ORGAN AND TRUMPET Presented by the Friends of the Christchurch Town Hall Organ Trust, and supported by Venues Ōtautahi. -- THE CONCERTMartin's FREE annual organ concert on the magnificent Rieger pipe organ in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium at the Christchurch Town Hall has become a firm favourite in the Christchurch music calendar. Once again it will be held on King's Birthday Monday afternoon, 2 June at 2.30pm. It will begin appropriately with Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 in G, played at the coronation of KIng Charles III in Westminster Abbey in 2023, and end with Dubois' popular Toccata in G. Martin will also feature some of his entertaining arrangements for organ, including Gounod's Funeral March of a Marionette, (made famous as the Alfred Hitchcock theme music). Guest artist Thomas Eves will play some thrilling Baroque music for trumpet and organ and Hans Hielscher's delightful Sonatina. by Bach and Viadana, as well as Hans Hielscher's delightful Sonatina. As in previous years, admission will be FREE, with a koha donation of $10+ to defray costs requested. Tickets must be booked here online in advance. Admission without pre-booked ticket on the day will be possible only if there are any seats left! -- THE ORGANThe pipe organ in the Christchurch Town Hall was installed in May 1997 by Rieger of Austria, 25 years after the hall opened in 1972. About 96% of the cost came from public donations and bequests, so this is truly the people’s organ. In early 2011, 12 new ranks of pipes were being installed by Rieger when the devastating earthquake struck. The organ was silenced for eight years while the building was repaired, but fortunately, it had suffered only minor damage and was fully restored by Rieger between November 2018 and January 2019. Now with a total of 4307 pipes, it was reopened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel on 6 March, 2019. The organ’s website: www.nzorgan.com -- THE ORGANISTChristchurch city organist Martin Setchell has served as Town Hall organ curator since the Rieger pipe organ was opened in May 1997, performing an annual concert until 2010. Post-earthquakes, he worked tirelessly to preserve this iconic instrument, overseeing its restoration, and gave the first concerts when the organ was officially re-opened on 6 March, 2019. He has also given numerous re-opening concerts on new city church organs including the Transitional Cathedral, St Paul’s Papanui, Knox Presbyterian, Oxford Terrace Baptist, and All Souls Merivale. Recently called ‘New Zealand’s most widely-travelled concert organist’ he is an international performer who believes in promoting entertaining organ music to a wide audience. In the last 20 years he has performed in Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China,Japan, and throughout New Zealand. Born and educated in England where he was awarded his Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists, he studied at various times with Pierre Cochereau, Marie-Claire Alain, Piet Kee, and Peter Hurford. He immigrated to New Zealand in 1974 on his appointment to the University of Canterbury. After 40 years’ lecturing, he resigned as Associate Professor of Music in 2014 in order to pursue his international performing career full-time, but continues to serve as University graduation organist. In 2008 he received a Civic Award for services to music in the community and the Town Hall organ and in 2022 a commendation scroll marking his 25 years as Town Hall organist. He has recorded 6 CDs on the Town Hall organ: Let the pealing organ blow, Bonbons for organ 1 & 2, Pink and White (an anthology of New Zealand organ music), Great Australasian Organs VII, and Resounding Aftershocks (2019 - the first recording on the restored and enhanced organ). Martin’s website: www.organist.co.nz THE TRUMPETER Thomas Eves is from Christchurch and has been playing trumpet since the age of 6. Brought up playing in the Woolston Brass Band and St Andrew’s College Jazz Band, Thomas went on to focus on orchestral trumpet playing and has played with professional orchestras throughout New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Thomas has been Principal Trumpet of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra since 2014. Previously, he has held Acting Associate Principal Trumpet contracts with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and trialled for the position of Principal Trumpet with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.  In 2012, Thomas completed a Master of Performance with Distinction at The Royal College of Music in London. Thomas received the Herbert Samuel Prize for Trumpet and the Brodie Prize for Senior Brass. He was generously supported as a RCM Jane Barker Scholar, as well as NZ scholarships including Dame Malvina Major Arts Excellence Awards and Patricia Pratt, Kiwi Music, Anne Reid Memorial Trust and Keith Laugesen Music Scholarships. He is also extremely grateful for support he received from Dame Adrienne Stewart and Elizabeth Edgar. He gained his Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours in Performance Trumpet from the University of Canterbury in 2010. During his time in London, Thomas got the chance to play under esteemed conductors such as Lorin Maazel and Bernard Haitink. He also got the opportunity to perform solo recitals at Cadogan Hall and in The Elgar Room at The Royal Albert Hall. Back in NZ, he was runner up in the 2012 Gisborne International Music Competition. Thomas is an active teacher around Christchurch, teaching at Burnside High School, Christ’s

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Christchurch City Hall opened in 1972 and is Christchurch&#39;s premier performing arts centre. It was officially named Christchurch Performing Arts Hall in 2007. It is located on the banks of the Avon River in the central city, overlooking Victoria Square. It was severely damaged in the February 2011 earthquake, but was voted to be rebuilt in 2012.

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Christchurch can be called the most beautiful city in the South Island of New Zealand, and it is known as the Garden City. I think it is very suitable for citywalks. You can basically walk to all the attractions here, and you can fully experience the city&#39;s style.
This time, Christchurch&#39;s favorite attraction - Christchurch Botanic Gardens 🏕️

At first, an oak tree was planted to commemorate the marriage of Queen Victoria&#39;s eldest son. Now the entire green area occupies almost 1/4 of the left half of the city center of Christchurch (about 30 hectares). Next door is Hagley Park, and I deeply feel the &quot;waste&quot; of New Village with a large land and few people. Different seasons have different beauties. In spring, you can check in at the cherry blossom avenue in Hagley Park. Early summer to early autumn is a good season for viewing roses and hydrangeas, and late autumn is accompanied by red maples.

The main attractions in the park include:
🌹Rose Garden: This is the first time in my life that I know there are so many different varieties of roses. The colorful roses are the most suitable to describe the beautiful scenery in front of me.

🚣Rafting on the Avon River: You can choose to kayak yourself or have a boatman row a boat. Friends who don&rsquo;t want to take a boat can find a bench along the Avon River in the botanical garden and wave to friends on the boat. If you are lucky, you will see a mother duck bringing a group of ducklings ashore to play.

☕️Visitor Center: A white building located in the central area of ​​the park. You can visit the ILEX Buy coffee or food at the Cafe. Friends who choose to eat outside, please protect your food at all times. The birds around are watching closely. I witnessed with my own eyes that the tourist next door left her seat for less than 10 seconds, and a big bird took away her entire burger. Even I, who was sitting in the seat, was robbed of my beloved hash browns without paying attention.

🕌Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial: Remembering the victims of the 2011 earthquake

🌸Central Lawn: A good place to watch hydrangeas in summer

🌊Victoria Lake: The largest lake in Hagley Park. On sunny days, the sun shines on the calm lake surface, which is so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated

⛲️Peacock Fountain: A small fountain. The Art Center (invisible house) is across the street from the fountain to the Botanical Gardens.

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Christchurch International Antarctic Center is a fantastic experience beyond imagination! As soon as you enter the door, it seems that you have crossed the ice and snow world in an instant, and the simulated Antarctic environment makes people feel like they are in a very cold place. The simulated sled experience is super exciting, sitting on it and feeling the wind and the wind, as if flying on the Antarctic ice sheet. You can also see cute penguins shuttled in the water, and the state is so cute that people can&#39;t help but take a few more photos. The various interactive exhibitions are also very interesting and can learn a lot about Antarctica. Here, both enjoy and grow knowledge, super recommended!

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Christchurch Botanical Garden is a fascinating place! Entering the garden, it seems to be in a green fairy tale world. In the rose garden, more than 250 roses bloom, colorful and aromatic. Walking on the trail, you can see the Avon River flowing quietly, and there are light boats rowing across the river from time to time. There are also various theme gardens in the park, such as vanilla garden and Shiqi garden, each with a unique scenery. This is not only a paradise for plants, but also a good place to relax and let people linger.

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I recently had the pleasure of experiencing punting on the Avon River in Christchurch, and it was an absolutely delightful way to explore the city. The journey itself was serene and picturesque, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.Our guide, dressed in traditional Edwardian attire, expertly navigated the flat-bottomed boat with a long pole, allowing us to relax and take in the tranquil surroundings. We drifted past lush greenery, charming bridges, and historic architecture, all of which created a postcard-perfect backdrop. The gentle pace of the punting made it easy to fully appreciate the beauty of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and the calm waters of the river.The entire experience was wonderfully calming, yet never dull. Our guide shared interesting tidbits about the area&rsquo;s history and natural features, making the trip both relaxing and educational. It&rsquo;s the kind of activity that feels timeless&mdash;no rush, no stress, just the simple pleasure of gliding through a scenic waterway.Overall, I&rsquo;d highly recommend punting on the Avon to anyone visiting Christchurch. It&rsquo;s a unique and charming way to see the city, and it&rsquo;s perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families alike. I came away feeling refreshed, with a newfound appreciation for Christchurch&rsquo;s natural beauty and historic charm.

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It can be said to be the largest and best park in Christchurch. Located in the city center, it is a great place for friends of all ages. You can spend the weekend afternoons with your family, using the sky as your room and the ground as your bed... quietly contemplating... or just being idle for the afternoon... It is also very popular on weekends or holidays!

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