Rising Stars Concert Series 2025
On specific Tuesdays
Time
1.10PM – 1.50PM
Venue: Great Hall, 2 Worcester Boulevard
Rising Stars is a Tuesday lunchtime concert series that focuses on encouraging, nurturing and providing a performance platform for emerging young musicians.
Supporting the next generation of musicians to shine!
Become a member of the Concerts for Christchurch Friends or Friends of The Arts Centre to receive special $10 tickets.
Subscribe to the Concert Trust email list to receive updates and a more detailed programme for a particular event.
Email: concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com.
How do I get tickets?
In advance
Book your tickets online. Scroll down and select the concert you wish to attend and click on 'Find out more' to book your ticket.
On the day
Purchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert.
Reserving Seats
Purchasing a ticket to a Tuesday Series concert guarantees you a seat to watch the performance. If you have a specific seat you prefer, please come early to reserve that seat. There is no formal reserve seating process.
Performances take place in the Great Hall of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre from 1.10pm to 1.50pm on the following dates:
Artists, venues and dates are subject to change.
Event Line-up:
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School Showcase
Tuesday 20 May 2025 Great Hall
Rangi Ruru has a tradition of nurturing great young musicians. This lunchtime you will hear their fabulous choir and chamber groups including pianos, percussion and more. Find out more
Michael Endres Piano Students
Tuesday 27 May 2025 Great Hall
Internationally renowned concert pianist Michael Endres mentors many rising stars. Come along to experience their talent and virtuosity right here in our city. Find out more
Burnside High School Chamber Music Groups
Tuesday 3 June 2025 Great Hall
This concert will feature 3 superb chamber groups as they prepare for the National Chamber Music competitions. Brass, pianos, cellos and violins will be performing works by Shostakovich, Horowitz and Find out more
Lixin Zhang (piano)
Tuesday 10 June 2025 Great Hall
Christchurch pianist Lixin Zhang, now studying at Yale, returns to the Great Hall - book ahead for this favourite performer. Find out more
Polly Lee (piano)
Tuesday 1 July 2025 Great Hall
Pianist Polly Lee is a Year 13 music scholar at Rangi Ruru Girls' School, who has been learning from Michael Endres for a number of years. Find out more
Samuel Jeon (piano)
Tuesday 8 July 2025 Great Hall
We are thrilled to welcome Samuel back to the Great Hall stage. A Christchurch boy, Samuel is in his final year of study at the Sydney Conservatorium. Find out more
Jonathan Tanner Violin Students
Tuesday 29 July 2025 Great Hall
Top Christchurch violinists from the teaching studio of talented violinist and mentor Jonathan Tanner will be sure to impress in this varied and dynamic concert. Find out more
Lixin Zhang Piano Students
Tuesday 12 August 2025 Great Hall
Pianist Lixin Zhang has developed a keen following of young students and is invested in developing and encouraging their musical skills. Find out more
Burnside High School Specialist Music Programme Showcase
Tuesday 26 August 2025 Great Hall
Burnside High School has an excellent programme for music and produces some very fine artists. In this concert you will hear the current crop of talented students. Find out more
Elise Tian (cello)
Tuesday 9 September 2025 Great Hall
Cellist Elise Tian is a Year 12 music scholar at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. She performs in a number of chamber groups and orchestras along with her solo work. Find out more
Caleb and Ethan Waines
Tuesday 28 October 2025 Great Hall
Ethan (13) and Caleb (11) are talented young Christchurch pianists, who also play violin, french horn, and trumpet. Both are music scholars at St Andrews’ College. Find out more
Oliver Williams (piano)
Tuesday 11 November 2025 Great Hall
Oliver Williams, a gifted 12-year-old pianist, passed ABRSM Grade 8 with Distinction when he was 10 and now awaits his ATCL results. Find out more
Christine Jeon (cello) and Matthew Seinafo (piano)
Tuesday 18 November 2025 Great Hall
Hailing from Christchurch both Christine and Matthew are now second year music students at the University of Auckland. They are a skilled team; to hear and watch them perform is quite breathtaking. Find out more
Tristan Dunlop (violin) and Charlotte Wu (piano)
Tuesday 25 November 2025 Great Hall
Talented young violinist Tristan Dunlop is joined by masters student Charlotte Wu on piano in this, the final concert of our Rising Stars Series for 2025. Find out more
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Rangi Ruru has a tradition of nurturing great young musicians. This lunchtime you will hear their fabulous choir and chamber groups including pianos, percussion and more.
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