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SOUNDSCAPES at REGENT THEATRE, CLARKSON STUDIO

The New Zealand String Quartet returns to the Regent Theatre in May with two unforgettable concerts. After their sold-out performance in 2023, NZSQ is returning with programmes featuring works by renowned NZ composers Claire Cowan and Leonie Holmes, alongside notable works from the classical canon by Haydn, Brahms, Debussy and Shostakovich.

Building upon their previous visit to the city, both programmes have been designed in NZSQ’s signature style, featuring lively and engaging introductions to each piece spoken by the Quartet members themselves. These introductions aim to illuminate the stories behind the music, creating an engaging event suitable for audiences of all backgrounds and levels of familiarity with chamber music.

SOUNDS OF THE SANCTUARY at TE KOROWAI O MIHIWAKA – OROKONUI SANCTUARY

Immerse yourself in Sounds of the Sanctuary, a thoughtfully curated programme evoking the beauty of nature and birdsong by the “spellbinding” New Zealand String Quartet.

Acclaimed New Zealand Composer Gareth Farr’s Te Kōanga, celebrates life and regeneration with an “extraordinary evocation of stillness and gentle birdsong” (Stuff). Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet, Op. 64, No.5, The Lark showcases melodies that soar like thriving bird life. Dame Gillian Whitehead’s Poroporoaki explores taonga puoro improvisations and honours Aotearoa’s cultural and natural heritage. And finally, Antonín Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 12, Op. 96, the American Quartet captures the spirit of exploration, reflecting the diverse ecosystems within the sanctuary.

Live at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Sounds of the Sanctuary celebrates and connects us to the natural world through the power of music.