NZSQ Encounters at Taradale Town Hall

This event is completely free, but you are able to RSVP and secure your spot ahead of time.

Join us at Taradale Town Hall for an exciting opportunity to get up close and personal with some of Aotearoa's finest classical musicians. The New Zealand String Quartet - Te Rōpū Tūrū O Aotearoa - is visiting Hawke's Bay with NZSQ Encounters: a free, whānau-friendly performance of music you may never have heard before. This is an opportunity to learn more about the NZSQ musicians, the whakapapa of their instruments, and hear an array of chamber music, including pieces by young New Zealand composers.

Tea, coffee and light morning tea will be provided. Taradale Town Hall is wheelchair accessible. If you have any questions or other accessibility requirements, please get in touch and let us know at nzsq@nzsq.org.nz 

The NZSQ will perform from 11am - 11:40am and there's an opportunity to meet the artists afterwards. This is a relaxed concert for all the whānau to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there!

This concert is being presented in partnership with Hōhepa Hawke's Bay. They support people with intellectual disabilities to live life to the full. Learn more about the work they do here.

ABOUT NZSQ

The New Zealand String Quartet is working with other community spaces around New Zealand to create a relaxed and welcoming space for audiences of all ages to explore classical music. Learn about centuries-old instruments, discover music from the past and present, including music from young New Zealand composers, and ask questions about the life of a classical musician.

The New Zealand String Quartet is a charitable trust and we can't do what we do without the generous support of our donors. Please consider making a donation on the day of the concert to help us reach more communities like yours. Or, donate online here.

WHAT IS A STRING QUARTET?

Chamber music is a genre of classical music characterized by its intimate setting and smaller groups of performers. The most common chamber music group is a string quartet, made up of two violins, one viola and one cello. Unlike a large orchestra, chamber music and string quartets allow for a deep connection between the performers and audiences.

If you've never been to a chamber music concert before, or want to introduce the art form to your whānau and friends, NZSQ Encounters is the perfect place to start. Get up close and personal with the NZSQ, and delve into the magical world of chamber music.