NZTrio & the next generation: the sound of strings live
NZTrio performs alongside the next generation of New Zealand musicians as the Great Hall of Kāhui St David’s comes alive with the sound of strings.
This special event brings together professional musicians and emerging talent from the University of Auckland School of Creative Arts and Industries, Sistema Aotearoa, Tironui Music Trust, Avondale College, and Northland, showcasing collaboration across generations.
Concert Highlights
Mozart – Piano Quartet
Performed by NZTrio with Madeleine Xiao and Francesca Fong (University of Auckland) | Duration: 11’00”
Handel–Halvorsen – Passacaglia for Violin and Cello
Performed by Amalia Hall (violin) and Matthias Balzat (cello) of NZTrio | Duration: 7’00”
Tironui String Quartet – Haydn Op. 76 No. 3, Poco Adagio
Duration: 5’40”
Sistema Malaga Samoa Group – Bach Country Fiddles
Duration: 2’30”
Hyun Jae Lee – Bach Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor
Duration: 6–7 minutes
A solo performance of one of Bach’s most profound cello suites, showcasing technical mastery, musical depth, and expressive phrasing.
The Play-In Finale
Featuring NZTrio, students from Auckland and Northland, Sistema, Tironui, and Avondale College, this grand ensemble performance brings together over 30 musicians on stage in a thrilling crescendo, celebrating ensemble playing, mentorship, and collaboration. The Play-In includes
George Frideric Handel – Selections from Water Music | 3’30”
Antonín Dvořák – Largo from Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” (arr. Roderick Royce) | 4’30”
Kathy & David Blackwell – Latin Nights | 2’00”
Karl Jenkins – Palladio (arr. Robert Longfield) | 3’00”
Poulima Salima – Samoan Song Medley (Falealili Uma & Ie Lavalava) | 4–5’00”
Performed by the full ensemble with NZTrio and pianist Madeleine Xiao, this arrangement blends traditional Samoan melodies with contemporary ensemble writing, celebrating cultural heritage, community, and collaboration across generations.
Join us for complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate afterwards to meet the artists, and other lovers of live music.
With thanks to our generous patrons
This project and concert is possible thanks to the outstanding generosity of:
Sir William & Lady Manchester Charitable Trust
Sir Stephen & Lady Tindall
Kerrin & Noel Vautier
We also acknowledge and thank the volunteers of Kāhui St David's centre for music.
