An important update from the New Zealand String Quartet Trust
16 October 2024 Statement on New Zealand String Quartet Trust, Helene Pohl and Rolf Gjelsten Following Te Herenga Waka-Victoria...
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Oct 43 min read
Reflecting on The Racket Lounge
In Wellington city, on the evening of Wednesday 2 October, Bedlam & Squalor was filled with good classical vibes at the final Racket...
Aug 301 min read
Calling all early-career composers: Apply now for the NZSQ | SOUNZ Tarling Trust Composer Comission 2024
Applications are now open for the NZSQ | SOUNZ Tarling Trust Composer Commission 2024, closing on 30 September 2024 . The NZSO | SOUNZ...
Aug 222 min read
Old Friends, New Friends and Big Lakes: Reflecting on our Canadian Tour
We recently returned from a six-week-whirlwind of a tour around Ontario and British-Columbia, Canada. Our cellist, Rolf, looks back on...
Jun 216 min read
Celebrating Monique's Legacy with the NZSQ
On Friday 7 June 2024, we bade farewell to our much-loved violinist, Monique Lapins, with an extraordinary concert. After eight years and...
Apr 44 min read
The New Zealand String Quartet Farewells Monique Lapins, Welcomes Violinist Peter Clark
We have some bittersweet news to share with you. Our wonderful second violinist, Monique Lapins, will leave the NZSQ in June of this...
Mar 265 min read
10 Questions With Mana Waiariki
We are thrilled to welcome a brand-new person into our office! Introducing Mana Waiariki (Te-Whānau-ā-Apanui), our new Events Assistant....
Feb 163 min read
Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight: Charles Brooks
The Adam Summer School for Chamber Music, a prestigious event for young string and piano players, is about to turn 30! Taking place in...
Feb 75 min read
Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight: James Donaldson
The Adam Summer School for Chamber Music, a prestigious event for young string and piano players, is about to turn 30! Taking place in...
Dec 13, 20234 min read
2023: A Year in Review
One more year down and we couldn't be happier with all that we've acheived. As 2023 is quickly coming to a close, we wanted to take a...
Oct 16, 20237 min read
Review: The New Zealand String Quartet at Waikanae – Emperors, dictators and husbands in music
Peter Mechen, Middle C | 8 October, 2023 This article was originally published by Middle C. Click here to view the original article....
Oct 12, 20232 min read
End of the Path: A Look Back on Our 2023 National Tour
Our violist, Gillian Ansell, reflects on another wonderful National Tour. On our 22nd National Tour, this year entitled “Woven Pathways”,...
Sep 25, 20236 min read
Review: Woven Pathways: the NZ String Quartet reflects on the human experience
Elizabeth Kerr, Five Lines | 22 September, 2023 This article was originally published on Five Lines. Click here to view the original...
Sep 21, 20234 min read
Review: New Zealand String Quartet’s Woven Pathways takes you on an incredible journey
Ilona Hanne, Stratford Press | 11 September 2023 This article was originally published by Stratford Press. Click here to view the...
Aug 16, 20232 min read
North American Tour: A Homecoming
After a four year hiatus, the NZSQ returned to North America in July 2023. Helene, our First Violinist, reflects on a wonderful tour....
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Preparations Begin for our Long-Anticipated North American Tour
It's nearly time to pack our bags for our North American tour! We're excited to once again be able to perform for audiences in the USA...
Jun 14, 20232 min read
'The Olympics Of The Violin World' - 16 Young Violinists Battled It Out For A Career-Launching Prize
The Michael Hill International Violin Competition took over Queenstown and Auckland a couple of weeks back for another year of fierce...
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Another Exceptional NZSM Chamber Music Intensive Weekend
We are thrilled to reflect on the recent success of the New Zealand School of Music Chamber Music Intensive weekend. Over King’s Birthday...
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Arts on Tour: Reflecting on a Rewarding Tour
Gill and Helene look back on one of our largest ever national tours. Presented by Arts on Tour NZ, a wonderful organisation supporting...
Apr 17, 20234 min read
10 Questions With Charlie Macfarlane
We recently welcomed a new team member to our little office! Introducing Charlie Macfarlane, our brand-new Development & Operations...
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