Get ready for our 2019 National Tour
Our 2019 National Tour begins TOMORROW! This year we’re performing two different programmes, full of music to get excited about.
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Jun 27, 20192 min read
August 2019 international touring
Almost straight after we wrap up our National Tour, we’ll be jetting off again. This time to Canada, where we’ll perform in Toronto...
Apr 10, 20191 min read
Delve into Jack Body’s music on our Chamber Music New Zealand tour
As part of Chamber Music New Zealand’s Encompass Series, we’ll be performing five concerts across the country between 27 April and 5 May.
Apr 10, 20191 min read
The countdown is on for our 2019 National Tour
You don’t have long to wait now before our 2019 National Tour! In June and July we’re coming to some of the country’s loveliest venues...
Feb 28, 20192 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 25, 20194 min read
10 Questions with Sarah Chesney
Sarah Chesney, our new General Manager, talks about her musical background, experience in musicology and arts management, and what she enjoy
Feb 28, 20183 min read
A Week of Inspiration
The 24th Adam Summer School for young chamber musicians took place earlier this month in Nelson and offered 30 of the country’s top young...
Dec 22, 20172 min read
2018 Adam Summer School
From 10-18 February 2018, Nelson will once again host 30 of the country's top young chamber musicians for eight intensive days...
Oct 16, 20171 min read
New Zealand String Quartet 30th Anniversary at Government House
On Sunday 8 October, Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted a 30th birthday celebration for the New Zealand String Quartet at Government House...
Feb 28, 20173 min read
Intensive and rewarding Summer School
The Adam Summer school is a special event; an intensive chamber music course where we eat, sleep, laugh, cry, learn and play music together.
Sep 30, 20163 min read
Inspiring the next generation
Being on the road with our Heartland Classics tour gave us the perfect opportunity to work with children in local communities while...
May 31, 20161 min read
Scary Music at Featherston Booktown
From Friday May 20 to Sunday May 22, the Wairarapa town of Featherston will be the centre of attention for those who sell, buy and collect..
Feb 29, 20162 min read
Youth, music, and summer sun
Our annual Adam Summer School for Chamber Music is always a hothouse for New Zealand’s young musical talent and, for many, it’s a seminal...
Dec 21, 20154 min read
Farewell to Douglas Beilman
In December 2015, friends and colleagues of Douglas Beilman and the New Zealand String Quartet came together to say goodbye.
Aug 31, 20152 min read
Gareth Farr & Joy Cowley – a 'Scary' combination
For composer and percussionist Gareth Farr, collaborating with children’s author Joy Cowley on the new commission is a “lifelong dream"...
Apr 14, 20154 min read
10 Questions with Suzanne Callam
As our hard working Administrator, Suzanne Callam has a fast-paced role that in any one day can involve tour logistics, writing grant...
Feb 28, 20152 min read
Adam Summer School inspires young chamber musicians
After a hectic week of performances at the Adam Chamber Music Festival there was no putting our feet up as we plunged immediately into the..
Dec 19, 20141 min read
Summer of music in Nelson
Now back in New Zealand, attention is turning south to our summer engagements in Nelson at the Adam Chamber Music Festival...
Nov 4, 20143 min read
Helene shares her love of music festivals
Ever since I was a teenager, I have loved the words “Welcome to our event/festival/camp! Here is your information pack” and have opened the
Oct 7, 20144 min read
Adam Summer School – the inside story
Tabea Squire, violinist and composer, attended the Adam Summer School in Nelson each year between 2009 and 2013.
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