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6 days ago2 min read

NZSQ | SOUNZ Tarling Trust Commission

Mika Cornelius recipient of 2024/25 NZSQ | SOUNZ Tarling Trust Commission. Melbourne-based composer Mika Cornelius has been selected as...

6 days ago1 min read

Explore our 2025 Season!

Toe-tapping, awe-inspiring, boundary-pushing chamber music. Discover the joy of chamber music in a season designed for everyone! Whether...

Oct 161 min read

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...

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...