Chamber Music Wanganui

Chamber Music Wanganui The Official Page for the chamber music community organisation here in Whanganui.

15/12/2025

SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE ON SALE AT THE ROYAL WHANGANUI OPERA HOUSE FOR THE 2026 SEASON.

There will be five concerts presented in partnership with Chamber Music NZ, plus two very special bonus concerts. Below is a list of our “In Partnership” concerts…….
1) Trio Obscura Tuesday, 7th April 7.30pm
Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre
Bede Hanley (oboe), Robert Ashworth (viola), Sarah Watkins (piano

2) Jian Liu (solo piano) Wednesday, 17th June 7.30pm
Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre

3) The Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas) Saturday, 18 July 7.30pm
Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre
Jessica Oddie, Anna van der Zee (Violins), Alexander McFarlane (Viola), Ken Ichinose (Cello), Bridget Douglas (flute)

4) Dolfin-Lin Duo, Wednesday 2nd September 7.30pm
Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre
Balázs Dolfin (cello), Tony Chen Lin (piano)

5) Swing 42 Tuesday, 20th October 7.30pm
St. Laurence’s Chapel, 12. Gibson St., Aramoho
Reuben Derrick (clarinet/saxophone), Keith Petch (Manouche jazz guitar),
Michael Kime (double bass), Doug Brush (percussion)

BONUS CONCERTS
Michael Houstoun - Wednesday May 13th, 7.30pm
The Royal Whanganui Opera House
One of the concerts from the Masterpiece Tour - Bach, Beethoven, Ravel & Bach/Busoni

The New Zealand String Quartet - Friday November 6th, 7.30pm
Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre

Subscriptions are now available from the RWOH Box Office if you are looking for a special Christmas Gift.
FULL SUBSCRIPTION $105.00
This gives you pre-paid entry for 4 seats at any concert or event (that is $26.25 per concert) with any further seats at the new discount price of $25.00. Your membership card will have 4 spaces for stamping when you attend concerts – this is instead of actual tickets. (the flexi-ticket is not applicable to bonus concerts, however discount still applies).
GENERAL SUBSCRIPTION $40.00
All seats $25.00 on presentation of a membership card.
DOOR SALES by comparison will continue at – Adult $40.00, Senior $35.00, Student $5.00
To purchase either a full or general subscription visit the RWOH Box Office – open Monday to Friday 10am -2pm.

Our final subscription concert for 2025 will be this coming Sunday, September 14th at 3pm in the Concert Chamber of the ...
10/09/2025

Our final subscription concert for 2025 will be this coming Sunday, September 14th at 3pm in the Concert Chamber of the Whanganui War Memorial Centre. We are delighted to welcome the Antipodes Quartet, a group of young players all at the start of their journey as professional and international artists. Their programme for this concert is quartets by Haydn, Webern, NZ composer Salina Fisher and Ravel. Please note that this is an afternoon concert, not evening as is usual. It will be a wonderful end to what has been an outstanding series!
Tickets for this concert are available in advance from the Box Office of the Royal Whanganui Opera House, or at the door (cash only, no eftpos) Adults 40.00, Seniors 35.00, CMW subscribers 25.00 (or pre-pay) Students 5.00.

Coming to Whanganui next Friday August 1st at 7.30pm, the Ghost Trio performing music by Beethoven, Ravel, Takemitsu and...
24/07/2025

Coming to Whanganui next Friday August 1st at 7.30pm, the Ghost Trio performing music by Beethoven, Ravel, Takemitsu and Glen Downie who has composed a new work for the trio's NZ tour. The members of the trio are Monique Lapins (violin), Ken Ichinose (cello) and Gabriela Glapske (piano), all accomplished soloists and chamber musicians well known to NZ audiences. We look forward to welcoming the trio back to Whanganui on this return visit. The concert will be in the Concert Chamber of the Whanganui War Memorial Centre and tickets are still available in advance from the Box Office of the Royal Whanganui Opera House. Or you can pay at the door - cash only. Adults 40.00, Seniors 35.00, CMW subscribers 25.00 (or pre-pay) students 5.00. Don't miss the chance to hear wonderful music played live by wonderful musicians!

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