exhibitions and more
40 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Curated by long-term ASQ collaborator, Adelaide-based photographer Jacqui Way, this collection of over 100 photographs and historical artefacts pays tribute to the incredible alumni of musicians who have contributed to the Australian String Quartet’s success across time.
A TIMELINE OF ASQ
There have been so many incredible highlights across our 40 years of being a full-time touring, recording and teaching ensemble. In this sprawling exhibiton we share with you but a small selection of the many memorable moments in the history of the Australin String Quartet.
SQUARE CIRCLES
Explore Country, culture and dreaming through an immersive artwork in virtual reality! Square Circles is directed by William Barton and Stephen King and produced by Jumpgate and Go Patterson Films in collaboration with Australian String Quartet.
COME AND TRY AN INSTRUMENT
Never held a violin, viola or cello before? Now’s your chance! Our friends from the Elder Conservatorium of Music’s Open Music Academy at the University of Adelaide will be here to show you how it’s done! Get up close, hold and try playing a melody for yourself!
Concerts
Admission to these family-friendly activations is free across the day, however a free booking is essential to attend the ASQ concerts in the main auditorium. You can book using the buttons below or by phoning the ASQ on 1800 040 444.
1.30pm—2.30pm: ASQ performance in the Auditorium (admission is free but bookings essential—BOOK NOW)
4pm—5pm: ASQ performance in the Auditorium (admission is free but bookings essential—BOOK NOW)
6.30pm—7.30pm: ASQ performance in the Auditorium (admission is free but bookings essential—BOOK NOW)
CREDITS
MAIN EXHIBITION
Jacqui Way
Curator
Kelly Cusack
Producer
Black & White Photographics
Printer / framer
TIMELINE
Kelly Cusack
Producer
Cul-de-Sac Creative
Art Direction
SQUARE CIRCLES
William Barton & Stephen King
Directors
Mark Patterson & Anton Andreacchio
Producers
Carlo Andreacchio & Edward Watson
Lead Visual Artists
William Barton
Composer
William Barton and the Australian String Quartet
Music Performed by
Jumpgate VR
VR Production
Go Patterson Films
Production Company
EVENT PARTNERS
The Australian String Quartet thanks its Official Partners: Major Partner – The University of Adelaide, Government Supporters – Create SA and Creative Australia; Instrument Partner – UKARIA. The Big Gig project has been made possible with generous financial and in-kind support from Create SA, the City of Adelaide; Adelaide UNESCO City of Music; The University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music and Open Music Academy; Country Arts SA; Access2Arts; Black & White Photographics; Jacqui Way Photography; Cul-de-sac Creative; I-Nex; the Square Circles project team – William Barton & Stephen King, Jumpgate, Go Patterson Films; and philanthropic foundations including the Aldridge Family Endowment and Ian Wallace Family Bequest.