Australian String Quartet in Adelaide, South Australia | Non-profit organisation

Australian String Quartet

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8313 3749

Address: The University of Adelaide North Tce, North Tce 5005 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.asq.com.au/

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25.01.2022 "The ASQ’s performances in this well-conceived concert were outstanding spirited and coherent, with some fine individual playing." Read more about our live-streamed Farewell Sharon concert in this review by Limelight. https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au//asq-plays-schubert/

25.01.2022 Friday 13 November - Bloom Flowers and dressing: Studio Botanic | @lovelovemiax

24.01.2022 We are super excited to announce our up-coming Melbourne Digital Concert Hall performance on Friday 28th August. A big shout-out to our friends at MDCH and best wishes for this weekends Unaccompanied Cello gig with the fabulous Timo-Veikko Valve! Go Tipi! https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/sydney-timo-veikko/

24.01.2022 Another day spent recording new Australian music. Watch this space! #newmusic #ausmusic #recording #stringquartet #australianmusic #asqontour #ukaria #guadagnini

24.01.2022 Here's your chance to hear Konstantin Shamray perform Schumann's virtuosic Piano Quintet in E flat maj Op.44 from the comfort of your lounge room. Friday night just got better! Join us for our Melbourne Digital Concert Hall debut this Friday at 7pm AEST, https://watch.melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/#/item/56814

23.01.2022 Following its successful first tour, we're so excited to be performing Project Ludwig as part of the DreamBig Children's Festival, at the Adelaide Festival Centre in 2021! https://schools.dreambigfestival.com.au/eve/project-ludwig/

21.01.2022 Unbeknownst to him, Dale was being shadowed by a fabulously large spider during todays performance #notsoeensieweensie #thatsahuntsman #thisisaustralia #spidersofinstagram

21.01.2022 Did you know that ASQ viola and resident handy-person Stephen also has a degree in architecture? This week Johanna Allen visits Stephen in a different kind of maker space: his shed! Stream their chat at ASQ Live + On Demand https://asq.com.au/on-demand

21.01.2022 CAN.NOT.WAIT to perform Dvoáks Piano Quintet op 81 with this guy on Sunday. Well have some nice chats with him too. Stream it live via https://asq.com.au/w/asq-live-at-ukaria-dvorak-live-stream/

20.01.2022 There’s also that thing about Australia. You guys have this outsized talent. There’s this importance of Australian art internationally, be it classical music or film or dance or acting. Bryce Dessner Read about the incredible background to Impermance via The Weekend Australian Review https://www.theaustralian.com.au//f36888cbb9cce57e15bb669f

20.01.2022 Come Rain or Come Shine... Saturday rehearsal feels @johanna_allen @mferg1923 #comerainorcomeshine

19.01.2022 #Repost @dbfiddler Such a treat to welcome these two fine gentlemen, Konstantin Shamray and Simon Cobcroft , to join us for todays livestream of the Dvorak Piano Quintet! Huge thanks to Simon for stepping in last minute, as we wish Sharon a swift recovery from her cold. This episode will nevertheless feature Shaz in a beautiful interview with the one and only Maggie Beer! https://asq.com.au/on-demand @konstantinshamray @the_aso @maggie_beer @ukariaculturalcentre @satourismcommission @#asqliveondemand

19.01.2022 Tune in to ABC Radio National with Patricia Karvelas tonight at 7pm AEDST to hear our fabulous ASQ Director, Alexandra Burt chatting with Adelaide Festival Co-Artistic Director, Rachel Healy, about arts, life, and the culture of giving. https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/drive/

18.01.2022 We'll be performing Beethoven alongside a new work by The University of Adelaide's Elder Conservatorium honours student Lauren McCormick, this Friday afternoon. Stream it live, here!

18.01.2022 Some good news! Sydney Dance Company has just re-announced the Sydney season of 'Impermanence' by Rafael Bonachela, with new music by Bryce Dessner, performed live by us! 16 - 27 February next year at Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney.

18.01.2022 The Changing of the Guad! Sharon and Michael meet in Nhill - halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne - to safely hand over the beautiful c.1743 #Guadagnini Violincello, Piacenza ‘Ngeringa’, that is so generously on loan to the ASQ by UKARIA. Have fun getting to know this instrument, @michael_dahlenburg, we can’t wait to hear you perform with it! #cello #asqontour #handover #changingoftheguard #stringquartet

18.01.2022 Our latest livestream features a powerhouse performance by none other than our incredible host, @johanna_allen, who takes us on a beautiful ride into the world of jazz and musical theatre! Stream it on-demand via our website #asqliveatukaria #livestream #stringquartet #quintet #comerainorcomeshine @ Ukaria Cultural Centre

18.01.2022 Meeting Jim Redgate, world-renowned classical guitar luthier, kite-surfing champion, wine-maker, bee-keeper and more! ASQ cellist Sharon Grigoryan visits Jim at his mid-coast home in South Australia to chat about life, music, and doing what inspires you. Stream it this weekend as part of ASQ Live at UKARIA, on ASQ Live and On Demand! #asqliveatukaria #livestream #luthier #classicalguitar #jimredgate #shostakovich #asqontour

17.01.2022 The highway to Hellbound. A SUPER Close Quarters tonight at this underground wine bar off Rundle St in #Adelaide - @hellbound.winebar #asqontour #adelaide #hellbound #closequarters #livemusic #ausmusicmonth @rundlesteast

16.01.2022 Congratulations to ASQ Board Director, Alexandra Burt, for her receipt of the Emerging Philanthropist Leadership Award from Creative Partnerships Australia. We are super excited to see Alexandra’s incredible contribution to our national cultural sector acknowledged in this way. We also extend our hearty congratulations to all of the award recipients, including ASQ supporter, Lady Potter AC, who received the Arts Visionary Award, and our fabulous Adelaide Festival Artistic Directors, Rachel Healy and Neil Armfield AO, for their receipt of the Arts Leadership Award. https://creativepartnershipsaustralia.org.au//meet-our-2/

16.01.2022 Premiering Joe Chindamo's newest work Meows and Muses last weekend had us feline pretty wonderful. You can stream it as part of ASQ Live at UKARIA now! Thanks Joe, we love it #premiere #worldpremiere #asqliveatukaria #joechindamo #ukaria #stream #livestream #asqontour

16.01.2022 Congratulations Nigel Westlake, for this well deserved recognition! 'Sacred Sky' is a stunning work that we were honoured to commission, premiere and record as part of our commitment to new Australian music. If you haven't already, give it a listen! https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/abou//albert-h-maggs

16.01.2022 Today we celebrate our ASQ cellist of the past seven years, Sharon Grigoryan. Limelight chatted with Sharon about her time with the Quartet. We'll be live-streaming Sharon's farewell concert from 12:50pm Adelaide-time today. https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au//sharon-grigoryan-fa/

16.01.2022 On Friday 28 August, we released 'Cicadidae' by Kate Moore, as part of Australian Anthology. Learn the story behind the piece here: https://asq.com.au/asq-australian-a/kate-moore---cicadidae/ and stream is via #spotify, #youtube, #applemusic, #googleplay, #tidal, #deezer and more. Commissioned by the Australian String Quartet through the Australian String Quartet Richard Divall Australian Music Fund, in honour of ASQ Patron Maria Myers AC.... Performed by the Australian String Quartet Dale Barltrop Violin I Francesca Hiew Violin II Stephen King Viola Sharon Grigoryan Cello

16.01.2022 Ahead of Michael's debut performances as ASQ cellist this week, we sat down with him in our studio at The University of Adelaide, to chat about his life with music.

15.01.2022 Celebrating our ASQ cellist Sharon Grigoryan and her seven year tenure with the Australian String Quartet. Sharon, this is a mere droplet in the ocean of great times, beautiful memories, and stunning music that you have provided to so many. Thank you for your incredeible contribution.

15.01.2022 For your weekly dose of deliciousness, catch Francesca and Johannas visit to the @adelcentralmarket for Yum Cha, on this Sundays episode of ASQ Live at UKARIA! #livestream #behindthescenes #interview #asqliveatukaria #asqliveondemand #markets #food @satourismcommission @johanna_allen @francescahiew

15.01.2022 Glorious weather for the last of our #nostringsattached filming sessions with @johanna_allen @charlessturtsa #henleybeach @seamoreshenley #asqliveatukaria

14.01.2022 Hard at work with @johanna_allen rehearsing a new arrangement by the fabulous @mferg1923 for #asqliveatukaria #hymnealamour #piaf #lushvibes

14.01.2022 We're in the Studio today rehearsing for our live-streamed @uniofadelaide @elderconservatorium lunchtime concert tomorrow featuring Beethoven and a new work by Honours student Lauren McCormick. #universityofadelaide #asqontour #asqlivestream #happydays

14.01.2022 "The lawyers and musicians see a synergy in their working styles." A great piece about our podcast project with law firm Clayton Utz, via The Wire http://thewire.org.au//meditation-podcast-brings-peace-an/

14.01.2022 Who is this emerging from the ocean like James Bond?! Subscribe and watch this Sundays ASQ Live at UKARIA stream to see what happened when @johanna_allen went Dale-watching! #asqliveatukaria #livestream #beach #ironman #swimmer #beachswim #stringquartet #swimming

13.01.2022 These cats! Photo shoot days are always fun when they’re with Cul-de-sac Creative, Jacqui Way Photography, and Tiffany Smith hair & make-up! Jacqui Way. Art Direction @culdesaccreative

13.01.2022 This week weve been in the studio recording new Australian music for our ASQ Australian Anthology project. Watch this space! #newmusic #australianmusic #supportaustralian #asqontour

11.01.2022 Tune in to ASQ Live at UKARIA today, as were asked the big questions by a section of our most discerning (and adorable) audience members! Link in bio. #asqliveatukaria #asqontour #asqliveandondemand #livestream #interview #music

11.01.2022 Saturday night and it’s alright, when it starts with with Haydn & Schubert. #asqontour #adelaide #warmth #stringquartet

11.01.2022 Thousands of tiny creatures sing in harmony as the sun sinks below the horizon, their voices in revolution with the Earth as she lumbers on her journey from night to day, turning and turning and turning. The creatures are musicians. Composer Kate Moore on her string quartet Cicadidae which weve just released as part of our Australian Anthology release platform. Stream it via #spotify #applemusic #googleplay #deezer #itunes and more! Illustration by @tsinganos_illustrati...on Art direction by @culdesaccreative https://asq.com.au/asq-australian-a/kate-moore---cicadidae/

10.01.2022 "The partnership has been about close engagement and bespoke events since the philanthropy began in 2016 and this week it culminates in the launch of a podcast... a wellness and meditation program for the lawyers and their clients." This article in The Australian celebrates our incredible partnership with law firm Clayton Utz. https://www.theaustralian.com.au//4b63511a5f56350c178f5e9a

10.01.2022 ASQ viola Stephen Kings chat with street artist, Peter Drew ( Peter Drew Arts) features this Sunday, 23 August on ASQ Live + On Demand Streaming Series Peter's 'Real Australians Say Welcome', 'Aussie', and most-recent 'Together Soon Enough' projects (among others) provide passers-by with paste-up provocations in Australia's city streets. #livestream #behindthescenes #interview #asqliveatukaria #asqliveondemand Peter Drew Arts Art Gallery of South Australia... National Gallery of Australia, Canberra See more

10.01.2022 So excited to release our Australian Anthology recording of what might be the first ever string quartet completed in Australia, Charles Edward Horsley's String Quartet no 1! Stream it via your platform of choice. https://asq.com.au//charles-edward-horsley-string-quartet/

10.01.2022 A selection of backstage and performance photos from our concerts and livestream on Friday 13 November 2020, at UKARIA Cultural Centre. Watch the livestream here: https://asq.com.au//asq-plays-schubert-a-farewell-concert/ Photos by Sam Jozeps

09.01.2022 We turn the tables on @johanna_allen in our final No Strings Attached interview for ASQ Live at UKARIA. Its a glorious day to visit Johannas childhood stomping ground @charlessturtsa #henleybeach for a lively conversation about pooches, Puccini and power of music. Big thanks to the team @seamoreshenley for sharing the love! Catch this interview and more on Sunday at 3:30EST via ASQ Live and On Demand. #asqliveatukaria @satourismcommission

09.01.2022 We had quite a bit of fun filming Ask the ASQ - the part of our webseries where you send in questions and we answer them via video! Catch the segment this Sunday as part of ASQ Live at UKARIA!

08.01.2022 This photo ! Our ASQ musicians, team and incredible volunteers of 2020 (missing one or two). It has been a year, and we are so grateful to have been able to continue to work together to share music across Australia and the world.

08.01.2022 Get ready for a big night of music as we travel to the beautiful Barossa Valley courtesy of the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall passport series. Tonight, our favourite duo, Slava and Sharon Grigoryan will take to the stage at 8:30pm AEST following our performance with Konstantin Shamray at 7pm AEST. Good times! https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/mdch-passport-fest/

06.01.2022 Look who Francesca bumped into this week at Her Majestys Theatre! Lucky for us, we had our film crew in tow, and you can see the full interview via this weeks ASQ Live at UKARIA live stream. We love you @accordionhans! #hans #accordionhans #hermajestystheatre #themaj @adelaidefescent #asqontour #adelaide #livestream @shanereidphotos

05.01.2022 Not long now! Can't wait to premiere this brilliant work by Rafael Bonachela & Sydney Dance Company (music by Bryce Dessner) in Sydney in Feb, and then perform it as part of Adelaide Festival in March!

05.01.2022 We are so excited to be giving the World Premiere performance of Ross Edwards' brand-new String Quartet no 4 today! Stream it live via ASQ Live + On Demand https://asq.com.au/abo/guest-artists/ross-edwards-composer/

04.01.2022 Our warmest and most hearty congratulations to our friend and collaborator Katie Noonan, who last night won an Art Music Award for her project 'The Glad Tomorrow'. It was an honour to record and tour these compositions with you last year, Katie!

03.01.2022 Some cheeky photos from Sharon’s farewell concert & livestream last week. Thanks to Clayton Utz for enabling us to live stream, Ukaria Cultural Centre for having us, Bianca Spender for dressing Francesca and Sharon, and Tynte Flowers for the beautiful flowers! Sam Jozeps

03.01.2022 The world premiere of Rafael Bonachela's 'Impermanence' with Sydney Dance Company takes place on 16 February in Sydney, followed by a season at Adelaide Festival. Featuring a thrilling new score by Bryce Dessner that we perform live on stage, this is an exhilarating, thrilling experience and we're so proud to be part of it. Book Now: https://bit.ly/3pMEa3q

03.01.2022 Fancy a little Ravel and Schumann this Friday? Join us for a special live streamed performance with our good friend, Konstantin Shamray, as we take to the stage for the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall's Adelaide concert series https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/mdch-passport-fest/

03.01.2022 We're not crying... you're crying. A collection of greetings from people who've been streaming our 'ASQ Live at UKARIA' webseries. Thank you to everyone who has been joining us online for this series. We've absolutely loved putting it together. Thanks also, to everyone who sent us a greeting! ... Music by Pictures of the Floating World. See more

02.01.2022 This week Francesca visited the inspirational Khai Liew in his Adelaide studio to talk about beautiful, playful and functional design, and the stories that underpin it all. Don't miss this week's very special webisode which also features the musical work of Joe Chindamo and the vocal talents of Johanna Allen! https://asq.com.au//asq-live-at-ukaria-shostakovich-live-/

01.01.2022 Here's one for the Wes Anderson enthusiasts... Join us Friday night at 7pm AEST for our live-streamed performance of Ravel's String Quartet in F Major. Featured in the opening credits of Anderson's cult classic "The Royal Tenenbaums" back in 2001, this piece is an absolute favourite! https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/mdch-passport-fest/ #Ravel #wesandersonstyle #LiveStream Melbourne Digital Concert Hall