Special Concert in Dunedin - Back to Romantic

Baroque Music Community and Educational Trust presents:

Back to Romantic with String Quartets: A Night of Unforgettable Music

Gather your family and friends for an enchanting evening as Hanover Hall hosting "Back to Romantic - String Quartets" a vibrant concert celebrating local New Zealand music talent. This event takes place on December 7th at 7pm, promising a night filled with beautiful musical performances from the Romantic Era designed to capture the heart of the Dunedin community.

A Stage for Talents

The concert will feature Mark Menzies on violin, Tomas Hurnik on cello, Rakuto Kurano on violin and Henry Nicholson on viola, showcasing a variety of string quartets from the Romantic Musical Era including Dvořák's masterpiece "American" String Quartet op.96 making it an incredible opportunity to experience live classical music that reflects the rich tapestry of the intimate String Quartet.

Why Attend?

Not only is this concert a fantastic way to support our local artists, but it’s also an opportunity to come together as a community. Whether you're a lifelong music lover or simply looking for a great night out, "Back to Romantic - String Quartets" offers something for everyone. The event aims to provide an atmosphere of connection, fun, and enjoyment, leaving attendees with memorable moments to cherish.

Venue and Tickets

Hosted at the Hanover Hall, known for its excellent atmosphere and acoustics, attendees can expect a comfortable and engaging environment. Tickets can be purchased online at eventfinda or at the door, cash only. Don’t miss out — with space limited, be sure to secure your spot early.

Join Us!

Join us on Dec 7th at Hanover Hall for an evening that celebrates music, community, and creativity. For more information, visit www.baroquemusic.co.nz/events

About the Artists:

MARK MENZIES Described in the Los Angeles Times as an ‘extraordinary musician’ and a ‘riveting violinist’, Mark Menzies’ career as a viola and violin virtuoso, chamber musician and pianist, conductor and advocate of contemporary music, has seen performances in Europe, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and across the United States.

RAKUTO KURANO is a versatile violinist, violist, pianist, composer, and conductor. He is a violinist in the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and makes regular appearances on violin, viola, & piano as a chamber/orchestral musician and soloist.
As a recording artist, he released two singles: Fantail in Tokyo & Violin Sonata No.1 and an album: Five Bagatelles, in 2020.

​TOMAS HURNIK has a rich musical career performing with Czech symphonies, recording for radio and television, winning various chamber music competitions and taking part in prestigious chamber groups such as Talich Chamber Orchestra. He has played with various period instrument groups such as Musica Florea, Capella Regia Prague and Solamente Naturali with which he performed and toured around Europe. He continues to be passionate about period instrument playing and organizes and performs in concerts, workshops and master classes of Baroque music in New Zealand.

HENRY NICHOLSON, an Ōtautahi Christchurch-based based violinist, conductor and artistic director. He completed a Master of Music majoring in performance violin and conducting with Professor Mark Menzies and Associate Professor Justin DeHart at the University of Canterbury in 2023, having graduated from Burnside High School in 2017. As part of his research, Henry studied both modern and historical performance practice, as well as researching and analysing instrumental music of the early Baroque period. He studied conducting with Dr Helen Renaud and Professor Mark Menzies, and has been an active participant in the CSO Conducting Masterclass with CSO Chief Conductor Benjamin Northey. for an evening that celebrates music, community, and creativity. For more information, visit www.baroquemusic.co.nz/events