Anna van der Zee

Originally from Paeroa, Anna van der Zee is a member of the first violin section of the NZSO.  Trained in Wellington, Germany and USA, Anna co-founded the Tasman String Quartet. The quartet ventured to Boulder, Colorado for two years to study under the Takacs Quartet. They picked up prizes in chamber music competitions in Florida, Missouri and Melbourne. Alongside her work with the NZSO, Anna runs Karori Classics - a series of monthly chamber music concerts supporting local charities. She plays regularly in chamber music groups with her NZSO colleagues and is a core member of contemporary ensemble Stroma.

Nicholas Hancox joined the NZSO viola section in 2019 following almost seven years as principal violist of the Lübeck Philharmonic in Germany.  His studies include a Concert Diploma from the School of Music and Theatre in Munich with Hariolf Schlichtig, a Master of Music from the University of Michigan with Yizhak Schotten and a Bachelor of Music/Hons from Victoria University with NZSQ violist Gillian Ansell.

Chamber Pot Pourri ringleaders Rolf Gjelsten and Helene Pohl

After playing together in the New Zealand String Quartet for 30 years, they still aren’t sick of making music together!

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+

Helene Pohl, Anna van der Zee, violins, Nicholas Hancox, 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