Czech Fantasy, Orava Quartet, Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House, 26 October, 2018. Written by Ria Andriani Performing in the Opera House is a highlight in any musician’s tour. The Orava Quartet’s Utzon Room performance of Czech Fantasy was just that, not just for them but for their audience as well. Completing their debut Australian tour, they’re…
The Orava Quartet brings its unique brand of youthful intensity and passion to performance in Czech Fantasy, the music of Haydn, Schulhoff and Debussy. Czech Fantasy features Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 77, dedicated to the young Czech Prince Lobkowitz and considered to be his finest in this form. A fondness for the music of Czech composer,…
The Orava Quartet is a young ensemble fast making its mark in chamber music performance across USA, Asia and Australasia. Later this week they perform in Sydney under the auspices of the Trinity Grammar School’s Society of the Arts as part of its 2015 Concert Series. Founded in 2007, the ensemble comprises brothers Daniel Kowalik (violin)…