

'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 14, 20232 min read


Music Leadership Project Launched for Aspiring Young Musicians
The NZ String Quartet (NZSQ) and Orchestras Central (OC) are excited to announce the launch of a new music leadership project for the...
Aug 16, 20222 min read


Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight – Arna Morton
Since attending the Adam Summer School in 2013 & 2016, violinist Arna Morton completed her PhD and now performs with CSO in Christchurch.
Oct 19, 20213 min read


Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight – Liam Wooding
One of New Zealand's leading emerging pianists, Liam Wooding, reminisces about his time at the Adam Summer School.
Oct 13, 20212 min read


Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight – Davina Shum
Now based in London, Adam Summer School alumna & cellist Davina Shum reminisces about her Summer School experience and what she's up to now.
Oct 1, 20214 min read


Students blossom with musical promise
The 27th Adam Summer School for young chamber musicians took place earlier this month in Nelson and offered 25 of the country's top young...
Apr 6, 20216 min read


Zoom Concerts & Lockdown Music
Helene finds unexpected bonuses during the making of lockdown music. Fourteen weekly zoom concerts co-hosted with Wellington Suzuki violin..
Dec 15, 20204 min read


Scary Music
Are you ready for Scary Music? Better bring your cushion and your courage! Join the New Zealand String Quartet for an adventure for the whol
Oct 16, 20201 min read

Stunning student performances conclude 2020 Adam Summer School
Last weekend the Adam Summer School concluded another year – once again on a high note.
Feb 25, 20203 min read


2020 Adam Summer School
Warmest congratulations go out to the 29 students accepted. We have 12 violinists, 7 violists, 7 cellists and 3 pianists...
Feb 15, 20201 min read


October Touring 2019
Right now, we’re in Vienna, where we’re performing TONIGHT with fellow NZ-based cellist Martin Rummel.
Oct 16, 20192 min read

University of North Texas - IAA Artist Residency Concert
We return to Texas through the University of North Texas's (UNT) Initiative for the Advancement of the Arts as Artists-in-Residence...
Oct 9, 20191 min read


National Tour 2019 Highlights
It was terrific to see so many of you at our concerts in June and July as we travelled the country on our annual National Tour.
Aug 28, 20192 min read


October international touring
After several concerts at home, our tour in October will take us abroad again, this time to the USA and Germany.
Aug 28, 20191 min read


Student ensemble success continues
In our last Q-notes issue we highlighted the success in the NZCT Chamber Music Contest of several student ensembles that attended...
Aug 28, 20191 min read


Queen’s Birthday Chamber Music Weekend 2019
Earlier this month we spent a busy Queens Birthday Weekend up at the New Zealand School of Music.
Jun 27, 20191 min read


Adam Summer School: Celebrating 25 years
The 2019 Adam Summer School was also the programme's 25th anniversary. What an amazing milestone to reach!
Feb 27, 20192 min read


2019 Adam Summer School
Warmest congratulations go out to the 28 students accepted. We have 12 violinists, 6 violists, 7 cellists and 3 pianists...
Feb 16, 20191 min read


Music for Social Change
Reaching out to the next generation of string players is something we are passionate about, and we feel privileged that over the past two...
Jun 30, 20183 min read