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100 Winds, In Review
Across the end of March and beginning of April we toured to three centres around Aotearoa with the New Zealand Dance Company and Chamber...
2 days ago1 min read

Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight: Malavika Gopal
The annual Adam Summer School for Chamber Music is an opportunity for up to 30 talented young string players and pianists to commit...
Feb 74 min read


NZSQ | SOUNZ Tarling Trust Commission
Mika Cornelius recipient of 2024/25 NZSQ | SOUNZ Tarling Trust Commission. Melbourne-based composer Mika Cornelius has been selected as...
Dec 13, 20242 min read

Explore our 2025 Season!
Toe-tapping, awe-inspiring, boundary-pushing chamber music. Discover the joy of chamber music in a season designed for everyone! Whether...
Dec 13, 20241 min read


Reflecting on The Racket Lounge
In Wellington city, on the evening of Wednesday 2 October, Bedlam & Squalor was filled with good classical vibes at the final Racket...
Oct 4, 20243 min read

Calling all early-career composers: Apply now for the NZSQ | SOUNZ Tarling Trust Composer Comission 2024
Applications are now open for the NZSQ | SOUNZ Tarling Trust Composer Commission 2024, closing on 30 September 2024 . The NZSO | SOUNZ...
Aug 30, 20241 min read

Old Friends, New Friends and Big Lakes: Reflecting on our Canadian Tour
We recently returned from a six-week-whirlwind of a tour around Ontario and British-Columbia, Canada. Our cellist, Rolf, looks back on...
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Celebrating Monique's Legacy with the NZSQ
On Friday 7 June 2024, we bade farewell to our much-loved violinist, Monique Lapins, with an extraordinary concert. After eight years and...
Jun 21, 20246 min read


The New Zealand String Quartet Farewells Monique Lapins, Welcomes Violinist Peter Clark
We have some bittersweet news to share with you. Our wonderful second violinist, Monique Lapins, will leave the NZSQ in June of this...
Apr 4, 20244 min read

10 Questions With Mana Waiariki
We are thrilled to welcome a brand-new person into our office! Introducing Mana Waiariki (Te-Whānau-ā-Apanui), our new Events Assistant....
Mar 26, 20245 min read

Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight: Charles Brooks
The Adam Summer School for Chamber Music , a prestigious event for young string and piano players, is about to turn 30! Taking place in...
Feb 16, 20243 min read

Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight: James Donaldson
The Adam Summer School for Chamber Music , a prestigious event for young string and piano players, is about to turn 30! Taking place in...
Feb 7, 20245 min read


2023: A Year in Review
One more year down and we couldn't be happier with all that we've acheived. Photo by Latitude Creative, dressed by taylor boutique As...
Dec 13, 20234 min read


Review: The New Zealand String Quartet at Waikanae – Emperors, dictators and husbands in music
Peter Mechen, Middle C | 8 October, 2023 This article was originally published by Middle C. Click here to view the original article....
Oct 16, 20237 min read


End of the Path: A Look Back on Our 2023 National Tour
Our violist, Gillian Ansell, reflects on another wonderful National Tour. On our 22nd National Tour, this year entitled “Woven Pathways”,...
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Review: Woven Pathways: the NZ String Quartet reflects on the human experience
Elizabeth Kerr, Five Lines | 22 September, 2023 This article was originally published on Five Lines. Click here to view the original...
Sep 25, 20236 min read


Review: New Zealand String Quartet’s Woven Pathways takes you on an incredible journey
Ilona Hanne, Stratford Press | 11 September 2023 This article was originally published by Stratford Press. Click here to view the...
Sep 21, 20234 min read


North American Tour: A Homecoming
After a four year hiatus, the NZSQ returned to North America in July 2023. Helene , our First Violinist, reflects on a wonderful tour....
Aug 16, 20232 min read

Preparations Begin for our Long-Anticipated North American Tour
It's nearly time to pack our bags for our North American tour! We're excited to once again be able to perform for audiences in the USA...
Jun 14, 20231 min read


'The Olympics Of The Violin World' - 16 Young Violinists Battled It Out For A Career-Launching Prize
The Michael Hill International Violin Competition took over Queenstown and Auckland a couple of weeks back for another year of fierce...
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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