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2019 Adam Chamber Music Festival
The biennial Adam Chamber Music Festival returns to Nelson from January 31 - February 9 2019, bringing with it a feast of chamber music...
Feb 9, 20197 min read


A Week of Inspiration
The 24th Adam Summer School for young chamber musicians took place earlier this month in Nelson and offered 30 of the country’s top young...
Feb 28, 20184 min read


2018 Adam Summer School
From 10-18 February 2018, Nelson will once again host 30 of the country's top young chamber musicians for eight intensive days...
Dec 22, 20172 min read


New Zealand String Quartet 30th Anniversary at Government House
On Sunday 8 October, Dame Patsy and Sir David hosted a 30th birthday celebration for the New Zealand String Quartet at Government House...
Oct 16, 20171 min read


Intensive and rewarding Summer School
The Adam Summer school is a special event; an intensive chamber music course where we eat, sleep, laugh, cry, learn and play music together.
Feb 28, 20173 min read


Inspiring the next generation
Being on the road with our Heartland Classics tour gave us the perfect opportunity to work with children in local communities while...
Sep 30, 20163 min read


Scary Music at Featherston Booktown
From Friday May 20 to Sunday May 22, the Wairarapa town of Featherston will be the centre of attention for those who sell, buy and collect..
May 31, 20161 min read


Youth, music, and summer sun
Our annual Adam Summer School for Chamber Music is always a hothouse for New Zealand’s young musical talent and, for many, it’s a seminal...
Feb 29, 20162 min read


Farewell to Douglas Beilman
In December 2015, friends and colleagues of Douglas Beilman and the New Zealand String Quartet came together to say goodbye.
Dec 21, 20154 min read


Gareth Farr & Joy Cowley – a 'Scary' combination
For composer and percussionist Gareth Farr, collaborating with children’s author Joy Cowley on the new commission is a “lifelong dream"...
Aug 31, 20152 min read


10 Questions with Suzanne Callam
As our hard working Administrator, Suzanne Callam has a fast-paced role that in any one day can involve tour logistics, writing grant...
Apr 14, 20154 min read


Adam Summer School inspires young chamber musicians
After a hectic week of performances at the Adam Chamber Music Festival there was no putting our feet up as we plunged immediately into the..
Feb 28, 20152 min read


Summer of music in Nelson
Now back in New Zealand, attention is turning south to our summer engagements in Nelson at the Adam Chamber Music Festival...
Dec 19, 20141 min read


Helene shares her love of music festivals
Ever since I was a teenager, I have loved the words “Welcome to our event/festival/camp! Here is your information pack” and have opened the
Nov 4, 20143 min read


Adam Summer School – the inside story
Tabea Squire, violinist and composer, attended the Adam Summer School in Nelson each year between 2009 and 2013.
Oct 7, 20144 min read


NZSM shine at Canberra
In May 2013, the New Zealand String Quartet and eight New Zealand School of Music (NZSM) students and recent graduates participated in...
Jul 22, 20144 min read


Why Tai Chi
Violinist Helen Pohl shares the benefits of the practice.
Jul 1, 20142 min read


Pupils to perform with New Zealand String Quartet
Pupils from two Hawkes Bay schools – Kowhai Special School and Hohepa School – will join forces with New Zealand String Quartet...
May 31, 20141 min read


Tironui Music Trust workshops
The Tironui Music Trust was set up by Peter Hubscher, a NZSQ Trust board member and his wife Pam, to encourage the development of music...
Mar 31, 20142 min read
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