Rolf Gjelsten and Helene Pohl Birthday Party and Fundraising Concert
Thursday Feb 5 2025
Doors open 6:30 for 7 pm start
Whisky and Wood, 60 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington (above SWEET AXE)
Helene Pohl and Rolf Gjelsten with Gillian Ansell, Monique Lapins, Anna van der Zee, Donald Armstrong, Julia Joyce, Andrew Joyce
Late Breaking News: Programme to include World Premiere of “Daydream and Dance” by Tabea Squire
Helene Pohl, Rolf Gjelsten and Duo Enharmonics at St. Andrew’s
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
12:15pm - 1 pm
St. Andrew’s on the Terrace, 30 The Terrace, Wellington
Music by Gluck, Glinka, and Chopin’s luscious cello sonata
Helene Pohl, violin, Rolf Gjelsten, cello, Beth Chen and Nicole Chao, piano
Koha entry
Helene Pohl, Rolf Gjelsten and Friends “Chamber Pot Pourri” at The Long Hall
NEW VENUE
Saturday 22 March 2025
4pm -6pm. Charity: Kaibosh
A New Series of Comfy Concerts in Wellington to benefit Local Charities
Enjoy a cup of tea and relax to expertly curated chamber music featuring Helene and Rolf and their friends at this hidden gem - the intimate venue with the best view in Wellington! Couches, chairs, cushions… you choose your comfort level.
Helene Pohl and Monique Lapins, violin, Chris van der Zee, viola, Rolf Gjelsten, cello
Gao Ping “A Lingering Echo” WORLD PREMIERE
Erwin Schulhoff Violin and Cello Duo
Dmitri Shostakovich Quartet No. 9
Tickets $40 General Admission
$5 Under 18
Helene Pohl and Rolf Gjelsten play a benefit concert for Tironui Music Trust
Saturday 29 March, 2025
3:30-5 pm
80 Tironui Drive, Taradale
Bring a picnic blanket, sandchairs and refreshments and enjoy a relaxing musical afternoon!
Programme: A deliciously varied selection including works by Mozart, Bach, Massenet, Kreisler, Tabea Squire as well as folk music.
Helene Pohl, violin
Rolf Gjelsten, cello and piano accordion
Helene Pohl and Rolf Gjelsten with Nadja Milatovic-Sekicki at St. Andrew’s
Wednesday April 2, 2025
12:15pm - 1 pm
St. Andrew’s on the Terrace, 30 The Terrace, Wellington
Helene Pohl, violin, Rolf Gjelsten, cello, Nadja Mijatovic-Sekicki, piano
Romance, love and memory - these three works speak from deep places in the composer’s hearts.
R Schumann Adagio and Allegro
O Messiaen Theme and Variations
F Poulenc Sonata for Violin and Piano
Koha entry
Helene Pohl, Rolf Gjelsten and Friends “Chamber Pot Pourri” at The Long Hall
19 April 2025 (Easter Saturday)
4pm -6pm. Charity: Arohanui Strings+
A New Series of Comfy Concerts in Wellington to benefit Local Charities
Enjoy a cup of tea and relax to expertly curated chamber music featuring Helene and Rolf and their friends at this hidden gem - the intimate venue with the best view in Wellington! Couches, chairs, cushions… you choose your comfort level.
Helene Pohl and Anna van der Zee, violin, Julia Joyce and Nick Hancox, viola, Rolf Gjelsten, cello
Dmitri Shostakovich - Quartets No. 11. & 13
WA Mozart - Quintet in D Major K 593
Tickets:
$40 General Admission
$5 Under 18
Helene Pohl, Rolf Gjelsten and Friends “Chamber Pot Pourri” at The Long Hall
3 May 2025
4pm -6pm. Charity: Kaibosh
A New Series of Comfy Concerts in Wellington to benefit Local Charities
Enjoy a cup of tea and relax to expertly curated chamber music featuring Helene and Rolf and their friends at this hidden gem - the intimate venue with the best view in Wellington! Couches, chairs, cushions… you choose your comfort level.
Helene Pohl, violin and Rolf Gjelsten, cello
Plus special guest appearance by young Wellington artists
Ross Harris - Duo
Rebecca Clarke - Duo
Gillian Whitehead - Song Without Words
Zoltán Kodály - Duo
Tickets:
$40 General Admission
$5 Under 18
Helene Pohl, Rolf Gjelsten and Friends “Chamber Pot Pourri” at The Long Hall
21 June 2025 (Matariki Saturday)
4pm -6pm. Charity: Arohanui Strings+
A New Series of Comfy Concerts in Wellington to benefit Local Charities
Enjoy a cup of tea and relax to expertly curated chamber music featuring Helene and Rolf and their friends at this hidden gem - the intimate venue with the best view in Wellington! Couches, chairs, cushions… you choose your comfort level.
Helene Pohl, Anna van der Zee, Malavika Gopal, violins, Alexander McFarlane, viola and Rolf Gjelsten, cello
Franz Schubert - String Trio in B Flat
Dmitri Shostakovich - Quartet No. 10, Elegy and Polka
Joseph Haydn - Quartet op. 76#5
TIckets
$40 General Admission
$5 Under 18
Helene Pohl and Rolf Gjelsten with Duo Enharmonics
Sunday, 29 June 2025
4:00pm - 6:00 pm
Greytown Musić Group (map)
Music by Beethoven, Turina, Schumann, Gluck, Dvorak and Liszt
Helene Pohl, violin, Rolf Gjelsten, cello, Beth Chen and Nicole Chao, piano
Tickets: Contact Ed & Juliet Cooke at efjacooke@gmail.com
Festival of the Sound, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
22 July - 1 August
Helene Pohl will be performing at one of Canada’s most illustrious festivals
Victoria Summer Music Festival
Aug 5 2025
Helene Pohl will be performing with Rolf Gjelsten and Arthur Rowe in the stunning acoustic of the Phillip T Young Recital Hall at the University of Victoria