GOLDNER STRING QUARTET
4 May, 7pm & 10 May, 2pm

A piece too dangerous to perform behind the Iron Curtain; a heartfelt, lyrical offering of thanksgiving after a life-threatening illness; and a new work tailor-made just for them: this is how Australia’s pre-eminent chamber ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary! Be moved by the intense emotions in music by Ligeti, Beethoven and Paul Stanhope.

Musica Viva is thrilled to announce that Sean Bacon will be joining the creative team for the Goldner String Quartet tour as the Video Designer. Through the use of projected images, ambient lighting and stunning repertoire you will be taken on a journey through time!

‘One only had to hear the opening bars to realise this is a very fine quartet indeed.’ The Telegraph, UK

Presented by Musica Viva Australia

Program:

LIGETI, String Quartet No. 1 Métamorphoses nocturnes

STANHOPE, String Quartet No. 3 Commissioned for Musica Viva Australia by Huntington Estate and friends

BEETHOVEN, String Quartet No. 15 in A Minor, op. 132
STEVEN ISSERLIS WITH CONNIE SHIH
13 June, 2pm & 15 June, 7pm

Steven Isserlis rose to world fame through his compelling stage presence and captivating enthusiasm for the music he loves. Here he presents a typically engaging and extraordinary program, with Franck’s beloved Sonata, lesser-known masterworks by Saint-Saëns and Fauré, and evocative, colourful musical postcards from Thomas Àdes.

“Isserlis’s playing is in many ways consummate: his technical mastery matched by an obvious love for the work.” The Australian

Presented by Musica Viva Australia

Program:

SAINT-SAËNS, Cello Sonata No. 1 in C Minor, op. 32

FAURÉ, Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, op. 117

ADÈS, Lieux retrouvés

FRANCK, Cello Sonata from Violin Sonata in A major