News & Stories

May 5, 20223 min read

Strings and Ancient Sounds of New Zealand (Canberra City News)

This article was originally published by Canberra City News on 2 May 2022. Click here to view the original article. Tony Magee, Canberra...

Apr 12, 20225 min read

Composing with taonga puoro (Otago Daily Times)

This article was originally published by Otago Daily Times on 17 March 2022. Click here to view the original article. Rebecca Fox, Otago...

Mar 17, 20222 min read

Join the team! We're looking for a Marketing & Administration Co-ordinator

Marketing & Administration Co-ordinator Part time permanent, 24 hours p/w (3 days) Location: Wellington / National Varied and creative...

Jan 31, 20221 min read

Opportunity: Join the NZSQ Trust Board

The New Zealand String Quartet Trust is looking to appoint a new Trustee/Kaitiaki to our Board/Te Poari Kaitiaki.

Dec 14, 20212 min read

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...

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, 20213 min read

Remembering Richard Nunns

Educator, mentor, cherished friend and gifted taonga pūoro musician - Aotearoa recently lost Richard Nunns, a man of generous and...

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.

Jun 29, 20212 min read

Queen's Birthday Chamber Music Weekend 2021

Students take a bow at the end of an intensive and inspiring weekend The future of chamber music is looking bright! Earlier this month we...

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 20, 20215 min read

Theatre Review: Transfigured Night - This, one hopes, is just the beginning (Christchurch)

From the moment that dancer Laura Saxon Jones stepped onto the stage to quizzically inspect the music stands already positioned...

Mar 17, 20212 min read

Dominion Post: Artistic passion touches hearts of appreciative audience (Wellington)

This was the inaugural performance of BalletCollective Aotearoa in Wellington. They join forces with Chamber Music New Zealand to bring...