Nelson Symphony Orchestra

16/09/2026

Nelson Symphony Orchestra will be performing at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 's 125th celebration concert happening on September 26 7:30 pm 🎻🎉
https://ncma.nz/event/celebration-concert/

12/09/2026

That's a wrap! Thank you all for joining us tonight✨See you again on Nov 28 & 29 for SYMPHONIC ODYSSEY🪈🧞‍♂️🐎

09/09/2026

ANY PLANS THIS SATURDAY? How about a romantic & unforgettable night with the Nelson Symphony Orchestra ?🍷🎻

A night at the symphony creates beautiful memories that last far longer than just one evening 😍

🎵 About the music... 🎵

150 years ago, Richard Wagner premiered his groundbreaking, 15-hour masterpiece, The Ring Cycle—built from the same ancient folktales that later inspired The Lord of the Rings. 💍🐉⚔️

We are thrilled to bring the thunderous brilliance of its finale, , straight to Nelson!

From Hérold's fiery Zampa Overture to the classical grace of Schubert's Symphony No. 5, let your imagination run wild as these grand stories unfold. 🎻✨

📅 Saturday 12 September, 7:30 PM
📍 Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA) 48 Nile Street, Nelson
🎟️ Secure your seats now: www.nso.nz

05/09/2026

Use your imagination and feel the dramatic story of Wagner's Götterdämmerung next Saturday!

📖🔥🐉💍🗡️🎻📯

This is a video from today's rehearsal, enjoy!

🎵 About the music... 🎵

150 years ago, Richard Wagner premiered his groundbreaking, 15-hour masterpiece, The Ring Cycle—built from the same ancient folktales that later inspired The Lord of the Rings. 💍🐉⚔️

From Hérold's fiery Zampa Overture to the classical grace of Schubert's Symphony No. 5, let your imagination run wild as these grand stories unfold. 🎻✨

📅 Saturday 12 September, 7:30 PM
📍 Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA) 48 Nile Street, Nelson
🎟️ Secure your seats now: www.nso.nz

01/09/2026

🎁 Celebrating something special this month? How about gifting an unforgettable, full-orchestral experience?

A night at the symphony creates beautiful memories that last far longer than just one evening 😍

Whether you are looking for a unique treat, an date, a rich , or just something new to do in , the Nelson Symphony Orchestra promises a magical night for everyone❤️

🎵 About the music... 🎵

150 years ago, Richard Wagner premiered his groundbreaking, 15-hour masterpiece, The Ring Cycle—built from the same ancient folktales that later inspired The Lord of the Rings. 💍🐉⚔️

We are thrilled to bring the thunderous brilliance of its finale, , straight to Nelson!

From Hérold's fiery Zampa Overture to the classical grace of Schubert's Symphony No. 5, let your imagination run wild as these grand stories unfold. 🎻✨

📅 Saturday 12 September, 7:30 PM
📍 Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA) 48 Nile Street, Nelson
🎟️ Secure your seats now:

The Nelson Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is a regional orchestra of dedicated musicians aiming to produce high quality orchestral concerts.

29/08/2026

Have you spotted our concert posters at your favourite cafe or vege shop in Nelson over the weekend❓😘 (If you did, let us know in the comments!)

The Nelson Symphony Orchestra is a regional orchestra, non-profit, and registered charity, providing high quality performance and conducting opportunities for some of NZ's best musical talents.

We operate with generous support from our sponsors, friends and funding partners. For this upcoming concert, we'd love to thank our principal sponsors NBS, Tasman District Council - Te Kaunihera o te tai o Aorere Creative Communities, Mainland Foundation and, Pub Charity Limited.

Thanks to everyone who attends our concerts - your support is the very power that keeps our rich culture of musical arts alive in Nelson❤️✨

Together, we are team NSO!
We hope to see you soon😍

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SEP 12 SAT 7:30PM
🎻ROMANTIC ECHOS🎻

PROGRAMME:
- Hérold: Zampa Overture
- Schubert: Symphony No. 5
- Wagner: Götterdämmerung : An Orchestral Fantasy

VENUE : Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
48 Nile Street Nelson

TICKETS 🎟️ www.nso.nz
(EARLY BIRD ENDS 30 AUG SUN)

27/08/2026

EARLY BIRD AVAILABLE TIL 30 AUG🎟️✨

150 years ago this August, Richard Wagner premiered his monumental 15-hour, four-part masterpiece, Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring Cycle).

Built upon the same ancient folktales that inspired The Lord of the Rings, its thunderous impact still echoes through music and cinema today! 💍🐉⚔️🔥

Nelson Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to present, right here to Nelson, an Orchestral Fantasy arranged from the final work of the Ring Cycle: Götterdämmerung ,"The Twilight of the Gods".

Whether you are planning a special cultural night out with your young ones, friends, or family, this is going to be an unforgettable evening of dramatic orchestral power.

👔🎁 is just around the corner too! If you are thinking of a boutique gift, grab him the concert tickets he can brag about to his mates!

From Hérold's fiery Zampa Overture to the classical grace of Schubert's Symphony No. 5, indulge your imagination and feel this grand story unfold.

Saturday 12 September, 7:30pm
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA)
48 Nile Street Nelson

Secure your seats 🎟️ www.nso.nz
Early bird tickets are available until 30th August✨

26/08/2026

🎟️ EARLY BIRD TIL 30TH AUG 🐦️

Have you guys thought about a FATHER'S DAY gift yet? 🎁💡How about concert tickets / experience for 12th Sep? 🤩

I'm sure you have thought about warm socks, b**r and fishing gear....but I bet you haven't given him a full orchestral night out with you!

⚔️ From the origin stories inspiring "Lord of the Rings"... Richard Wagner's Götterdämmerung - brought to you by Nelson Symphony Orchestra⚔️

Before Tolkien wrote of Middle-earth, Wagner conceived the ultimate fantasy masterpiece, Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods).

If you love an epic soundtrack, this is the classical concert for you!🎻

Sat 12 Sep, 7:30pm
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
48 Nile St, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Tickets 🎟️ www.nso.nz
🐦️EARLY BIRD AVAILABLE TIL 30TH AUG

Programme:
Hérold: Zampa Overture
Schubert: Symphony No. 5
Wagner (arr. Farrington): Götterdämmerung: An Orchestral Fantasy

The Nelson Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is a regional orchestra of dedicated musicians aiming to produce high quality orchestral concerts.

25/08/2026

⚔️ From the origin stories inspiring "Lord of the Rings"... Richard Wagner's Götterdämmerung is coming to you⚔️

If you love epic movies, this is just the concert for you🤩🎻

Before Tolkien wrote of Middle-earth, Wagner forged the ultimate fantasy masterpiece 'Ring Cycle' from which Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods) forms the tragic conclusion.

The entire cycle forms a gripping musical drama packed with....
✨Golden gods & tragic heroes
🐉A terrifying dragon guarding a gold hoard
💍A cursed ring of power
🔥Epic battles, love, and betrayal

Experience an encompassing "wall of sound" and the thunderous music that has inspired modern cinema soundtracks performed by Nelson Symphony Orchestra 🎺⚡

We dare you to indulge your senses and imagination - join us and feel this grand, timeless, magical story unfold in your heart!

Sat 12 Sep, 7:30pm
Venue : Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile St, Nelson

Tickets 🎟️ www.nso.nz

Programme:
Hérold Zampa: Overture
Schubert: ‘Symphony No. 5’
Wagner (arr. Iain Farrington): ‘Götterdämmerung: An Orchestral Fantasy’

The Nelson Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is a regional orchestra of dedicated musicians aiming to produce high quality orchestral concerts.

20/06/2026

Thanks everyone who made tonight possible! We look forward to seeing you in September 🎻