St Andrew's Church

Lunchtime Concert: Martin Riseley, solo violin
2025-10-15 12:15 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand
Associate Professor of Music at the New Zealand School of Music Martin Riseley performs an engaging recital of solo violin music:
Bach Sonata A minor BWV 1003
Paganini Caprices (selections)
Ross Harris ‘Fanitullen’ (the devil’s song)
Eugene Ysaye Sonata 5 ‘L’Aurore”

Lunchtime Concert: Roy Tankersley, organ - 50th Anniversary Concert
2025-10-22 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand
Roy Tankersley, organ – 50th Anniversary Concert
Join us for a performance by visiting guest artist Roy Tankersley in celebration of 50 years of the Lunchtime Concert Series at St Andrew’s.
Works performed on the Croft and chamber organs:
Ballo del Granduca by Samuel Scheidt
Three Preludes by JS Bach – Kyrie Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, Christe, alle Welt Trost and Kyrie Gott heiliger Geist
Tuba Tune by C S Lang
Gymnopedie No. 1 by Eric Satie
The Urim and the Thummim by Lyell Cresswell

There will be a celebratory “cuppa and a bite” after the concert. Koha.

Lunchtime Concert: The Kugels
2025-10-29 12:15 - 13:00 | The Terrace
Klezmer is European folk music born in Eastern and Central Europe and is currently enjoying a worldwide rebirth of interest and popularity. With passion and sensitivity, The Kugels play not only the wild and haunting tunes of traditional Klezmer, but also evocative original works by eminent NZ composer Ross Harris, and thrilling new works by band members Nick Tipping and Robin Perks.
With: Nick Tipping, bass, Robin Perks, violin, Rebekah Greig, accordion and Debbie Rawson, clarinet/sax.

Lunchtime Concert: Shannon Pittaway & Friends – NZSO trombones
2025-11-05 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand
NZSO Principal bass trombonist Shannon Pittaway performs Schnyder’s fiendishly difficult “Duo Concertante” with NZSO Sectional Principal Trombone David Bremner and a fresh take on Duke Ellington’s beautiful “Passion Flower/Single Petal of a Rose” with NZSO Associate Principal Matthew Allison. He will also be performing standard works for bass trombone and piano including Tomasi’s “To be or not to be”.

Lunchtime Concert: String Quartets by Caroline Shaw and Maurice Ravel
2025-11-06 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand
Join us for string quartets by award-winning American composer Caroline Shaw and Maurice Ravel, performed by NZSO members Christine Wang, Julia Broom, Sophia Acheson and Joseph Kelly.

Lunchtime Concert: Stringendo - Wellington Children’s Orchestra
2025-11-12 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand
Stringendo is a training orchestra for school-age string players, founded in 2015 by Donald Maurice and Rupa Maitra. It offers early-level musicians, starting around grade 2, the opportunity to develop their skills in a fun and inclusive environment. Since 2022, the group has been directed by Alex Vaatstra and Hilary Ferral.

Lunchtime Concert: Wellington Baroque Ensemble - flute, bassoon, strings, organ & harpsichord
2025-11-19 12:15 - 13:00 | The Terrace
Join us for a joyous concert with Oscar Lavën (bassoon), Rebecca Steel (flute), Alex Vaatstra (violin), Margaret Guldborg (cello), Douglas Mews (organ), and Kris Zuelicke (harpsichord).
J.S. Bach – Flute Sonata in Eb major, BWV 1031
Handel – Trio Sonata in g minor, HWV 391
Vivaldi – Bassoon Concerto, RV 495
Martinu – Promenades for flute, violin and harpsichord

Lunchtime Concert: Dianne Halliday, Organ Music
2025-11-26 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand
Programme includes works by Carlotta Ferrari, Svitlana Ostrova, Jennifer Bate, Christina Harmon and Fanny Hensel Mendelssohn.

Lunchtime Concert: Amanda Bunting and Kris Zuelicke, Solos and Duets for Piano
2025-12-03 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand
Leo Smit – Divertimento (Forbidden Composers Project)
Ginastera – Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2 – Danza del viejo boyero and Danza de la moza donosa
Ravel – Sonatine, M. 40, Modéré and Mouvement de Menuet
Schubert – “Lebensstürme,” Allegro in A minor, D 947

Lunchtime Concert: Resonance Choir - A Carol Celebration
2025-12-10 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand
Join us for this annual and joyous event – carol singing with the Resonance Choir, led by Simon Christie. Resonance is an all-comers choir formed in 2007 by a group of parents from Kelburn Normal School. The choir has grown to around 60 members and is now based in Karori. It includes members from across Wellington. Our aim is to enjoy singing and have fun. Resonance sings a wide range of repertoire in SATB which includes classical, choral, popular and world music. Our St Andrew’s concert will include much loved and popular Christmas Carols to kick the festive season off! Audience participation is welcome!

Lunchtime Concert: The Kugels
2026-02-18 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Quang Hong Luu, solo piano
2026-02-25 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Helen Page and Peter Maunder - voice and baroque guitar
2026-03-04 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Urielle
2026-03-11 12:15 - 2026-07-09 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Rolf Gjelsten and Nicole Chao, cello and piano
2026-03-18 12:15 - 2026-07-23 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Influence: Song and Dance - Amelia Lin and Tomos Christie, piano and cello
2026-03-25 12:15 - 2026-08-06 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Barbara Hill, Robert Ibell and Rachel Thomson - Flute, Cello and Piano Trio
2026-04-01 12:15 - 2026-08-20 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Duo Zweisamkeit - Sunny Cheng and Otis Prescott-Mason
2026-04-08 12:15 - 2026-09-03 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Wellington String Academy
2026-04-09 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Helene Pohl and Rolf Gjelsten with Duo Enharmonics
2026-04-15 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Tony Lee, solo piano
2026-04-22 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Sebastian Dunn, Christine Wang & Beth Chen
2026-04-29 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Classical Voice Students of the NZSM
2026-04-30 12:15 - 2026-10-17 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: NZSM String Ensemble
2026-05-06 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Saxcess
2026-05-13 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: NZSM Brass/Winds
2026-05-14 12:15 - 2026-11-14 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: NZSM Piano Extravaganza
2026-05-20 12:15 - 2026-11-26 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Viola Extravaganza - Students from the NZSM
2026-05-21 12:15 - 2026-11-28 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: NZSM Cello Ensemble
2026-05-27 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand

Lunchtime Concert: Dulcis Tibia
2026-05-27 12:15 - 13:00 | St Andrews Church, 30 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Wellington, The Terrace, 6011, New Zealand
