This was the first of six concerts this month of all 17 of Beethoven’s string quartets (17 includes the Grosse Fuge...

".......great energy, strength, and concentration...striking originality and expressiveness."

"...superbly responsive, technically sharp, performances...a full, satisfying, musical meal..."

"A large audience was kept spellbound and in awe by the extraordinary skill and adaptability of leading touring chamber ensemble..."

The quartet’s many years of playing together was reflected in their seamless, smooth playing. May they keep this up for many more years...

"The show is deserving of an audience and praise – it really was a gorgeous tribute to some wonderful tunes."

"...the music on this occasion was made to punch well above its normal weight, for our excitement and satisfaction."

"...the music’s substance…here, so heart-stopping in its searing execution by these intrepid players…"

New Zealand String Quartet, with Maria Lambros (viola), presents BRAHMS – String Quintets – No.1 in F Major, Op.88 / No/2 in G Major,...

"....full of interest and atmosphere.."

"...marvelous and energetic..."

"...uniform warmth and richness of tone they drew from their instruments."

"...[NZSQ is] one of our great music institutions..."

"...an enormous feeling of ensemble..."

"...the impact of the performance lingered for much longer. Unforgettable."

"...committed, dedicated, sincere, enthusiastic, intense and focused."

"...Rolf Gjelsten's vibrant cello..."

"Make no mistake, the New Zealand group are one of the leading string quartets in the world."

"...five musicians in complete emotional and musical accord."

"...the performance captured all the deeply emotional sentiment."