This June, the New Zealand String Quartet will head out on their 2022 National Tour, First Light. Reflecting on life, loss and rebirth, the programme is a celebratory embrace of Aotearoa’s newest public holiday, Matariki. They will be in Tauranga on Thursday, 7th July.
Taking inspiration from Matariki, the First Light programme will take audiences on a musical journey celebrating those who have come before while looking forward to those yet to come.
First Light is made up of three remarkable and thoughtfully curated programmes; Reflection, Regeneration and Release. Familiar favourites by Schumann, Mozart and the father of the string quartet, Haydn, are given fresh perspectives when paired with introspective works by Natalie Hunt, Lyell Cresswell, Grażyna Bacewicz and more.
The Quartet have brought their signature boundary-pushing flair to this programme to ensure that absolutely everybody, from chamber music pros to wide-eyed newcomers, will find something to connect with.
The Quartet’s violist, Gillian Ansell, says “Looking ahead to a new beginning always encompasses the past and our Matariki First Lightprogramme reflects Aotearoa NZ’s forward-looking musical culture alongside its European musical roots.”
The Tauranga concert will be happening at the Baycourt Community and Arts Centre on 7th July, 7.30pm.
Bookings through Tiketek and more information through the NZSQ website.
