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INTRODUCING OUR 2026 SEASON:

STORYTELLERS

Behind every piece of music is a story and throughout our 2026 Season, we’ll dive into them.

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Across concerts, collaborations, workshops and communities we’ll explore how composers transform stories and experiences into sound. We’ll boldly showcase more compositional voices than ever before, beginning with early folk melodies, and classical masterworks that resonate through the centuries, through to modern-day Grammy-winners and the distinctive voices of Aotearoa. The three string quartets of Benjamin Britten form the heart of our 2026 Season, to mark the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death.

Storytellers reflects a rich cross-section of our society and celebrates the art of storytelling through music. Join us in concert in 2026 and let us tell you a story.

Browse our events by series below, or see all our upcoming concerts in one place.

EXPLORE EACH SERIES

This series honours the rich repertoire of the classical canon while spotlighting New Zealand composers. In Concert showcases our signature style, blending engaging introductions with captivating performances of both familiar and fresh works, shared with audiences across Aotearoa.

  • Storytellers: Origins in Cambridge
    Storytellers: Origins in Cambridge
    Thu, 30 Apr
    Cambridge Town Hall
    30 Apr 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Cambridge Town Hall, Victoria Street, Cambridge 3434, New Zealand
    Behind every piece of music is a story and across our 2026 Season, we're diving into them. Join us at Cambridge Town Hall for an evening exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the art of storytelling through music.
  • Music, Art & Wine: New Zealand String Quartet at DEPOT 3 Vic Road
    Music, Art & Wine: New Zealand String Quartet at DEPOT 3 Vic Road
    02 May 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    DEPOT Artspace, 3 Vic Road, 3 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland 0624, New Zealand
    Join us at the historic Council Borough Building, 3 Victoria Rd, in Devonport for a special evening of art, heritage, and community.
  • A Storioni Celebration
    A Storioni Celebration
    Sun, 03 May
    St Peter's Church Waipū
    03 May 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    St Peter's Church Waipū, 10 Nova Scotia Drive, Waipu 0510, New Zealand
    Join the New Zealand String Quartet (NZSQ) in Waipū for a special concert honouring both a rare 18th century Storioni violin and the generous Craig family who have safeguarded the instrument for generations.
  • Storytellers: Origins in Wellington
    Storytellers: Origins in Wellington
    06 May 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Prefab Hall, 14 Jessie Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Across a three-part Wellington series, we'll explore three distinct programmes: Origins, Transform and Legend, diving into musical stories and exploring more compositional voices than ever before.
  • Storytellers: Origins in Rangiora
    Storytellers: Origins in Rangiora
    Thu, 07 May
    Chamber Gallery Rangiora
    07 May 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora 7400, New Zealand
    Behind every piece of music is a story and across our 2026 Season, we're diving into them. Join us at Rangiora Chamber Gallery for an evening exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the art of storytelling through music.
Collaboration

This exciting series pushes the boundaries of what chamber music can be. Working across genres and art forms, In Collaboration will bring us together with artists and organisations to create vibrant and eclectic experiences. Each performance is crafted with the audience experience at its heart, offering a fresh take on how music connects us all.

  • Orchestra Wellington: Virtuosi
    Orchestra Wellington: Virtuosi
    Sat, 27 Jun
    Michael Fowler Centre
    27 Jun 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    We're thrilled to be joining Orchestra Wellington for the June concert in their 2026 Season: COLLABORATIONS.
  • Storytellers: Transform with Ariana Tikao in Christchurch
    Storytellers: Transform with Ariana Tikao in Christchurch
    17 Sept 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
    Behind every piece of music is a story and across our 2026 Season, we're diving into them. Join us and Ariana Tikao at The Piano in Christchurch for an evening exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the art of storytelling through music.
Community

In Your Community enhances the accessibility of chamber music by bringing performances to vibrant spaces like libraries, schools, and community halls. Through these partnerships, we foster a love of music for audiences of all ages, creating shared moments of connection and inspiration.

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Pathways

Pathways represents our commitment to young artist development, spanning initiatives like the flagship Adam Summer School for Chamber Music to the relaxed and innovative Racket Lounge concert series, offering a performance platform for emerging talent. We’re dedicated to nurturing the next generation of New Zealand musicians as they launch their careers. 

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