Dedicated to the Festival's Naming Sponsors, Denis and Verna Adam in appreciation of their visionary and long time support, our opening concert will sizzle from start to finish. Music from four centuries and four countries - let the magic begin!
New Zealand String Quartet, Goldner Quartet, James Campbell, Matthew Barley
Telemann - Concerto for 4 Violins No. 1 in G Major
Gao Ping - Ephemera for string quartet and clarinet (NZ premiere)
Britten - Solo cello sonata
Dvorak - String Sextet
Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries
Concert dedicated to Denis and Verna Adam