Ash Quartet: The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires & Britten

Ash Quartet presents a recital of exciting and virtuosic music from the 20th century. From the tangos of Buenos Aires, the Southern Hemisphere's answer to Vivaldi's famous Four Seasons, to the beautiful and tumultuous sounds of Benjamin Britten's second string quartet, a musical homage to Henry Purcell, this one hour is a true exploration of transforming music from the Baroque era into the distinctly modern and brilliant sound of the last century.

Program

The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires (1965-1970) by Astor Piazzolla

I. Otoño Porteño (Autumn)

II. Invierno Porteño (Winter)

III. Primavera Porteña (Spring)

IV. Verano Porteño (Summer)

String Quartet No. 2, Op. 36 (1945) by Benjamin Britten

I. Allegro calmo, senza rigore

II. Vivace

III. Chacony: sostenuto

Ash Quartet is a dynamic Sydney-based ensemble that has captivated audiences with their high calibre of artistry and technical command across multiple genres.

Founded in 2018, they received numerous awards and scholarships that has seen them perform around Australia and Europe and receive advanced training from internationally acclaimed groups such as the Emerson, Hagen, Jerusalem and Doric Quartets.

Marrianne Liu – violin 1
Eva Li – violin 2
Dana Lee – viola
Sebastian Mansell – cello

Venue details

• Music will begin promptly at 2:00 PM
• Doors will open from 1:30 PM
• No bar or food at venue
• BYO permitted, but no food please