top of page
NEWS & STORIES
Search


Scary Music
Are you ready for Scary Music? Better bring your cushion and your courage! Join the New Zealand String Quartet for an adventure for the whol
Oct 17, 20201 min read


1784 LORENZO STORIONI VIOLIN
This Violin was made in 1784 in Cremona, Italy by Lorenzo Storioni. Lorenzo Storioni (1744-1816) is one on the last great Cremonese...
Oct 12, 20201 min read


A deep dive into Beethoven’s String Quartets
As musicians the world over planned celebrations of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, the New Zealand String Quartet decided to embark on...
Sep 30, 20205 min read


Beethoven’s creative “quartet-journey” superbly delineated by the NZSQ at St.John’s in the City
Continuing its “tour” of Wellington venues by way of bringing to us all of Beethoven’s String Quartets during his 250th anniversary year...
Sep 19, 20207 min read


New Zealand String Quartet’s second Beethoven 250th Anniversary concert
These works are, of course, iconic representations of a whole genre of music, and as such well-known to audiences everywhere – but as with..
Sep 13, 20208 min read


Beethoven 250th anniversary: first concert from New Zealand String Quartet
This was the first of six concerts this month of all 17 of Beethoven’s string quartets (17 includes the Grosse Fuge...
Sep 11, 20205 min read


1705 Goffriller Cello with Rolf | NZSQ Updates
In this video, the NZSQ’s cellist, Rolf Gjelsten, shares some of the 315 years history of his cello, crafted in Venice in 1705 by Francesco
Aug 10, 20201 min read


Old St Paul's Housewarming
Revisit a Wellington heritage icon, and enjoy live performances by the New Zealand String Quartet...
Aug 1, 20201 min read


Friday Lunchtime Concert: NZSQ
The New Zealand String Quartet performed quartets by Schumann and Bartók in this lunchtime concert.
Jun 19, 20201 min read


Five Lines: A psychiatrist, a composer and a string quartet
Former NZSQ Manager Elizabeth Kerr's writes about NZ composer Louise Webster's newly commissioned work for string quartet...
Jun 4, 20201 min read


Online May Lunchtime Concert at NZSM
We present a concert of all NZ works which will broadcast online.
May 15, 20201 min read


Quartet in Lockdown
We're used to sharing music with audiences in NZ and overseas, but the COVID-19 crisis has meant huge changes for us all.
Apr 22, 20206 min read


Digital Concerts
Late last year we tidied up a bit backstage, adding more videos and audio tracks to our digital channels.
Apr 22, 20203 min read


Review: Musical voyages to distant places – Jenny Wollerman with the New Zealand String Quartet
".......great energy, strength, and concentration...striking originality and expressiveness."
Mar 10, 20205 min read


Review: New Zealand string quartet a 'singular event'
"...superbly responsive, technically sharp, performances...a full, satisfying, musical meal..."
Mar 10, 20201 min read


2020 NZ Festival: Secrets of Sea and Space
As part of the 2020 NZ Festival of the Arts programme, we're joined by soprano Jenny Wollerman to present Secrets of Sea and Space...
Mar 10, 20202 min read


Stunning student performances conclude 2020 Adam Summer School
Last weekend the Adam Summer School concluded another year – once again on a high note.
Feb 25, 20203 min read


2020 Adam Summer School
Warmest congratulations go out to the 29 students accepted. We have 12 violinists, 7 violists, 7 cellists and 3 pianists...
Feb 16, 20201 min read


IRMT 2020 Annual Conference
IRMTNZ holds annual national conferences which provide outstanding professional advice, collegial support and inspiration.
Jan 19, 20201 min read


Summer City: Gardens Magic 2020
Gather your whānau and friends, bring a picnic, enjoy the music – and as the sun goes down see the garden transform with a magical...
Jan 14, 20201 min read
bottom of page






