Behind every piece of music is a story and across their 2026 Season, the
New Zealand String Quartet is diving into them.
For their return to The
Refinery after a sold out concert last year, they'll spend the evening
exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the
art of storytelling through music.
Plus, arrive at 6pm if you would like to enjoy dinner at The Refinery
before the concert.
PROGRAMME:
Henry Purcell | Fantasias
Anthony Ritchie | Perpetual Motion from String Quartet no. (In Time)
Fanny Mendelssohn | Movements from String Quartet in E flat major
Benjamin Britten | Movements from String Quartet No. 2, in C major (Op.
36)
Interval
Antonín Dvořák | Movements from String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op.
96 (The American Quartet)
Excerpts from the Danish String Quartet's album, Last Leaf.
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.
