Aroha String Quartet

Acclaimed as demonstrating "accomplished brilliance, soulfulness and sublime intensity in perfect balance and tonal unity" (The Dominion Post), the Aroha String Quartet are firmly established as one of the finest chamber music ensembles performing in New Zealand today.

 

Founded in 2004 by four world-class Chinese professional musicians in their newly adopted country, this versatile ensemble are known for their passionate musicality, impressive technique, and multicultural innovations. In 2009, well-known cellist Robert Ibell joined the ensemble.

In August the quartet will make its first overseas trip, to attend the ISA International Chamber Music Festival in Reichenau, Austria. Following the Festival they have been invited to give concerts and workshops in Guangzhou and Zhongshan, Canton, China. This will be a great opportunity to showcase New Zealand music and to bring the quartet’s unique cultural mix to Chinese audiences.

Alongside their busy schedule with respective orchestral and teaching duties, Aroha are highly committed to presenting string quartet works from traditional Chinese folk music to western classical and avant-garde contemporary repertoire.