# Event Details

- **Event Name**: New Zealand String Quartet presents Storytellers - Origins
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 11:30 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Behind every piece of music is a story and across their 2026 Season, the New Zealand String Quartet is diving into them. Join them at Rangiora Chamber Gallery for an evening exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the art of storytelling through music.
‘Origins’ opens with a piece composed especially for the NZSQ: Mika Cornelius’s Universal Veil, an ethereal and atmospheric trip through the lifecycle of fungi.
Schubert’s vibrant E flat major quartet shows the teenage composer finding his voice before Gareth Farr brings us home with the infectious personality of Mondo Rondo.
Grammy nominee and ‘Brooklyn’s post-millennial Mozart’ (Time Out New York) Missy Mazzoli reimagines a harsh desert landscape into something wild and buoyant in Death Valley Junction.
Origins concludes with the cornerstone of the NZSQ’s 2026 Season, a tribute to Benjamin Britten as they play all three of his string quartets in the 50th year after his death. His first string quartet, written at 27 years old, prompted musicologist Peter Evans to declare him “a master of tonal architecture with scarcely a rival on the English scene.” It spans the intimate, restless and sublime and forms the perfect ending to our meditation on beginnings.
Origins programme:
Mika Cornelius Universal Veil 
Franz Schubert String Quartet No. 10, in E flat major (D. 87) 
Gareth Farr Mondo Rondo 
Interval
Missy Mazzoli Death Valley Junction 
Benjamin Britten String Quartet No. 1, in D major (Op. 25)


The concert programme, crafted in the NZSQ’s signature style, aims to engage audiences of all levels of familiarity with chamber music. Each piece of music is preceded by a lively and informative introduction delivered by the Quartet members themselves. These introductions seek to shed light on the stories behind the music, making it an enriching experience suitable for all audiences.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rangiora/new-zealand-string-quartet-presents-storytellers-origins/200029655390531
- **Event Categories**: Concerts, Music, health-wellness, Art, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rangiora
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, New Zealand 7400
- **lat**: -43.30415
- **long**: 172.59346
- **full address**: 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, New Zealand 7400, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is New Zealand String Quartet presents Storytellers - Origins being held?
  - **A:** New Zealand String Quartet presents Storytellers - Origins takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 11:30 am at 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, New Zealand 7400, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing New Zealand String Quartet presents Storytellers - Origins?
  - **A:** New Zealand String Quartet presents Storytellers - Origins is organized by Chamber Gallery Rangiora.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Chamber Gallery Rangiora's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Chamber Gallery Rangiora a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Chamber Gallery Rangiora has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** New Zealand String Quartet presents Storytellers - Origins is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rangiora, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If New Zealand String Quartet presents Storytellers - Origins sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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