COMING UP NEXT
Join NZTrio at Aotearoa’s most prestigious classical music competition.
From May 29 to June 1, the quarter-final stage brings sixteen of the world’s most talented young violinists, to Queenstown to deliver breath-taking recitals across four action-packed days.
From June 3 to 6, the artistic stakes reach a whole new level as the competition moves to the Auckland Town Hall for the semi-finals and Grand Final. The remaining six semi-finalists face what is widely considered the competition’s most demanding test: a chamber music round requiring them to lead piano quintets. The competitors will collaborate directly with NZTrio, as well as Auckland Philharmonia violist Robert Ashworth. The event culminates in the prestigious Grand Final, where the final three violinists will perform a concerto with the Auckland Philharmonia under the baton of Alan Buribayev to launch the next global classical superstar.
10% OFF SEMI-FINAL TICKETS
By booking through this link and using the offer code NZTrioMHIVC you will receive a 10% discount on tickets for 3 and 4 June
The six semi-finalists will perform with Amalia, Matthias, and Jian Liu (guest piano), as well as Auckland Philharmonia’s violist Robert Ashworth. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the next generation of soloists perform intimately with Aotearoa’s finest musicians before the Grand Final!
ON TOUR AUGUST
Fazıl Say’s energetic Space Jump opens the programme, followed by Schumann’s lyrical Piano Trio No. 2. Keith Moss’ new work for NZTrio adds contemporary flair, before concluding with Reena Esmail’s rich fusion of Indian and Western musical traditions.
23 August
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Wellington
30 August
Greytown Music Society
Book tickets through efjacooke@gmail.co.nz
ON TOUR OCT/NOV/DEC
Reverie gently rocks between dream and reality with Kulenty’s atmospheric A Cradle Song, Schumann’s passionate Piano Trio No. 3, Schoenberg’s shimmering Las Estrellas, a fresh NZ commission from Karlo Margetič, and Bernstein’s youthful, vibrant Piano Trio – a rich blend of styles and emotions.
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MERGE
Featuring superb compositions by Christos Hatzis, Salina Fisher, Josef Suk and Erich Korngold, Merge is an amalgamation of NZTrio’s individual musical personalities both on and off the stage, expressed through our shared love of chamber music. “We feel very lucky to be sharing our joyful, creative and collaborative experience of recording this album with you during this particularly bewildering time. As we all navigate this ever-changing world, constantly looking to the future and the past, we hope this music gives you a chance to appreciate some beauty in the present moment.”
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