YOUR STRING QUARTET
We are the New Zealand String Quartet - Te Rōpū Tūrū o Aotearoa, the country's longest-serving professional chamber music ensemble. We were established in 1987 to give New Zealanders access to world-class chamber music at home. Nearly four decades later, we’re still going strong. Through memorable concerts, dynamic cross-genre collaborations, musical workshops and mentoring, we’re committed to making chamber music exciting and accessible to all New Zealanders.
Want to learn more? See ‘what is a string quartet?’ or read about the history of the NZSQ.
EXPLORE OUR 2025 SEASON
Welcome to our 2025 Season! Discover the joy of chamber music in a season designed for everyone. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the genre, choose how you want to connect with the music by exploring our four unique series: In Concert, In Collaboration, In Your Community and Pathways.
Shostakovich Unpacked | NZSQ + Antipodes QuartetWed, 06 AugPrefab Hall
UP NEXT!
SHOSTAKOVICH: UNPACKED
ORCHESTRA WELLINGTON | ANTIPODES QUARTET | GHOST TRIO | JIAN LIU
The New Zealand String Quartet presents “Shostakovich: UNPACKED”, a four-part concert series celebrating the legacy of the great composer, and the spirit of collaboration, in partnership with four beloved associate artists.
JUST ANNOUNCED!
The Racket Lounge
Grab a spot on our couch and enjoy the noise at The Racket Lounge.
A chill classical music series featuring up-and-coming Pōneke classical and jazz musicians. After four incredible sessions last year, we're back at Bedlam & Squalor for four more over four months, all featuring their own unique blend of cross-genre performances. We're currently accepting Expressions of Interest from artists who would like to perform or present work at The Racket Lounge.
SUPPORT US
Love what we do? Make a donation today. Whether it’s a one-off gift, or an annual donation, every little bit helps us bring world-class chamber music to New Zealanders.
Thank you to the individuals and organisations that support us. It takes a village to keep the music playing and we’re incredibly grateful for ours.
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