THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS
Behind every arts organisation is a dedicated and passionate community of organisations and individuals who support their work. We’re no exception!
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and passion of our network of supporters and donors. All donations and grants, big or small, go a long way towards supporting our mission to bring transformational chamber music experiences to New Zealander’s. Please join us in celebrating them.
If you or your organisation would like to join the whānau, we would love to hear from you.
CORE FUNDERS & SUPPORTERS
PROJECT SUPPORTERS IN 2026
PATRONS
Our Patrons are a community of dedicated and passionate individuals who believe in the transformative power of chamber music. Their donations support us in presenting concerts across Aotearoa, running workshops for young musicians and advocating for the importance and relevancy of classical music in our society.
It takes a village to keep the music playing and we’re incredibly grateful for ours.
Chair Patrons
Jeremy Johnson & Kim Francis
Platinum Patrons
Donald & Susan Best
Bow Patrons
Helen & Robert Philpott
Les Holborow
Paul McArthur
Robert & Barbara Stewart
Ros & Philip Burdon
String Patrons
Anonymous (1)
Gold Patrons
Trish & John Gribben
Reka Solomons
Rowena Cullen & Paul Oliver
Alastair & Dorothy Kerr
Toko Kofoed & James Coup
Dame Adrienne Stewart
Judith Trotter
Verna Adam
Justin & Nicola Roake
Eleanor Gjelsten
Philip Cooke
Anonymous (1)
Silver Patrons
Ruth Bonita Beaglehole
Howard Larsen & Lindsay Macdonald
Doug Arcus
Anonymous (1)
Bronze Patrons
Miles Rogers
Bryony Macmillan
Elizabeth McLeay
Michael White
Dawn Brook & Alison Lash
Janet Holmes
Mick Roberts & Lyndell Shannon
Anthony Grigg & Paul Williamson
Anonymous (2)
BEQUESTS
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank these generous individuals and their families for leaving a bequest to the New Zealand String Quartet Trust. Their gift allows them to leave a lasting legacy for generations of music-lovers to come.
Bequests
Jenny Lane
Jane Labatt Crosse
Christine Louise Burbury
ADAM SUMMER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP DONORS
For one week each year, up to 30 talented young string and piano players attend the Adam Summer School for Chamber Music. Our community of Scholarship donors generously support the course fees of students who would not otherwise be able to attend. Through their donations, they’re nurturing the next generation of Aotearoa chamber musicians.
Scholarship Donors for the 2026 Adam Summer School
Terry Holton
Alastair & Dorothy Kerr
Howard Larsen & Lindsay Macdonald
Nick Miles
Reka Solomons
Sally Warren
Helen Beaglehole
Maarten Wevers
Eric & Maggie Turner
Roger & Catherine Taylor
Esmae Emerson and Simon Crase
Waikanae Music Society
Anonymous (2)
And the generous individuals who donated to our Givealittle campaign
Donald Armstrong (Sponsor of 'Most Improved Musician' Award)