Shostakovich Unpacked | NZSQ + Antipodes Quartet

Introducing Shostakovich: Unpacked. A four-part concert series presented by New Zealand String Quartet and friends to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death.

Across four night-time gatherings, the NZSQ will take to the stage with Orchestra Wellington, Antipodes Quartet, Ghost Trio, and pianist Jian Liu to explore the raw emotional power of one of the 20th century’s most troubled, yet defiant, musical voices.

Each concert features a specially curated selection of the chamber music of Shostakovich, paired with the unique voices of Aotearoa composers. From duets, to quartets, to a full chamber orchestra, we're getting up close to the celebrated chamber music and lasting legacy of Dimitri Shostakovich, 50 years after his death.

We invite you to join us on the journey of “Shostakovich: UNPACKED”, as together we explore and question what this powerful music meant in the time Shostakovich wrote it, but also how vitally important the composer’s artistic voice still is today.

Concert Two: Wednesday 6 August, 6:30pm, NZSQ x Antipodes Quartet

Artists onstage: NZSQ / Antipodes Quartet

Shostakovich: 6th and 7th String Quartets, String Octet

Unpacked: The music of Gao Ping

Spotlight: Be part of Aotearoa’s musical history, as the first chapter of the newly formed Antipodes Quartet unfolds in their Wellington debut. Created as part of a visionary new partnership between NZSQ, Chamber Music New Zealand, and the Adam Chamber Music Festival, the next generation of leading chamber musicians step forward; two string quartets artistically colliding, joining forces to perform Shostakovich’s gripping octet.

Tickets: $15 - $55, or get a season pass to all four concerts for $180pp

Season pass discount will be automatically applied at checkout when you have one 'Season Pass' ticket per concert date in your cart.

To Follow:

Wednesday 1 October, 6:30pm, NZSQ x Ghost Trio

Tuesday 25 November, 6:30pm, NZSQ x Jian Liu