Dave Flynn & the New Zealand String Quartet - 'Irish Airs and Graces' NZ Tour

CMC Composer Dave Flynn joins with the New Zealand String Quartet and and guest musicians for ‘Irish Airs and Graces’, a programme blurring the boundaries between traditional Irish and contemporary classical music.

The New Zealand String Quartet (NZSQ) is renowned for its versatility and has enjoyed collaborating with musicians and artists from all over the globe, in a range of classical, jazz and world music and dance genres. 

The programme features traditional Irish music arranged for string quartet, flute, accordion, fiddle, and guitar. The ‘airs’ represent the famed melodies of Ireland, while the ‘graces’ represent the distinctive ornamentation techniques unique to Irish music. The concert also includes the Southern Hemisphere premiere of Dave Flynn’s E-Bow, for electric guitar and string quartet. 

This tour is supported by Culture Ireland and LT McGuinness.

Tour Dates, Venues & Ticket Links

17th March, 12.30-2pm | St Patrick's Day Parliament Luncheon, In support of the Tara Trust* | New Zealand Parliament (The Beehive) | Tickets

17th March, 6.30 pm | Public Trust Hall, Wellington | Tickets

31st March | Unitarian Church, 1A Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1011 | Time & Tickets TBC (please check DaveFlynn.com for updates)

*Please note, this is not a full concert but two short sets at the charity luncheon.