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10 Questions with Ella Dowsett-Farmer
We're thrilled to be running our events internship once again in 2025, this time with another rising star of the classical music world,...
Jun 46 min read


Looking back on the School that was: The Adam Summer School for Chamber Music 2025
The 31st annual Adam Summer School for Chamber Music took place in Nelson this February with its signature mix of excitement and...
Apr 173 min read


Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight: Malavika Gopal
The annual Adam Summer School for Chamber Music is an opportunity for up to 30 talented young string players and pianists to commit...
Feb 74 min read


NZSQ | SOUNZ Tarling Trust Commission
Mika Cornelius recipient of 2024/25 NZSQ | SOUNZ Tarling Trust Commission. Melbourne-based composer Mika Cornelius has been selected as...
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Explore our 2025 Season!
Toe-tapping, awe-inspiring, boundary-pushing chamber music. Discover the joy of chamber music in a season designed for everyone! Whether...
Dec 13, 20241 min read


Reflecting on The Racket Lounge
In Wellington city, on the evening of Wednesday 2 October, Bedlam & Squalor was filled with good classical vibes at the final Racket...
Oct 4, 20243 min read


Calling all early-career composers: Apply now for the NZSQ | SOUNZ Tarling Trust Composer Comission 2024
Applications are now open for the NZSQ | SOUNZ Tarling Trust Composer Commission 2024, closing on 30 September 2024 . The NZSO | SOUNZ...
Aug 30, 20241 min read


10 Questions With Mana Waiariki
We are thrilled to welcome a brand-new person into our office! Introducing Mana Waiariki (Te-Whānau-ā-Apanui), our new Events Assistant....
Mar 26, 20245 min read


Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight: Charles Brooks
The Adam Summer School for Chamber Music , a prestigious event for young string and piano players, is about to turn 30! Taking place in...
Feb 16, 20243 min read


Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight: James Donaldson
The Adam Summer School for Chamber Music , a prestigious event for young string and piano players, is about to turn 30! Taking place in...
Feb 7, 20245 min read


'The Olympics Of The Violin World' - 16 Young Violinists Battled It Out For A Career-Launching Prize
The Michael Hill International Violin Competition took over Queenstown and Auckland a couple of weeks back for another year of fierce...
Jun 14, 20232 min read


Another Exceptional NZSM Chamber Music Intensive Weekend
We are thrilled to reflect on the recent success of the New Zealand School of Music Chamber Music Intensive weekend. Over King’s Birthday...
Jun 14, 20232 min read


Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight - Tabea Squire
The Adam Summer School has provided string players and pianists from across New Zealand and beyond with the opportunity to learn from...
Feb 7, 20234 min read


Music Leadership Project Launched for Aspiring Young Musicians
The NZ String Quartet (NZSQ) and Orchestras Central (OC) are excited to announce the launch of a new music leadership project for the...
Aug 16, 20222 min read


2022 Season Preview
There's plenty to get excited about in our 2022 Season from festivals to masterclasses, familiar favourites to world premieres - one our...
Dec 14, 20213 min read


Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight – Arna Morton
Since attending the Adam Summer School in 2013 & 2016, violinist Arna Morton completed her PhD and now performs with CSO in Christchurch.
Oct 19, 20213 min read


Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight – Liam Wooding
One of New Zealand's leading emerging pianists, Liam Wooding, reminisces about his time at the Adam Summer School.
Oct 13, 20212 min read


Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight – Ben Booker
Adam Summer School alumnus & pianist Ben Booker reminisces about his Summer School experience and what he's up to now.
Oct 7, 20213 min read


Adam Summer School Alumni Spotlight – Davina Shum
Now based in London, Adam Summer School alumna & cellist Davina Shum reminisces about her Summer School experience and what she's up to now.
Oct 1, 20214 min read


Queen's Birthday Chamber Music Weekend 2021
Students take a bow at the end of an intensive and inspiring weekend The future of chamber music is looking bright! Earlier this month we...
Jun 29, 20212 min read