• Concerts
• Programme One
• Programme Two

Ruben Aharonian violin
Andrei Abramenkov violin
Igor Naidin viola
Vladimir Balshin cello

Founded in 1945 and one of the most revered ensembles in modern history, the Borodin Quartet have been singularly devoted to the collaborative spirit of chamber music for close to 70 years. Their most recent member, Vladimir Balshin joined in 2007, replacing Valentin Berlinsky who was the cellist for 62 of those years. Their intensely personal relationship with Shostakovich dates back to Berlinsky’s student days and gives audiences a direct insight into the composer’s heart and mind through the powerful medium of his string quartets. Prior to his death in December 2008, Berlinsky remained as artistic adviser to the current members, who are committed to safeguarding the knowledge and traditions of their heritage for future generations.

 

Presented as part of the 2010 New Zealand International Arts Festival

When & Where

Date	Programme	Time	Venue	Centre
6 March 10	Programme One	7.30pm	Wellington Town Hall	Wellington
7 March 10	Programme One	3pm	Nelson School Of Music, Nile Street	Nelson
9 March 10	Programme Two	7.30pm	Glenroy Auditorium	Dunedin
10 March 10	Programme One	7.30pm	James Hay Theatre	Christchurch
11 March 10	Programme Two	7.30pm	Civic Theatre	Invercargill
13 March 10	Programme Two	8pm. Free pre-concert talk at 7pm.	Auckland Town Hall	Auckland
14 March 10	Programme One	5pm	WEL Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato.	Hamilton
16 March 10	Programme Two	7.30pm. Free pre-concert talk at 6.45pm.	The Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North	Palmerston North
17 March 10	Programme One	8pm	The Century Theatre, Napier	Napier
19 March 10	Programme Two	7.30pm	Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace	New Plymouth