Do you love NZ Barok concerts? We invite you to help us look to the future with confidence by becoming a Friend of NZ Barok in 2026. As an independent arts organisation, we rely upon the generosity of our supporters to sustain our work. You can help us by becoming a Friend.

Simply purchase your annual membership of $300 per individual or $500 per couple (either with a partner or friend). Please note that this is in addition to ticket purchases.

In return, we would formally recognise you as a Friend of NZ Barok. This would give you the opportunity to:

• Attend the 2026 Friends of NZ Barok Summer Soirée on Saturday 21st February 2026 at 4.00pm. Enjoy live music and refreshments in the ambient St. Luke’s Church. You are welcome to buy your membership at the Soirée. Eftpos will be available.
• Choose reserved seating. This gives you the best view of the concert
• Be our guest at a rehearsal prior to each concert series to gain insight into the music, meet with players and soloists, and enjoy refreshments with fellow Friends.
• Join us for our annual Friends event in November 2026. This event includes live performances and refreshments.

Your generosity will help ensure that we can continue sharing the joy and beauty of early music. As a fellow lover of early music, I look forward very much to meeting and getting to know our Friends.

Catherine Blomfield

Friends of NZ Barok Coordinator

friends@nzbarok.org.nz

021 182 9451

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About NZ Barok:
Celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024,NZ Barok stands out as an innovative ensemble, infusing vitality into both beloved classics and hidden gems of the Baroque and Classical epochs. Embodying a strong affiliation with the Dutch-Belgian school of historical performance, it proudly holds the distinction of being New Zealand’s premier and longest-standing original instrument orchestra. Founded in 2004 by Helen Brinkman and Graham McPhail, with the later addition of artistic-co-director Miranda Hutton in 2010, NZ Barok has been at the forefront of defining the baroque performance landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand.

At its core, NZ Barok assembles the finest baroque string specialists in New Zealand, offering audiences a distinctive encounter with 18th-century string music. Through the utilisation of period-appropriate instruments and expressive techniques of that era, the orchestra breathes new life into early music, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the authentic essence of the music's original sounds.

NZ Barok has forged collaborative bonds with leading figures in New Zealand and the international early music scene. Noteworthy partnerships include luminaries such as Sigiswald Kuijken, Ryo Terakado, Andreas Scholl, Erin Helyard, Rachael Beesley, Anneke Scott, Daniel Yeadon, and Lucinda Moon. Through these collaborations, NZ Barok has not only enriched its own artistic tapestry but has also contributed significantly to the global landscape of early music interpretation and performance.

Quotes:
A committed, passionate and cohesive sound of great quality, vitality and sensibility – a sound-fest ‘par excellence’!” Rainer Buhmann New Zealand Opera News, August 2023

“… authentic, classy and spirited performances… I certainly look forward to any future opportunities to hear NZ Barok.” - Tony Ryan, RNZ Concert

“NZ Barok are a revelation… the distinctive sound of their authentic instruments in perfect balance.” - Theatre Review

Website: www.nzbarok.org.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NZBarok
Instagram: @nzbarok
YouTube: @nzbarok415

Media Contact:
For media inquiries, interviews, or high-resolution images, please contact:
Helen Brinkman
Operations Manager
NZ Barok Orchestra
Email: contact@nzbarok.org.nz
Mbl:+64 9 022 416 6465

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