Pettman National Junior Academy of Music

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International Akaroa Music Festival 2026 International Akaroa Music Festival 2026. During the International Akaroa Summer Festival, the charming seaside town transforms into an oasis of world-clas

✨OUT NOW✨ The Dorrit Ensemble presents a new series of William Shield's complete chamber works! The first volume features Shield's 'Six String Quartets, Op. 3', which this work is one of the richestly rewarding works of their type in 18th-century England. The transparency of parts, use of imitation, infusion of Sturm und Drang elements, as well as the bucolic and folkloric writing, all demonstrate Shield’s art, as does the progressive writing of the last of the six, in C minor.

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PNJA Concert III, Saturday 2th August 2025, 6pm at The Piano, Christchurch
Rebecca Fraser plays the Hungarian Rhapsody by David Popper, accompanied by Tim Emerson

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Anna Goldsworthy as our new Artistic Director to commence in January 2027.

Announcing the appointment John Daley, ANAM Chair, said: “Anna is an outstanding musician, writer, educator and leader. She is a leading public voice for music in Australia. We are thrilled that she is bringing all these talents to lead ANAM and shape the training of our next generation of musical leaders.”

Anna Goldsworthy is an award-winning pianist, writer and festival director. She is currently Director of the Elder Conservatorium of Music at the University of Adelaide and will be the first Artistic Director of ANAM who is also an ANAM alum.

Anna Goldsworthy said: “It is an enormous privilege to be stepping into the position of Artistic Director of the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), a powerful force for creativity and community, and a seminal part of my own musical journey."

Read more - anam.com.au/anam-blog/anna-goldsworthy-announced

Anya Fang’s journey at the Pettman Academy has been marked by growth, perseverance, and an unwavering passion for music. The young pianist, who has been studying at the academy with Michael Endres for the past three years, shares how this transformative experience has shaped her path as an aspiring soloist. “These three years have been an incredible journey filled with growth, challenges, and countless memorable moments that have shaped my path as a musician”, Anya reflects.
Read the full interview on our website.
https://www.pnja.co.nz/anya-fang/

Rising Stars in Chamber Music: An Interview with Polly Lee and Elise Tian
Polly Lee and Elise Tian, Stellar Music Scholars at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in Christchurch, are making waves in the New Zealand classical music scene. Both students are Pettman Music Students studying piano under Michael Endres, although Elise’s primary instrument is the cello. Together with violinist Chloe Jiang, they form the Shostos Ensemble, which recently impressed audiences with their performance of Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor at the NZCT Chamber Music Contest National Finals in Wellington. In this interview, Polly and Elise share insights into their musical journeys, the joys of chamber music, and their upcoming performances.
Read the full interview on our website.
https://www.pnja.co.nz/polly-lee-and-elise-tian/