A JOURNEY THROUGH BOUNDLESS MUSICAL LANDSCAPES IN NZTRIO’S 2024 PROGRAMME
Photo credit: Danny Rood
NZTrio presents
THE TRIPTYCH SERIES
One of New Zealand’s most dynamic and acclaimed chamber ensembles, NZTrio, He Taonga Wairere are delighted to unveil their 2024 concert series, Triptych, inviting audiences nationwide to embark on a musical journey that transcends boundaries and challenges preconceptions of classical music.
Continuing their exploration of diverse musical landscapes following a triumphant and packed 2023, Ashley Brown (cello), Amalia Hall (violin), and Somi Kim (piano) present their three part concert series, taking place in May, September, October and November. The Triptych Series celebrates discovery, curiosity, reflection, and pure joy.
“Our 2024 ‘Triptych’ series presents intentionally curated concerts that we hope will raise eyebrows. We want to continue challenging preconceived ideas of what a classical concert can be by slamming together classic impassioned masterpieces with some kooky lesser-known works, alongside super-fresh compositions from Aotearoa and scintillating new pieces from around the world. We’re stoked to be taking this wonderful music on tour and sharing it with you all.” say Somi, Amalia and Ashley.
In the first performances of the year NZTrio are thrilled to be joined by founding member Sarah Watkins as guest pianist for the Unquiet Dream series, while Somi Kim takes parental leave. Unquiet Dream will be a journey through the contrasting musical landscapes of four distinctive composers, with the fluctuating rhythmic and harmonic textures of Benjamin Britten, an enigmatic exploration of reflection, identity, and transformation by Lera Auerbach, a new piece from Chris Cree Brown that embraces the sounds of Aotearoa, before finishing with Felix Mendelssohn’s rich and expressive work. Unquiet Dream will head to nine centres in May.
Later in the year in the second programme Untrodden Ways, discover worlds filled with expression, profound emotions and rich colour with astounding works from Felix Mendelssohn, Reuben Jelleyman, Jennifer Higdon and Arno Babadjanian. Closing out the 2024 programme is Untamed Hope, where brilliance and fearlessness shine in impassioned and powerful works from Fanny Mendelssohn, Joan Tower, Eva Bedggood and Ethel Smyth.
2024 is set to see NZTrio perform in even more regions throughout the country and abroad. The Triptych Series will take audiences everywhere from Whitianga to Adelaide and beyond, on a musical adventure where every note tells a story, and every chord resonates with the shared human experience.
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DATES AND BOOKING DETAILS:
Unquiet Dream
Thames (St Georges Anglican Church)
5 May, 2PM
Tickets here
Tauranga (Graham Young Youth Theatre)
15 May, 7PM
Tickets here
Rotorua (Sir Howard Morrison Centre)
16 May, 7PM
Tickets here
Hamilton (Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts)
17 May, 7PM
Tickets here
Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber
19 May, 5PM
Tickets here
Wellington (Public Trust Hall)
22 May, 7PM
Tickets here
Martinborough Town Hall - Waihinga Centre
23 May, 7PM
Tickets here
Palmerston North (The Globe Theatre)
24 May, 7PM
Tickets here
Havelock North (The Blyth Performing Arts Centre)
26 May, 4PM
Tickets here
Untrodden Ways
Manurewa (Nathan Homestead)
14 Sep, 5PM
Tickets here
Whitianga (St Andrew’s by the Sea)
15 Sep, 4PM
Tickets here
Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber
18 Sep, 7PM
Tickets here
Greytown (Greytown Music Society)
22 Sep, 4PM
Tickets by phone reservation (evenings) Ed & Juliet
06 304 9497 or efjacooke@gmail.com
Adelaide (Elder Hall, selected works)
4 Oct, 1PM
Tickets here
Melbourne (Tempo Rubato)
5 Oct, 8PM
Tickets here
Untamed Hope
Christchurch, Christopher's Classics (The Piano)
10 Oct, 7PM
Tickets here
Motueka (Chanel Arts Centre)
11 Oct 7:30PM
Tickets here
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
12 Oct, 7PM
Tickets here
Kerikeri (Turner Centre: John Dalton Auditorium)
18 Oct, 7PM
Tickets here
Whangārei (The Old Library)
19 Oct, 4PM
Tickets here
Warkworth Town Hall
20 Oct, 4PM
Tickets here
Waiheke Musical Museum
3 Nov, 5PM
Tickets here
Wellington (Public Trust Hall)
14 Nov, 7PM
Tickets here
Whanganui (Sarjeant Gallery)
15 Nov, 7PM
Tickets on sale soon
Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber
17 Nov, 5PM
Tickets here
Other upcoming concerts
“Force of Nature”
Hamilton Arts Festival
23 Feb, 7pm
Tickets here
“TOLU”
NZTrio/Pacific Dance NZ collaboration
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
27 June
Tickets on sale in April via Ticketmaster
Supported by Creative NZ & Auckland Live