New Zealand String Quartet at Orokonui Ecosanctuary

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New Zealand String Quartet at Orokonui Ecosanctuary

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Join the New Zealand String Quartet for an evening of toe-tapping, awe-inspiring, boundary-pushing chamber music. After a sold-out concert in 2024, the NZSQ are returning to Orokonui Ecosanctuary with a brand-new, colourful programme of powerful music for string quartet, each work taking inspiration from the place of their composition and reflecting events in the lives of their composers.

Programme change: Please note that there has been a slight change to our tour programme. Shostakovich String Quartet No.3 in F major, Op. 73 has been replaced with Shostakovich String Quartet No. 1 in C major Op 49

Salina Fisher Tōrino – echoes on pūtōrino improvisations by Rob Thorne
Dmitri Shostakovich String Quartet No. 1 in C major Op 49
Edvard Grieg String Quartet in G minor, Op. 27

In the café, against the stunning backdrop of Orokonui’s protected forest at sunset, you’ll be immersed in music that bridges the ancient and modern. Beginning with Tōrino – echoes on pūtōrino improvisations by Rob Thorne, a powerful and haunting piece by New Zealand composer Salina Fisher, based on the reflective echoes of Whanganui’s Drury Tunnel, to the emotional serenity of Shostakovich’s 1st String Quartet and finishing with the passionate, Nordic drama of Grieg’s sweeping orchestral-sounding Quartet in G Minor.

Across their 2025 Season, the NZSQ wants to help you discover the joy of chamber music. Whether you're a life-long fan, a nature enthusiast, or simply looking for a memorable night out, this concert is not to be missed.

The concert programme, crafted in the NZSQ’s signature style, aims to engage audiences of all levels of familiarity with chamber music. Each piece of music is preceded by a lively and informative introduction delivered by the Quartet members themselves. These introductions seek to shed light on the stories behind the music, making it an enriching experience suitable for all audiences.

For all of our South Island concerts in May, Gill and Peter will be joined by two talented guest musicians:
Arna Morton - Guest Violin
Callum Hall - Guest Cello