Canberra International Music Festival ASQ as Guest Artist Canberra Wed 29 Apr—Sat 2 May 2026 We feature as guest artists at the Canberra International Music Festival. More Info
Interwoven National Tour Multiple Locations Mon 11—Thu 21 May 2026 A stunning array of musical threads that intersect in a program of vivid contrasts. Music by Younan, Haydn, Prokofiev and Clara Schumann. More Info
nyilamum song cycles Concert Bendigo Sun 9 Aug 3pm We perform Dr Lou Bennett AM and Paul Stanhope's award-winning nyilamum song cycles at Bendigo Bank Theatre's The Capital. More Info
Barossa Weekend of Music ASQ Festival Barossa Valley Fri 18—Sun 20 Sep 2026 Unique musical experiences set within South Australia's historic Barossa wine region. More Info
Voyager National Tour Multiple Locations Mon 12—Thu 29 Oct 2026 An expedition to the outer limits of the string quartet featuring music by Garth Knox, Bartók and Beethoven. More Info
Franz Schubert: String Quartet No.14 in D minor, Death and the Maiden Live Performances ASQ performs Franz Schubert's String Quartet No.14 in D minor, Death and the Maiden Watch
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No.11 in F minor Op.95, Serioso Live Performances Dale, Francesca, Chris and Michael perform Beethoven's String Quartet No.11 Op.95 Watch
Osvaldo Golijov: Tenebrae for string quartet Live Performances Dale, Francesca, Christopher and Michael perform Osvaldo Golijov's Tenebrae for string quartet Watch
Leoš Janáček: String Quartet No 2, Intimate Letters Live Performances Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Chris Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Leoš Janáček's String Quartet No 2, Intimate Letters Watch
Ludwig Van Beethoven: String Quartet No.12 in E-flat Major, Op.127 Live Performances Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Beethoven's String Quartet No.12 in E-flat Major, Op.127 Watch
Ludwig Van Beethoven, String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.127 Program Notes Dale, Francesca, Christopher and Michael talk about Ludwig Van Beethoven's String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.127 Watch
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No.15 in D minor, K.421 Live Performances Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Mozart's String Quartet No.15 in D minor, K.421 Watch
Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet No.14 in A-flat Major, Op.105 Live Performances Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No.14 in A-flat Major, Op.105 Watch
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in B minor, Op.33 No.1 Live Performances Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Joseph Haydn's String Quartet in B minor, Op.33 No.1 Watch
Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet No.14 in A flat Major Op.105 Program Notes Dale, Francesca, Chris nad Michael talk about Antonín Dvořá's String Quartet No.14 in A flat Major Op.105 Watch
Henry Purcell, Fantasia No.6 in F Major, Z.737 Live Performances Dale, Francesca, Chris and Michael perform Henry Purcell's Fantasia No.6 in F Major, Z.737 Watch
Thomas Adès: Arcadiana Live Performances Dale, Francesca, Christopher and Michael perform Thomas Adès: Arcadiana Watch
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: String Quartet No.2 in E-flat Major, Op.26 Live Performances Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Korngold's String Quartet No.2 in E-flat Major, Op.26 Watch
Benjamin Britten: String Quartet No.2 in C Major Op.36 Live Performances Performed live Muziekgebouw Amsterdam, Netherlands, as part of the Amsterdam String Quartet Biennale, in January 2024. Watch
ASQ on Tour: Brisbane Full Episodes We spend the day at 'La Scala', home of architects Ingrid Richards and Adrian Spence, where Francesca learns about leaving legacies in the build world, and we perform Britten's second string quartet. Watch
Benjamin Britten: String Quartet No.2 in C Major Op.36 Program Notes Dale, Francesca, Christopher and Michael talk about Benjamin Britten, and his String Quartet No.2 in C Major Op.36 Watch
Jack Symonds: String Quartet No.2 Live Performances Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Jack Symonds' String Quartet No.2, live from the Sydney Opera House Watch
Rafael Bonachela A More Musical Life Dale chats with choreographer and Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company Rafael Bonachela about dancing oneself through life. Watch
ASQ on Tour: Sydney Full Episodes Dale chats with Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company Rafael Bonachela, we interview composer Jack Symonds, and then perform his String Quartet No.2, live from Sydney Opera House Watch
Jack Symonds: String Quartet No.2 Program Notes Dale, Francesca, Christopher and Michael interview composer Jack Symonds about his String Quartet No.2 Watch
ASQ on Tour: Darwin Full Episodes We spend the day at famous restaurant Pee Wee's at the Point, where Chris dives into the local music community with Claire Kilgariff, and we perform David Paterson's first string quartet. Watch
Claire Kilgariff A More Musical Life Chris chats with Artistic Director of Arafura Music Collective Claire Kilgariff about community, collaboration, and music in the top end. Watch
David Paterson: String Quartet No.1 Live Performances Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform David Paterson's String Quartet No.1, live from Darwin Watch
David Paterson: String Quartet No.1 Program Notes Australian composer David Paterson talks about his String Quartet No.1 Watch
ASQ on Tour: Perth Full Episodes We spend the day exploring WA Museum Boola Bardip, Whadjuk Country, Perth, where Dale chats with CEO, Alec Coles OBE, and we perform Tchaikovsky's first string quartet. Watch
Alec Coles OBE A More Musical Life Dale chats with CEO of WA Museum boola bardip, Alec Coles OBE, about enabling story-telling, and one lucky whale. Watch
Paul Stanhope: String Quartet No.2 Live Performances Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Paul Stanhope's String Quartet No.2, live from Ceres, Melbourne, Wurundjeri Country. Watch
ASQ on Tour: Melbourne Full Episodes We spend the day at Ceres Community Environment Park, Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne, where Francesca chats with CEO, Cinnamon Evans, and we perform Paul Stanhope's second string quartet. Watch
Paul Stanhope: String Quartet No.2 Program Notes Dale, Francesca, Christopher and Michael talk about discovering and performing Paul Stanhope's String Quartet No.2 Watch
Cinnamon Evans A More Musical Life Francesca chats with CEO of Ceres, Cinnamon Evans, about sustainable living, social enterprise and falling in love with the earth again. Watch
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No.9 in C Major, Op.59 No.3, Razumovsky Program Notes Dale, Francesca, Christopher and Michael explore the most popular of Ludwig van Beethoven's three Razumovsky quartets at the National Arboretum Canberra. Watch
Leigh Taafe A More Musical Life Michael chats with Curator of the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia, Leigh Taafe, about the art of the miniature. Watch
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No.9 in C major, Op.59 No.3, Razumovsky Live Performances Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Beethoven's String Quartet No.9 in C major, Op.59 No.3, Razumovsky live from the National Arboretum in Canberra. Watch
ASQ on Tour: Canberra Full Episodes We spend the day at the National Arboretum, Canberra (Ngunnawal Country), where Michael chats with Curator of the National Bonsai & Penjing Collection, Leigh Taafe, and we perform Beethoven's third Razumovsky string quartet. Watch
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. Watch
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 Watch
Leon Pericles A More Musical Life Artist and printmaker Leon Pericles talks about his craft, being a student, gardening and the importance of storytelling Watch
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 Watch
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. Watch
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 Watch
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. Watch
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. Watch
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 Watch
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. Watch
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. Watch
Khai Liew A More Musical Life ASQ Violin Francesca Hiew visits the studio and workshop of internationally renowned, Adelaide-based designer Khai Liew. Watch
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 Watch
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. Watch
The View from Backstage Our Concerts & Touring Manager, Sophie Emery, reflects on the unique thrill and careful orchestration behind live performance, highlighting how the backstage team helps bring all elements together to create a precise yet magical moment when music comes to life. More Info
Announcing partnership with Adelaide University We are thrilled to announce that Adelaide University will become the Australian String Quartet's exclusive tertiary partner from 2026. More Info
2026 National Tours & Festivals We invite you to join us for experiences that celebrate the vibrancy, intimacy and brilliance of the string quartet in 2026. More Info
Q&A with Benjamin Betelli The University of Adelaide's Elder Conservatorium of Music composition student, Benjamin Betilli, shares insights into his String Quartet No.3 which we give the World Premiere of on Fri 14 November. More Info
Explore the Australian Anthology Contemporary Australian works for string quartet, ensuring established and new Australian voices are being shared. More Info
Schubert's Death and the Maiden Music writer Alison Wormell explores one of the great masterpieces for string quartet, Franz Schubert's Death and the Maiden. More Info
ASQ in Europe and UK 2025 We take part in the Helsinki Festival with collaborators Sydney Dance Company and Bryce Dessner before appearing at renowned London venues. More Info
Introducing Inner Voices Welcome to our pilot podcast, Inner Voices! Discover some of the greatest works for string quartet through the musicians of the Australian String Quartet. More Info
New Release: Noriko Tadano & ASQ We are thrilled to release a brand-new mini-EP of music for string quartet and shamisen by the incredible Noriko Tadano which joins our Australian Anthology. More Info
Relishing in Rapture Music writer Alison Wormell explores the music of our national tour, Rapture, featuring music by Beethoven, Vanessa Perica, Janáček and Golijov. More Info
Q&A with Charlotte Miles Our guest cellist for our national tour of Aurora, Charlotte Miles, welcomes us into her world by answering a few questions about herself, her career and her pre-concert routines. More Info
2025 National Tours & Festivals Now On Sale We are excited to reveal the details of our 2025 national tours and festivals. More Info
Illuminating Aurora Music writer Alison Wormell explores the music of our national tour, Aurora, featuring music by Haydn, Mustonen and Grieg. More Info
The Genesis of Gilgamesh Composer Jack Symonds explains the relationship between his String Quartet No.2 and how it informed the music of his new large scale opera Gilgamesh. More Info
Discover the Music of Vanguard The musicians of the Australian String Quartet share their insights, knowledge and experience of the music of Vanguard. More Info
On the Cutting Edge Music writer Alison Wormell explores the music of our national tour, Vanguard, featuring music by Beethoven, Korngold and Harry Sdraulig. More Info
Harry Sdraulig on his new quartet One of the most in-demand composers of his generation, Harry Sdraulig, talks us through his new quartet which receives its National Premiere performances on our upcoming national tour of Vanguard. More Info
Reflections on the Europe Tour 2024 Our series of videos reflecting on our time at the String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam and in Italy. More Info
Interview: Erin Helyard Our 2024 Dunkeld Festival of Music guest artist, Erin Helyard, takes a moment to tell us about himself and some of the musical delights in store at this year's Festival. More Info
nyilamum song cycles Introducing a vital new First Nations-led work for voice and string quartet which receives its World Premiere at the 2024 String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam. More Info
Announcing our 2024 Artistic Program We announce an expansive 2024 artistic program featuring cutting-edge collaborations, national and international touring, and bespoke festival experiences. More Info
