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.