Verse and Versatility

St. Matthews Church 207 Lyndon Rd, W,, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

On Sunday November 19 the choir will present a concert titled Verse and Versatility in St. Matthews church, Hastings at 2 pm.   The verse is a premiere performance of a beautiful setting of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116, composed by current choir director, Jane Pierard.   The program is diverse and exciting, showing off the versatility of the […]

Napier Civic Choir Fundraiser – The Sopranos Hastings

St. Matthews Church 207 Lyndon Rd, W,, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Sopranos Amanda Faulkner and Birgit Staatsmann are combining forces once more to perform two concerts in Hawke’s Bay in November. They will be joined by sought after accompanist Lindsay Coxen.  On Saturday November 11th, they will appear at St Matthew’s Church in Hastings from 7:30pm and, the following day on Sunday November 12th, they will […]

Animal Blessing Service

St. Matthews Church 207 Lyndon Rd, W,, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

We are delighted to announce the re-introduction of the popular BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SERVICE to be held on SUNDAY OCTOBER 1st, at 4.0pm, at ST MATTHEW'S, 200 KING STREET SOUTH, HASTINGS to celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi (the Patron Saint of Animals). Everyone is welcome to attend this joyous event (with […]

Cake, a cuppa and Co-governance

St. Matthews Church 207 Lyndon Rd, W,, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Cake, a cuppa and Co-governance is a free event on Monday September18 at Hastings' St Matthews Church to explore the vexed topic of co-governance. It will include a panel discussion, question time and speakers with direct experience of co-governance in action. The meeting will be a safe forum for people to hear local experts discuss the topic and […]

Linden Singers ‘Wintermezzo’

St. Matthews Church 207 Lyndon Rd, W,, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

If you love Choral singing, this will be a concert not to be missed. Another wonderful opportunity to hear some beautiful music by The Linden Singers. Choir Director, Jane Pierard, has put together a delightful programme entitled “Wintermezzo” which is full of contrasting musical styles and tempos.  Six items in the programme are works by […]

Linden Singers ‘Tis the Season of Love’

St. Matthews Church 207 Lyndon Rd, W,, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

The Linden Singers are pleased to advise you of their upcoming concert.We have a beautiful programme of gorgeous music to present to all who love music.                            As we begin to turn our thoughts towards the Christmas Season, let us put you in […]

The Three Sopranos – Hastings

St. Matthews Church 207 Lyndon Rd, W,, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

$20 Door Sales: Pre-sale contact Ken 8783210 or kenanneta@gmail.com Stabat Mater - Pergolesi Four Last Songs - Richard Strauss Trio Finale from Der Rosenkavalier - Richard Strauss  AMANDA graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, before getting an MPhil in Music at Oxford. She performed extensively in: Oratorio; Opera; and Early Music; […]

Memories, Reflections & Nostalgia

St. Matthews Church 207 Lyndon Rd, W,, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

We are excited to report that we are now finally back on track, now rehearsing together on a regular basis under the joint directorship of Elizabeth Curtis, Heather Sanders and Alana  Frankum. We can confirm that we have an exciting concert lined up for Sunday, 26 June at St Matthews Church, Hastings. We cordially invite […]

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