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Jun 14, 20232 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...


Apr 17, 20234 min read
10 Questions With Charlie Macfarlane
We recently welcomed a new team member to our little office! Introducing Charlie Macfarlane, our brand-new Development & Operations...


Feb 7, 20234 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 the...


Dec 14, 20222 min read
Join the team! We're looking for a Finance & Operations Officer
Finance & Operations Officer | Āpiha Pūtea me ngā Mahi Tautoko Full time permanent Location: Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand Download...


Oct 27, 20224 min read
10 Questions With Aislinn Ryan
A few weeks ago we welcomed Aislinn Ryan, our new General Manager / Kaiwhakahaere Matua, to the team! We managed to find a spare moment...


Oct 27, 20223 min read
Celebrating 35 Years of the New Zealand String Quartet
It's our birthday! 2022 marks 35 years of performing, touring, music making, championship of classical music and music education as New...


Sep 23, 20226 min read
A Composer in This Day and Age: An Interview With Sarah Ballard
“I was fascinated by the way music can transport the listener to another place.” To celebrate our upcoming concert with her, we sat down...


Sep 13, 20222 min read
NZSQ Trust Announces New General Manager
The NZSQ Trust are delighted to announce the appointment of Aislinn Ryan as General Manager. Wellington born and bred, Aislinn will join...


Aug 16, 20222 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...


Jun 30, 20222 min read
NZ String Quartet: Into the Light (NZ Listener)
Elizabeth Kerr, NZ Listener | 18 June 2022 This article was originally published by NZ Listener on 18 June 2022, and on Elizabeth Kerr's...


Jun 29, 20222 min read
Join the team! We're looking for a General Manager
General Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Matua Full time permanent Location: Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand Fast-paced, exciting arts management...


Jun 3, 20223 min read
10 Questions with Tyler Clarke
A month ago, we welcomed a brand-new team member to the office. Meet Tyler Clarke, our new Marketing and Administration Coordinator. We...

Jun 2, 20223 min read
A Tribute to Arts Patron Extraordinaire, Christopher Marshall
Just before Easter, we lost our dear friend, long-time supporter and arts patron extraordinaire, Christopher Marshall. Hailing from the...


May 30, 20223 min read
Happy New Zealand Music Month!
As NZ Music Month draws to a close, we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the New Zealand music that inspires us. From our colleagues...


May 19, 20221 min read
The Strad Podcast Episode #45: The New Zealand String Quartet on its 35th anniversary
‘Make sure the music is first and the ego last’ - words of advice from the long-standing ensemble. The New Zealand String Quartet...

May 5, 20223 min read
Strings and Ancient Sounds of New Zealand (Canberra City News)
This article was originally published by Canberra City News on 2 May 2022. Click here to view the original article. Tony Magee, Canberra...


Apr 12, 20225 min read
Composing with taonga puoro (Otago Daily Times)
This article was originally published by Otago Daily Times on 17 March 2022. Click here to view the original article. Rebecca Fox, Otago...


Mar 17, 20222 min read
Join the team! We're looking for a Marketing & Administration Co-ordinator
Marketing & Administration Co-ordinator Part time permanent, 24 hours p/w (3 days) Location: Wellington / National Varied and creative...


Jan 31, 20221 min read
Opportunity: Join the NZSQ Trust Board
The New Zealand String Quartet Trust is looking to appoint a new Trustee/Kaitiaki to our Board/Te Poari Kaitiaki.