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. […]
Toru Whā, Ka Rewa a Matariki
Chamber Music New Zealand celebrates Matariki 2019 with: Toru Whā, Ka Rewa a Matariki (‘Three, Four, The Rise of Matariki’) Featuring NZTrio & Taonga Pūoro master Horomona Horo This beautifully curated performance of works written especially for NZTrio by kiwi composers Dame Gillian Karawe Whitehead, Victoria Kelly, Martin Lodge, Richard Nunns, Jeremy Mayall, and Gareth Farr, […]
Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time with Julian Bliss
NZTrio and British clarinettist Julian Bliss performed Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time as part of Chamber Music New Zealand’s 2016 national touring schedule. A second collaboration of this will take place in August 2018 in Parramatta and Canberra Australia. Click for NZ Herald review Click for Southland Times review Click for […]
Ker, Dorothy
String Taxonomy, written for Piano Trio and Guzheng (2016) Onaia (2014) – c. 15′
VICTORIA KELLY, HOROMONA HORO & NZTRIO – TOI HUAREWA/THE SUSPENDED WAY
NZTrio and Horomona Horo (Master taonga puoro player) workshopped together with composer Victoria Kelly in the development of Victoria’s new work Toi Huarewa – a work for piano trio and taonga puoro. Click here to read about the process on Victoria’s Blog.
