American Soundscape: The beauty and spirit of America through music. Christchurch-based conductor, Beth Cohen (and her dog!) return to Nelson to conduct NSO’s first concert of 2025. She hopes to…

Orchestral Reflections: Celebrating the NSO in our 60th year! After 6 decades of music making the players of the Nelson Symphony Orchestra under the baton of newly appointed Music Director, Jason…

After 6 decades of music making the players of the Nelson Symphony Orchestra under the baton of newly appointed Music Director, Jason Balla, share some of the highlights of 60 years…

A highlight for many, NSO’s biennial ‘Solo Spotlight’ concert returns with stunning performances from talented young soloists from around NZ. Soloists selected will perform one movement of a concerto or…

Mozartiana Mozart & Tchaikovsky: Homage to Genius Conductor Jason Balla   Programme: Mozart – ‘Don Giovanni’ Overture K.527 Tchaikovsky – Suite No.4 Op.61 ‘Mozartiana’  Intermission Mozart ‘Ave Verum Corpus’  (with guests…

Programme includes highlights from the previous evening performance. Programme: Mozart – ‘Don Giovanni’ Overture K.527 Tchaikovsky – Suite No.4 Op.61 ‘Mozartiana’  Mozart ‘Ave Verum Corpus’  (with guests Nelson Civic Choir) Mozart…

Music, and the instruments used to make it, tells the most evocative stories. NSO is delighted to present Harp in Harmony, a collaboration with guest conductor Anthony Ferner and renowned Kiwi harpist, Helen Webby, where remembrance, romance, reflection and heroism intertwine. The concert begins with New Zealand composer Anthony Ritchie’s poignant Remember Parihaka, before Helen…

“Romantic Echoes” brings together works of profound emotion and orchestral colour. Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 offers classical grace and melodic charm, while Wagner’s Götterdämmerung Fantasy immerses listeners in the drama and grandeur of late Romantic opera. Together, these masterpieces highlight the expressive depth and innovation of the Romantic era. Programme: Wagner (arr. Iain Farrington) ‘Gütterdammerung:…