[BRAHMS AND HAYDN]
with rising stars, Piruli Quartet
PROGRAM • 60 mins no interval
JOSEPH HAYDN String Quartet in A major, Op. 20, No. 6
JOHANNES BRAHMS String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51, No. 1
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Two Pieces for String Octet, Op. 11 with Piruli Quartet
PORT PHILLIP ESTATE • FRIDAY 5 AUGUST, 8.30PM
MONTSALVAT UPPER GALLERY • SUNDAY 7 AUGUST, 2.30PM
TEMPO RUBATO • MONDAY 8 AUGUST, 8PM
“Of all the works we are playing in 2022, these quartets by Brahms and Haydn need no introduction. For me, I can’t wait to sink into the sumptuous romanticism and grandeur of Brahms and have fun with the ingenuity and wit of Haydn. What better way to get through a Melbourne Winter! At this point in the year, look out for concerts involving the Piruli Quartet. The winners of the Flinders Quartet prize for the Musica Viva Strike a Chord competition, they are really magnificent players and we’re looking forward to working with them and introducing them to you.”
HELEN IRELAND, VIOLA
“(They have a) nice friendly rapport with their audience - not musically snooty or assuming that the audience knows a lot about the work or the composer. Great mix of repertoire - willing to try new and interesting things, and pieces not well known, but not neglecting the loved standard works.”
SPECIAL EVENT on AUSTRALIAN DIGITAL CONCERT HALL
TUESDAY 9 AUGUST, 7PM
JOSEPH HAYDN String Quartet in G major, Op. 64, No. 4 Piruli Quartet
JOHANNES BRAHMS String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51, No. 1 Flinders Quartet
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Two Pieces for String Octet, Op. 11 Flinders Quartet & Piruli Quartet