Reverie explores diverse forms, natural and musical, and the fluid space between form and freedom. With music that envisions new structures while breaking traditional boundaries, the festival programme in Queenstown culminates in a string quartet celebrated for its innovative structure and profound emotional depth.

• Eleanor Alberga Piano Quintet No.1 ‘Clouds'
• Igor Stravinsky Three Pieces for String Quartet
• John Psathas Sleeper for solo piano
• Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet in c-sharp minor op.131

Join us earlier in the day for a very special series of free AWE+ events 

AWE+ | Young Musicians Session, 2:30 - 4:45pm

 
Our Young Musicians Session is an interactive opportunity for local young musicians to meet, hear, and play alongside Festival Artists, truly experiencing the fullness of AWE.

This event is presented in partnership with the local pioneers of grassroots music education, Queenstown’s Turn Up the Music Trust.

 
AWE+ | Emerging Artist Showcase, 5pm

 
An AWE+ Free Performance showcasing our 2025 Emerging Artists, to be announced 1 June 2025.

 
AWE+ | Fred van Brandenburg talks, 6pm

 
An AWE+ Free Talk with architect Fred van Brandenburg, who will be speaking about his work and its powerful relationship with nature.

This will take place prior to the evening’s Reverie performance.