Acacia Quartet in their 15th anniversary year are proud to present a program of string quartets, featuring three of their favourite Australian composers, Alice Chance, Elena Kats-Chernin and Lyle Chan with two of their favourite classical composers, Joseph Haydn and Antonin Dvorak. Be treated to wonderful melodies and tunes throughout the whole program! Acacia Quartet features Lisa Stewart (V1), Doreen Cumming (V2), Stefan Duwe (Viola) and Anna Martin-Scrase (Cello).

Programme:

Alice Chance - ‘Precious Colours’
Joseph Haydn - String Quartet Op.77/1, Hob. III:81
Elena Kats-Chernin - Road To Harvest
Elena Kats-Chernin - Eliza Aria Interval
Lyle Chan - Entering the Palaces
Antonin Dvorak - String Quartet No. 12, Op. 96 ‘American’

Forming in 2010, Acacia Quartet is one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles. Having recorded twelve albums, Acacia is known for presenting versatile and inventive programs which prominently feature Australia’s leading composers. Nominated for an APRA-AMCOS Art Music ‘Award for Excellence’ (2013),and Aria Music Awards ‘Best Classical Album’, twice (2013 and 2020), Acacia are renowned recording artists with their recordings regularly featured on radio around the world. Having toured extensively, Acacia is in high demand both locally and internationally. Locally, Acacia’s engagements include the Sydney Opera House, City Recital Hall, Melbourne Recital Hall, as well as extensive touring through regional NSW and Victoria. Internationally, Acacia had their international debut in Vancouver, Canada at the Roundhouse in 2016 and have since followed up with performances in Europe. Acacia is passionate about supporting young musicians and are proud to share their love of music with audiences of all ages.