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- New Zealand String Quartet
- Established: 1987
- www.nzsq.co.nz
Recordings
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Asian Music for String Quartet
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Gareth Farr: Owhiro
This release of Gareth Farr’s first three string quartets played by the New Zealand String Quartet shows the range of his composition – rhythmic, percussive, lyrical and high-spirited. |
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Gillian Whitehead: Puhake ki te rangi
Released just in time for Christmas 2007, this CD showcases recent music by Gillian Whitehead written in collaboration with taonga puoro specialist, Richard Nunns. Also included is a DVD of a complete session performance of… more » |
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Helen Fisher: Matairangi
This collection of chamber works demonstrates Helen Fisher’s music, which blends in subtle counterpoint Maori and western sound-worlds with the environmental influences found in so much New Zealand Music. Fisher makes broad… more » |
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Jack Body: Pulse
Pulse, judged best classical album in the 2002 Tui Awards, is Wellington composer Jack Body’s exploration, through transcription, of music from a variety of countries including China, Bulgaria and Indonesia. "I believe musical… more » |
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John Psathas: Fragments
John Psathas’ second solo release was voted Classical Album of the Year at the 2004 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. This album features his Piano Quintet (2000), a work reflecting the influences of Pärt, Schnittke, Body,… more » |
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John Psathas: Helix
Helix is a truly 21st century album. Inspired by an eclectic range of musical interests, the album takes the listener on a millennia-leaping journey, from the sounds of the ancient Mediterranean, through the dance music of 18th… more » |
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John Psathas: Rhythm Spike
John Psathas’ personal artistic vision is realized in his award winning debut album Rhythm Spike. This is an album of rhythmic intensity and poetic introspection, performed by a stellar lineup of NZ and US musicians including… more » |
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Music by David Farquhar
David Farquhar is widely recognised one of New Zealand’s most esteemed and most prolific composers. Having written hundreds of compositions, this album contains a selection of Farquhar’s songs and chamber works. The album was… more » |
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notes from a journey
A diverse and fascinating collection of works for string quartet by NZ composers. Winner of Best Classical Album at Vodafone NZ Music Awards 2011. more » |
