The Aroha String Quartet are firmly established as one of the finest chamber music ensembles performing in New Zealand today.
Known for their passionate musicality, impressive technique, and multicultural innovations, Aroha are committed to presenting string quartet works - from traditional Chinese folk music to Western classical and avant-garde contemporary repertoire.
The
quartet will return to Tauranga for a concert presented by Tauranga Musica next month at Tauranga Park Auditorium.
Their programme features Beethoven's first string quartet (Opus 18 No 1), which begins with youthful energy, leading to an Adagio movement which was inspired by the burial scene from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
Gillian Whitehead's Moon, Tides and Shoreline was written during the composer's time spent at Paekakariki on the Kapiti Coast.
The cello's low repeated D, which opens the piece, is the fundamental pitch heard in the sea and the restless semi-quavers evoke the continuous movement of waves crashing on the sea shore.
Tchaikovsky's third quartet was written as a heartfelt tribute to his close friend, Czech violinist and composer Ferdinand Laub. Its slow movement is especially eloquent and provoked tears from many who were present at its first hearing. The Tauranga concert is presented by Tauranga Musica in association with Chamber Music New Zealand.
WHAT: Aroha String Quartet
WHEN: Sunday, October 3, 2pm,
WHERE: Tauranga Park Auditorium.
COST: Adults $30 / Under-19s $10.
Tickets available from the Baycourt TicketDirect.
