Doric String Quartet & Lloyd Van't Hoff

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Turning sound into gold

London-based Doric String Quartet and Australian clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff meld old and new when they perform Beethoven, Britten and the remarkable Alchymia by Thomas Adès.

Concerts in Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide and Perth.
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The String Quartet. Four voices, an infinite range of expression. No wonder, then, that some of chamber music’s most cherished works are for the string quartet, like Beethoven’s first ‘Razumovsky’ Quartet, rich and rewarding as it breaks all the rules. Or Britten’s translucent Divertimenti, an early work which hints at great things to come.

This is Doric String Quartet’s heartland. The internationally acclaimed UK-based quartet, which is currently recording and touring the complete quartets of Beethoven, brings its luminous sound and immaculate interpretations to everything it does.

And then they take it a step further. In 2019 the Doric String Quartet gave the world premiere of Brett Dean’s String Quartet No. 3 and now they return for another contemporary masterpiece, Thomas Adès Alchymia for Basset Clarinet and String Quartet. Hailed as ‘simply one of the best chamber music compositions of our time’ (Guardian) this major work has become an instant classic. Musica Viva Australia is thrilled to welcome pioneering Australian clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff to add his own, distinctive voice to this prized ensemble as they turn sound into gold.

"Time stood still in the Andantino (no one does ppp quite like the Dorics) while the Finale was rendered with pure passion."
— Bachtrack
"Lloyd Van’t Hoff is a technical and expressive master of his instrument."
— The Age

DORIC STRING QUARTET
MAIA CABEZA violin
YING XUE violin
EMMA WERNIG viola
JOHN MYERSCOUGH cello

LLOYD VAN’T HOFF basset clarinet

BRITTEN Three Divertimenti for String Quartet  
ADÈS Alchymia
BEETHOVEN String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59 No. 1 ‘Razumovsky’  

 

With special thanks to our Concert Champions for their support of this tour within their state. We also gratefully acknowledge the Creative Development Collective for their generous support of new artistic projects, and the Amadeus Society for their support of the 2026 Concert Season.

Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times
Monday 15 June
7.00pm
Duration

120 mins

Tickets
$135.00
A Reserve - ($120 Concession/Student)
$92.00
B Reserve - ($80 Concession/Student)
$65.00
C Reserve
$49.00
Under 40
Location

QUEENSLAND CONSERVATORIUM, GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

140 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101

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Dates & Times
Tuesday 16 June
7.00pm
Duration

120 mins

Tickets
$163.00
Premium Reserve - ($145 Concession/Student)
$135.00
A Reserve - ($120 Concession/Student)
$92.00
B Reserve - ($80 Concession/Student)
$65.00
C Reserve
$49.00
Under 40
Location

MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE

31 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006

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Dates & Times
Friday 19 June
7.00pm
Duration

120 mins

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$135.00
A Reserve - ($120 Concession/Student)
$92.00
B Reserve - ($80 Concession/Student)
$65.00
C Reserve
$49.00
Under 40
Location

LLEWELLYN HALL, CANBERRA ANU

Building 100, William Herbert Place, Canberra ACT 2601

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Dates & Times
Monday 22 June
7.00pm
Duration

120 mins

Tickets
$163.00
Premium Reserve - ($145 Concession/Student)
$135.00
A Reserve - ($120 Concession/Student)
$92.00
B Reserve - ($80 Concession/Student)
$65.00
C Reserve
$49.00
Under 40
Location

CITY RECITAL HALL, SYDNEY

2 Angel Pl, Sydney NSW 2000

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Dates & Times
Tuesday 23 June
7.30pm
Duration

120 mins

Tickets
$135.00
A Reserve - ($120 Concession/Student)
$92.00
B Reserve - ($80 Concession/Student)
$65.00
C Reserve
$49.00
Under 40
Location

NEWCASTLE CITY HALL

290 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

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Dates & Times
Thursday 25 June
7.30pm
Duration

120 mins

Tickets
$135.00
A Reserve - ($120 Concession/Student)
$92.00
B Reserve - ($80 Concession/Student)
$65.00
C Reserve
$49.00
Under 40
Location

ADELAIDE TOWN HALL

128 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000

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Dates & Times
Sunday 28 June
6.30pm
Duration

120 mins

Tickets
$135.00
A Reserve - ($120 Concession/Student)
$92.00
B Reserve - ($80 Concession/Student)
$65.00
C Reserve
$49.00
Under 40
Location

THE REGAL THEATRE, PERTH

474 Hay St, Subiaco WA 6008

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