Concert productions planned for 2026
CHORAL KALEIDOSCOPE – Songs for all Seasons May 9th and 10th 2026 at NCMA. A programme of some of the world’s favourite and much-loved choral masterpieces presented in an enhanced digital and multimedia format and highlighting the versatility of the Nelson Civic Choir under Music and Artistic Director Jason Balla.
Choral Kaleidoscope will be a landmark concert experience from the Nelson Civic Choir under the direction of Music and Artistic Director Jason Balla. Presented in an enhanced digital and multimedia format, this innovative production will transform the traditional choral concert into a richly immersive event, combining powerful live performance with visual and digital storytelling. Designed to captivate both seasoned concertgoers and new audiences alike, this project highlights the choir’s artistic versatility while embracing contemporary presentation styles that deepen audience engagement and broaden community reach.
The programme sweeps through some of the world’s most beloved choral masterpieces — from the brilliance of Antonio Vivaldi and the lyricism of Gabriel Fauré, to the cinematic passion of Ennio Morricone, the iconic songwriting of John Lennon, and the theatrical flair of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Audiences will also experience the contemporary power of Karl Jenkins, the romantic richness of Engelbert Humperdinck, and the soaring anthem You Raise Me Up by Brendan Graham and Rolf Lovland, alongside traditional songs and other treasured works. This kaleidoscope of musical colour promises an uplifting and inclusive experience that celebrates the enduring power of choral music while reimagining how it can be seen, heard, and felt in the digital age.
ODE TO JOY – August 8th and 9th 2026 at NCMA. A concert of beautiful and uplifting choral music by the great Ludwig Van Beethoven. Programme includes the youthful Choral Fantasia, orchestral songs and the climactic ending of the 9th Symphony Ode To Joy.
A MYSTIC CHRISTMAS – December 11th and 12th 2026 at Nelson Cathedral. Nelson Cathedral provides the perfect setting for a concert of sublime and moving seasonal music presented by the Nelson Civic Choir. Sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of this magnificent building filled with festive trees and uplifting choral sounds.