Christopher’s Classics concert

Mendelssohn Opus 0, Schubert String Quartet in G major D887 Opus 161 (posthumous) and Gillian Whitehead Puhake ki te rangi with Richard Nunns, Maori instruments.

New Zealand String Quartet plays Japanese folk songs with flautist Joji Hirota

The New Zealand String Quartet presents a week-long Summer School for talented young chamber musicians in Nelson, New Zealand. Tutors are the members of the New Zealand String Quartet and pianist Michael Houstoun. Daily masterclasses at 5.15pm and concerts on Sunday 17th February at 4pm and 8pm will be held at the Nelson School of Music and open to the public.

For more information, email nzsq@nzsq.co.nz.

JS Bach Goldberg Variations (arr. William Cowdery)

JS Bach The Art of Fugue Contrapuncti 1, 3, 4, 5, and 9, Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 13 in A minor, Schumann String Quartet in F major.

Wednesday lunchtime concert. JS Bach Excerpts from The Art of Fugue, Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 44 No 3 in E flat.

New Zealand String Quartet with Gretchen Dunsmore, Clarinet. Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 44 #3, Anthony Ritchie Clarinet Quintet (2006), Baerman Adagio for Clarinet Quintet, Beethoven String Quartet Opus 131

Lunchtime concert by the New Zealand String Quartet with Richard Nunns, Maori instruments. John Psathas Kartsigar, Gao Ping Bright Light and Cloud Shadows, Gillian Whitehead Puhake ki te Rangi.

Programme: Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus Opus 0 in E flat, Shostakovitch String Quartet No 11, Brahms Clarinet Quintet with clarinetist Philip Green and a new work, “Songs without words” by Victoria Kelly.

Programme: Mendelssohn Opus 0, Schubert String Quartet in G major D887 Opus 161 (posthumous), Shostakovitch String Quartet no 11, and a new work, “Songs without words” by Victoria Kelly.

Substitute Programme with pianist Diedre Irons: Piano Quartets by Mozart, Brahms and Schumann

Programme: Mendelssohn Opus 0, Schubert String Quartet in G major D887 Opus 161 (posthumous), Shostakovitch String Quartet no 11, and “Songs without words”, a new work by Victoria Kelly. Door sales only.

Programme: Mendelssohn Opus 44 No 1, Schubert String Quartet in G major D887 Opus 161 (posthumous), and new work “Songs without Words” by Victoria Kelly. Tickets from Wanaka Wines, Helrick St.

Programme: Mendelssohn Opus 0, Schubert String Quartet in G major D887 Opus 161 (posthumous), and new work by Victoria Kelly.
Tickets from Montana Brancott Winery Restaurant.

Address: Woburn Road. Chamber Music Hutt Valley
Programme: Mendelssohn Opus 0 in E flat Major, Victoria Kelly Songs without words (premiere), Shostakovitch String Quartet No 11, Beethoven Opus 59 No 3

The Poet – a concert with Tower Voices New Zealand, conducted by Karen Grylls. Programme includes: Choral works, Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” Quartet and a new work for choir and string quartet, The Poet, by Jenny McLeod, based on poems by Janet Frame

Programme: Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 81 Andante in E major and Scherzo in A minor, Hine-raukatauri for flutes and Taonga Puoro with Alexa Still and Richard Nunns, Gillian Whitehead Puhake ki te rangi for string quartet and Taonga Puoro with Richard Nunns, Schubert String Quartet G major D887 Opus 161 (posthumous)

26 January – 10 February 2007

Performances by the New Zealand String Quartet, the Michelangelo String Quartet, pianists Diedre Irons and Peter Nagy, clarinetist James Campbell from Canada, and many other artists.

Mendelssohn Capriccio Opus 81 No 3; Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 13 in A minor; JS Bach Goldberg Variations (arr. William Cowdery).

JS Bach The Art of Fugue Contrapuncti 1, 2, 3 and 4; Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 44 No 1 in D; JS Bach The Art of Fugue Contrapuncti 5,7 and 9; Mendelssohn Fugue Opus 81 No 4 (1827); Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 44 No 3 in E flat

JS Bach The Art of Fugue Contrapuncti 1, 2, 3 and 4; Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 44 No 1 in D; JS Bach The Art of Fugue Contrapuncti 5, 7 and 9; Mendelssohn Fugue Opus 81 No 4 (1827); Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 44 No 3 in E flat.

Mendelssohn Capriccio Opus 81 No 3; Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 13 in A minor; JS Bach Goldberg Variations (arr. William Cowdery).

2.30pm. JS Bach The Art of Fugue Contrapuncti 1, 2, 3 and 4; Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 44 No 1 in D; JS Bach The Art of Fugue Contrapuncti 5, 7 and 9; Mendelssohn Fugue Opus 81 No 4 (1827); Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 44 No 3 in E flat.

Debut concert in Waterside Summer Series

July 21-31 2008: New Zealand String Quartet in residence at this long-established chamber music festival at Parry Sound

The third annual all-Mendelssohn programme for Ithaca College

Address: Titirangi. An exciting “up close” programme for a family audience, suited to children 4-10 years old, with audience participation and musical explanations.

Address: Taranaki Street Wharf. An exciting “up close” programme for a family audience, suited to children 4-10 years old, with audience participation and musical explanations.

Programme: Mendelssohn Capriccio, John Psathas Kartsigar, Shostakovich String Quartet No 11, Schubert String Quartet in G major D887 Opus 161 (posthumous)

Programme: Mendelssohn Capriccio Opus 81, Shostakovich String Quartet No 13, Gillian Whitehead Puhake ki te rangi (“spouting to the sky”) for String Quartet and whalebone Maori instruments, with Richard Nunns, Schubert String Quartet in G major D887 Opus 161 (posthumous)

Programme: Mendelssohn Capriccio Opus 81, Shostakovich String Quartet No 13, Gillian Whitehead Puhake ki te rangi (“spouting to the sky”) for String Quartet and whalebone Maori instruments, with Richard Nunns, Schubert String Quartet in G major D887 Opus 161 (posthumous)

Programme: Debussy String Quartet, Takemitsu String Quartet, Ravel Duo.

Paris by Candlelight: Takemitsu String Quartet, Ravel Duo, Debussy String Quartet

Programme: Debussy String Quartet, Ravel Duo, Takemitsu String Quartet,

Programme: Debussy String Quartet, Takemitsu String Quartet, Ravel Duo.

Programme: Fauré Piano Quartet no 1 with pianist Michael Houstoun, Dutilleux String Quartet, Ravel String Quartet.

New Zealand String Quartet with Pražák Quartet, Mendelssohn String Quartet No 2 in A minor Opus 13, Beethoven String Quartet No 15 in A minor Opus 132

Shostakovich String Quartet No 11
Mendelssohn String Quartet in E minor Opus 44 No 2

Mendelssohn Capriccio in E minor Opus 81 No 3 (1843)
Gao Ping Bright Light and Cloud Shadows
Shostakovich String Quartet No 13
Schubert String Quartet in G major D887 Opus 161 (posthumous)

Programme: Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 44 No 2, Hineputehue by Gillian Whitehead for string quartet and Maori instruments, with Richard Nunns, Taonga Puoro, and Schubert String Quartet in G Major, D. 887.

Programme: Mendelssohn String Quartet Opus 44 No 2, Hineputehue by Gillian Whitehead for string quartet and Maori instruments, with Richard Nunns, Taonga Puoro, and Schubert String Quartet in G Major, D. 887.

A multi-disciplinary interpretation of Haydn’s Seven Last Words from the Cross, in honour of the 200th anniversary of Haydn’s death. Poet Dinah Hawken will read her own poems inspired by the work and artist Nigel Brown has created artworks which will be incorporated into the performance. Director Sara Brodie will draw these elements together to create a powerful presentation.

A multi-disciplinary interpretation of Haydn’s Seven Last Words from the Cross, in honour of the 200th anniversary of Haydn’s death. Poet Dinah Hawken will read her own poems inspired by the work and artist Nigel Brown has created artworks which will be incorporated into the performance. Director Sara Brodie will draw these elements together to create a powerful presentation.

MUSIC AT TWILIGHT – An Hour of Quality Time
Music by Stravinsky, Ross Harris and Janacek
http://www.aucklandfestival.co.nz/event-info/New-Zealand-String-Quartet?genreUrl=music

“The Kreutzer”, a theatre work directed by Sara Brodie based on The Kreutzer Sonatas of Tolstoy, Beethoven and Janacek.

http://www.aucklandfestival.co.nz/event-info/The-Kreutzer?genreUrl=theatre

“The Kreutzer”, a theatre work directed by Sara Brodie based on The Kreutzer Sonatas of Tolstoy, Beethoven and Janacek.

http://www.aucklandfestival.co.nz/event-info/The-Kreutzer?genreUrl=theatre

Haydn String Quartets in D major Opus 64 No 5 “Lark”, in G minor Opus 74 No 3 “Rider”, in F minor Opus 20 No 5 and in G major Opus 77 No 1 “Compliments”.

Haydn String Quartets in D major Opus 64 No 5 “Lark”, in G minor Opus 74 No 3 “Rider”, in F minor Opus 20 No 5 and in G major Opus 77 No 1 “Compliments”.

Haydn String Quartets in D major Opus 64 No 5 “Lark”, in G minor Opus 74 No 3 “Rider”, in F minor Opus 20 No 5 and in G major Opus 77 No 1 “Compliments”.

A musical journey through Haydn’s long creative career, illustrated by excerpts from his string quartets and readings illuminating his life.

Haydn String Quartets in D major Opus 64 No 5 “Lark”, in G minor Opus 74 No 3 “Rider”, in F minor Opus 20 No 5 and in G major Opus 77 No 1 “Compliments”.

Programme 2: Schumann String Quartet in A minor Opus 41 No 1, Shostakovich String Quartet No 13, Shostakovich String Quartet No 7, Schumann String Quartet in F major Opus 41 No 2

Lunchtime programme: Shostakovich String Quartet No 5, Schumann String Quartet in A major Opus 41 No 3.

Address: Federal Street, Auckland. Programme 2: Schumann String Quartet in A minor Opus 41 No 1, Shostakovich String Quartet No 13, Shostakovich String Quartet No 7, Schumann String Quartet in F major Opus 41 No 2

Programme 1
Shostakovich String Quartet No 5, Schumann String Quartet in A major Opus 41 No 3, Shostakovich String Quartet No 9.

Address: 150 Church Road, Taradale. Programme 2
Schumann String Quartet in A minor Opus 41 No 1, Shostakovich String Quartet No 13,
Shostakovich String Quartet No 7, Schumann String Quartet in F major Opus 41 No 2

Schubertiade with Michael Houstoun Notturno in E flat D897 String Quartet No 15 in G D887 Piano Quintet in A D667 ’The Trout’

Schubertiade with Michael Houstoun Notturno in E flat D897 String Quartet No 15 in G D887 Piano Quintet in A D667 ’The Trout’

Schubertiade with Michael Houstoun Notturno in E flat D897 String Quartet No 15 in G D887 Piano Quintet in A D667 ’The Trout’

Schubertiade with Michael Houstoun Notturno in E flat D897 String Quartet No 15 in G D887 Piano Quintet in A D667 ’The Trout’

Schubertiade with Michael Houstoun Notturno in E flat D897 String Quartet No 15 in G D887 Piano Quintet in A D667 ’The Trout’

Programme includes the world premiere of Raven and the First Men, a Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet by Timothy Corlis and the Mozart Clarinet Quintet.

Programme Includes JS Bach Cello Suite No 6, Ross Harris Variation 25 for string quartet and Schubert Two Cello Quintet

Music by Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Dvorak and Debussy

Programme: John Psathas, Kartsigar, Smetana String Quartet No 1 “From my life”, Beethoven String Quartet Opus 131

Programme: Beethoven String Quartet Opus 59 No 2, Jack Body Three Transcriptions for string quartet, Bartok String Quartet No 4.

Programme: Beethoven String Quartet in G major Opus 18 No 2 Smetana String Quartet no 1 “From my Life”

Programme: Smetana String Quartet No.1 “From My Life”, Jack Body Three Transcriptions, Beethoven String Quartet No. 14 in C sharp minor Op.131

Programme: (guest artist Jonathan Lemalu)
John Psathas Kartsigar, Cresswell Kotetetete world premiere (CMNZ commission), Barber Dover Beach, Butterworth Songs, Bartok String Quartet No. 4

Address: 88 Tay Street, Invercargill. Programme: Mozart String Quartet in D K575 ‘Prussian No 1’ , Ross Harris The Abiding Tides (with soprano Jenny Wollerman) Dvorák String Quartet No 14 in A flat Opus 105

Address: Harrop Street, Dunedin. Programme: Beethoven String Quartet in A Opus 18 No 5, Schoenberg String Quartet No 2 in F sharp minor Opus 10 (with soprano Jenny Wollerman), Smetana String Quartet No 1 “From My Life”

Programme: Beethoven String Quartet in A Opus 18 No 5, Schoenberg String Quartet No 2 in F sharp minor Opus 10 (with soprano Jenny Wollerman), Smetana String Quartet No 1 “From My Life”

Address: 111 Wakefield Street, Wellington. Programme: Beethoven String Quartet in A Opus 18 No 5, Schoenberg String Quartet No 2 in F sharp minor Opus 10 (with soprano Jenny Wollerman), Smetana String Quartet No 1 “From My Life”

Address: 92 – 100 Devon Street West, New Plymouth. Programme: Beethoven String Quartet in A Opus 18 No 5, Schoenberg String Quartet No 2 in F sharp minor Opus 10 (with soprano Jenny Wollerman), Smetana String Quartet No 1 “From My Life”

Programme: Beethoven Rondo alla ingharese quasi un capriccio in G major Op. 129
Bartok String Quartet No 4
Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No 12 for piano
Brahms Piano Quartet No 1 in G minor Op. 25

Address: 86 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch. Programme: Dohnanyi Piano Quintet No. 2 in E flat minor, Op. 26, Ligeti String Quartet No 1 (‘Métamorphoses nocturnes’), Brahms Piano Quartet No 1 in G minor Op. 25

Programme: Dohnanyi Piano Quintet No. 2 in E flat minor, Op. 26, Ligeti String Quartet No 1 (‘Métamorphoses nocturnes’), Brahms Piano Quartet No 1 in G minor Op. 25

Programme: Beethoven Rondo alla ingharese quasi un capriccio in G major Op. 129 “Rage over a lost penny”
Bartok String Quartet No 4
Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No 12 for piano
Brahms Piano Quartet No 1 in G minor Op. 25 (1861)

Address: 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North. Programme: Beethoven Rondo alla ingharese quasi un capriccio in G major Op. 129, Bartok String Quartet No 4, Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No 12 for piano, Brahms Piano Quartet No 1 in G minor Op. 25

Address: Boulcott Street, Wellington. The New Zealand String Quartet, with guest artist Hiroshi Ikematsu and other friends, presents a candlelight concert of music by Strauss, Dvorak and John Psathas.

Programme: Haydn String Quartet in D Major Opus 64 No 5 “The Lark”, Shostakovich String Quartet No 7, Michael Norris Exitus, Beethoven String Quartet Opus 131

Programme: Haydn String Quartet in D Major Opus 64 No 5 “The Lark”, Bartok String Quartet No 4, Beethoven String Quartet Opus 131

Address: 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-8081. A children’s concert including the New Zealand String Quartet’s popular “Goldilocks” skit, and a varied programme of short classical performances and audience participation.

Address: 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, California CA 92656-8081, USA. Programme: Exitus by Michael Norris, Shostakovich String Quartet No 7, Beethoven String Quartet Opus 131.

Programme includes Mozart’s G minor Viola Quintet with guest artist Donald Maurice, viola.

Beethoven cycle The Late Quartets Opus 130, 131, and 133 with Lafayette String Quartet

Beethoven String Quartet Opus 59 No 1 Razumovsky

Beethoven cycle, String quartets Opus 18 Nos 2,3 and 6 with Penderecki and Lafayette Quartets

John Psathas “Kartsigar”, Shostakovich String Quartet No 9, Beethoven String Quartet Opus 59 No 1, Razumovsky

An all-Beethoven programme.

East meets West: Music by Beethoven, Shostakovich, Chinary Ung, Zhou Long and Takemitsu

Address: 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim. Mozart String Quartet in D major K 575
Chinary Ung SPIRAL III for string quartet
Schumann String Quartet in A

The Spirit of Water
New Zealand String Quartet plays Ross Edwards Tyalgum Mantras

Programme: Dmitri Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 7, Toru Takemitsu – A Way A Lone, Robert Schumann – Quartet in A, op.41, no.3

Takemitsu “A Way Alone”, Zhou Long “Song of the Ch’in”, Shostakovich String Quartet No 9

Schubert String Quartet in G minor/Bb major, Tan Dun Eight Colors, Helen Fisher String Quartet, Beethoven Duo with Obbligato Eyeglasses for Viola and Cello, Haydn String Quartet in G minor Opus 74 No 3 “The Rider”

Address: Wakefield Street, Wellington. “TEN”, music from 1810, 1910 and 2010, Schubert Quartet in G minor/Bb major, Alban Berg String Quartet Opus 3, Ross Harris “The Abiding Tides” (world premiere), Beethoven Quartet No 11 in F minor Opus 95

“…CULTURAL PROPERTY…” a programme of string quartets by New Zealand composers John Psathas, Jack Body, Ross Harris, Michael Norris and Juliet Palmer.

New Zealand String Quartet joins the St Lawrence String Quartet for Mendelssohn’s Octet in E flat Opus 20

The New Zealand String Quartet plays music for gamelan orchestra and string quartet by by Indonesian composer Irwansjah Harahap and New Zealand composers Helen Bowater and Jack Body.

Haydn String Quartet Opus 77 # 1 in 10am concert; “Talking Instruments” for youth and family audience at 3pm; evening programme of Mendelssohn Capriccio, Ross Harris Variation 25 and Haydn String Quartet Opus 64 #5 “Lark”.

Programme: Beethoven String Quartet Opus 127, Ross Harris Variation 25 for string quartet, Schubert String Quartet in G major D887 Opus 161 (posthumous)