It’s a pity about the string quintet. Though it enjoys a much smaller repertoire than the string quartet, it contains some of the most beautiful of chamber music. We usually have to wait till a spare viola (or sometimes a cello) player comes along to join the normal string quartet. The visit of a [...]
Archive for August, 2004
A mix of power and effervescence
The New Zealand String Quartet continues to go from strength to strength with internationally well-regarded performances and imaginative programming.
Last night’s concert was no exception, with the addition of German violist Hariolf Schlichtig allowing the quartet to present an evening of String Quintets with this relatively uncommon line up, two by Mozart and one by Brahms.
The [...]
Warm intensity, elegance, sensitivity and technical virtuosity
Everyone loves to hear the New Zealand String Quartet. Their warm intensity, elegance, sensitivity and technical virtuosity endear them to their audiences. And they love playing in Nelson.
On this occasion, they brought an exciting musician from Munich, Germany. A viola player with the curious name of Hariolf Schlichtig.
So the dynamic of the group was altered. [...]
