Four Winds // The Australian String Quartet

Event Details

Four Winds welcomes the Australian String Quartet to the Windsong Pavilion.
‘’A diverse array of sonorous string sounds – inviting listeners on a journey to reflect and connect’’ – Four Winds
Artistic & Creative Director Matthew Hoy

The Australian String Quartet (ASQ) has created unforgettable string quartet performances for audiences around
the world since 1985. Dedicated to musical excellence with a distinctly Australian flavour, they create chemistry
and amplify intimacy through experiences that connect people with string quartet repertoire.

The ASQ is Dale Barltrop (violin), Francesca Hiew (violin), Christopher Cartlidge (viola) and Michael Dahlenburg
(cello).

The evening will showcase one of the nation’s renowned string quartets, performing a diverse and dynamic range
of repertoire that conveys the potency of chamber music of today when in their hands. The ASQ will begin their
musical journey with a triptych of miniatures from an exciting generation of Australian voices – equal parts
animated, reflective and atmospheric. The night will culminate with Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 9 – a vibrant
work of masterful contrast and counterpoint that conjures up ecstatic moments, brimming with energy.
“Like having a gymnast perform in your lounge room” ★★★★.5 Peter McCallum, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 June,
2021
ASQ’s distinct sound is enhanced by a matched set of 18th century Guadagnini instruments, handcrafted by
Giovanni Battista Guadagnini between c.1743 and 1784 in Turin and Piacenza, Italy. These precious instruments
are on loan for their exclusive use through the generosity of UKARIA.