Warkworth Music

Violinist Yuka Eguchi is joined by Kemp English at the fortepiano in a programme of highlights from the violin and piano duo repertoire including Beethoven’s timeless Spring Sonata and works by Handel, Mozart and von Paradis.

SMCO is an accomplished and dynamic Auckland based chamber orchestra. The concert features pianist Sylvia Jiang performing Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No 2. The programme also includes Tremain's Symphony for Strings and Gounod's Petite Symphonie for Winds.

Strings Amore brings together Donald Maurice (viola d’amore), Martin Riseley (violin), Rupa Maitra (violin), Sophia Acheson (viola), Margaret Guldborg (cello) for a concert that showcases the viola d'amore. The programme also includes violin concertos by Bach and Telemann.

In 2019 Marko Pop Ristov (violin), Flavio Villani (piano) and Marco Ariani (cello) joined forces to form The Orion Piano Trio. The programme comprises two of the best compositions from Schubert’s and Brahms’ piano trio repertoire along with a piece by the young NZ composer Claire Cowan.

The NZTrio is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm kiwi stage presence. Ashley Brown (cello), Amalia Hall (violin), Somi Kim (piano) present works by Schumann, Squire, Bolcom and Schubert's E-flat trio.

Pianist Lorelle McNaughton performs Albéniz’s Iberia together with works by fellow Spanish composers, Granados and de Falla. Iberia is considered one of the most technically demanding and brilliant works for solo piano.

The Aroha String Quartet, one of New Zealand's finest chamber music ensembles, is joined by Rachel Vernon, clarinet. The programme comprises the clarinet quintets by Mozart and Brahms and an arrangement for clarinet and string quartet of Astor Piazzolla's 'Oblivion'.

The recently formed Ghost Trio have already gained reputation as one of the most refreshing and enjoyable chamber groups in New Zealand. The trio has focused on exploring a new approach to the greatest music written for piano trio. Works by Haydn, Carr, Fauré and Dvorák.

Sweet Chance are a vocal duo (soprano and mezzo soprano) with piano and viola accompaniment. Recital repertoire is at the heart of their music making, from the sublime to the ridiculous. Lieder by Schumann, Wagner, Brahms, Fauré, Hahn, Berlioz, Loeffler, Poulenc, Panerson and Weill.

Vieux Amis (“Old Friends”) brings together 3 friends, neighbours and long-standing colleagues. A carefully crafted programme that draws equally on the varied expertise of three of Aotearoa’s most accomplished chamber musicians: James’s exquisite baroque practice and Sarah and Justine’s shared experiences with NZTrio’s modern outlook. The first half focusses on J.S.Bach and Arvo Pärt; the second half opens with a Shostakovich prelude and fugue and is followed by Shostakovich’s second piano trio.

Liam Wooding, one of New Zealand's leading emerging pianists, last played for Warkworth Music with the Morton Trio in 2019. The recital covers a wide range of styles with works by Lilburn, Beethoven, Debussy, Duke Ellington, Greenbaum and Adams.

Jade String Quartet are one of New Zealand's best established chamber ensembles, renowned for their exhilarating performances, musical artistry, and dazzling playing skills. Includes work by Haydn, Schubert and Piazzolla.

Inbal Megiddo (cello) and Rachel Thomson (piano) present Cello Journey, a programme of contrasting emotions and moods. Includes works by Johannes Brahms, Manuel de Falla, Clara Schumann and Dmitri Shostakovich.

Trio Élan is an exciting new ensemble comprising three of New Zealand's leading chamber musicians: violinist Donald Armstrong, saxophonist Simon Brew and pianist Sarah Watkins. The programme is a heady mix of music ranging from Debussy's Violin Sonata to Gareth Farr's Tango.