We regret that due to coronavirus travel restrictions, this concert has been cancelled. --- Roman Rudnytsky (Piano) Roman is an American concert pianist of Ukrainian background whose frequent performances take...
Formed in 2016, the Francis-Lee Duo consists of University of Auckland School of Music graduates, violinist Dr Charlotte Francis and pianist Gemma Lee. Both have gained individual successes in chamber...
Toru Trio comprises Ingrid Bauer (Harp), Karen Batten (Flute), and Sophia Acheson (Viola). Formed in 2015, Toru Trio is a dynamic chamber music trio presenting beautiful music for this intriguing...
Come and hear a range of the instruments at the museum, woven together with songs and tales of their history and music of the time. This eclectic event will feature...
AUCKLAND FUSION QUARTET is a new project which melds different genres and instrumentations to create an eclectic soundscape journey from baroque to a unique interpretation of folk music from across...
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata in Bb major for flute and piano WoO Anh.4; arr. U.Grodd Allegro Polonaise Largo Tema con Variazioni – Allegretto, Più Lento, Finale Meira Warshauer (alive...
This concert features Shayn Wills on guitar, harmonica, bass and vocals and Zephyr Wills on viola, guitar and vocals, bringing their unique genre spanning show to Waiheke Island’s much loved...
Band leader Alan Knight describes Gráinneog as a "Traditional Folk Band with a big interest in NZ history". Their first album, Laugh While You May, is due out in the next couple of...
Well known Musician, Conductor and Teacher Uwe Grodd is leading a Flute Festival on Waiheke over Anzac Weekend. Workshops & Master Classes will be taking place at Goldie's Winery on...
Inbal Megiddo and Rachel Thomson offer a delightful programme demonstrating the breadth of expression and depth of emotion found in the cello / piano repertoire. PROGRAMME Manuel de FALLA (1876-1946)...
JADE STRING QUARTET Miranda Adams (violin), Charmian Keay (violin), Robert Ashworth (viola), Edith Salzmann (cello) PROGRAMME Joseph HAYDN | Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross (selections) David HAMILTON...
When New Zealand went into lockdown in March 2020, our piano tuner, Nancy Howie, a versatile musician, went into her basement to see if she could construct a cello out...
Brothers Toby and Max Barratt (saxophone, drums), Tyler Diprose (bass), and Lucas Kewell (piano). Toby and the Rest are a young, talented jazz quartet from West Auckland who leave their...
Whittakers is excited to welcome the return of pianist Flavio Villani, this time with outstanding violinist Mark Menzies. "Our programme will feature a romantic journey of duos for piano and...
Due to the community case of Covid 19 and lockdown level four this concert is postponed until further notice. We will update you all once we can get back into...
This award winning quartet are the current recipients of the Royal Over-Seas League scholarship for chamber ensemble. Viereinigkeit, pronounced, 'fear-ein-ig-kite', translates from German as, 'four-in-one-ness'; a sense of camaraderie among...
Venue change due to Covid restrictions: Morra Hall, 115 Ocean View Road, Onera If you love the songs of Bob Dylan you will not want to miss father and son...
Auckland based Nacht Quartet musicians are violinists Nathan Pinkney and Alec Li, violist Cecile McNeill, and cellist Hyein Kim. They are passionate chamber musicians who, even during the pandemic, have...
Auckland based Nacht Quartet musicians are violinists Nathan Pinkney and Alec Li, violist Cecile McNeill, and cellist Hyein Kim. They are passionate chamber musicians who, even during the pandemic, have...
Join Rosemary Song & James Yoo for an evening listening to virtuoso works written for cello and piano, including some by legendary cellists/composers Gaspar Cassado & David Popper. The programme...
Piano/Cello Duo Rosemary Song & James Woo play a repeated programme of classical favourites. Very limited seating. Vaccination passes and masks required.
For the second year in a row we are proud to be in partnership with Chamber Music New Zealand. Darroch/Cowan Duo is the first of two special concerts Whittakers will...
Come and help senior students from Saint Kentigern College get further experience performing to an audience before they perform to judges of the highly regarded NZCT Chamber Music Contest. Since...
The Kotuku Quintet, Simon Ansell (violin), John Seagar (violin), Judith Gust (viola), Sally-Anne Brown (cello) and Louise Webster (piano) return to Whittakers Musical Museum to perform Dvorak and Mozart. In...
We're opening the doors again to casual visitors on Saturday 25 June, 10am - 2pm, over Matariki weekend. Come and visit the museum and be amazed at Llyod and Joan...
Viereinigkeit String Quartet was formed in 2019 and consists of a vibrant, talented group of musical friends. Zosia Herlihy-O'Brien (violin), Weihong Yi (violin), Jessie Anderson (viola), and Vincent Chen (cello)...
This school holidays at Whittakers Musical Museum, performance storyteller Tanya Batt and musician Peter Forster share a collection of musical stories for young children. Tanya describes the show as, "Tall...
The Show The Unsung Heroes is a show like none other. The four members performing at Whittakers Musical Museum are all keen historians, well known musicians or storytellers and award...
The past few years we've enjoyed concerts with top student musicians from the University of Auckland's Classical Performance degree. This year is no different. Our August Live @ Five Classical...
In partnership with Chamber Music NZ, Whittakers Musical Museum presents Strings Amore. Please note this concert is on a Saturday. This is our second and final CMNZ concert for 2022....
October Live @ Five we welcome Orion Piano Trio, with returning pianist Flavio Villani, this time with Marko Pop Ristov (violin) and Marco Ariani (cello). The constellation of Orion is...
This year the Auckland Heritage Festival focuses on Topography, Taonga and Trailblazers. As part of the festival, for one day only, don't miss this special event: From Shipboard Piano to...
A special live music and movie event. Come and support these brave music students as they perform a short concert in the museum from 4pm-4.30pm. Then wander downstairs to the...
It's very rarely that you would have the chance of seeing and hearing a viola ensemble in concert. But on Sunday November 6th at 3 - 4pm at Whittakers Musical...
This concert is now sold out. Live @ Five Classical Series this November is very special. We have the pleasure of hosting the NZTrio at Whittakers Musical Museum. Tickets...
Enjoy 45 minutes of Aotearoa's musical history accompanied with music on some of NZ's oldest instruments! This Saturday's shows are 11am and 12.30pm! Koha entry! Come and see Waiheke's best...
Koha Entry Sat 17 Dec, 2022: 10am - 1pm, with Concert and Tour at 11.30am - 12.30pm. Sun 8 Jan, 2023: 10am - 1pm, with Concert,...
Jade String Quartet are committed to the performance of great music written by the best and newest composers in Aotearoa New Zealand as well as masterpieces from around the world. ...
January's concert is called Summer Rapture, with Waiheke pianist Rosemary Adler, who has been associated with the Museum since Lloyd and Joan Whittaker brought their amazing instrumental collection to the...
Our first concert of the year begins with giants of the NZ Blues/Folk scene, Shayn Wills and Freddy Limbert! Having performed together for over 25 years, their friendship and musicality...
The Life of a Female Conductor | In conversation with Rita Paczian Join us for an evening with one of New Zealand's foremost conductors, and hear about the challenges and...
Toby and the Rest return to Waiheke Musical Museum, bringing their energy and passion for the genre of JAZZ! Last year they were high school students and this year they...