The Black Quartet
Auckland COVERS BAND | 4 BAND MEMBERS
Unrivalled as New Zealand’s premier string quartet, The Black Quartetackquartet.co.nz/ are a sophisticated, versatile group of extremely talented young musicians, offering a contemporary take on this classic ensemble style.
They have collaborated with the likes of Kanye West, Six60 and Ladyhawke, appeared in television commercials and accompanied Hayley Westernra, performed at Christmas in the Park and Rhythm and Vines, toured the world and composed for some of the world’s biggest brands.
The calibre of their musicianship is matched by the cool, contemporary style and attitude they bring to their art form.
The Black, as a quartet or individually, have worked with:
Kanye West / Hayley Westenra / The Feelers / Op Shop / Ladyhawke / Six60 / Boh Runga / Eileen Page / Geoff Sewell ‘Incognito Artists’ / Moana and the Tribe / Maisey Rika / Sir Howard Morrison / Rhythm and Vines / APRA Awards / Lawrence Arabia / Paul McLaney / SJD / Brooke Fraser / Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra / Auckland Chamber Orchestra / Christmas In The Park / X Factor / NZ's Got Talent / Vodafone Music Awards / Stars In Their Eyes / Lakeside, Rotorua / Tim Beveridge shows / Operatunity tours
Videos
SONGS
Beethoven - Fur Elise
Handel - Halleluia Chorus
Beethoven - Symphony No. 5
Kreisler - Liebeslied
Albinez - Spanish Dance
Daquin - The Cockoo
Borodin - Polovstian Dances
Dvorak - Humoresque
Handel - Bouree In G
Kreisler - Schon Rosmarin
Vivaldi - Concerto For Two Violins
Thorp - Funiculi Funicular
Corelli - Christmas Concerto
Handel - March From Scipio
Brahms - A Graceful Waltz
Bach - Air On A G String
Dilibes - Flower Duet
Mozart - Eine Kleine Nacht Musik
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
Elgar - Salut D'Amore
Satie - Gymnopedie
Pachelbel - Kanon
Handel - Trumpet Volountry
Handel - Ave Maria
Ravel - Pavan
Bach - Jesu Joy Of Mans Desiring
Bach - Sheep May Safely Graze
Handel - Air
Shostakovich - Romance
Borodin - Noctourne
CLIENT FEEDBACK
A massive thank you to The Black Quartet for their superb performance at Tourism New Zealand’s Business Events National Awards Dinner. They created a wonderful atmosphere and added another layer of sophistication to the event. Many of the guests commented on the calibre of the beautiful music and the great selection of classic kiwi songs they performed. I was also extremely impressed with their professionalism. Would highly recommend.
- Anna Ward, Tourism New Zealand
The Black Quartet played beautifully as I welcomed guests to my event. They are professional, creative and immensely talented. It was a great pleasure to enjoy the great classics as well as their surprising interpretations of contemporary songs.
- Mike Ballantyne, Private Party
The trio were awesome! We practiced with a recording the day before our wedding, but when they played on the day it was even better! Absolute professionals - please pass on our sincere thanks to them.
- Sally and Ross, Wedding
Where to begin? We had very high expectations of the quartet and they exceeded them by a mile! Everything was absolutely perfect, and we had guests telling us how beautiful the music was. Please pass on our sincerest thanks to the players. They really added an extra level of elegance, and in no way could I fault them. Thank you for your help, and your prompt and friendly service throughout this process. It is hugely appreciated!
- Georgia and David, Wedding