Monique Lapins
BRAHMS: String Quintet No 1 in F Op 88
Helene Pohl (violin), Monique Lapins (violin), Ori Kam (viola), Gillian Ansell (viola), Rolf Gjelsten (cello). Audio
DVORÁK: Piano Quintet in A Op 81
Helene Pohl (violin), Monique Lapins (violin), Gillian Ansell (viola), Rolf Gjelsten (cello), Dénes Várjon (piano). Recorded in Nelson Centre of Musical Arts by RNZ Audio
BARTÓK: Violin Sonata No 2 in C Sz 76
Monique Lapins (violin), Dénes Várjon (piano). Recorded in Nelson Centre of Musical Arts by RNZ. Audio
BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No 3 in G major, BWV 1048
Nikki Chooi (violin), Helene Pohl (violin), Wilma Smith (violin), Ori Kam (viola), Gillian Ansell (viola), Monique Lapins (viola), Rolf Gjelsten (cello), Anna Pokorny (cello), Kyril Zlotnikov (cello)… Audio
Simon EASTWOOD: Triptych for Two
Played by Monique Lapins (violin) and Naoto Segawa (marimba). Audio
SCHUBERT: Violin Sonatina in A minor D385
Played by Monique Lapins (violin) and Izabella Simon (piano). Audio
Horn Quintet by Mozart
Mozart's Horn Quintet in E flat K407 performed at the 2019 Adam Chamber Music Festival's Grand Opening Concert. Audio
Ross HARRIS: Orowaru
Performed by Monique Lapins (violin), Gillian Ansell (viola), Rolf Gjelsten (cello), Hiroshi Ikematsu (double bass), Piers Lane (piano). Video, Audio
International artists on tour with NZ String Quartet
Two internationally acclaimed musicians, both well-loved by NZ audiences, are touring with members of the New Zealand String Quartet for Chamber Music New Zealand. Audio
Monique Lapins and the NZ String Quartet
It's a big call, replacing a member of a long-established New Zealand String Quartet - big for both the ensemble and for the newbie. Monique Lapins took over as second violin for the New Zealand… Audio
Tabea SQUIRE: Chimaera IV
Tabea SQUIRE: Chimaera IV. Introduced by Monique Lapins. Wu Man (pipa), Monique Lapins (violin). Video, Audio
BACH: Violin Concerto in A minor
Monique Lapins plays Bach's Violin Concerto in A minor, a piece inspired by the concertos by Vivaldi, with a small orchestra led by Dene Olding. Audio
Natalie HUNT: Quartet for clarinet, violin, viola and cello
The world première of Wellington composer Natalie Hunt's new work, played by James Campbell (clarinet), Helene Pohl (violin), Monique Lapins (viola), Matthew Barley (cello) Video, Audio
Peter KLATZOW: Adagio Espressivo
Monique Lapins (violin) and Naoto Segawa (marimba) play the final movement of Sonata for violin and marimba by South African composer Peter Klatzow. Audio
Summer school success
Students at the Adam Summer School have been soaking up the knowledge of some of the best musicians in the country, including the New Zealand String Quartet’s Monique Lapins. She’s been mentoring some… Audio
Adam Chamber Music Festival Waitangi Weekend reviews
Elizabeth Kerr is in Nelson to enjoy the Adam Chamber Music Festival. She reviews Journeys (featuring violinist Monique Lapins as a soloist), Dame Gillian Whitehead's new one-woman opera Iris… Audio
A new quarter
Australian violinist Monique Lapins is stepping into her new role this week as one quarter of the New Zealand String Quartet. She replaces Douglas Beilman as 2nd violinist. The two time Asia Pacific… Audio