"Music @ St. Matthew's"
This year we celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of “Music @ St Matthew’s”
From classics of the great masters, to popular hits, and sounds of the Wurlitzer, the music played in these concerts covers a wide spectrum and caters for a variety of tastes. A special event is held to mark Anzac, with an Anzac Eve Concert. Some of the world's very best classical organists have played in concert since the inception of the series in 2004 which followed the installation of the then new Rodgers organ and the series now enjoys a loyal following. Once again organists both international and NZ based have compiled programmes of wide appeal. It is gratifying that the "King of Instruments" can be heard - & seen - for the church offers excellent sight lines to the console. Soft pew cushions & a temperature-controlled church add to the comfort of the audience and the church is fully wheelchair accessible. I hope that there is something to delight and inspire you in this year's offerings and that you will come and join what visiting organists often describe as a "warm and enthusiastic audience".
April Bamford. Convenor "Music @ St Matthew's"
2008 Season
Saturday 30th August 7 pm Martin Setchell
International Concert Organist, Organ Curator Christchurch Town Hall
"Bon Bons for Organ"
Setchell enjoys giving popular recitals including a selection of the world's most popular classics and you'll love his choices! ".playing of the highest rank-rhythmical, accurate, musical, colourfully and imaginatively registered-all that one could desire."
Admission: Adults $15. Students $5. Door sales. CDs available.
November "Sing Christmas"
This event of Christmas songs & carols proved popular last year, so it will appear again. Watch this space for date & time!
Friday 27th February 2009 Carlo Curley
an Organ Extravaganza
Dubbed the Pavarotti of the organ world he will set the keys of the console alight!
An email list exists for notifying events in "Music @ St Matthew's". If you'd like to subscribe to this, please contact the Convenor, April Bamford abamford@paradise.net.nz