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Th

Various Locations

Thu 11 Aug

Impermanence National Tour—WA

We join forces with Sydney Dance Company for eight thrilling performances of this incredible dance work.

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Fr

Various Locations

Fri 12 Aug

Impermanence National Tour—WA

We join forces with Sydney Dance Company for eight thrilling performances of this incredible dance work.

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13
Sa

Various Locations

Sat 13 Aug

Impermanence National Tour—WA

We join forces with Sydney Dance Company for eight thrilling performances of this incredible dance work.

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14
Su

Various Locations

Sat 13 Aug

Impermanence National Tour—WA

We join forces with Sydney Dance Company for eight thrilling performances of this incredible dance work.

More info

15
Mo

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

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Tu

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

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We

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

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Th

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

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Fr

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

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Sa

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

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Su

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

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Mo

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

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Tu

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

24
We

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

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Th

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

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Fr

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

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Sa

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

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Su

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

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Mo

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

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Tu

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

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We

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

August

01
Th

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

September

02
Fr

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

03
Sa

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

04
Su

East Melbourne

Mon 15 Aug

Adès Schumann

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

More info

Impermanence National Tour—WA

Presented by Sydney Dance Company

Various Locations, WA

Wed 27 Jul—Sat 13 Aug

We join forces with Sydney Dance Company for eight thrilling performances of this incredible dance work.

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Adès Schumann

Special Presentation

East Melbourne, VIC

Mon 15 Aug 7pm

A special presentation at the Victorian Artists Society exploring the idyll and the romantic.

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Impermanence National Tour—VIC

Presented by Sydney Dance Company

Melbourne, VIC

Tue 6—Sat 10 Sep

We join forces with Sydney Dance Company for six thrilling performances of this incredible dance work.

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Symonds Beethoven

ASQ in Concert

Adelaide, SA

Tue 18 Oct 7pm

A quartet tour de force.

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Adès Beethoven

Mornings at UKARIA

Mt Barker, SA

Fri 21 Oct 11am

An hour-long morning concert at the stunning UKARIA Cultural Centre.

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Symonds Beethoven

ASQ in Concert

Sale, VIC

Sun 30 Oct 2pm

A quartet tour de force.

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Symonds Beethoven

ASQ in Concert

Melbourne, VIC

Mon 31 Oct 7pm

A quartet tour de force.

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Symonds Beethoven

ASQ in Concert

Sydney, NSW

Tue 1 Nov 7pm

A quartet tour de force.

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Symonds Beethoven

ASQ in Concert

Canberra, ACT

Sun 20 Nov 2pm

A quartet tour de force.

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Whither Must I Wander

Presented by UKARIA Cultural Centre

Mt Barker, SA

Sun 4 Dec 2.30pm

We join Australian baritone Morgan Pearse as part of a beautiful afternoon of song at UKARIA Cultural Centre.

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Mozart Shostakovich

Mornings at UKARIA

Mt Barker, SA

Fri 16 Dec 11am

An hour-long morning concert at the stunning UKARIA Cultural Centre.

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Live from Margaret River 2: Paul Stanhope

Full Episodes

We chat with artist and printmaker, Leon Pericles, and the ASQ performs Paul Stanhope's's String Quartet No.1 Elegies and Dances.

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ASQ On Demand Paul Stanhope String Quartet No.1

Benjamin Britten: Three Divertimenti for String Quartet

Live Performances

Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge, Michael Dahlenburg perform Benjamin Britten's Three Divertimenti for String Quartet, live from McHenry Hohnen Wines, in Margaret River, Western Australia

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Leon Pericles

A More Musical Life

Artist and printmaker Leon Pericles talks about his craft, being a student, gardening and the importance of storytelling

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De Groot Coffee Co.

A More Musical Life

Michael catches up with Bernadette Stack and Trevor De Groot, founders of coffee institution, De Groot Coffee Co

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ASQ on Tour: Port Elliot

Full Episodes

We spend the day at a special coffee spot in Port Elliot, South Australia where Michael chats (and roasts) with founders of De Groot Coffee Co, Bernadette and Trevor, and we perform Verdi's String Quartet in E minor.

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Robert Schumann: String Quartet in A major, Op.41 No.3

Live Performances

Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge, Michael Dahlenburg perform Robert Schumann's String Quartet in A major Op.41 No.3, live from MONA, in Hobart, Tasmania

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ASQ on Tour: Hobart

Full Episodes

We tour to Hobart where Chris catches up with friend, fellow violist and luthier Douglas Coghill and we perform Schumann's String Quartet No.3 in A major, Op.41 No.3 live from MONA.

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Anne Cawrse on A Room of Her Own

Program Notes

Australian composer Anne Cawrse talks about her work for string quartet 'A Room of Her Own'. The piece was premiered by ASQ in 2020.

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Alfred Hill: String Quartet No.3 in A minor, The Carnival

Live Performances

Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Chris Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Alfred Hill's String Quartet No.3 in A minor 'The Carnival', live in Dunkeld, 2021

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Australian String Quartet and Andrea Lam performs Robert Shumann's Piano QUintet in E flat major Op.44

Robert Schumann: Piano Quintet in E flat Major, Op.44

Live Performances

Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge, Michael Dahlenburg and guest artist Andrea Lam perform Robert Schumann's Piano Quintet in E flat major Op.44, live from Dunkeld, 2021.

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Antonín Dvořák: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op.81

Program Notes

Filmed in 2020, Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan talk about Antonín Dvořák's Piano Quintet in A major Op.81.

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Khai Liew

A More Musical Life

ASQ Violin Francesca Hiew visits the studio and workshop of internationally renowned, Adelaide-based designer Khai Liew.

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Australian String Quartet performs Dale Barltrop, Franscesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Joseph Haydn's String Quartet in E flat major Op.71 No.3

Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in E flat Major, Op.71 No.3

Live Performances

Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Joseph Haydn's String Quartet in E flat major Op.71 No.3 live in Dunkeld, 2021

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Antonín Dvořák: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op.81

Live Performances

Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and guest cellist Simon Cobcroft performs Antonín Dvořák's, Piano Quintet in A major Op.81 with guest pianist Konstanin Shamray, at UKARIA in 2020.

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The Romantic and The Idyll

Francesca Hiew, violinist of the ASQ, shares her insights into and experience with the music of our Adès Schumann program.

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Haydn's Unusual Commission

Violist Christopher Cartlidge provides insights into an unusual commission received by composer Joseph Haydn, which, in the end, he regarded amongst his greatest musical achievements.

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Australian String Quartet and Sydney Dance Company on stage

Major Award Win

The Australian String Quartet and Sydney Dance Company take out Best Classical Record at the 2022 A2IM Libera Awards, the world's largest celebration of independent music.

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ASQ London-Bound for World Premiere

We are excited to announce a season of London performances later this year as part of the international debut of the ANAM Quartetthaus for the UK/ Australia Season 2021-22!

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Get limitless streaming on ASQ On Demand, ticket benefits to live-shows across the country, invitations to exclusive events and more!

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Explore the Australian Anthology

Australian Anthology releases contemporary Australian works for string quartet, across major streaming platforms, ensuring new Australian stories are being told worldwide.

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Live

On Demand

Live Concerts & Events

Impermanence National Tour—WA

Presented by Sydney Dance Company

Various Locations, WA

Wed 27 Jul—Sat 13 Aug

Adès Schumann

Special Presentation

East Melbourne, VIC

Mon 15 Aug 7pm

Impermanence National Tour—VIC

Presented by Sydney Dance Company

Melbourne, VIC

Tue 6—Sat 10 Sep

Symonds Beethoven

ASQ in Concert

Adelaide, SA

Tue 18 Oct 7pm

Adès Beethoven

Mornings at UKARIA

Mt Barker, SA

Fri 21 Oct 11am

Symonds Beethoven

ASQ in Concert

Sale, VIC

Sun 30 Oct 2pm

Symonds Beethoven

ASQ in Concert

Melbourne, VIC

Mon 31 Oct 7pm

Symonds Beethoven

ASQ in Concert

Sydney, NSW

Tue 1 Nov 7pm

Symonds Beethoven

ASQ in Concert

Canberra, ACT

Sun 20 Nov 2pm

Whither Must I Wander

Presented by UKARIA Cultural Centre

Mt Barker, SA

Sun 4 Dec 2.30pm

Mozart Shostakovich

Mornings at UKARIA

Mt Barker, SA

Fri 16 Dec 11am

On Demand

Live from Margaret River 2: Paul Stanhope

Full Episodes

Benjamin Britten: Three Divertimenti for String Quartet

Live Performances

Leon Pericles

A More Musical Life

De Groot Coffee Co.

A More Musical Life

ASQ on Tour: Port Elliot

Full Episodes

Robert Schumann: String Quartet in A major, Op.41 No.3

Live Performances

ASQ on Tour: Hobart

Full Episodes

Anne Cawrse on A Room of Her Own

Program Notes

Alfred Hill: String Quartet No.3 in A minor, The Carnival

Live Performances

Robert Schumann: Piano Quintet in E flat Major, Op.44

Live Performances

Antonín Dvořák: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op.81

Program Notes

Khai Liew

A More Musical Life

Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in E flat Major, Op.71 No.3

Live Performances

Antonín Dvořák: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op.81

Live Performances

Discover

The Romantic and The Idyll