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Benjamin Britten: Three Divertimenti for String Quartet

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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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ASQ performs Benjamin Britten's Three Divertimenti for String Quartet

Paul Stanhope: String Quartet No.1 Elegies and Dances

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge, Michael Dahlenburg perform Paul Stanhope's String Quartet No.1, live from McHenry Hohnen Wines, in Margaret River, Western Australia

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Giuseppe Verdi: String Quartet in E minor

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge, Michael Dahlenburg perform Giuseppe Verdi's String Quartet in E minor, live from De Groot Coffee Co, in Port Elliot, South Australia

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No.14 in G Major K.387

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg perform Mozart's String Quartet No.14 in G Major K.387 live in Margaret River, in September 2021

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

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

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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

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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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Australian String Quartet performs Mozart's 'Dissonance' quartet

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet in C Major, K.465, Dissonance

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Mozart's String Quartet in C major K.465 Dissonance live at UKARIA in August 2020

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Australian String Quartet performs Ross Edwards' Ridley Gold

Ross Edwards: String Quartet No.4, Ridley Gold

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Ross Edwards' String Quartet No.4 Ridley Gold, live at UKARIA in August, 2020.

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Australian String Quartet performs Dale Barltrop, Franscesca Hiew, Stephen King and Michael Dahlenburg perform Pavel Fischer's String Quartet No.3 'Mad Piper' in Brisbane

Pavel Fischer: String Quartet No.3, Mad Piper

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Michael Dahlenburg perform Pavel Fischer's String Quartet No.3 Mad Piper at the State Library of Queensland, 2021

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Australian String Quartet performs Paul Stanhope's String Quartet No.3

Paul Stanhope: String Quartet No.3

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Paul Stanhope's, String Quartet No.3, live at UKARIA, in 2020.

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Nigel Westlake: String Quartet No. 3, Sacred Sky

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Nigel Westlake's String Quartet No.3 Sacred Sky at Phoenix Central Park, Sydney, in 2019.

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Australian String Quartet performs Matthew Hindson's String Quartet No.3 'Ngeringa'

Matthew Hindson: String Quartet No.3, Ngeringa

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Matthew Hindson's String Quartet No.3 Ngeringa, live from UKARIA in 2020.

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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

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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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Australian String Quartet performs Dale Barltrop, Franscesca Hiew, Stephen King and Michael Dahlenburg perform Joseph Haydn's String Quartet in D minor Op.9 No.4 in 2021

Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in D minor, Op.9 No.4

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Michael Dahlenburg perform Joseph Haydn, String Quartet in D minor Op.9 No.4 live at UKARIA in 2021

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Australian String Quartet performs Dale Barltrop, Franscesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Joseph Haydn's, String Quartet in C major Op.20 No.2 in Melbourne, 2017

Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in C Major, Op.20 No.2

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Joseph Haydn's, String Quartet in C major Op.20 No.2 at the Melbourne Recital Centre, 2016

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ASQ performs Joe Chindamo's String Quartet No 1 Tempesta

Joe Chindamo: String Quartet No.1, Tempesta

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Joe Chindamo's String Quartet No.1 Tempesta, live at UKARIA in 2020.

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ASQ performs James Ledger's The Distortion Mirror

James Ledger: The Distortion Mirror (Director's Cut)

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A live/manipulated film of the Australian String Quartet with Adele Conlin, performing James Ledger's The Distortion Mirror

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Australian String Quartet performs Franz Schubert's, String Quartet No.14 in D minor 'Death and the Maiden'

Franz Schubert: String Quartet No.14 in D minor, Death and the Maiden

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Franz Schubert's String Quartet No14 in D minor 'Death and the Maiden', at UKARIA in 2020.

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Australian String Quartet performs Felix Mendelssohn String Quartet Brisbane

Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No.1 in E flat Major, Op.12

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Michael Dahlenburg perform Felix Mendelssohn's, String Quartet No.1 in E flat major Op.12 live at the State Library of Brisbane, 2021

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Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet in F minor, Op.80

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Felix Mendelssohn's String Quartet in F minor Op.80, at UKARIA in 2020

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Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.73

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Dmitri Shostakovich's, String Quartet No.3 in F major Op.73, at UKARIA South Australia, in 2020

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Charles Ives: String Quartet No.1, From the Salvation Army

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Charles Ives, String Quartet No.1 From the Salvation Army at the Melbourne Recital Centre, 2019

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Béla Bartók: String Quartet No.3

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Michael Dahlenburg perform Béla Bartók's, String Quartet No.3 in Brisbane, 2021

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Béla Bartók: String Quartet No.1

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Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan perform Béla Bartók's, String Quartet No.1 at Melbourne Recital Centre, 2017.

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

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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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Program Notes

Benjamin Britten: Three Divertimenti for String Quartet

Program Notes

Francesca and Christopher talk about Benjamin Britten's Three Divertimenti for String Quartet from Voyager Estate, in Western Australia

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Paul Stanhope: String Quartet No.1, Elegies and Dances

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Dale and Michael talk about Paul Stanhope's String Quartet No.1, 'Elegies and Dances' from Voyager Estate, in West Australia

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Giuseppe Verdi: String Quartet in E minor

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Dale, Francesca, Christopher and Michael talk about Giuseppe Verdi's String Quartet in E minor, from De Groot Coffee Co, in South Australia

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No.14 in G Major K.387

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Filmed in 2021, Christopher Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg talk about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's String Quartet No.14 in G Major K.387

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

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Dale, Francesca, Christopher and Michael chat about Robert Schumann's String Quartet No.3 in A major, Op.41 No.3 from MONA—Museum of Old and New Art, in Hobart.

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

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ASQ Violin Francesca Hiew talks about Robert Schumann's Piano Quintet in E flat major Op.44

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Anne Cawrse on A Room of Her Own

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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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Stephen King on Square Circles VR

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Fimed in 2021, ASQ Director of Engagement and Learning Stephen King talks about the artwork 'Square Circles VR' - a collaboration with William Barton, JumpGate VR and Go Patterson Film.

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet in C Major, K.465, Dissonance

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Filmed in 2020, Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan talk about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's String Quartet in C major K.465 Dissonance

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Ross Edwards on String Quartet No.4, Ridley Gold

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Australian composer Ross Edwards talks about his String Quartet No.4, Ridley Gold, commissioned by Ronald and Therese Ridley in honour of their 50th wedding anniversary.

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Paul Stanhope on String Quartet No.3

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Australian composer Paul Stanhope talks about his String Quartet No.3, from his home studio in Sydney, NSW.

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Australian composer Nigel Westlake on his String Quartet No.3 'Sacred Sky'

Nigel Westlake on composing and his String Quartet No.3, Sacred Sky

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Australian composer Nigel Westlake talks about composing and his String Quartet No.3 Sacred Sky, commissioned by the ASQ in 2018

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Matthew Hindson on String Quartet No. 3, Ngeringa

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Australian composer Matthew Hindson talks about his String Quartet No. 3 Ngeringa, commissioned to commemorate the opening of the Ngeringa Arts Cultural Centre at Mount Barker.

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ASQ Cello Michael Dahlenburg talks about Joseph Haydn's String Quartet Op.71 No.3

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

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ASQ Cello Michael Dahlenburg talks about Joseph Haydn's String Quartet in E flat major Op.71 No.3

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Joe Chindamo on String Quartet No.1, Tempesta

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Walking the streets of Melbourne with his dog Louis, Australian composer Joe Chindamo talks about his life, and String Quartet No.1 Tempesta.

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James Ledger on The Distortion Mirror

Program Notes

Australian composer James Ledger talks about his work for string quartet and electronics The Distortion Mirror, commisioned and performed by the Australian String Quartet

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Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet in F minor, Op.80

Program Notes

Filmed in 2020, Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan talk about Felix Mendelssohn's, String Quartet in F minor Op.80

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Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.73

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Filmed in 2020, Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Sharon Grigoryan talk about Dmitri Shostakovich's String Quartet No.3 in F major Op.73.

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

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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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ASQ Violin Dale Barltrop talks about Alfrad Hill's String Quartet

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

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ASQ Violin Dale Barltrop talks about Alfred Hill's String Quartet No.3 in A minor 'The Carnival'

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A More Musical Life

Kate Lamont

A More Musical Life

Chef, author and business owner Kate Lamont talks about perfect pairings and what it all means to a life (and business) run well

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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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Alex Burt

A More Musical Life

Business leader, philanthropist and proprietor of Voyager Estate Alex Burt talks about wine, music and the importance of celebrating expression, uniqueness and beauty.

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Douglas Coghill

A More Musical Life

ASQ Violist Christopher Cartlidge visits good friend and TSO violist and luthier Douglas Coghill, in his home and workshop in Hobart, Tasmania

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Steve Hailstone

A More Musical Life

ASQ Violin Dale Barltrop walks through UKARIA's front garden with gardener and designer Steve Hailstone, discussing the concept of composition and storytelling through designing, and caring for, gardens.

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Robin Wickens

A More Musical Life

We visit Dunkeld's Royal Mail kitchen garden and chat with world-renowned, Executive Chef Robin Wickens about the ingredients that make up the recipe of success, and what needs to be done with them.

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Peter Drew

A More Musical Life

ASQ Viola (2012 - 2021) Stephen King visits the house and studio of ubiquitous street artist, Peter Drew to chat about art-making and the importance of provocative art in public spaces.

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Matthew Lance

A More Musical Life

We chat with celebrated sommelier and hospitality icon Matthew Lance about legacy, living and working with passion, and loving what you do - and of course, wine.

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Maria Myers AC

A More Musical Life

We chat with ASQ Patron and prominent philanthropist Maria Myers AC, about family, heritage and beauty in music, culture and the natural world.

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Mandy Brown

A More Musical Life

ASQ Viola (2012-2021) Stephen King chats with poet and Aboriginal Senior Custodian Mandy Brown about her connection to Peramangk Country, and art through storytelling.

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Maggie Beer

A More Musical Life

ASQ Cello (2014 - 2020) Sharon Grigoryan travels to South Australia's Barossa Valley to visit cook and identity, Maggie Beer for a chat about food, wine, music and the interconnectedness of it all.

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Jim Redgate

A More Musical Life

ASQ Cello (2014 - 2020) Sharon Grigoryan visits the home and workshop of internationally renowned, Adelaide-based luthier, Jim Redgate.

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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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Hans

A More Musical Life

ASQ Violin Francesca Hiew catches up with international superstar, accordionist, Berlin-boy wonder and stalker of your dreams, Hans, at Her Majesty's Theatre in Adelaide.

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Anne Fleming

A More Musical Life

An interview with Dunkeld-based artist Anne Fleming in which she talks about her craft and what drives her.

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The Hon. Barry Jones AC

A More Musical Life

The Hon. Barry Jones AC chats to us about why music matters, and his relationship with the Australian String Quartet and the ASQ Dunkeld Festival of Music.

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Full Episodes

Live from Margaret River 3: Benjamin Britten

Full Episodes

We chat with chef, author and business owner Kate Lamont, and the ASQ performs Benjamin Britten's Three Divertimenti for String Quartet.

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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 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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ASQ Live from Margaret River Episode One

Live from Margaret River 1: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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We chat with philanthropist and proprieter of Voyager Estate, Alex Burt, and the ASQ performs Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's String Quartet No.14 in G major K.387.

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ASQ on Tour: Hobart

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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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Live from Dunkeld 3: Alfred Hill

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We chat with Dunkeld-based artist Anne Fleming, and the ASQ performs Alfred Hill's String Quartet No.3 in A minor 'The Carnival'

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Live from Dunkeld 2: Robert Schumann

Full Episodes

We chat with celebrated Sommelier Matthew Lance and multi award-winning Executive Chef Robin Wickens, and the ASQ performs Robert Schumann's Piano Quintet Op.44 with Andrea Lam

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Live from Dunkeld 1: Joseph Haydn

Full Episodes

We chat with the inspiring The Hon. Barry Jones AC and prominent philanthropist and ASQ Patron, Maria Myers AC, and the ASQ performs Joseph Haydn's String Quartet in E flat major Op.71 No.3.

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Australian Anthology

Paul Stanhope: String Quartet No.1, Elegies and Dances

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James Ledger: String Quartet No.2, The Distortion Mirror

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Ross Edwards: String Quartet No.4, Ridley Gold

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Anne Cawrse: A Room of Her Own

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Charles Edward Horsley: String Quartet No.1

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Stephen Pigram: Walganyagarra Buru (Live)

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Kate Moore: Cicadidae

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William Barton: Square Circles Beneath the Red Desert Sand

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Nigel Westlake: String Quartet No.3, Sacred Sky

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Dr Lou Bennett AM: Jaara Nyilamum

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Joe Chindamo: String Quartet No.1, Tempesta

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Paul Stanhope: String Quartet No.2

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