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Jun 27, 20191 min read

Queen’s Birthday Chamber Music Weekend 2019

Earlier this month we spent a busy Queens Birthday Weekend up at the New Zealand School of Music.

Jun 27, 20192 min read

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.

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...

May 24, 20191 min read

Dancing in the Hub: Duo Ombré and NZSQ

With gestural translations by the two dancers alongside these fabulous works, this is set to be a truly special event.

May 19, 20191 min read

Dvořák with Manawatu Sinfonia

Manawatu Sinfonia's first concert of 2019, conducted by Peter van Drimmelen, will feature Rolf performing Dvořák's cello concerto...

May 5, 20191 min read

Chamber Music New Zealand 2019 Season

We return to Chamber Music New Zealand’s Regional Series playing favourites from Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms and Shostakovich as well as...

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...

May 2, 20191 min read

An evening at Lodge at the Hills

You are warmly invited to join us for an unforgettable evening of fine music and fine wine.

Apr 20, 20191 min read

Charlie Parker with Strings

Our first tour for the year is set to take us on the road with Rodger Fox’s award-winning Big Band and American saxophonist Dick Oatts...

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."

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...

Apr 7, 20191 min read

Sinfonia Concertante with Wellington Chamber Orchestra

Monique and Gillian join Wellington Chamber Orchestra and conductor Rachel Hyde to perform Mozart's magnificent Sinfonia Concertante.

Mar 30, 20191 min read

Dvořák with Nelson Symphony Orchestra

The Nelson Symphony Orchestra’s first concert for 2019 Czech Mate! will take place at the Auditorium, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts...

Mar 29, 20191 min read

NZSM Lunchtime Concert: Helene and Jian Liu

Helene and NZSM's Head of Piano Jian Liu join forces to dazzle in an all Schubert programme, featuring the early Violin Sonata in G minor...

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,...

Mar 15, 20191 min read

NZSQ March Lunchtime Concert at NZSM

A concert part of the New Zealand School of Music's 2019 Lunchtime Concert Series, featuring works by Janáček, Beethoven, and NZ composer...

Mar 13, 20191 min read

Chamber Music Wanganui 2019

We’re delighted to be opening Chamber Music Wanganui’s 2019 season on 13 March as their patrons...