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Annual Report 2015Credit: Andi Crown 2015

Annual Report 2015

From the Chamber Music New Zealand Trust Chair


From the Trust ChairThe Chief Executive’s OverviewChamber Music New Zealand’s 2015Our VisionOur MissionDefining the Genre2015 Financial Statements

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2015 was a Jubilee year – a celebration of 50 years (51 competitions) of our secondary schools’ Chamber Music Contest. The climax of these festivities was the Contest’s national final in Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in August, but jubilee gave a particular colouring to our Kaleidoscopes season, too. Four of the six national tours featured artists who had been members of winning groups in the past. This led naturally to 2015 being a year in which CMNZ went the extra mile in promoting New Zealand artists and ensembles. We are proud of that.

2015 has been a year of change for CMNZ. With new chief executive Peter Walls at the helm, the board looked for a re-focusing of our mission and our modus operandi. Given the long lead-times for the planning of tours with international artists, some of these changes will emerge gradually – but already the 2016 season (announced in October) shows both a return to our roots as an organization that brings top international ensembles to Aotearoa and a reinvigorated sense of what constitutes chamber music.

Financially, 2015 has been a challenging year. Our programme was greeted with enormous enthusiasm by those who feel a strong commitment to the development of music in New Zealand but others seem to have felt that star international

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ensembles were less in evidence than they had come to expect. Subscriber numbers and single-ticket sales declined from 2014 (already down on 2013). The year-end result is disappointing and might have been more so were it not for the generosity and loyalty of our supporters and sponsors.

I would like to express sincere appreciation to our core funder, Creative New Zealand, and to the community and philanthropic trusts who make such a critical contribution to our work. Particular acknowledgement is due to NZCT who have sustained the Contest for eleven years and have seen it grow from 227 participants to the 1600 this year! We also wish to thank those benefactors who supported particular tours and all of those who have donated to our Jubilee Appeal, which raised a magnificent $186,591.

In the latter part of the year we welcomed two new trustees. Quentin Hay is a Wellington barrister who comes to us after some years chairing the Wellington Museums Trust. Matthew Savage is one of the principals of Wellington design company Base Two. Both new trustees have strong and long-standing musical interests.

Finally, I would like to thank my fellow board members for their acumen, guidance and commitment, and Peter and the staffing team for their enthusiasm and dedication.

Roger King

Chamber Music New Zealand2

The Chief Executive’s OverviewIn early February, I attended the Adam Chamber Music Festival in Nelson and heard Nicola Melville, who was in the middle of a Chamber Music New Zealand Encompass tour. A week later, I formally took up the Chief Executive position and found everyone in the national office working hard to ensure that the busy season ahead ran smoothly.

CMNZ was responsible for 135 professional concerts in 2015 and presented an extensive outreach programme, with the NZCT Chamber Music Contest at its heart. Our Kaleidoscopes season had, as bookends, two illustrious international ensembles – the Brodsky Quartet in March and the Vienna Piano Trio in October. During May (New Zealand Music Month) three of our most established ensembles – the New Zealand String Quartet, the NZTrio and the New Zealand Chamber Soloists – went into orbit with a number of New Zealand composers, some well-established (like Ross Harris and John Psathas), others (Claire Cowan, Alex Taylor and Karlo Margetić) representing an emerging generation of talent.

Three tours – the Turnovsky Jubilee Ensemble in June, CLiK in August, and Michael Houstoun (with his “Inspired by Bach programme”) in September – featured musicians who had all at some time been prize winners in the Chamber Music Contest. Collectively, these musicians spanned every decade of the Contest’s history. What greater testimony could there be to the contribution that the Contest has made in providing development opportunities and stimulation to young New Zealand musicians.

The NZCT Chamber Music Contest itself was a standout success. Nearly 2000 secondary school students from Kaitaia to Invercargill participated. In a new development, there were three regional finals in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch with a prize for the best group made up solely from students living in each of these regions. The Semifinals and Finals produced music making of the highest order. The variety of ensemble types, the mix of male and female students and the geographical spread of contestants (and winners) was really pleasing. We were delighted that the Hon Christopher Finlayson (representing the Minister for the Arts, Culture and Heritage) and Mayor Celia Wade-Brown were able to attend the final concert.

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In other ways, too, this has been an outstanding year for Chamber Music New Zealand’s Education and Outreach programmes. In the run up to the Contest, 560 students spread across the country received coaching (sponsored by ABRSM). Accessibility workshops and concerts were given at Hohepa Canterbury and at Mahinawa Specialist School in Porirua. These are inspiring events.

There have been a number of staff changes. Jenni Hall, CMNZ’s Business Manager, left in April after many years dedicated service. Kirsten Mason was appointed to the new position of Development Manager in May. Victoria Dadd, Audience Development Manager, became Marketing and Communications Manager at Capital E. We welcomed Shelley Davis as our Marketing Manager in August. Candice de Villiers was appointed Marketing and Communications Manager at Q Theatre in Auckland; her position at CMNZ has been filled by Hannah Darroch. Pip Want left the Artistic Team in the middle year to be replaced by Jack Hobbs as Artistic Assistant. Last but not least, Gemma Robinson moved on to become Co-General Manager at Bats Theatre. She will be replaced by Virginia Close early in the new year.

I would like to record sincere thanks to my talented and hard-working colleagues in the national office. We rely greatly on the local knowledge and commitment of our nine Regional Concert Managers and our fifteen District Concert Organizers. In every centre, we have a number of volunteers who assist with the presentation of CMNZ concerts. I would like to thank them all. Last but not least, our branch chairs and their committees are very much part of the family. They help build audiences and philanthropic support throughout New Zealand.

Peter Walls

Chief Executive,

Chamber Music New Zealand

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Nicola Melville Encompass tour | 3 Concerts (Cromwell, Motueka, Hutt Valley) Feb/Mar

A graduate of Victoria University and the Eastman School of Music, Nicola Melville’s programme included new works from Eve de Castro Robinson, Gareth Farr and Ross Harris.

“a marvellous pianist who plays with splashy colour but also exquisite tone and nuance” (American Record Guide)

The Brodsky Quartet (UK)Daniel Rowland (violin), Ian Belton (violin), Paul Cassidy (viola), Jacqueline Thomas (cello)

Kaleidoscopes Tour | 10 Concerts plus Auckland Arts Festival concert - Mar

This internationally-famous quartet with over 3000 concerts and 60 recordings to their credit were on their fourth CMNZ tour.

“. . . wonderfully polished.” John Button, Dominion Post

“A near full house stamped and cheered its appreciation”. Marian Poole, Otago Daily Times

“The best way to explain a performance by the Brodsky Quartet is simply ‘‘wow’’ . . . They’re the rock stars of classical music” – Brittany Pickett, Southland Times

Andrew Beer & Sarah WatkinsEncompass Tour | 5 Concerts (Rotorua, Rangiora, Warkworth, Cromwell, Wellington) - Apr/Jun

Concertmaster of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Canadian violinist Andrew Beer, joined pianist Sarah Watkins. Their programmes included Beethoven, Bartók, Lilburn and a recent work by Canadian composer, Scott Good.

Composer Connections: The New Zealand String Quartet with Stephen de Pledge, NZTrio and the New Zealand Chamber Soloists

New Zealand String Quartet (Helene Pohl, Douglas Beilmann, Gillian Ansell, Rolf Gjelsten) with Stephen de Pledge (piano); programme curated by Ross Harris

NZTrio (Justine Cormack, Ashley Brown, Sarah Watkins); programme curated by Claire Cowan, Alex Taylor and Karlo Margetic

New Zealand Chamber Soloists (Lara Hall, James Tennant, Katherine Austin); programme curated by John Psathas

Kaleidoscopes tour | 11 concerts plus University residencies, workshops etc. - May

Three tours in one with composers designing programmes that cast light on their own music (Ross Harris choosing Bach, Mozart and Shostakovich; John Psathas opting for Rachmaninov and Babajanian, while Claire Cowan, Karlo Margetic and Alex

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Nicola Melville (piano)Brodsky Quartet: Daniel Rowland (violin), Ian Belton (violin), Paul Cassidy (viola), Jacqueline Thomas (cello)


Taylor kept company with Nancarrow, Ravel, Webern, Sciarrino, Ligeti and Webern. An innovative offering for New Zealand Music Month.

“I have never been to a more stimulating concert.” Margot Hannigan, The Nelson Mail

“The long association between the New Zealand Chamber Soloists and Psathas made for a sizzling rendition of his 1995 Island Songs . . .” William Dart, New Zealand Herald

Menagerie SouthJohn Van Buskirk (piano), Tessa Petersen (violin),Mark Walton (clarinet, saxophone)

Encompass tour | 3 concerts (Kerikeri, Tauranga, Rangiora) - Apr/May

Mark Walton, known throughout Australasia as a performer and educator, with two artist teachers from Otago University. Programmes that featured Scandinavian composers (Neils Gade, Neilsen, Sibelius) alongside Douglas Lilburn and Christopher Marshall.

New Zealand String QuartetHelen Pohl, Donald Armstrong, Gillian Ansell, Rolf Gjelsten

Encompass tour | 5 concerts (Motueka, Blenheim, Waikanae, Rotorua, Wellington) - Apr

For their regional tour, NZSQ chose composers central to the development of string quartet – Mozart, Brahms, Dvorak, Shostakovich.

Trio AmistadRebecca Steel (flute), Simon Brew (saxophone), Jane Curry (guitar)

Encompass tour | 7 concerts (Wellington, Gore, Motueka, Whangarei, Warkworth, Tauranga, Gisborne) - May

De Falla, Piazzola, De Fossa, Debussy and Sergio Assad – Trio Amistad’s programme had a Latin/Romance character. On tour, the trio also coached young musicians and featured in our concert with pupils from Mahinawa School in Porirua.

Composer & Performer ResidenciesVictoria University of Wellington, 8 May; Waikato University, 15 May; University of Auckland, 22 May

Presented in association with “Composer Connections”, these residencies combined composer and performer masterclasses and workshops with short concerts given by the New Zealand String Quartet with Stephen de Pledge, the New Zealand Chamber Soloists, and NZTrio.

Open StagePalmerston North, 7 May; Wellington, 9 May; Hamilton, 16 May; Dunedin, 19 May

Good amateur musicians (aged 10 to 82) playing on stage in Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre – chamber music as an art form “made by friends, for friends”.

Menagerie South: John Van Buskirk (piano), Tessa Petersen (violin),Mark Walton (clarinet, saxophone)

Open Stage 2015

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The Turnovsky Jubilee EnsembleWilma Smith (violin, director), Natalie Lin (violin), Justine Cormack (violin & viola), Lara Hall (violin), Gillian Ansell (viola), Bryony Gibson-Cornish (viola), Ashley Brown (cello), Victoria Simonsen (cello), Matthias Balzat (cello), Euan Murdoch (cello), Victoria Jones (double bass), Bridget Douglas (fl ute)

Kaleidoscopes Plus tour | 15 concerts - Jun

Outstanding New Zealand musicians, all former prize winners in the secondary schools Chamber Music Contest. An opportunity to do big repertoire (Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 and the B minor Overture in the French Style) and to honour the Lilburn centenary. Each concert ended with an exuberant rendition of the Mendelssohn Octet.

“Every player was reveling full-on in the excitement, and young and old alike in the audience were swept along and uplifted.” Allan Purdy, Daily News, New Plymouth.

Te Kōki Trio Martin Riseley (violin), Inbal Megiddo (cello), Jian Liu (piano)

Encompass tour | 9 concerts (Rotorua, Tauranga, Motueka, Blenheim, Rangiora, Waikanae, Whangarei, Wellington, Wanganui) - Sep/Oct

Te Kōki Trio –distinguished artist teachers from the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington. Programmes that blended the classics (Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Ravel) with New Zealand compositions (Gillian Whitehead and John Psathas).

“there was passion a-plenty, in soaring lyrics, soulful solos, tender whispers and heated climaxes. And, yes, lots of fun . . .” Paul Serotsky, Northern Advocate

Mimosa EnsembleHugh Roberts (fl ute), Thomas Hutchinson (oboe), Todd Gibson-Cornish (bassoon), Somi Kim (piano)

Encompass tour | 11 concerts (Tauranga, Wellington, Waikanae, Lower Hutt, Wanganui, Motueka, Rangiora, Gore, Gisborne, Whakatane, Kerkeri) - Jul/Aug

Exceptional young New Zealand musicians returned from studies in Europe to present programmes entitled “French Flair”, “The Romantics” and “Colours and Combinations”. A beautiful new commission from their friend Salina Fisher.

Aff ettoJayne Tankersley (soprano), Polly Sussex (viols, baroque cello), Philip Griffi n (theorbo), Rachel Griffi th-Hughes (harpsichord, organ), Peter Reid (cornetto, cornetto muto, baroque trumpet)

Encompass tour | 6 concerts (Whakatane, Lower Hutt, Blenheim, Motueka, Warkworth, Tauranga) - Jul/Sep

Dynamic Auckland-based ensemble presenting 17th-century repertoire (plus a new work by Janet Jennings) on an extraordinary array of early instruments.

“They played with such éclat and vigour, and communicated such drama, such feeling.” Sam Edwards, Waikato Times

Matariki – Tōku Ao | My WorldApirana Taylor (storyteller), Rowena Simpson (soprano), Warren Warbrick (taonga pūoro) and Kamala Bain (recorder)

Education & Outreach | 2 performances - Jun

Stories, folk song, early music, taonga pūoro, waiata – a family-oriented Matariki performance given in the beautiful Carter observatory.

The Turnovsky Jubilee Ensemble: Natalie Lin (violin), Bryony Gibson-Cornish (viola), Ashley Brown (cello)

Matariki Project: Tōku Ao 2015

Credit: Simon Darby Photography 2015


The NZCT Contest District Rounds

Through June, interest in the national final of theNZCT Chamber Music Contest built up through the District and Regional Finals.

District Rounds: Northland (Whangarei, 10 June)Auckland (3 – 7 June)Waikato (Hamilton, 9 June) Bay of Plenty (Tauranga, 2 June)East Coast (Gisborne, 10 June)Hawke’s Bay (Napier, 12-13 June)Taranaki (New Plymouth, 12 June)Whanganui (5 June)Manawatu (Palmerston North, 6 June)Wellington (7 June)Nelson/Marlborough (Nelson, 4 June)Canterbury (Christchurch, 10-12 June) South Canterbury (Timaru, 8 June) Otago (Dunedin, 6-7 June)Southland (Invercargill, 4 June) Regional Finals: Northern (Auckland, 21 June)Central (Napier, 21 June)Southern (Christchurch, 20 June)

National Semi-Finals & Finals Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington (1-2 August)

This 51st Contest Final lived up to expectations. Groups in the semi-finals and finals came from Whangarei, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and included two wind trios, four piano trios, a four violin ensemble, a string quartet and a saxophone quartet. Trio Glivenko from Wellington came out top in the final with members receiving the Wallace Arts Trust Prize. Papricca (saxophone quartet from Papanui and Riccarton High Schools) won the Audience prize. Ingrid Culliford was presented with the Marie Vanderwart Memorial Award in recognition of her outstanding work fostering a love of chamber music.

NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2015

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CLiK the ensemble (NZ)Natalie Lin (violin), Edward King (cello), John Chen (piano)

Kaleidoscopes tour | 10 concerts - Aug

New Zealanders who have each been winning awards and accolades off shore. Virtuoso and polished performances of major repertoire including the Schubert Bb Major Piano Trio.

“A well-filled Town Hall Concert Chamber hosted an audience keen to welcome home some distinguished young Auckland musicians.” – William Dart, New Zealand Herald

“The expansive Schubert Piano Trio in B flat D898 was the perfect final item – three friends combining in a joyous performance, just in the manner Schubert would have wanted.” Peter Williams, Hawkes Bay Today

Tākiri EnsembleAnna Leese (soprano), Bianca Andrew (mezzo soprano), Andrew Glover (tenor), Robert Tucker (baritone), Kirsten Simpson (piano)

Encompass tour | 7 concerts (Kaitaia, Wanaka, Motueka, Waikanae, Wanganui, Rotorua, Whakatane) -Aug/Sep

Young New Zealand singers with big futures accompanied by a pianist who is making a name for herself internationally in this field.

“Tākiri’s freshness and variety in sets of songs about the many aspects of love . . . made them totally engaging.” Hanno Fairburn Daily Post, Rotorua

“We heard [Tākiri] in Rotorua and they were outstanding. We had never heard this type of grouping before and we think they have a great deal to offer. We will certainly be attracted to any future events they are involved with.” [email from audience member]

Michael Houstoun – Inspired by Bach (NZ)Kaleidoscopes Plus tour | 15 concerts - Sep/oct

Our most acclaimed pianist presenting an intriguing and engaging programme of virtuoso works inspired by the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.

“The clarity of thought and invention of Johann Sebastian Bach was matched by the clarity of pianist Michael Houstoun’s performance.” Andrew Buchanan-Smart, Waikato Times.

“exquisite expression throughout, the result of undeniable brilliant technical mastery and a deep empathy with the demands of each individual work . . ..” Stephen Fisher, Manawatu Standard.

NZ Guitar QuartetJane Curry, Owen Moriarty, John Couch, Christopher Hill

Encompass tour | 4 concerts (Warkworth, Gisborne, Blenheim, Upper Hutt) - Sep

Formed in Wellington in 2010, the New Zealand Guitar Quartet has quickly developed a following with invitations to perform both locally and overseas. Their programmes included Jack Body, Craig Utting and Mike Hogan (three short pieces written especially for the NZGQ)

“a superb job of demonstrating the wonders of the contemporary guitar genre.” Stephen Fisher, Manawatu Standard

Jason BaeEncompass tour | 11 concerts (Waikanae, Rangiora, Motueka, Blenheim, Wellington, Warkworth, Kaitaia, Taihape, Putaruru, Whakatane, Rotorua) - Sep/Oct

Brilliant young Korean/New Zealand pianist who has been making waves in the United States and the United Kingdom in a programme of virtuoso works by Chopin and Liszt.

The Vienna Piano Trio (Austria)Kaleidoscopes Plus tour | 10 concerts - Oct

One of the most eminent Piano Trios of our time in programmes that combined masterpieces in the genre (Schubert, Brahms, Beethoven, and Haydn) with Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht and challenging miniatures from avant-garde composer Johannes Maria Staud.

“Here was utter perfection . . .” William Dart, New Zealand Herald

“their virtuosity had no limits.” – Andrew Buchanan-Smart, Waikato Times

“an unforgettable experience that so beautifully demonstrated the power of live performance.” Stephen Fisher, Manawatu Standard

Buddhist RainBill Manhire (reading), Norman Meehan (piano/composer), Hannah Griffin (soprano), Colin Hemmingsen (clarinet & saxophone), Blair Latham, (clarinet & saxophone)

Encompass tour | 5 concerts (Wanaka, Cromwell, Gore, Warkworth, Whangarei) - Oct

Norman Meehan’s jazz settings of Bill Manhire poetry – with Bill Manhire reading and Hannah Griffin singing.

Catherine Mackintosh (classical violin) and Douglas Mews (fortepiano) Fundraising Concert at Boxhill - Nov

Catherine Mackintosh (former Concertmaster of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and first violinist in the Purcell Quartet) and fortepianist Douglas Mews playing Mozart Sonatas for Violin and Piano. A private fundraising concert (generously hosted by Paul McArthur & Danika Charlton), but some CMNZ audiences will have the opportunity to hear this duo during 2016.


OUR VISION

Live chamber music engaging and inspiring all New Zealanders as a

treasured element in our lives.

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OURMISSION

To give New Zealanders outstanding live performances from international

and local artists, to increase appreciation and enjoyment of music

throughout Aotearoa, to nurture emerging composers and performers

and to provide a professional platform for outstanding

New Zealand musicians at all stages in their careers.


STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1: PRESENT AN ANNUAL SEASON THAT REFLECTS THE RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY OF CHAMBER MUSIC

Classical chamber music ensembles:String Quartets (The Brodsky Quartet, The New Zealand String Quartet), Piano Trios (The Vienna Piano Trio, CLiK, NZ Trio, New Zealand Chamber Soloists, Te Kōki Trio); Violin & Piano Duos (Andrew Beer and Sarah Watkins)Wind and mixed ensembles: Mimosa Ensemble, Menagerie South, Trio AmistadSolo Piano: Michael Houstoun, Nicola Melville, Jason BaeJazz: Buddhist RainTaōnga Pūoro: Matariki – Tōku AoVocal Ensembles: Tākiri EnsemblePeriod Instrument Early Music Ensembles: Affetto, Catherine Mackintosh and Douglas Mewsand something else besides: Turnovsky Jubilee Ensemble,NZ Guitar Quartet

MUSIC & MUSICIANS IN AOTEAROA

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2: Be respected and admired for our leadership in fostering New Zealand composers and performers

Masterclasses The Brodsky Quartet at the New Zealand School of Music (March); Rae de Lisle (presented in conjunction with IRMT(NZ) as part of Michael Houstoun’s “Inspired by Bach” tour in Napier, Whangerei, Gisborne and New Plymouth.

Composer and performer workshops given by Ross Harris, John Psathas, Alex Taylor, Carlo Margetic, Claire Cowan and members of the New Zealand String Quartet, NZTrio and New Zealand Chamber Soloists at Auckland University, Waikato

University and the New Zealand School of Music as part of our Composer Connections tour in May.

Coaching sessions for 147 ensembles who were entrants in the NZCT Chamber Music Contest. There were 170 coaching sessions altogether in 18 different centres and covering 560 students

INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 3: BE RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY FOR OUR PROFESSIONALISM AND ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE

Stefan Mendl (pianist in The Vienna Piano Trio):

“This was a wonderful tour in every regard - excellent venues, excellent pianos and perfectly organized. CMNZ staff were very helpful and communication was excellent.” Paul Cassidy (viola player in the Brodsky Quartet):

“. . . a fantastic tour. It couldn’t have been better organised and you were all so considerate.”

REACH & OUTREACH

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4: PUT QUALITY LIVE CHAMBER MUSIC WITHIN REACH OF ALL NEW ZEALANDERS

Kaleidoscopes International Season61 concerts in Auckland, Hamilton, Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill

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ENCOMPASS REGIONAL SEASON 201674 concerts in Blenheim, Cromwell, Gisborne, Gore, Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Lower Hutt, Motueka, Putaruru, Rangiora, Rotorua, Taihape, Tauranga, Upper Hutt, Waikanae, Wanaka, Wanganui, Warkworth, Wellington, Whakatane, Whangarei

Chamber Music New Zealand Education and Outreach concerts and workshops for those facing intellectual or physical challenges at the Hohepa Community in Christchurch and Mahinawa Specialist School in Porirua. With multi-talented musician Julian Raphael as animateur and assisted by members of Menagerie South and Trio Amistad, these workshops and concerts brought joy and a sense of achievement to members of our community who face significant challenges in their daily lives.

Touch-tour audio description for the visually impaired at the Turnovsky Jubilee Ensemble’s Auckland concert in June. Participants met the players, handled their instruments and then had the concert described through special headsets.

Play it Up residency with Mimosa Ensemble in Hutt Valley Schools (presented in conjunction with Chamber Music Hutt Valley). The four outstanding young musicians of the Mimosa Ensemble coached performers and composers in Hutt Valley schools for eight days in July.

Open Stage events in Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington and Dunedin gave amateur musicians the opportunity to perform on the same stage as the internationally-esteemed ensembles that populate our Kaleidoscopes series.

Magical Musical Moments Composition workshops and concert –at Capital E in Wellington in the first week of July school holidays. Musicians involved were Marcus Jackson (winning Contest Alumnus 2012), the Taneyev Trio (Central Regional Finalists of the NZCT Chamber Music Contest) and the Virtuoso Strings (children enrolled in the Sistema-style music education programme in Porirua).

School visits by CLiK the Ensemble (George St Normal School, Dunedin), and by members of the Turnovsky Jubilee Ensemble (New Plymouth Girls’ High School, Epsom Girls’ Grammar, St Cuthbert’s College, Rangitoto College, Wentworth College (Gulf Harbour), Palmerston North Girls’ High School, Craighead Diocesan School (Timaru), Logan Park School (Dunedin), and James Hargest Junior Campus (Invercargill). The Turnovsky Jubilee Ensemble also performed at the Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village, Gisborne

PUORO TAIWHANGA AOTEAROA

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 5:Embrace projects appropriate to a multi-cultural society founded on the Treaty of Waitangi

Tōku Ao: My World Two Matariki performances given at the Space Place at the Carter Observatory in Wellington.

Puoro Taiwhanga Aotearoa Te Reo title for Chamber Music New Zealand given by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori/The Māori Language Commission



2015 FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

These statements are to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

Financial Statements Chamber Music New Zealand Trust Page 6 of 12

�rofit and loss statementChamber Music New Zealand TrustFor the year ended 31 December 2015

NOT�S 2015 2014

�evenueTic�et Sales 817,6�1 812,041

S�onsorshi� and Fundraising 1 513,353 548,402

Creati�e New Zealand Funding 835,000 778,000

�ndi�idual �rants and �onations 103,325 146,2�6

�nterest �ncome 6,703 17,1�6

Total �evenue 2,276,072 2,301,�35

��pensesArtistic and �roduction

�rtists� Performance Fees and Costs 811,1�� 82�,752

Mar�eting 251,254 242,0�5

Presentation 218,8�6 244,317

Transfer from �dministration and ��erating Costs �34,625 �2�,006Total Artistic and �roduction 2,215,�74 2,245,170

Administration and Operating�an� ��enses 8,��3 �,104

Communication 16,245 18,716

Com�uter and �eb Costs 2�,886 12,431

�e�reciation 36,334 28,530

Fundraising 4,3�1 8,�3�

Premises ��enses 6,�1� �,831

�ent Central 50,130 43,620

Staff Costs 7�4,578 757,180

Tra�el 24,60� 23,622

�ther 2 66,388 120,256Total Administration and Operating 1,038,473 1,032,22�

Transfer to Production (�0�) (�34,625) (�2�,006)

Total ��penses 2,31�,822 2,348,3�3

Net �oss for the �ear �43,750� �46,458�



Statement of movements in accumulated fundsChamber Music New Zealand TrustFor the year ended 31 December 2015

2015 2014

Accumulated FundsOpening Balance 284,766 331,224

Net Loss for the Year (43,750) (46,458)

Total Accumulated Funds 241,016 284,766


Profi t and loss statement

Statement of movements in accumulated funds



Balance sheetChamber Music New Zealand TrustAs at 31 December 2015

NOT�S 2015 2014

AssetsCurrent Assets

Cash and Cash � ui�alents 3 363,50� 44�,566

�ccounts �ecei�able 130,434 20,�44

�ccrued �nterest 80� 5,716

Pre�aid ��enditure 113,360 �1,878Total Current Assets 608,112 568,104

Non current assetsPro�ert , Plant and � ui�ment 4 77,563 �1,�31Total Non current assets 77,563 �1,�31

Total Assets 685,675 660,035

�iabilitiesCurrent �iabilities

�ccounts Pa able 148,044 62,431

Pro�ision for olida Pa 34,13� 32,582

Subscri�tions in �d�ance 262,476 280,256Total Current �iabilities 444,65� 375,2

Total �iabilities 444,65� 375,2

Net Assets 241,016 284,766

Accumulated Funds�ccumulated Funds 241,016 284,766

Total Accumulated Funds 241,016 284,766

This summary has been extracted from the Trust’s full fi nancial statements for the year ended 31 December 2015, which were authorised for issue by the Trustees on 13 April 2016.

The Trust is a public benefi t entity and has applied diff erential reporting as it is not publicly accountable and is not considered large. All applicable diff erential reporting exemptions have been applied under the Framework for Diff erential Reporting.

The summary fi nancial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 43: Summary Financial Statements. The full fi nancial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practise.

Financial Summary StatementThe summary fi nancial statements cannot be expected to provide as complete an understanding as provided by the full fi nancial statements of the fi nancial performance, position and cash fl ows of the Trust.

A copy of the full fi nancial statements including the audit report can be obtained from CMNZ.

The auditor has audited the full fi nancial statements of the Trust and has issued an unmodifi ed opinion on those statements.


Balance Sheet


Notes to the financial statementsChamber Music New Zealand TrustFor the year ended 31 December 2015

1 Sponsorship and Fundraising

� total of 20,4�8 was recei�ed in 2015 (2014 22,526) as S�onsorshi� in ind and is included in S�onsorshi� and Fundraising�ncome in the Profit and Loss Statement. S�onsorshi� in ind ser�ices includes �ebsite ( 10,�01), �d�ertising Mar�eting( 3,166), enue costs ( 6,355), �nstrument tuning ( 76).

2015 20142 Other Administration and Operating e�penditureChair onorarium 5,000 5,000

�udit fees �aid to PM� 7,140 7,140

�ccounting fees �aid to PM� 23,�85

�onations 87,207

�ther e��enses 30,263 20,�0�

Total Other Administration and Operating e�penditure 66,388 120,256

2015 20143 Cash and Ban BalancesCash at ban� 262,023 1��,266

Cash on hand 1�0 300

Term �e�osits 101,2�6 250,000

Total Cash and Ban Balances 363,50� 44�,566

2015 20144 �roperty, �lant and � uipmentFitout

Fitout at Cost 71,17� 71,17�

Fitout �ccumulated �e�reciation (26,0�6) (15,2�1)Total Fitout 45,083 55,888

Furniture and FittingsFurniture Fi�tures at Cost 7�,570 7�,355

Furniture Fi�tures �ccumulated �e�reciation (78,550) (78,16 )Total Furniture and Fittings 1,020 1,1�

Computer � uipmentCom�uter � ui�ment at Cost 75,515 64,715

Com�uter � ui�ment �ccumulated �e�reciation (60,845) (57,218)Total Computer � uipment 14,670 7,4�7

ebsite�ebsite at Cost 56,712 50,300

�ebsite �ccumulated �e�reciation (3�,�23) (22,�45)Total ebsite 16,78� 27,355

Total �roperty, �lant and � uipment 77,563 �1,�31

Notes to the fi nancial statements


Notes to the financial statements


2015 20145 �rovisions for oliday �ayoliday �ay �rovision��ening holida �a �ro�ision 32,582 2�,67�

Net holida �a mo�ement during the ear 1,557 2,�03Total oliday �ay �rovision 34,13� 32,582

6 Operating �ease and Tour Commitments

�s at 31 �ecember 2015 the aggregate commitments are as follows

2015 2014Commitment under Operating �easesCurrent 58,000 57,��

Non current 50,84� 111,167

Total Commitment under Operating �eases 108,84� 16�,166

CMNZ has subleased office s�ace at �,420 �.a for 3 ears commencing No�ember 2014 (2014 11,500)

2015 2014Tour CommitmentsCurrent 5�2,4�� 724,000

Total Tour Commitments 5�2,4�� 724,000

7 �elated �arties

�uring the 2015 ear the s�ouse of a board member, �oger ing, was �aid 6,000 for concert management.

�uring the 2015 ear a new board member, Matthew Sa�age, was a��ointed whose occu�ation is �ccount �irector at �ase TwoLimited. �ase Two Limited �ro�ide �roduction and design ser�ices for CMNZ�s aleidosco�es brochure. Matthew Sa�age doesnot manage the CMNZ account at �ase Two Limited.

73,000 was recei�ed from CMNZ foundation towards fundraising and audience de�elo�ment in 2015 (2014 62,500).

Statement of accounting �olicies


5 Depreciation

�e�reciation is charged to the Profit and Loss Statement.

The following rates ha�e been used

Com�uter � ui�ment 30.00� to 40.00� straight lineFitout 11.11� to 16.67� straight lineFurniture and Fi�tures 20.00� to 67.00� straight line�ebsite 33.33� to 40.00� straight line

6 Sponsorship in ind

S�onsorshi� in ind is included in the Financial Statements as

The �alue of all ser�ices recei�ed are added to the a��ro�riate income and e��ense account totals.�onated fi�ed assets are included in Pro�ert and � ui�ment in the �alance Sheet.

Changes in Accounting �olicies

The accounting �olicies ado�ted are consistent with those of the �re�ious ear.

Adoption of nternational Financial �eporting Standards � F�S�

From 1 ��ril 2014, the new Financial �e�orting �ct 2013 ( F�� 2013 ) has come into force, re�lacing the Financial �e�orting �ct1��3. This is effecti�e for entities re�orting under the Charities �ct 2005 with re�orting �eriods beginning on or after 1 ��ril 2015and will be effecti�e for CMNZ�s 31 �ecember 2016 ear end. �t is e��ected that the change in legislation will result in the Trustcontinuing to ha�e an obligation to �re�are general �ur�ose financial statements.

�n addition to the change in legislation the ��ternal �e�orting �oard of New Zealand ( �� ) has released a new accountingstandards framewor� which establishes the financial standards to be a��lied to entities with statutor financial re�ortingobligations. CMNZ is currentl re�orting under �ld NZ ��P. nder the new �� framewor� management e��ect that CMNZ willbe re�orting under the P�� standards as a��licable for Tier 2 not for �rofit entities. Management e��ects that this will re uireCMNZ to �re�are a cash flow statement and will im�act on the disclosures made in the financial statements. This will bea��licable for CMNZ�s 31 �ecember 2016 ear end.




Chamber Music New Zealand acknowledges its 2015 Life Members

Miss Elisabeth Airey MBEMr Russell ArmitageMrs Judy BendallMrs Susan BestMrs Anne BonningMr Harry BonningMrs Margery Charlton QSMMr Rick ChristieMrs June Clifford QSM, CNZMMr Graeme EdwardsMrs Helen PhilpottMrs Joan GainesMrs Helen GuthrieMrs Barbara Hercus Mr Michael Houstoun CNZMMr Colin McLachlan MNZMMrs Colleen Marshall

Mrs Annette MontiMiss Margaret Nielsen ONZMMrs Sue PolsonMr Miles RogersMr John SinclairMrs Mary Smit Mr and Mrs Rod SmithMr Arnold SolomonsMr Basil Stanton Miss Anne SturtevantProf Andrew SykesMr Roger Taylor MNZMMrs Shona Thomson QSMMiss Ann Wylie

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Credit: Darcy Woods 2016

A special thank you to all our 2015 supporters

Regional Presenters Blenheim, Cromwell, Gisborne, Gore, Hutt Valley, Kaitaia, Morrinsville, Motueka, Rotorua, Taihape, Tauranga, Te Awamutu, Tokoroa,

Upper Hutt, Waikanae, Waimakariri, Waipukurau, Wanaka, Wanganui, Warkworth, Wellington, Whakatane and Whangarei.

BoardChair, Roger King, Paul Baines, Quentin Hay,

Gretchen La Roche, Matthew Savage, Sarah Sinclair,

Lloyd Williams, Vanessa Van den Broek

BranchesAuckland: Chair, Victoria Silwood

Concert Manager, John Giff ney

Hamilton: Chair, Murray Hunt Concert

Manager, Gaye Duffi ll

New Plymouth:

Concert Manager, Susan Case

Hawkes Bay: Chair, June Cliff ord

Concert Manager, Liff y Roberts

Manawatu: Chair, Graham Parsons

Concert Manager, Virginia Warbrick

Wellington:

Concert Manager, Rachel Hardie

Nelson: Chair, Annette Monti Concert

Manager, Clare Monti

Christchurch:

Concert Manager, Jody Keehan

Dunedin: Chair, Terence Dennis

Concert Manager, Richard Dingwall

Southland: Chair, Rosie Beattie

Concert Manager, Jennifer Sinclair

Staff Chief Executive, Peter Walls ONZM

Artistic Manager, Catherine Gibson

Artistic Assistant, Jack Hobbs

Education and Outreach Coordinator, Sue Jane

Operations Coordinator, Rachel Hardie

Development Executive, Virginia Close

Marketing Manager, Shelley Davis

Design & Print Coordinator, Darcy Woods

Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Hannah Darroch

Ticketing & Database Coordinator, Laurel Bruce

Programme Writer, Jane Dawson

Publicist, Sally Woodfi eld

Offi ce Administrator, Becky Holmes

Level 4, 75 Ghuznee Street PO Box 6238, Wellington

Tel (04) 384 6133

[email protected]

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Auckland, Nice Hotel New Plymouth, County Hotel Napier,

Chamber Music New Zealand acknowledges all donations and support at branch level:

InterContinental Wellington, Kelvin Hotel InvercargillCoff ee supplier: Karajoz Coff ee Company


“This was a wonderful tour in every regard . . . excellent venues, excellent pianos, perfectly organized”

Stefan Mendl (piano), Vienna Piano Trio, 2015

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