New Zealand String Quartet

The Concert Trust is very excited to have the NZSQ perform in the Great Hall Lunchtime series. Music from the USA, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand will be showcased. This concert is part of a double international festival, the ISCM (International Society for Contemporary Music) World New Music Days 2022, overlapping with the Asian Composers League 2022 Festival. Stunning talent on display this lunchtime.

Programme: Te Waipuna

Kurt Rohde (USA) inside voice

Jae-Moon Lee (South Korea) Rain Drops / Stained Glass

Karlo Margetic (New Zealand) Ricercar

Hiroaki Tokunaga (Japan) Cosmic mosaic

Louise Webster (New Zealand) This memory of earth

This concert is part of the Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2022, showcasing a remarkable line-up of renowned local, national and international artists performing in a beautiful heritage venue.

Special $10 tickets for Member of the Friends of the Arts Centre society. Click here to find out how to join. 

ISCM-ACL Christchurch Pass Holders

If you have an ISCM-ACL Christchurch Pass for the World New Music Days you are eligible for entry to the concert, and don't need to buy a separate ticket. 

Photo: Bruce Foster

This event is proud to be part of the Turn Up The Heat festival in Christchurch Central City this August. It's a month full of roaming characters, comedy, cabaret, drag, variety shows, family events, musical theatre and fiery food.

Check out the entire festival programme at turnuptheheat.nz