Past Productions & Reviews

held on 11th, 18th, 25 August & 1st September at NCMA with Jason Balla Thanks to everyone who attended the workshops over the 4 week period. It was a lot of fun to have the time to indulge in choral…

CHORAL KALEIDOSCOPE - Songs for all Seasons was presented on May 9th and 10th 2026 at NCMA. Link to slideshow: CK Slideshow D1 130526 Choral Kaleidoscope was an immersive concert featuring favourites from Vivaldi, Fauré, Morricone, Lennon and more. Blending inspiring…

In sell-out performances on 22nd and 23rd November 2025 at NCMA the Nelson Symphony Orchestra and Nelson Civic Choir were joined by narrator and soloists to present an exciting new semi-staged version of this much-loved masterpiece. Watch a recording of…

CHORAL COMEDY – The Art of Gilbert & Sullivan.  Theatre Royal Sunday August 17th 3pm SOLD OUT! Nelson Civic Choir and soloists presented an entertaining musical romp through the fanciful ‘topsy-turvy’ worlds of Gilbert and Sullivan in an afternoon of…

The Nelson Civic Choir presented a three-day Festival of Music, Choralissimo from 8th - 11th May at NCMA. Choralissimo Lunchtime Recital 8 May 12.30pm NCMA The Choralissimo Recital included solos, duets and vocal ensembles from a selection of great choral works. Music…

In Nelson Civic Choir’s third annual 'Joy To The World' Christmas choral celebration the Choir was joined once again by organist David Burchell who pulled out all the stops to lift the Cathedral roof and sweep us along as we…

Another sell out magnificent concert: “A wonderful concert, rich in choral polyphony .....it felt like we were being immersed in the musical equivalent of a baroque cathedral.  Thank you to the Nelson Civic Choir and orchestra for this memorable evening…

"A rich selection of arias, overtures and choral works from all your favourite operas:  A triumphant concert celebrating opera:  A lively, engaging finale involving all the vocal performers with a surprise inclusion from the conductor: Attentive and well-trained choir:  Superb soloists"…

Three events were held in 2024 ... May 2nd to 5th:  Nelson Opera Festival - Sold out performances click here for review August 24th and 25th:  Choral MAGNIFICENCE - close to sell out:  "Such a great concert! I didn't want…

Review of Choral PEACE by the Reverent Graham O’Brien, Dean of Nelson Cathedral Music has the unique ability to circumvent our rational side and connect straight to our heart and emotions. When we reflect on the subject of “Peace”, this…