Twos and Threes
Sat, 31 Jan
|Nelson
Duos and trios unite on stage, sharing musical vignettes from across the world.
Time & Location
31 Jan 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Nelson, 48 Nile Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
About the event
From the soft murmurings of rivers to the vibrant pulse of tango, this concert demonstrates the possibilities of colour, mood and style with just two or three string players on stage.
Jean-Marie Leclair – Three Sonatas for Two violins – Mélanie Clapiès and Meg Freivogel (violins)
Frank Bridge – Lament for Two Violas – Gillian Ansell and Liz Freivogel (violas)
Salina Fisher – Mata-Au – Arna Morton (violin), Gillian Ansell (viola), Martin Smith (cello)
Reinhold Glière – Prélude, Berceuse and Scherzo from 8 Pieces, Op. 39 – Arna Morton (violin), Phoebe Russell (double bass)
Bernardo Alviz Iriarte – Elegia y brillo para dos – Arna Morton (violin), Phoebe Russell (double bass)
Astor Piazzolla – Three Tangos – Arna Morton (violin), Phoebe Russell (double bass)
Duration: Approx 75 minutes, no interval
Tickets: $50.00
Proudly supported by Laraine Rothenberg.
Presented as part of the 2026 Adam International Festival of Chamber Music. Explore their full programme here.