Passione Quartet are an Auckland-based String Quartet committed to delivering high-quality chamber music with a clear, contemporary voice. Since forming in early 2024, they have performed throughout Tāmaki Makaurau and across the mōtū, bringing thoughtful, well-crafted programmes to a wide range of audiences.
The Ensemble has benefited from guidance by leading musicians, including intensive coaching from the New Zealand String Quartet and the Australian String Quartet in Adelaide. Passione Quartet are also a part of the Auckland Philharmonia Aspiring Musician’s Programme.
In addition to concert engagements, they provide professional performance services for:
Weddings
Corporate Events
Private Functions
String players for hire
They also offer bespoke musical arrangements and are pleased to prepare and perform custom piece requests to help create distinctive and memorable events.
Ideal for: wedding. corporate event, awards show, gala dinner, concert, community event, private function
Classical:
Air from Suite in D – J. S. Bach
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – W. A. Mozart
Canon in D – J. Pachelbel
Ave Verum Corpus – W. A. Mozart
Waltz of the flowers – P. I. Tchaikovsky
Meditation from Thaïs – J. Massenet
Salut d’Amour – E. Elgar
String Quartet Nos. 1-6 – M. Sirmen
String Quartet No. 2 – A. Borodin
String Quartet K.428 – W. A. Mozart
Langsamer Satz – A. Webern
Crisantemi – G. Puccini
String Quartet in F Major – M. Ravel
24 Chorales – J. S. Bach
Cinematic / Tango / Pop:
Por Una Cabeza – C. Gardel
Danzon No. 2 – A. Marquez
Invierno Porteño – A. Piazzola
La Muerte del Angel – A. Piazzola
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Michelle – The Beatles
John Legend – All of Me
Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
Ellie Goulding – How Long Will I Love You
Coldplay – Yellow
Adele – Make You Feel My Love
Taylor Swift – Lover
Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling in Love
Etta James – At Last
Lana Del Rey – Young and Beautiful
Beyoncé – Halo
Calum Scott – You Are the Reason
Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved
Sam Smith – Stay With Me
Billie Eilish – Ocean Eyes
Sia – Chandelier
Taylor Swift – Love Story
Harry Styles – Adore You
Coldplay – Fix You
The Beatles – Here Comes the Sun
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
Norah Jones – Come Away With Me
Bruno Mars – Just the Way You Are
Lorde – Royals
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Adele – One and Only
James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go
Calum Scott – Dancing on My Own
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Bruno Mars – Marry You
Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance with Somebody
ABBA – Dancing Queen
Earth, Wind & Fire – September
Taylor Swift – Paper Rings
Jazz:
The Girl from Ipanema – A. C. Jobim
Autumn Nocturne – J. Myrow
Fascinating Rhythm – G. Gershwin
I Get a Kick out of You – C. Porter
The Birth of the Blues – R. Henderson
Body and Soul – J. Green
I Got Rhythm – G. Gershwin
Lullaby of Birdland – G. Shearing
Just One of Those Things – C. Porter
Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart – J. F. Hanley
‘Round Midnight – C. Williams & T. Monk
Please ask for more information about repertoire or for specific requests – they can play anything!
