Australian String Quartet DUNKELD FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
Friday 5 – Sunday 7 April 2019 Sunday 7 – Tuesday 9 April 2019 PROGRAM AT A GLANCE DUNKELD FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
DAY ONE 8.00pm Opening concert Myers’ Library
DAY TWO 11.00am Morning concert Myers’ Library 12.30pm Picnic Lunch Featuring Mt Sturgeon Woolshed Australian String Quartet 2.00pm Afternoon concert Special guests Mt Sturgeon Woolshed Li-Wei Qin, cello Konstantin Shamray, piano 5.45pm Blair Harris, cello Drinks and canapés Myers’ Library Garden Presented by The Hon. Barry Jones AC 6.30pm Evening Concert Myers’ Library 8.00pm Gala dinner Sterling Place
REMINDER DAY THREE Daylight Savings ends at 2am on 10.30am Sunday, 7 April. Please remember Finale concert to wind your clocks back one hour! Mt Sturgeon Woolshed
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PHOTO: SHANE REID STRING QUARTET
Dedicated to musical excellence and the launch of ASQ’s first international with a distinctly Australian flavour, weekend of music will extend our reach the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) to New Zealand’s breathtaking Central creates unforgettable experiences Otago region. We are also excited to be for audiences worldwide. extending our education programs and Close Quarters series to more metropolitan From our home base at the and regional areas across Australia. University of Adelaide, Elder Conservatorium of Music, we reach At home in South Australia, we continue out across Australia and the world to our work as Quartet-in-Residence engage people with an outstanding at the University of Adelaide’s Elder program of performances, workshops, Conservatorium of Music with various commissions and education programs. projects, and performances as part of the Elder Hall Lunchtime We are privileged to perform on a Concert series. Mornings at UKARIA matched set of Guadagnini instruments. will continue to bring the sounds of the Hand crafted by Giovanni Battista string quartet to the beautiful landscape Guadagnini between c.1743 - 1784 of the Adelaide Hills and a collaboration in Turin and Piacenza, Italy, these with didgeridoo master William Barton exquisite instruments were brought will celebrate NAIDOC Week at the together through the vision of Adelaide Festival Centre. Ulrike Klein AO. The instruments are on loan to the ASQ for their exclusive Pic ture d L–R use through the generosity of UKARIA. Dale Barltrop plays a 1784 The centrepiece of 2019, our Guadagnini Violin, Turin National Season, is filled with masterful Francesca Hiew plays a 1748–49 renditions of the classic repertoire Guadagnini Violin, Piacenza juxtaposed with new works that speak to our Australian identity. Stephen King plays a 1783 Guadagnini Viola, Turin Looking beyond, we are collaborating with acclaimed singer-songwriter Katie Sharon Grigoryan plays a c.1743 Noonan, to record and perform a program Guadagnini Violoncello, Piacenza, of works by ten Australian composers, ‘Ngeringa’* based on the distinctive poetry of *Currently on parental leave. Oodgeroo Noonuccal. Our annual ASQ Festivals, Margaret River Weekend of Music and Dunkeld Festival of Music will feature the artistry of special guest musicians, Li-Wei Qin (cello), Konstantin Shamray (piano) and Blair Harris (cello)
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LI-WEI QIN, CELLO KONSTANTIN SHAMRAY, PIANO BLAIR HARRIS, CELLO As one of the most important Konstantin Shamray was born Blair is a highly regarded solo cellist and Chinese cellists, Li-Wei Qin has appeared into a musical family in 1985 in chamber musician, known particularly for all over the world as a soloist and Novosibirsk, Russia and at age six his strikingly individual interpretations and chamber musician. started formal studies at the Kemerovo innovative collaborative projects. Music School with Natalia Knobloch. He has enjoyed successful artistic Blair is passionate about the creation He later studied in Moscow at the Gnessin collaborations with many of the world’s and performance of new music. He is a Special Music School, and the Russian great orchestras including the Los member of Ensemble Offspring, one of Gnessin Academy of Music with Professor Angeles, BBC, London, and Hong Kong Australia’s leading contemporary music Tatiana Zelikman, then post-graduate Philharmonic Orchestras, Berlin Radio groups, and prior to this enjoyed many studies with Vladimir Tropp. Symphony and Konzerthaus Orchestra, years performing with Syzygy Ensemble. and the Munich, Zurich, and Australian In 2014, he completed post His work with these award winning Chamber Orchestras. masters-equivalent advanced courses groups has seen the commissioning and at Hochschule fur Musik in Freiburg, performance of more than 60 new works In recital and chamber music, Li-Wei is a Germany with Professor Tibor Szasz. He by Australian composers. Over his career regular guest at the Wigmore Hall and for is currently completing a PhD at the Elder he has worked with numerous chamber the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society, Conservatorium, University of Adelaide. music ensembles including Streeton Trio, New York. He also appeared at the BBC Seraphim Trio, Inventi Ensemble and the Proms, the Rheinghau, City of London, In 2008 Konstantin won the Sydney Melbourne Chamber Orchestra. Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg International Piano Competition. He Music Festivals and has collaborated with is the first and only competitor in the As a soloist Blair has performed musicians such as Daniel Hope, Nabuko competition’s 40 year history to win First with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Imai, Misha Maisky, David Finckel, Wu Han, Prize, People’s Choice Prize as well as six and Orchestra Victoria on numerous Vladimir Mendelssohn and Peter Frankel others. Konstantin performs regularly occasions. Blair is currently guest among many others. in Australia, Japan, Russia and Europe principal cello of the Auckland giving solo recitals, chamber concerts and Philharmonia Orchestra. Recent highlights include debuts concerto performances. with the London Symphony, Russian Philharmonic and Brussels Chamber Orchestras and return visits to the Finnish Radio Orchestra, China Philharmonic, West Australian and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras. 6 7 CONCERT PROGRAM
DAY ONE DAY TWO DAY TWO CONT. DAY THREE
8.00pm 11.00am 2.00pm 10.30am Opening concert Morning concert Afternoon concert Finale Concert Myers’ Library Myers’ Library Mt Sturgeon Woolshed Mt Sturgeon Woolshed
Schubert Beethoven Bartók David Paterson Notturno in E flat major D897 (1827) Piano Trio in D major op 70 no 1 44 Duos for Two Violins, Sz 98 Quartettsätze Two Movements for 1. Notturno-Adagio Ghost (1809) (selections) (1931) String Quartet (World Premiere) Francesca Hiew, Li-Wei Qin 1. Allegro vivace e con brio Dale Barltrop and Francesca Hiew Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, and Konstantin Shamray 2. Largo assai e espressivo Stephen King and Blair Harris 3. Presto Kodály Brahms Dale Barltrop, Li-Wei Qin Serenade for Two Violins and Viola op 12 Schubert String Quartet in C minor op 51 no 1 and Konstantin Shamray (1920) String Quartet no 14 in D minor Death (1873) 1. Allegramente and the Maiden (1824) 1. Allegro Rachmaninoff 2. Lento, ma non troppo 1. Allegro 2. Romanze: poco adagio Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor 3. Vivo 2. Andante con moto 3. Allegretto molto moderato e comodo op 19 (1901) Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew 3. Scherzo: Allegro molto 4. Allegro 1. Lento – Allegro moderato and Stephen King 4. Presto Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, 2. Allegro scherzando Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Li-Wei Qin 3. Andante 6.30pm Stephen King and Li-Wei Qin 4. Allegro mosso Evening concert Myers’ Library *Commissioned by the Australian String Quartet Li-Wei Qin and Konstantin Shamray through the Australian String Quartet Richard Divall Kate Moore Australian Music Fund, in honour of ASQ Patron Maria Myers AC String Quartet no 3 Cicadidae (2019)* (World Premiere) Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King and Blair Harris
Shostakovich Piano Quintet in G minor op 57 (1940) 1. Prelude: Lento - poco più mosso – lento 2. Fugue: Adagio 3. Scherzo: Allegretto 4. Intermezzo: Lento 5. Finale: Allegretto Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Stephen King, Li-Wei Qin and Konstantin Shamray 8 9 KWOOD BL AC DUNKELD RD MELBOURNE TO G CE PLA STERLIN Y TION AND VE ARDEN MYERS L MAIL G LIBRAR TEL YA RECREA RESER REGIONAL RO HO TEL PHOTO: DYLAN HENDERSON DYLAN PHOTO:
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The Australian String Quartet Principals Classic Partners Bruce & Bronwyn Cooper Elisabeth McDonald Australian String Quartet would like to acknowledge ($50,001+) ($5,001 - $10,000) Colin & Robyn Cowan H & R McGlashan Richard Divall and sincerely thank the Mr Philip Bacon John & Mary Barlow Dr Rodney G Crewther Helen & Phil Meddings Australian Music Fund following donors for their Nicholas Callinan AO & Berg Family Foundation Marie Dalziel Hugo & Brooke Michell Don & Veronica Aldridge ongoing support along with Libby Callinan Brand Family Foundation Geoff & Anne Day Mrs Frances Morrell Roslyn Allen those donors whose very Clitheroe Foundation Maurice & Tess Crotti Ross & Sue Dillon Kerrell & David Morris Bernard & Jackie Barnwell important contributions Kay Freedman & Perri Cutten & Jo Daniell Alan R. Dodge AM Jock & Jo Muir Brand Family Foundation the late Ian Wallace either remain anonymous or Marshall-Hall Trust Mr Peter Dorrian Victor & Barbara Mulder Nicholas Callinan AO & Richard Harvey AM & Libby Callinan are less than $1000. Mr James Darling AM & Jane Doyle Maria O'Donnell the late Tess Harvey John & Christine Chamberlain Ms Lesley Forwood Michael J Drew Paul O'Donnell The following donations Lyndsey & Peter Hawkins John & Libby Clayton Angela Flannery Josephine Dundon Tony & Margaret Pagone reflect cumulative donations Andrew Johnston Caroline & Robert Clemente Margaret Flatman Barry Jones AC & Rachel Faggetter Rosalind-Ruth M Phelps made from 2014 onwards Klein Family Foundation Perri Cutten & Jo Daniell Nonie Hall Vivien & Jack Fajgenbaum John Phillips and the Australian String The Stuart Leslie Foundation Fleur Gibbs Mr Hartley Higgins Pamela Fiala in memory of Jiri Adam & Michele Plumridge Quartet is extremely grateful Joan Lyons Roz Greenwood & Marg Phillips Kimberley & Angus Holden Richard Frolich Robert Pontifex AM for all the support received Macquarie Group Foundation Alan Gunther Keith Holt & Anne Fuller John Funder & Val Diamond Ellen & Marietta Resek from its donors. Mrs Diana McLaurin Tim & Irena Harrington Robert Salzer Foundation Ross & Jen Gallery Eda Ritchie AM Pauline Menz Mr Robert Kenrick Dr Penny Herbert in memory The ASQ is registered as Helen & Michael Gannon Chris & Fran Roberts of Dunstan Herbert Allan J Myers AC & Roderick & Elizabeth King a tax deductible recipient. Maria J Myers AC Fleur Gibbs Jill Russell Keith Holt & Anne Fuller Donations can be made Sonia Laidlaw Thyne Reid Foundation Colin Golvan AM QC & Bernard Ryan & Michael Rowe Kevin & Barbara Kane by phoning the ASQ on Annette Maluish Dr Deborah Golvan Wright Burt Foundation Trish & Richard Ryan AO Rod & Elizabeth King 1800 040 444 or online Mrs Skye McGregor Great Southern Grammar School Jeanette Sandford-Morgan OAM Champions Angus Leitch at asq.com.au/support Patricia H Reid Mrs Helen Greenslade Vahe Sarmazian ($25,001 - $50,000) Glenda & Greg Lewin AM Andrew Sisson Noel & Janet Grieve Drs Paul Schneider & Don & Veronica Aldridge Pauline Menz Nigel Steele Scott Jean Hadges Margarita Silva Janet & Michael Hayes Jo & Jock Muir Gary & Janet Tilsley Susan & Daniel Hains David Scown Lang Foundation Allan J Myers AC & Anonymous (2) Gerard & Gabby Hardisty Segue Financial Services David McKee AO & Pam McKee Maria J Myers AC Annette Harris Diana Sher OAM & Jeffrey Sher QC The Ian Potter Foundation Friends Tony & Margaret Pagone ($1,001 - $5,000) J Holden Family Foundation Simply for Strings - Brisbane Brenda Shanahan MG Prichard & BE Panizza Antony & Mary Louise Simpson Charitable Foundation Peter Allan Jim & Freda Irenic Karin Penttila Mary & Ian Steele Anonymous (1) Andrew Andersons AO John Griffiths & Beth Jackson Lady Potter AC Michael & Susan Armitage Barbara Jarry Elizabeth Syme Susan M Renouf Guardians Dr Margaret Arstall Lynette & Gregory Jaunay James & Anne Syme ($10,001 - $25,000) Drs Paul Schneider & Charles & Catherine Bagot Peter Jopling AM QC Hugh Taylor AC & Margarita Silva John & Libby Clayton Bernard & Jackie Barnwell Kevin & Barbara Kane Elizabeth Dax AM Diana Sher OAM & TC & MR Cooney Philip Barron Andy & Jim Katsaros Mr Eng Seng Toh Jeffrey Sher QC Neil Jens David & Caroline Bartolo M & F Katz Family Foundation Jenny & Mark Tummel Rob & Jane Southey Glenda & Greg Lewin AM Bernard & Sharon Booth Stephen & Kylie King Sue Tweddell Mary & Ian Steele Peter & Pamela McKee Tim & Lyndie Carracher Hon Diana Laidlaw AM John & Catherine Walter Gary & Janet Tilsley Janet McLachlan John & Christine Chamberlain Dr David Leece PSM RFD ED Nicholas Warden Annie & Philip Young Robert Menz Ric Chaney & Chris Hair The Hon Christopher Legoe QC & Lyn Williams AM Anonymous (3) MG Prichard & BE Panizza John & Libby Clapp Jenny Legoe Janet Worth Lady Potter AC Geoffrey Clarke Peter Lovell Annie & Philip Young Susan M Renouf Peter Clemenger AO & Megan Lowe Pamela Yule Anonymous (3) Joan Clemenger Grant Luxton Fay Zaikos Caroline & Robert Clemente The late Simon Marks-Isaacs Anonymous (17) Dr Peter Clifton Robyn Martin-Weber Ian & Rosana Cochrane Diane McCusker
12 13 Thank you The Australian String Quartet warmly acknowledges the generosity of Allan and Maria Myers, whose support and enthusiasm have made the Dunkeld Festival of Music such a special highlight of our season.
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