Korimako Takes Flight
The official launch of the new ensemble: Korimako, comprising Helene Pohl, Rolf Gjelsten and Michael Endres. Programme to include music by Schubert, Copland and Brahms. Listen to the pre-launch interview with Bryan Crump Wednesday 29 October 4 pm on RNZ Concert.
Fundraising Concert for Tironui Music Trust
Helene Pohl, violin - Gillian Ansell, viola - Rolf Gjelsten, cello
Tickets at the door: adults $50, school children free
In the event of wet weather the concert will be held at Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church
89 Tennyson St Napier
All proceeds go to the Tironui Music Trust
Comfy Concert 8 - November 15
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. This final Comfy Concert of 2025 is a benefit for Kaibosh Food Rescue.
Pohl-Gjelsten Duo in Kiel, Germany
Eine seltene Gelegenheit, ein Duo-Programm für Geige und Cello zu hören
Korimako in Waikanae
Korimako: Helene Pohl, Rolf Gjelsten and Michael Endres perform a delicious programme of music by Joseph Haydn, Aaron Copland, Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahms.
Korimako in Motueka
Korimako: Helene Pohl, Rolf Gjelsten and Michael Endres perform a delicious programme of music by Joseph Haydn, Aaron Copland, Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahms.
Brahms Concerto with St. Matthew's Chamber Orchestra
Helene Pohl performs the epic Violin Concerto by Johannes Brahms with Auckland’s St. Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Michael Joel
Korimako for Wellington Chamber Music Society
Korimako: Helene Pohl, Rolf Gjelsten and Michael Endres perform a delicious programme of music by Joseph Haydn, Rebecca Clarke, Ross Harris, Aaron Copland and Franz Schubert.
Korimako in Warkworth
Warkworth Music presents Korimako in a delicious programme featuring
Haydn Piano Trio in E Major
Copland Piano Trio “Vitebsk”
Schubert “Notturno”
Brahms Trio in C Major
Korimako in Kerikeri
The Kerikeri Chamber Music Society presents Korimako in a delicious programme featuring
Haydn Piano Trio in E Major
Copland Piano Trio “Vitebsk”
Schubert “Notturno”
Brahms Trio in C Major
Comfy Concert 7 - October 18
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. This concert is a benefit for Arohanui Strings+
Virtuoso Strings Concert - World Premiere
Helene and Rolf present Craig Utting’s new string duo “Wellington Dances” among other items performed by the Virtuoso Strings Orchestra
Comfy Concert 6 -September 20
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. This concert is a benefit for Kaibosh Food Rescue.
Comfy Concert 5 - August 30
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. Special guests Bridget Douglas, flute, Victoria Jaenecke, viola and First Smile Gamelan. This concert is a benefit for Arohanui Strings+
Victoria Summer Music Festival, Victoria BC Canada
Helene Pohl will be performing with Rolf Gjelsten, Yariv Aloni and Arthur Rowe in the stunning acoustic of the Phillip T Young Recital Hall at the University of Victoria
Festival of the Sound, Parry Sound, ON Canada
Helene Pohl will be performing at one of Canada’s most historic and illustrious chamber music festivals
Greytown Music Group
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
Comfy Concert 4 - Chamber Pot Pourri at the Long Hall
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. This concert is a benefit for Arohanui Strings+
Chamber Music Mega Weekend Final Concert
12 outstanding secondary school age chamber groups strut their stuff after an intensive weekend of coaching and rehearsals with Wellington’s finest coaches
Chamber Music Whanganui
The Pohl/Gjelsten Duo shares music from Bach to Tabea Squire.
Tickets available in advance from the Box Office of the Royal Whanganui Opera House, or at the door, cash only (no eftpos)
Adults 40.00, Seniors 35.00, CMW subscribers 25.00, students 5.00
The Firebird
Guest Concertmaster in Orchestra Wellington for the Royal New Zealand Ballet 2025 Wellington Season of The Firebird and My Brilliant Career
Comfy Concert 3
Helene Pohl, Rolf Gjelsten and Friends
“Chamber Pot Pourri” at The Long Hall
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. This concert is a benefit for Kaibosh Food Rescue.
Helene Pohl, violin and Rolf Gjelsten, cello
Plus special guest appearance by exciting young Wellington violinists An Pham and Hamish Harrison
The Firebird
The Royal New Zealand Ballet presents their 2025 Season of The Firebird and My Brilliant Career, Wellington Season with Orchestra Wellington
The Firebird
Guest Concertmaster in Orchestra Wellington for the Royal New Zealand Ballet 2025 Wellington Season of The Firebird and My Brilliant Career
The Firebird
Guest Concertmaster in Orchestra Wellington for the Royal New Zealand Ballet 2025 Wellington Season of The Firebird and My Brilliant Career
The Firebird
Guest Concertmaster in Orchestra Wellington for the Royal New Zealand Ballet 2025 Wellington Season of The Firebird and My Brilliant Career
Comfy Concert 2
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. This concert is a benefit for Arohanui Strings+
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Comfy Concert
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. This concert is a benefit for Kaibosh Food Rescue
Helene and Rolf Birthday Party Fundraising Concert
All Proceeds to Arohanui Strings which funded their April 2025 Holiday Programme