25 Full

x $40 A Res

x $50 Conc

x $40 Conc

x $30 Conc

x $20 Conc

x $50 Prem

x $55 Full

x $45 Full

x $35 Full

x $25 Full

x $40 A Res

x $50 Conc

x $40 Conc

x $30 Conc

x $20 Conc

x $50 Prem

x $55 Full

x $45 Full

x $35 Full

x $25 Full

x $40 A Res

x $50 Conc

x $40 Conc

x $30 Conc

x $20 Conc

A RESERVE

B RESERVE

C RESERVE

The 10 Greatest Moments in the History of Orchestral Music - Discovery Concert Talk

Last Night of the Proms* 4th Nov

Last Night of the Proms* 5th Nov

Festive Christmas*

x $18

x $15

THE WINTER SERIES IN ASSOCIATION WITH BECA SEASON MEMBER The Seasons

PREMIUM

CHILD

STUDENT

x $148 Dinner & Concert

n/a

TOTAL $

Dusk to Dawn

x $40

x $48 General Admission

x $43 Concession

x $18

Nightfall

x $40

x $48 General Admission

x $43 Concession

x $18

THE ARTIST SERIES IN ASSOCIATION WITH FRIENDS OF THE CSO SEASON MEMBER

A RESERVE

Martin Riseley

x $40

x $48 Full

Gordon Hunt

x $40

x $48 Full

B RESERVE x $43 Conc x $43 Conc

* Please note that these concerts are ticketed with Ticketek and additional service and bookings will apply unless you have booked directly with the CSO prior to the 31st January 2016.

CHILD

STUDENT

TOTAL

x $38 Full

x $33 Conc

x $18

x $38 Full

x $33 Conc

x $18

TOTAL NUMBER OF TICKETS TOTAL AMOUNT

** This is for the lunch only and does not include a ticket to the concert.

SEATING REQUESTS Air Force Museum of NZ, Wigram

Row:

Seat/s:

Horncastle Arena

Row:

Seat/s:

Isaac Theatre Royal

Row:

Seat/s:

Stalls:

Circle:

Charles Luney Auditorium

Row:

Seat/s:

Stalls:

Circle:

Grand Circle:

2016 SEASON MEMBERSHIP FORM YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS Title (please circle) Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Dr/Other First Name

Surname

Address

Suburb

City / Town

Postcode

Phone (Day)

(Mobile)

Yes I do wish to receive CSO E-Newsletter via email

Yes I would like to receive information on becoming a Friend of the CSO

CSO respects your privacy. Please tick here if you do not wish to receive any information about future CSO events

DONATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT Yes I would like to donate my membership discount back to the CSO (please specify the amount you wish to donate) $

CSO PLAYER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME Yes I would like to be contacted with further information on supporting the CSO’s Player Partnership Programme.

DONATIONS Yes I would like to make a general donation to help secure the future success of the CSO (a receipt will be provided for all donations over $5.00) $50.00

$75.00

$100.00

Other $

GIFT VOUCHERS Yes I would like to buy a gift voucher/s for this amount $ Could you please send the voucher/s to: Name

Address

BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE (This does not include tickets to 'Opera in the Vines' or 'The Seasons') 2016 CSO Season Members can bring a Friend for Free to ONE CSO concert in the 2016 Season. Please indicate which concert:

PAYMENT

TICKET BOOKINGS

I enclose a cheque for the total amount $ made payable to the Christchurch Symphony Trust

Membership bookings (+ Additonal $10 booking fee applies)

Single Ticket Bookings

I would like to pay by Credit Card

Donate your discount

Mastercard

Donation

Gift Vouchers

Visa

Card Number:

Expiry Date:

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