NZSQ Encounters in Strathmore Park
Sun, 12 Nov
|Te Tūhunga Rau- S. Park Community Centre
Get up close and personal with us this November at one of three free, whānau-friendly concerts.
Time & Location
12 Nov 2023, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Te Tūhunga Rau- S. Park Community Centre, 108 Strathmore Avenue, Strathmore Park, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
About the event
This event is completely free and there's no need to register ahead of time. Just show up on the day!
Join us for an exciting opportunity to get up close and personal with some of Aotearoa's finest classical musicians. The New Zealand String Quartet - Te Rōpū Tūrū O Aotearoa - is visiting Te Tūhunga Rau in Strathmore Park on Sunday 12 November at 3pm with NZSQ Encounters: a free, whānau-friendly performance of music you may never have heard before. Learn about centuries-old instruments, and discover music from the past and present, including music by young New Zealand composers. This is a relaxed concert of 60mins for all the whānau to enjoy. See you there!
The New Zealand String Quartet is a charitable trust and we can't do what we do without the generous support of our donors. Please consider making a donation on the day of the concert to help us reach more communities like yours. Or, donate online here.
Chamber music is a genre of classical music characterized by its intimate setting and smaller groups of performers. The most common chamber music group is a string quartet, made up of two violins, one viola and one cello. Unlike a large orchestra, chamber music and string quartets allow for a deep connection between the performers and audiences.
The New Zealand String Quartet is working with Vogelmorn Hall, Strathmore Park Community Centre, and Newtown Community and Cultural Centre to create a relaxed and welcoming space for audiences of all ages to explore classical music. Learn about centuries-old instruments, discover music from the past and present, including music from young New Zealand composers, and ask questions about the life of a classical musician. Relaxed, lounge-style seating will be available, along with light refreshments.
If you've never been to a chamber music concert before, or want to introduce the art form to your whānau and friends, NZSQ Encounters is the perfect place to start. Get up close and personal with the NZSQ this November, and delve into the magical world of chamber music.
NZSQ Encounters
Vogelmorn Hall, Brooklyn – Sunday 3rd November, 3pm - More info here
Te Tūhunga Rau, Strathmore Park Community Centre – Sunday 12 November, 3pm
Newtown Community and Cultural Centre – Sunday 26 November, 3pm - More info here