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Mar 10, 20201 min read

Review: New Zealand string quartet a 'singular event'

"...superbly responsive, technically sharp, performances...a full, satisfying, musical meal..."

Jul 18, 20192 min read

Review: Spellbinding performance by quartet

"A large audience was kept spellbound and in awe by the extraordinary skill and adaptability of leading touring chamber ensemble..."

May 5, 20193 min read

New Zealand String Quartet produce joyousness and profundity for Wellington Chamber Music

The quartet’s many years of playing together was reflected in their seamless, smooth playing. May they keep this up for many more years...

Apr 15, 20192 min read

Gig Review: Rodger Fox Presents… “Charlie Parker with Strings” featuring Dick Oatts

"The show is deserving of an audience and praise – it really was a gorgeous tribute to some wonderful tunes."

Mar 29, 20196 min read

Review: Youthful and visionary Schubert from Helene Pohl and Jian Liu

"...the music on this occasion was made to punch well above its normal weight, for our excitement and satisfaction."

Mar 25, 20196 min read

Review: Janacek & Beethoven String Quartets from the amazing NZSQ

"...the music’s substance…here, so heart-stopping in its searing execution by these intrepid players…"

Mar 17, 20195 min read

Review:Brahms’ Quintets Naxos – graceful, beautifully-lit readings by the NZSQ with Maria Lambros

New Zealand String Quartet, with Maria Lambros (viola), presents BRAHMS – String Quintets – No.1 in F Major, Op.88 / No/2 in G Major,...

Feb 12, 20193 min read

Review: Adam Chamber Music Festival strikes a chord

"....full of interest and atmosphere.."

Feb 5, 20193 min read

Review: Adam Chamber Music Festival starts with a roar

"...marvelous and energetic..."

Feb 3, 201911 min read

Review: Adam Chamber Music Festival in Nelson - the first days

"...uniform warmth and richness of tone they drew from their instruments."

Aug 30, 20181 min read

Review: Turning Points - Rotorua review

"...[NZSQ is] one of our great music institutions..."

Aug 20, 20181 min read

Review: Evening of richly rewarding listening

"...an enormous feeling of ensemble..."

Apr 30, 20181 min read

Review: Profound Performance of new Song Cycle

"...the impact of the performance lingered for much longer. Unforgettable."

Mar 7, 20182 min read

Review: Te Ao Hou – This New World

"...committed, dedicated, sincere, enthusiastic, intense and focused."

Nov 25, 20172 min read

Review: Requiem for the Fallen CD reviewed

"...Rolf Gjelsten's vibrant cello..."

Nov 10, 20172 min read

Review: NZ quartet make light work of heavy music

"Make no mistake, the New Zealand group are one of the leading string quartets in the world."

Sep 23, 20171 min read

Review: Brahms CD review - NZSQ & James Campbell

"...five musicians in complete emotional and musical accord."

Aug 29, 20172 min read

Review: A concert that spans centuries

"...the performance captured all the deeply emotional sentiment."

Aug 21, 20172 min read

Review: Yearning, heartache and true love

"...brilliantly executed..."

Jun 7, 20173 min read

Review: Brahms' Heart and Soul - CD review

"The New Zealand String Quartet, which is celebrating its 30th-anniversary this year, remains an ensemble of the first rank."