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“The beauty and purity
of their singing made
for some
breath-catching
moments”

 

 

 

 

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JOIN US

We are always looking for new talent, particularly if you are a tenor or bass! 

Contact us now for an audition.

 HIRE THE CHOIR

TO PERFORM

​Nota Bene is available for performances throughout the

Wellington area and beyond.

Email:  notabenenz@gmail.com

Nota Bene is Wellington’s most versatile chamber choir, with a reputation for innovative programming and high performance standards. Under the musical directorship of Maaike Christie-Beekman, the ensemble performs a wide range of choral music, from classical through to contemporary art music and jazz. 

NAVIDAD NUESTRA

Christmas music from Latin America and sing-along carols

 

3pm Sunday 1 December 2024

St Joseph’s Church

Brougham St, Mt Victoria

 

featuring

Navidad Nuestra by ARIEL RAMIREZ

MAAIKE CHRISTIE-BEEKMAN, director

with

Theo Moolenaar (tenor), Jake Church (guitar), Steve Swanson (percussion), 
Heather Easting (organ/harpsichord)

 

Earlybird prices until 24 November:

General admission $30

Concession            $25

 

then $35/$30

Schoolchildren free

Book at Humanitix

Nota Bene warmly invites you to join us for a special Christmas concert, featuring vibrant music from Latin America. Come and experience the lively folk traditions and rhythms as we perform carols and songs from Argentina, Puerto Rico, and other Spanish-speaking countries across the Americas.

Our programme's highlight is Ariel Ramírez’s Navidad Nuestra, a folk interpretation of the nativity story, rooted in the rhythms and traditions of Argentina. Each part of the story is expressed through distinctive regional styles, and we’re excited to have tenor soloist Theo Moolenaar join us in this beautiful work.

We’re also delighted to welcome guitarist Jake Church, percussionist Steve Swanson, and harpsichordist Heather Easting, who will bring an authentic Latin American feel to the performance.

As always, we’ll share some of your favourite Christmas carols for a sing-along,

and invite you to stay for a cuppa and a bite to eat after the concert.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Nota Bene at rehearsal for our 20th anniversary concert.

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Nota Bene's 20th anniversary concert 

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Music Director Maaike Christie-Beekman conducts the choir during the 20th anniversary concert.

The atmospheric Lux concert in St James church, Lower Hutt.

Men of Nota Bene getting into the spirit of our Mad Dogs and Englishmen concert!

Women of Nota Bene, conducted by Shawn Condon, singing at the City Art Gallery for the Hilma af Klimt exhibition.

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