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Formed in 2003, Jade String Quartet is NZ’s hottest new instrumental ensemble, with its members all players in the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

Jade has already established itself as a musical force to be reckoned with, through many brilliant live concerts, and have recorded a Live CD which highlights the groups ability to passionately perform works of great magnitude and depth. Eclectic violinist Miranda Adams (from Vivo and Bravura fame), is well-known throughout NZ as an exciting live performer of dazzling virtuosity, and Associate Concertmaster with APO. She is joined by fellow Kiwi William Hanfling (co-violin), Sub-Principal player in the APO. Robert Ashworth, prizewinning violist from Canada and Principal viola of the APO is in much demand as a solo, chamber and orchestral player throughout NZ. German born cellist Claudia Price brings her International experience from London and Berlin to further enhance the group’s sound.

Jade’s repertoire ranges from early Baroque to present day, including several NZ commissions and quirky arrangements of modern music.

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