CONCERT: Acacia Quartet

Acacia Quartet are one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles.

Join them and the Benalla Art Gallery for an afternoon of string classics including Joseph Haydn’s wonderful ’Sunrise’ quartet, Nick Wales exhilarating ‘Harbour Light’ and Maurice Ravel’s magical ‘String Quartet’.

Audiences can expect to experience the best of classical and Australian string quartet repertoire.

PROGRAM:
Joseph Haydn – String Quartet Op. 76/4 ‘Sunrise’ (24’)
Nick Wales – ‘Harbour Light’ (4’)
Maurice Ravel – String Quartet (31’)

When: Saturday 29 November, 3PM
Where: Ledger Gallery
Price: $50 members / $55 non-members

Numbers are strictly limited. Payment and registration essential.

About the Artists:

Acacia Quartet formed in 2010 and are one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles. Having recorded twelve albums, they are known for presenting versatile and inventive programs which prominently feature Australia’s leading composers. Nominated for an APRA-AMCOS Art Music ‘Award for Excellence’ (2013), and Aria Music Awards ‘Best Classical Album’, twice (2013 and 2020), Acacia are renowned  recording artists with their recordings regularly featured on radio around the world. Having toured extensively, they are in high demand both locally and internationally. They have performed at the Sydney Opera House, City Recital Hall (Sydney), Melbourne Recital Hall, as well as extensive touring throughout regional NSW and Victoria. Internationally, Acacia had their international debut in Vancouver, Canada at the Roundhouse in June 2016 and have since followed up with performances in Europe. Passionate supporters of young musicians, Acacia has previously worked with New South Wales Regional Youth Orchestra and are proud to share their love of music with audiences of all ages.