14 September 2026

Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series: Dolfin-Lin Duo

The Dolfin–Lin Duo emerged from a serendipitous encounter at a 2021 music festival in Italy, which brought togethercellist Balázs Dolfin and Tony Chen Lin.

The Dolfin–Lin Duo emerged from a serendipitous encounter at a 2021 music festival in Italy, which brought together Hungarian cellist Balázs Dolfin and Chinese–New Zealand pianist Tony Chen Lin.

Sharing parallel educational paths in Hungary and Germany, the duo channels a dynamic, spontaneous musical energy fuelled by a deep mutual commitment to chamber music, a shared artistic vision, and a close personal friendship. Although their influences and backgrounds span multiple continents, they still regard Budapest as their musical home, a place whose rich artistic traditions continue to inspire and nourish their work.

At this concert they will be sharing favourite works from their recently completed Chamber Music New Zealand tour.

Discover a collection of musical gems - bite-size lunchtime concerts in the magnificent Great Hall, featuring renowned local, national and international musicians from classical, jazz, and popular traditions. View the full programme(external link).

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The Dolfin–Lin Duo emerged from a serendipitous encounter at a 2021 music festival in Italy, which brought together Hungarian cellist Balázs Dolfin and Chinese–New Zealand pianist Tony Chen Lin.

Sharing parallel educational paths in Hungary and Germany, the duo channels a dynamic, spontaneous musical energy fuelled by a deep mutual commitment to chamber music, a shared artistic vision, and a close personal friendship. Although their influences and backgrounds span multiple continents, they still regard Budapest as their musical home, a place whose rich artistic traditions continue to inspire and nourish their work.

At this concert they will be sharing favourite works from their recently completed Chamber Music New Zealand tour.

Discover a collection of musical gems - bite-size lunchtime concerts in the magnificent Great Hall, featuring renowned local, national and international musicians from classical, jazz, and popular traditions. View the full programme(external link).

Location
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central

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