Reverie gently rocks between dream and reality with Kulenty’s atmospheric A Cradle Song, Schoenberg’s shimmering Las Estrellas, and Bernstein’s youthful, vibrant Piano Trio – a rich blend of styles and emotions. A fresh NZ commission from Karlo Margetič follows, and
Schumann’s Piano Trio No. 3 concludes, with passion and lyrical expression.
Programme:
Hanna Kulenty – A Cradle Song
Leonard Bernstein – Piano Trio
Adam Schoenberg – Las Estrellas
Karlo Margetić (NZ) – Icarus on Titan (2026 NZTrio / SOUNZ Tarling Trust Commission)
Robert Schumann – Piano Trio No. 3 in g minor
Duration approx 105mins including 20min interval
NZTrio bio:
Described as a “national treasure” (NZ Herald), NZTrio He Taonga Wairere is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm kiwi stage presence. Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello) & Somi Kim (piano), every NZTrio performance powerfully reaffirms the importance and cathartic nature of a live musical experience in today’s digital world.
Described as a “national treasure” (NZ Herald), NZTrio He Taonga Wairere is renowned for its eclectic repertoire, outstanding talent and warm kiwi stage presence. Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello) & Somi Kim (piano), every NZTrio performance powerfully reaffirms the importance and cathartic nature of a live musical experience in today’s digital world.
