The 3rd China-New Zealand Arts Festival - Wellington Concert

We are delighted to welcome the China National Symphony Orchestra Forbidden City String Quartet to perform at the 3rd China-New Zealand Arts Festival. Recognized as the leading chamber music ensemble in China, they will be joined by musicians from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and pianist Jian Liu, bringing together the finest musicians from both countries, performing an exciting programme of chamber music favourites, as well as Chinese and New Zealand works.

Concert programme:

The Butterfly Lovers for string quartet, by He Zhan-hao and Chen Gang, arranged by CNSO Forbidden City String Quartet

Schubert String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D810, “Death and the Maiden”, first movement, Allegro
Anthony Ritchie Whakatipua for string quartet

Dvorak Piano Quintet in A major, Op.81, first movement, Allegro, ma non tanto

Come and join us for this evening of cultural and musical celebration!