2022 Season Preview
There's plenty to get excited about in our 2022 Season from festivals to masterclasses, familiar favourites to world premieres - one our...
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Nov 17, 20213 min read
Five Lines: Subtlety and Flair (Wellington)
Dodging around pandemic disruptions, the New Zealand String Quartet is on the road with two well-crafted programmes for their National Tour.
Oct 19, 20213 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 13, 20212 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 7, 20213 min read
Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight – Ben Booker
Adam Summer School alumnus & pianist Ben Booker reminisces about his Summer School experience and what he's up to now.
Oct 1, 20214 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.
Aug 26, 20217 min read
Sweet Memories are Made of This: Celebrating 20 Seasons of our National Tour
Kia whakanui tātou, It’s time to celebrate! A special year indeed, 2021 marks the 20th season of our annual National Tour - our flagship...
Aug 25, 20213 min read
Lockdown Listening
Have a listen to what’s getting us through and lifting our moods at home.
Jun 30, 20214 min read
10 Questions with Marcus Norman
Our new General Manager talks about his musical beginnings, living in the UK and his journey to the NZSQ, and of course his love of coffee.
Apr 30, 20212 min read
Job Opportunity: Marketing and Digital Engagement Manager
The New Zealand String Quartet Trust seeks a dynamic and creative individual to manage and develop our marketing activity...
Apr 29, 20212 min read
NZSQ Trust Announces New General Manager
The NZSQ Trust are delighted to announce the appointment of Marcus Norman as General Manager. Marcus will join us after eight years...
Apr 6, 20216 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...
Mar 17, 20214 min read
Five Lines: Transfigured Night - from saucy games to passionate desire (Wellington)
The stage in Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre is set with music stands and a large white sail-like backdrop painted in multi-coloured...
Mar 10, 20215 min read
Tabea Squire on ‘I Danced, Unseen’
Tabea Squire‘s ‘I Danced, Unseen’, with choreography by Loughlan Prior, will be performed by the New Zealand String Quartet and dancers....
Mar 3, 20214 min read
Five Lines: Celebrating chamber music in Nelson
Curated by artistic directors Helene Pohl and Gillian Ansell of the New Zealand String Quartet, the rich programme offered fourteen events.
Feb 1, 20212 min read
National Tour 2021
Our 2021 National Tour will take us around Aotearoa in August and September. Immerse yourself in astounding beauty, inspire your senses...
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Chamber Music NZ: Transfigured Night
Returning from summer break in January, the first rehearsal for the NZSQ was more unusual than most: a movement session to begin...
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Join our Board of Trustees!
The NZSQ is looking to appoint a new Trustee to our Board. At this time we are seeking interest from people residing in Christchurch...
Jan 19, 20212 min read
Job Opportunity: General Manager
The New Zealand String Quartet has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Arts Manager to continue to build our reputation...
Dec 15, 20204 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..
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