A Taste of Sound
Sat, 31 Jan
|Nelson
Indulge your senses through a unique evening of chamber music, accompanied by Nelson's own Hogarth Chocolate Makers.
Time & Location
31 Jan 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Nelson, 48 Nile Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
About the event
Three distinctive works, three unique flavours – both musical and edible – come together in this richly textured and emotionally vivid programme.
Kevin Lau – A Drop of Light – New Zealand String Quartet with guest cellist Lavinnia Rae, Phoebe Russell (double bass), James Campbell (clarinet), Shadley van Wyck (horn), Todd Gibson-Cornish (bassoon)
Chocolate pairing: Buttered Toast & Sea Salt – savoury and salty. Like the music, it wakes you up.
James Rolfe – Six Songs – New Zealand String Quartet
Chocolate pairing: Hazelnut Coffee Caramel – perfect for this song cycle which has some sweet and smooth songs, along with some intense and nutty ones as well. Sweet, frenetic, tempestuous, heartfelt.
César Franck – Piano Quintet – New Zealand String Quartet, Jeremy Denk (piano)
Chocolate pairing: 72% Dark – the brooding Romantic fervour of the quintet is matched by the chocolate’s dark intensity. Piquant, luscious.
Duration: Approx 120 minutes, no interval
Tickets: $90.00
Proudly supported by Bonnie Ross & Matthew Eades.
Presented as part of the 2026 Adam International Festival of Chamber Music. Explore their full programme here.