Four Winds welcomes the Australian String Quartet to the Windsong Pavilion on 25 November.
DATE
Friday 25 November 2022
Performance 6:30pm-8:30pm
Food Vendor // J-Bird Thali Plates & Drinks on-site from 5:30pm
LOCATION
Four Winds Windsong Pavilion
Barragga Bay NSW 2546
PRICE
General Admission $59
Concession $54
16 years & under FREE (Bookings still required)
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 classical music of today when in their hands. The musical journey will move through 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.
‘’A diverse array of sonorous string sounds – inviting listeners on a journey to reflect and connect’’
A delicious dinner will be available on the lawns of the Windsong Pavilion from 5:30pm. The light meal will be sumptuous Thali plates created by J-Bird catering. Meat and vegan curry options will be available with fluffy steamed rice and flavourful condiments to match. All meal options are gluten free and dairy free. Dinner is available for pre-purchase via the Four Winds website or at the event. The Four Winds bar will be open throughout dinner, during interval and after the event.
Four Winds welcomes to this event Guest of Honour Margaret Throsby, who retired recently from her role as a broadcaster on ABC Radio. Margaret has made a significant contribution to many Four Winds festivals as MC and presenter on artist panels. We thank Margaret for her contribution to Four Winds and the arts throughout her career in radio and television.
Bookings are essential. Read more here about our venue’s Covid-19 protocols, and what to expect when you visit.
About the Artists
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Australian String Quartet
Since 1985, the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) has created unforgettable string quartet performances for audiences around the world. The ASQ is Dale Barltrop (violin), Francesca Hiew (violin), Christopher Cartlidge (viola) and Michael Dahlenburg (cello).
Dedicated to musical excellence with a distinctly Australian flavour, they aim to create chemistry and amplify intimacy through experiences that connect people with string quartet repertoire.
From their home base at the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music, they reach out across the world to engage people with an outstanding program of performances, workshops, commissions and education projects.
Their 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.
Dale Barltrop plays a 1784 Guadagnini Violin, Turin
Francesca Hiew plays a 1748-49 Guadagnini Violin, Piacenza
Chris Cartlidge plays a 1783 Guadagnini Viola, Turin
Michael Dahlenburg plays a c.1743 Guadagnini Violoncello, Piacenza ‘Ngeringa’
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Image Jacqui Way
