Grand Opening Concert
Fri, 30 Jan
|Nelson
An evening of rich musical colour and striking contrasts featuring the New Zealand String Quartet and other artists at the 2026 Adam Chamber Music Festival.
Time & Location
30 Jan 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Nelson, 48 Nile Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
About the event
The 18th Adam Chamber Music Festival opens with an evening of rich musical colour and striking contrasts, spanning centuries, continents and styles.
Cindy Batt and Bob Bickerton - opening karanga
Carl Nielsen – Serenata in vano – James Campbell (clarinet), Shadley van Wyck (horn) Todd Gibson-Cornish (bassoon), Martin Smith (cello)
Francis Poulenc – Élégie for horn and piano – Shadley van Wyck (horn), Sarah Watkins (piano)
Jenny McLeod – Tone Clock Piece No. 4 (Vive Messaien) – Sarah Watkins (piano)
Alberto Ginastera – String Quartet No. 1 – Jupiter String Quartet
Reena Esmail – Darshan – Charukeshi – Mélanie Clapiès (violin)
Wolfgang Mozart – Clarinet Concerto in A major K 622 (arr. for quintet) – James Campbell (clarinet), New Zealand String Quartet
Tickets: $100.00
Duration: 120 minutes, including interval
Proudly sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries.
Presented as part of the 2026 Adam International Festival of Chamber Music. Explore their full programme here.