NZTRIO WELCOMES NEW PERMANENT CELLIST
NZTrio He Taonga Wairere are thrilled to announce the appointment of new permanent cellist, Matthias Balzat. Matthias, an award-winning performer, brings a wealth of local and international performing experience to the trio’s next chapter. Matthias will take over from founding member Ashley Brown, and will join the extraordinarily talented Amalia Hall (violin) and Somi Kim […]
Magnifique
Let music take you somewhere unexpected. With Magnifique, NZTrio invites you on a powerful emotional journey — from heart-swelling romance to playful twists and moments of quiet reflection. At the centre is a lush French Romantic masterpiece, surrounded by music that brings colour, intensity, and soul — including rich influences from Aotearoa, Latvia and Austria. […]
Emma Pearson & Salina Fisher X NZTrio – Four Last Songs
NZTrio’s long-held desire to collaborate with celebrated soprano Emma Pearson in a performance of Strauss’ beloved Vier letzte Lieder led us to commission our compatriot Salina Fisher to arrange these mighty pieces for trio and voice. In this concert, Four Last Songs, we present that hero-piece nestled within a fascinating and varied collection, dialoguing works […]
Finn Andrews & The Veils X NZTrio
Kiwi singer/songwriter Finn Andrews, of The Veils, joins the lush sounds of violin, cello and piano from NZTrio to perform songs from Finn’s first solo album One Piece at a Time. The collaboration has been described as “a match made in heaven” (The 13th Floor), and these exquisitely touching songs draw you in and warm […]
BalletCollective Aotearoa X NZTrio – Subtle Dances
This triple bill features dazzling choreography by Sarah Knox, Cameron McMillan and Loughlan Prior, with dynamic performances by some of New Zealand’s best freelance dancers, sharing the stage with NZTrio. Auckland based Sarah Knox’s beautiful work ‘Last Time We Spoke’ is set to music by Rhian Sheehan (arranged for NZTrio by Ryan Youens), and […]
Nadia Reid X NZTrio
A richness of voice; a depth of emotion; wisdom beyond her years, Nadia Reid has claimed her place as one of New Zealand’s most evocative and profound songwriters. With youth spent in the company of folk clubs and the indie scene of Dunedin and Christchurch, Reid connected with the pre-and-post-quake Christchurch music milieu and quickly […]
Pacific Dance NZ X NZTrio – TOLU
Meaning ‘three’ in many Polynesian languages, TOLU takes a vibrant detour into the heart of MOANA, crafting a musical medley that resonates with the colourful tapestry of the Pacific. Through music and dance, the audience are taken on a journey across the ocean, where music is a metaphor for the interconnectedness of our Pacific Island […]
Simon Ingram X NZTrio – Rhythms of the Brain
“Rhythms of the Brain” is a dynamic collaboration between NZTrio and established contemporary artist Simon Ingram, with collaborators John-Paul Pochin and Kamahi Electronics. Including specially commissioned work “Asymptote” by talented NZ composer Alex Taylor, this visceral experience combines the exceptional musical talents of NZTrio and interprets their brain patterns as a visual work of art. […]
