News & Stories

Sep 13, 20208 min read

New Zealand String Quartet’s second Beethoven 250th Anniversary concert

These works are, of course, iconic representations of a whole genre of music, and as such well-known to audiences everywhere – but as with..

Sep 11, 20205 min read

Beethoven 250th anniversary: first concert from New Zealand String Quartet

This was the first of six concerts this month of all 17 of Beethoven’s string quartets (17 includes the Grosse Fuge...

Aug 10, 20201 min read

1705 Goffriller Cello with Rolf | NZSQ Updates

In this video, the NZSQ’s cellist, Rolf Gjelsten, shares some of the 315 years history of his cello, crafted in Venice in 1705 by Francesco

Aug 1, 20201 min read

Old St Paul's Housewarming

Revisit a Wellington heritage icon, and enjoy live performances by the New Zealand String Quartet...

Jun 19, 20201 min read

Friday Lunchtime Concert: NZSQ

The New Zealand String Quartet performed quartets by Schumann and Bartók in this lunchtime concert.

Jun 4, 20201 min read

Five Lines: A psychiatrist, a composer and a string quartet

Former NZSQ Manager Elizabeth Kerr's writes about NZ composer Louise Webster's newly commissioned work for string quartet...

May 15, 20201 min read

Online May Lunchtime Concert at NZSM

We present a concert of all NZ works which will broadcast online.

Apr 22, 20206 min read

Quartet in Lockdown

We're used to sharing music with audiences in NZ and overseas, but the COVID-19 crisis has meant huge changes for us all.

Apr 22, 20203 min read

Digital Concerts

Late last year we tidied up a bit backstage, adding more videos and audio tracks to our digital channels.

Mar 10, 20205 min read

Review: Musical voyages to distant places – Jenny Wollerman with the New Zealand String Quartet

".......great energy, strength, and concentration...striking originality and expressiveness."

Mar 10, 20201 min read

Review: New Zealand string quartet a 'singular event'

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

Mar 10, 20202 min read

2020 NZ Festival: Secrets of Sea and Space

As part of the 2020 NZ Festival of the Arts programme, we're joined by soprano Jenny Wollerman to present Secrets of Sea and Space...

Feb 25, 20203 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 16, 20201 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...

Jan 19, 20201 min read

IRMT 2020 Annual Conference

IRMTNZ holds annual national conferences which provide outstanding professional advice, collegial support and inspiration.

Jan 14, 20201 min read

Summer City: Gardens Magic 2020

Gather your whānau and friends, bring a picnic, enjoy the music – and as the sun goes down see the garden transform with a magical...

Dec 12, 20192 min read

Focus on Our Friends

We asked long-time Wellington-based supporters Rowena Cullen and Paul Oliver three questions about their experiences with the NZSQ.

Dec 12, 20192 min read

National Tour 2020: BEETHOVEN

We’re celebrating by embarking on an ambitious project touring Beethoven’s complete string quartets throughout New Zealand.

Dec 1, 20192 min read

Celebrate 400

400 years ago – before the birth of Bach, Vivaldi, or Handel – the renowned instrument-maker Nicolò Amati crafted an exquisite viola...

Nov 24, 20191 min read

Cello for Africa

Cello for Africa, directed by Sinfonia for Hope, brings together musicians from Africa and New Zealand in a concert to raise funds...