Chamber Music New Zealand

From the Berlin Philharmonic to the Sydney Opera House, pianist Jeonghwan Kim has graced the world's most prestigious stages, while Michael Hill International Violin Competition laureate Yeyeong Jenny Jin has earned international acclaim for her compelling artistry. Together, they offer an evening of virtuosic masterpieces, performing works by Chopin, Bartók, Tartini, and Aotearoa’s own Gillian Whitehead and Michael Norris.

The Young Virtuosi will perform in:

CHRISTCHURCH – 3 November, 7:30pm at .nz
DUNEDIN – 5 November, 7:30pm at Glenroy Auditorium
NEW PLYMOUTH – 8 November, 7:30pm at Wall Theatre
WELLINGTON – 9 November, 7:30pm at St Andrew's on the Terrace
AUCKLAND – 10 November, 7:30pm at Town Hall, Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau Concert Chamber

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.chambermusic.co.nz/the-young-virtuosi

These two emerging stars have been wowing audiences across Aotearoa and are ready to treat chamber music fans at the Civic Theatre - Invercargill this evening!

The incredible pair still have 7 stops on their New Zealand itinerary before they hop over to Australia - don't miss the chance to see Jenny & Jeonghwan perform live together as the Young Virtuosi.

Michael Hill International Violin Competition

Violinist Yeyeong Jenny Jin on returning to New Zealand following competition success, and the Young Virtuosi Antipodean tour The 2023 winner of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition speaks to The Strad about her tour of New Zealand and Australia with Jeonghwan Kim, as well as how discovering culinary delights provides motivation for being on the road

Our Young Virtuosi are opening their programme with Giuseppe Tartini's Sonata in G minor – known as the 'Devil's Trill Sonata'.

“The origins of this virtuosic sonata are rather ominous; the Devil himself appeared in a dream, alleged Tartini. In exchange for his soul, the Devil served the composer’s every desire, including playing his violin – the music that sprang forth was so beautiful, Tartini awoke and immediately tried to recreate the notes down on paper”.

Get your tickets and the full tour info here: https://www.chambermusic.co.nz/the-young-virtuosi

Tartini Violin Sonata in G minor ''Devil's Trill Sonata'' Violin Sonata in G minor:1. Larghetto affettuoso2. Allegro moderato3. Andante3. Allegro assai-Andante-Allegro assai

“Elegiac, ethereal, and urgent, Muriwai carry the message for our times. Conduits for the instruments and voices of the atua, their work is a journey from the source towards the future we must urgently protect. This is both balm for the soul and a rousing call to action” – Jacquie Boer

In Partnership Series Muriwai wraps tonight in Whakatū, as part of the Nelson Arts Festival.

Ariana Tikao (Kai Tāhu) and Bob Bickerton, will discuss the whakapapa of the music, which weaves together taonga puoro, traditional Māori instruments, with the Celtic harp.

Wai This is "Wai" by Bob Bickerton on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

The Young Virtuosi Tour begins TONIGHT in Te Papaioea Palmerston North. Experience the exceptional musicianship of emerging artists Yeyeong Jenny Jin and Jeonghwan Kim with a programme that truly highlights the talents of these young virtuosos.

Following the long weekend we will be in Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay on Tuesday 29th and Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Wednesday 30th.

More information and tickets here: chambermusic.co.nz/the-young-virtuosi

Presented proudly in partnership with Michael Hill International Violin Competition

The Young Virtuosi Yeyeong Jenny Jin, winner of the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition & Sydney International Piano Competition winner Jeonghwan Kim

It's a privilege to partner with the Michael Hill International Violin Competition to present Jenny Jin alongside Jeonghwan Kim, winner of the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition.

Book your tickets for CMNZ Series The Young Virtuosi today:
chambermusic.co.nz/the-young-virtuosi

Young virtuoso violinist Jenny Jin has landed in Aotearoa and spoke to RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump about her upcoming tour with pianist Jeonghwan Kim, taking them to 11 centres across the motu this spring, 27 Oct-10 Nov.

Book your tickets for CMNZ Series The Young Virtuosi here:
https://www.chambermusic.co.nz/the-young-virtuosi
presented in partnership with the Michael Hill International Violin Competition

2023 Michael Hill winner returns to New Zealand Jenny Jin, the winner of the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition is back in Aotearoa to perform with the Auckland Philharmonia and tour for Chamber Music New Zealand.

The 2025 CMNZ Series

We are proud to present a series that embodies both artistic mastery and emotional resonance. The 2025 CMNZ Series invites you on a journey through some of the world’s most exquisite music, exploring the full spectrum of the human experience - moments of joy, reflection, and profound beauty.

This season features a selection of cornerstone works and bold new commissions, alongside multi-artform collaborations and creative partnerships, presented by celebrated international and New Zealand artists.

“We have been sitting on the 2025 season for a while, knowing that we have put together something pretty special. It is a season of tremendous heart and humanity, of artistic excellence and innovation, and we are incredibly excited to be able to share it with you now. We hope you will love it as much as we do.”
Mark La Roche, CMNZ Manager of Artistic Planning

Explore the season and secure your Season Membership - https://bit.ly/4dlk7kZ

Season imagery: Boniface Photographer The New Zealand Dance Company

Community Engagement | Pākurukuru Mai

‘The Big I’ takes a fresh approach to music-making by people living with intellectual disabilities. Standing apart from other group participation or therapy models, the programme is mana-enhancing and encourages participants to create their own work. The ‘I’ stands for improvisation and also refers to the empowering personal pronoun. Participants learn to express and extend their own musical voices, and to improvise alongside mainstream music students and professional musicians.

‘The Big I’ provides meaningful opportunities for collaboration between students with disabilities and students from the mainstream, and creates a space for these student groups to learn more about one another and to become creative partners.

This week we’re excited to roll out ‘The Big I’ in Blenheim for the first time, and in 2025, it will be coming to Greymouth, Gisborne, Wellington, Palmerston North, and New Plymouth.

CMNZ is grateful for the support of the IHC Foundation in delivering ‘The Big I’ across the motu.

📷 ‘The Big I’ in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Thomas Hamill Photography

On 'Muriwai', Whanganui's Albert Stokes writes: "'Never louder than lovely' [...] that phrase perfectly evokes all the feelings of calm, peace, purity, sincerity, and above all, musicality, that fell, as if by magic, over the capacity audience."

Award-winning collaborators Ariana Tikao (Kāi Tahu) and Bob Bickerton present 'Muriwai', blending taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments) with vocals and Celtic harp to create a unique, lyrical story related to water and issues of climate change.

In Partnership Series Muriwai tickets can be purchased via our co-presenters: chambermusic.co.nz/muriwai

Bringing together philosophical concepts, modern jazz colours, and world music influences, Dan Costa is a dazzling jazz pianist, composer, and producer. He brings his innovative music to New Zealand audiences performing alongside some of the finest jazz musicians in the country.

Featuring original compositions from his latest album 'Beams', lead lines will be performed by Dunedin Jazz Club director Bill Martin on tenor saxophone; backed by Tūī Award winner Umar Zakaria on double bass and Carl Woodward on drums.

2 November - Coronation Hall, Bannockburn
4 November - Chanel Arts Centre, Motueka
6 November - Chamber Gallery, Rangiora
9 November - Warkworth Town Hall
10 November - Turner Centre Bar, Kerikeri
12 November - St Luke’s Church, Rotorua
13 November - Whakatāne War Memorial Hall

Full tour info & tickets: chambermusic.co.nz/dan-costa-quartet

Our friends at Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir are offering this incredible deal for the Pōneke Wellington performance of 'Horizons'!

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We're so excited to see you all in Wellington in just TWO weeks!
If you've been sitting on the fence - here's your chance! Tickets just $36 for 36 hours! Adult tickets usually $55, get in QUICK!
Tickets at voicesnz.com

Tonight's CMNZ In Partnership Series performance of Muriwai, at the Gillies Group Theatre at Whirinaki Whare Taonga, will be postponed to 22 October. Please contact the theatre if you have any questions. We are so sorry for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you soon.

In 2025 renowned Australian, London-based pianist Piers Lane will return to New Zealand as part of the Chamber Music New Zealand 2025 Season.

Join us for a performance of Frédéric Chopin’s 21 nocturnes—works that reflect a range of nighttime atmospheres and emotions. From twilight to deep night, these pieces capture moments of contemplation, serenity, melancholy, and joy.

Composed throughout his life, the first nocturne emerged when Chopin was just 17, with the final one completed just three years before his death at 39.

Piers Lane Nocturnes will tour to thirteen centres across Aotearoa.

Become a CMNZ Season Member here - https://bit.ly/4dlk7kZ

Artist Spotlight: Yeyeong Jenny Jin

Jenny began her violin studies at the age of two in her hometown of Seoul, South Korea. At nine, she was admitted to The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where she studied with the renowned pedagogue, Ida Kavafian. Jenny is currently enrolled at The Julliard School in New York City, studying with Itzhak Perlman and Li Lin.

She plays on a violin by Domenico Montagnana, Venice c1735, which is on loan from Rare Violins In Consortium, Artists and Benefactors Collaborative.

Winner of the 2023 Michael Hill International , she embarks on her 11-centre CMNZ Series The Young Virtuosi tour from 27 October.

Full tour details & tickets: https://www.chambermusic.co.nz/the-young-virtuosi
📷 James Roberts

We're looking forward to presenting this incredible emerging artist, touring Aotearoa with pianist Jeonghwan Kim from 27 October through 10 November.

Grab your tickets for CMNZ Series The Young Virtuosi here:
https://www.chambermusic.co.nz/the-young-virtuosi

Q&A with Yeyeong Jenny Jin - Auckland Philharmonia Auckland Philharmonia speaks with violinist Yeyeong Jenny Jin ahead of her performance of Mozart's Violin Concerto No.3 ‘Strassburg. What draws you to Mozart’s

South Korean-born Yeyeong Jenny Jin and Jeonghwan Kim are the Young Virtuosi – two talented emerging artists set to embark on their nationwide tour in Aotearoa at the end of the month.

The award-winning duo, who took home the first prizes of the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition and Sydney International Piano Competition, has concocted a dazzling programme including Bartók, Chopin, and Saint-Saëns, that will undoubtedly allow their incredible musicianship to shine through.

CMNZ Series The Young Virtuosi
presented in association with the Michael Hill International Violin Competition

27 Oct - Palmerston North
29 Oct - Hawke’s Bay
30 Oct - Hamilton
31 Oct - Invercargill
01 Nov - Nelson
03 Nov - Christchurch
04 Nov - Queenstown
05 Nov - Dunedin
08 Nov - New Plymouth
09 Nov - Wellington
10 Nov - Auckland

Tickets on sale now: https://www.chambermusic.co.nz/the-young-virtuosi

The Young Virtuosi Yeyeong Jenny Jin, winner of the 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition & Sydney International Piano Competition winner Jeonghwan Kim

The CMNZ 2025 In Partnership Series is crafted to highlight the innovative, creative, and diverse spirit of chamber music.

This 2025 season features cherished classics alongside contemporary works by New Zealand composers and exciting world premieres.

The In Partnership Series emphasizes groundbreaking ensemble projects that encourage artistic exploration and collaboration.

Tickets for this series are managed by the individual music societies and organisations.

Explore our 2025 In Partnership Series here!
https://bit.ly/3XXh4dc

A heartfelt thank you to Andrew Clark and Carey McDonald from RNZ Concert Mornings for shining a spotlight on our 2025 season this week. Be sure to tune in each morning around 8am for more insights.

If you missed today’s ticket giveaway, here’s the question:

Internationally renowned German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott will be performing as part of Chamber Music New Zealand’s 2025 season. Which composer’s work will feature in his tour program?

Simply text your first name and location to 8824, and Andrew will reveal the winner this Thursday 3 October at 8am. Good luck!

RNZ Concert Mornings 6 - 10 am

2025 Artist Spotlight: Takács Quartet

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the world-renowned Takács Quartet, and we’re thrilled to have them as part of our 2025 Season.

Renowned for their masterful interpretations of Haydn and Beethoven, this programme will showcase the sheer artistry of the Quartet and includes Haydn’s Op. 74, No. 3, The Rider and Ludwig Van Beethoven’s beautiful No. 9, Op. 59 No. 3, Razumovsky.

The Takács Quartet will also perform Flow, a new work by American violinist and composer Nokuthula Ngwenyama. This piece expresses the creation of the universe as it expanded from a primeval atom 13.7 billion years ago—the very beginning of life's journey.

Explore the full 2025 season and secure your Season Membership here - https://bit.ly/4dlk7kZ

Image crredit: Ian Malkin

It has been an absolute privilege to tour Calefax Reed Quintet over the past few weeks. Safe travels and ka kite koutou!

Join us as a 2025 Season Member and experience the energy of live chamber music, from timeless masterpieces to bold new works.

Explore the 2025 season and member benefits at https://www.chambermusic.co.nz/2025-season

To celebrate their upcoming In Partnership Series tour, Ariana Tikao (Kai Tāhu) and Bob Bickerton are launching ‘Muriwai’ – a new album of music – via an exclusive interactive Zoom presentation this Sunday 29 September at 8pm.

Register for the Muriwai album launch here: https://www.muriwaimusic.nz/

Ariana and Bob be playing selected tracks from the album, talking about the whakapapa of the music, which has been in development for over six years, and answering any questions you may have about the music or the instruments.

Muriwai tours Aotearoa 10-24 October
In partnership with Gillies Group Theatre @ Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Chamber Music Whanganui, Cambridge Town Hall, Waiheke Musical Museum, Waimakariri Community Arts Council @ Chamber Gallery Rangiora, Hokitika's Regent Theatre and the Nelson Arts Festival @ Nelson Centre of Musical Arts.

Muriwai MuriwaiMuriwai is a new musical collaboration of Ariana Tikao and Bob Bickerton. The name refers to a confluence of two rivers, and their music is a convergence of Māori and Celtic musical traditions through celtic harp, vocals, and taonga puoro. Long-time collaborators, the pair have now developed...