After more than 40 years the undisputed grand masters of the string quartet now bid a graceful farewell. Playing a famous collection of Stradivarius instruments, their last programs ever for Australia include some of the pieces which cemented their stellar reputation. Do not miss this opportunity to celebrate the final performances by a landmark ensemble of our time.

Program One

Peter SCULTHORPE
String Quartet no 16 (2005)
Commissioned for Musica Viva Australia by Julian Burnside AO QC

Béla BARTÓK
String Quartet no 6, Sz114

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
String Quartet no 14 in C sharp minor, op 131

Program Two

Peter SCULTHORPE
String Quartet no 16 (2005)
Commissioned for Musica Viva Australia by Julian Burnside AO QC

Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART
String Quartet no 20 in D major, K499 ‘Hoffmeister’

Franz SCHUBERT
String Quartet no 15 in G major, D887
 

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Farewell the Tokyo String Quartet in Sydney

You are invited to join us in the magnificent neo-gothic surrounds of MacLaurin Hall (Sydney), for a very intimate and very special farewell to a very special ensemble.
Click here for further details on the event, and to book your place.