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
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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...
Nov 10, 20192 min read
Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert
Kristallnacht concert commemorates the night of broken glass – when Jewish synagogues, shops, and homes were attacked and destroyed in...
Oct 24, 20191 min read
Sonnenalp Chamber Music Festival 2019
Under the artistic direction of German pianist Michael Endres, Sonnenalp Resort in Allgäu, Bavaria organises a festival of fine chamber...
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