Anniversary Concert Series at NCMA
This year marks a remarkable milestone, 125 years of music at NCMA, and we’re inviting you to celebrate with us in the best way we know how… through live performance.
We’re proud to present our 125th Anniversary Concert Series, a carefully curated lineup of exceptional concerts featuring outstanding artists and exciting musical experiences.
Below you will find five NCMA-hosted concerts that are a part of the series with a special 125th Anniversary discount.
The NCMA-Hosted Concerts Dates
Korimako Trio | 19 April, 4 pm
Jasmine Jessen | 17 May, 4 pm
Modern Māori Quartet | 17 July, 7:30 pm
Celebration Concert | 26 September, 7:30 pm
Bridget Douglas & Michael Tsalka | 8 October, 4 pm
🎟️ Anniversary Discount. Don’t Miss This…
Celebrate with us and experience all five NCMA-hosted concerts for just $200! (booking/service fees apply)
✔️ Save $22 when you book the full series
✔️ Enjoy priority access to every performance
✔️ Be part of our complete 125th anniversary journey
How to book:
This special offer is available exclusively through the NCMA Box Office or over the phone (not available online).
Simply ask for the “BOOK 5 for $200” deal when reserving your tickets.
These are just some of the highlights. To see the full 125th Concert Series, [click here].
Korimako Trio | 19 April, 4 pm
Helene Pohl – Violin
Rolf Gjelsten – Cello
Michael Endres- Piano
Three of New Zealand’s most prominent musicians have recently formed the piano trio “Korimako”. They will be performing Schubert, Piano Trio in E Flat Major Op 100, along with Joseph Haydn, Piano Trio No 44 in E Major Hob. XV:28 Rebecca Clarke, Duo for Violin and Cello (Lullaby and Grotesque) Ross Harris, Duo for Violin and Cello (2000)
Aaron Copland, Vitebsk for Piano Trio.
Jasmine Jessen | 17 May, 4 pm
Nelson-raised soprano Jasmine Jessen returns home for a special concert at the NCMA, joined by pianist Sarah Watkins. The programme offers a rich journey through art song and opera, from the lush romanticism of Rachmaninoff to Benjamin Britten’s song cycle On This Island. Audiences will also be treated to a selection of beloved operatic arias by Mozart, Bellini, Donizetti, Puccini, and Verdi.
Modern Māori Quartet | 17 July, 7:30 pm
With their infectious charisma, crack-up humour and cool charm, an evening with The Modern Maori Quartet promises an unforgettable trip down memory lane through Aotearoa’s rich musical history. Harking back to the Maori show bands of yesteryear, Maaka, James, Fran and Matariki give a fresh spin on some ol’ school classics while seamlessly weaving in hits of today peppered with a couple of originals for good measure. Let their dulcet tones and sweet harmonies sweep you off your feet and carry you into nostalgic bliss as they “play something we all know”.
Celebration Concert | 26 September, 7:30 pm
This special concert marks 125 years since the opening of the auditorium at the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, celebrating the music that continues to fill the building today.
The programme brings together some of the region’s leading ensembles and musicians, including performers from the Nelson Civic Choir, Nelson Symphony Orchestra, Chroma Choir, Nelson Youth Choir and NCMA’s youth string ensemble Schola Musica. Alongside these larger groups, the evening will also feature chamber performances from musicians who regularly rehearse and perform at the centre.
This event celebrates the many musicians and community groups who make NCMA such a vital part of Nelson’s cultural life. Audience members are warmly invited to support the Centre on the night, helping ensure this historic venue continues to serve future generations of musicians.
Bridget Douglas & Michael Tsalka | 8 October 4 pm
Bridget is Section Principal Flute of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and an artist-teacher in flute at the New Zealand School of Music – Te Kōkī. Bridget graduated from Victoria and Otago Universities before travelling to the USA for postgraduate study with the assistance of a Fulbright Graduate Award.
Michael Tsalka is currently serving as an Assistant Professor and a Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Music, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. As a concert pianist and early keyboard performer, he has won numerous prizes in Europe, Asia, North America, and Latin America. He is a versatile musician who performs repertoire from the late Renaissance era to our days.
💛 Support NCMA’s Future
By purchasing the full series, you’re doing more than attending concerts; you’re supporting NCMA and helping us continue to bring music, education, and inspiration to our community for generations to come.
Let’s Celebrate Together
Whether you join us for one concert or all five, we would love to celebrate this milestone with you.
Secure your seats, bring a friend, and be part of this once-in-a-generation celebration.
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