The Australia Piano Quartet (AQ) presents its final concert for the year performing music by Mozart and Saint-Saëns along with the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by Sydney composer Alex Pozniak. Resident at the University of Technology, Sydney, the ensemble comprises pianist Evgeny Ukhanov, cellist and co-Artistic Director, Thomas Rann, violinist Rebecca Chan…
Australia Quartet Transfigured Night, Thursday 31 October, Utzon Room Sydney Opera House. Programme: Kats-Chernin E: Scherzino (2013) World Premiere. Schoenberg A: Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) arr. Barton Staggs, Schumann R: Piano Quartet in E flat major, op.47. In a well balanced programme of old elements and new, the Australia Quartet’s offerings proceeded in reverse…
The Australia Quartet presents a programme of Halloween themed music with a one-off concert on Thursday 31 October. Schoenberg’s gothic masterpiece Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) anchors a programme which includes a world premiere and performance by Elena Kats-Chernin. In a unique collaboration, and a rare opportunity to hear her perform, Kats-Chernin will join the…