Sunday 12 July - The Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas (flute)

A diverse, intimate and engaging presentation of mixed ensemble chamber music for flute and string quartet. The performers are Jessica Oddie – violin, Anna van der Zee – violin, Alexander McFarlane – viola, Ken Ichinose – cello, and Bridget Douglas – flute. All are NZSO players.

This programme moves between the rich Romantic lyricism of Amy Beach and Arthur Foote, the contemporary fluidity of Salina Fisher’s Mata-Au (inspired by the Clutha River), and the rhythmic energy of Alberto Ginastera’s folk-infused Impresiones de la Puna. Ludwig van Beethoven’s string quartet anchors the programme, offering a timeless contrast to the surrounding works. Audiences will be immersed in a journey through soundscapes that evoke flowing rivers, twilight atmospheres, and dynamic folk rhythms. With a strong connection to water and place, this programme resonates deeply in Aotearoa, where waterways are both culturally and environmentally significant.

How to buy tickets:

Single tickets are $40, or $10 for those under 26. A school child attending with an adult who has purchased a full-price ticket is free.

You can buy single tickets by:

• Directly booking with us by Internet banking or direct deposit to Wellington Chamber Music Trust – account: 38-9015-0271891-00 (please include your name in the details). Please also send an email to sundayconcertsnz@gmail.com with the names for the tickets and so we can email tickets to you.

• Booking online at: Eventfinda Bookings (transaction fees apply)

• Booking over the counter at ‘Visitor i-Sites’ in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Carterton, Masterton and Martinborough

• Phoning Eventfinda: 0800BUYTIX or 0800 289 849 Note: Eventfinda will not accept postal bookings or payment by cheque. Tickets for all online and phone bookings will be emailed to you.

• At the venue: from 2:30pm on the day of the concert (cash only).

This concert is presented in association with Chamber Music NZ

Sunday 12 July

3:00 pm, St Andrew's on The Terrrace

Amy Beach, Theme and Variations for Flute and String Quartet, Op 80

Salina Fisher, Mata-Au (for string trio)

Arthur Foote, A Night Piece for Flute and String Quartet

Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet No 6 in B-flat major Op 18

Alberto Ginastera, Impresiones de la Puna (flute and string quartet)