A U S T R A L I A N S T R I N G Q U A R T E T

Dunkeld Festival of Music

Friday 13 – Sunday 15 April 2018 Sunday 15 – Tuesday 17 April 2018

PROGRAM

Quartet–in–Residence The University of Adelaide SA 5005 Australia

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DAY ONE

8.00pm Opening concert

Myers’ Library

DAY TWO

11.30am Morning concert

Myers’ Library

1.00pm Picnic lunch

Myers’ Garden

2.30pm Afternoon concert

Mt Sturgeon Woolshed

5.45pm Drinks and canapés

Myers’ Library Garden

6.30pm Evening concert Myers’ Library

8.00pm Gala dinner

Mt Sturgeon Woolshed

DAY THREE

10.30am Finale concert Myers’ Library

At a Glance D U N K E L D F E S T I VA L O F M U S I C

Australian String Quartet Dean Newcomb, clarinet

Brenda Jones, piano The Hon Barry Jones AC, presenter

For over 30 years, the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) has created unforgettable string quartet performances for national and international audiences. Dedicated to musical excellence with a distinctly Australian character, our purpose is to create chemistry and amplify intimacy through experiences that connect people with string quartet music.

From our home base at the University of Adelaide, Elder Conservatorium of Music, we reach out across Australia and the world to engage people with an outstanding program of performances, workshops, commissions and education projects. Our distinct sound is enhanced by a matched set of 18th century Guadagnini instruments, handcrafted by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini between c.1743 and 1784 in Turin and Piacenza, Italy. These precious instruments are on loan for our exclusive use through the generosity of UKARIA.

Our 2018 program is rich with exciting opportunities. Alongside our National Season, we continue our successful flagship festivals in the Southern Grampians, Victoria and Western Australia’s Margaret River. Among other highlights, 2018 welcomes international

Australian String Quartet

tours to China and Europe; regional and metropolitan residencies; Australian recording initiatives; intimate Close Quarters gigs in unique spaces across the country; and the continuation of our successful morning series at UKARIA Cultural Centre.

As we continue our collaboration with some of the country’s finest artists, festivals and innovators, our 2018 program of activity includes: our association with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for the Metropolis New Music Festival, our collaboration with the Port Fairy Spring Festival to celebrate the Songlines of this country through the inspirational Quartet and Country project; and our partnership with Jumpgate VR on the development of our new ASQ digital platform.

Dale Barltrop plays a 1784 Guadagnini Violin, Turin.

Francesca Hiew plays a 1748-49 Guadagnini Violin, Piacenza.

Stephen King plays a 1783 Guadagnini Viola, Turin.

Sharon Grigoryan plays a c.1743 Guadagnini Violoncello, Piacenza, ‘Ngeringa’.

PHOTO: SHANE REID

Guest ArtistsDean Newcomb, clarinet Brenda Jones, piano

Day One

Pianist Brenda Jones enjoys a diverse career as a pianist and music educator. She has toured as a solo and collaborative pianist throughout the USA, Spain, England, France, Germany, and Belgium. Solo orchestral engagements include Pacific Symphony Orchestra and the Irish National Symphony Orchestra, amongst others. Since moving to Australia in 2005, Brenda has garnered a reputation as a highly sought-after chamber musician. She has frequently been recital partner to principal musicians in the ACO and SSO, and can be heard at festivals nationwide on Classic FM and FineMusic.

Brenda received her BM and MM degrees from USC where she studied with John Perry, before continuing her studies in London with Joan Havill at the Guildhall School. Brenda was a top prizewinner in the 2003 Dublin International Piano Competition and a semi-finalist in the 2004 Sydney International after winning over 20 major prizes in America at the national level. In 2016 she founded Forest Piano Academy, with an emphasis on teaching creativity to students, and adjudicates the piano divisions of the Sydney Eisteddfod.

Brenda Jones embraces Australian music endeavour and Stuart & Sons epitomises vision and diversity of the highest order. This 102 key concert grand piano, in east Indian rosewood, is the first ever. www.stuartandsons.com

Dean Newcomb is currently the Principal Clarinettist with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and has been guest Principal Clarinet with various orchestras in Australia and overseas including the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia and The Macau Orchestra.

His solo concerto performances have been met with critical acclaim, with reviewers praising his “musical gifts, technical finesse and outstanding ability” (The Advertiser).

Dean regularly performs as a recital and chamber musician with Australia’s leading ensembles including the Australian String Quartet, The Australia Ensemble, Southern Cross Soloists, Hamer String Quartet and with the Golder String Quartet for the world premiere of Arthur Benjamin’s century-old Clarinet Quintet. His active involvement in music education includes teaching and tutoring at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, Australian Youth Orchestra and adjudicating the Lisbon International Clarinet Competition in Portugal. Dean Newcomb is a D’Addario Woodwinds artist.

OPENING CONCERT Myers’ Library, 8.00pm

Dean Newcomb, Australian String Quartet

Mozart String Quartet in D major K575 (1789)

Allegretto Andante Menuetto: Allegretto Allegretto

Brahms Clarinet Quintet op 115 (1891)

Allegro Adagio Andantino Con moto

Concert Program

Concert Program

Concert Program

AFTERNOON CONCERT Mt Sturgeon Woolshed, 2.30pm

Australian String Quartet

Ligeti String Quartet no 1 Metamorphoses Nocturnes (1954)

EVENING CONCERT Myers’ Library, 6.30pm

Dean Newcomb, Brenda Jones, Dale Barltrop, Sharon Grigoryan

Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin (excerpts) (1914-1917)

Prélude Fugue Forlane Rigaudon Menuet Toccata

Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time (1941)

Liturgie de cristal Vocalise, pour l’Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps Abîme des oiseaux Intermède Louange à l’Éternité de Jésus Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes Fouillis d’arcs-en-ciel, pour l’Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps Louange à l’Immortalité de Jésus

FINALE CONCERT Myers’ Library, 10.30am

Brenda Jones, Australian String Quartet

Mendelssohn String Quartet in D major op 44 no 1 (1838)

Molto allegro vivace Menuetto. Un poco Allegretto Andante espressivo ma con moto Presto con brio

Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor op 34 (1865)

Allegro non troppo Andante, un poco adagio Scherzo: Allegro Finale: – Poco sostenuto – Allegro non troppo – Presto, non troppo

MORNING CONCERTMyers’ Library ,11.30am

Dean Newcomb, Brenda Jones, Stephen King

Albéniz Iberia (1905-1909)

Evocación El Puerto Triana

Schumann Fantasiestücke op 73 (1849)

Zart und mit Ausdruck (Tender and with expression) Lebhaft, leicht (Lively, light) Rasch und mit Feuer (Quick and with fire)

Mozart Trio in E flat major K498 Kegelstatt (1786)

Andante Menuetto Rondeaux: Allegretto

Muczynski Time Pieces op 43 (1983)

Allegro risoluto Andante espressivo Allegro moderato Andante molto – allegro energico

Day Two Day Three

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The Australian String Quartet would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the following donors for their ongoing support along with those donors whose very important contributions either remain anonymous or are less than $1000.

The following donations reflect cumulative donations made from 2013 onwards and the Australian String Quartet is extremely grateful for all the support received from its donors.

The ASQ is registered as a tax deductible recipient. Donations can be made by phoning the ASQ on 1800 040 444 or online at asq.com.au/support

Principals ($50,001+)Mr Philip BaconNicholas Callinan AO & Libby CallinanClitheroe FoundationRichard Harvey AM & the late Tess HarveyLyndsey & Peter HawkinsAndrew JohnstonKlein Family FoundationNorma LeslieMacquarie Group FoundationAllan J Myers AC & Maria J Myers ACThe Ian Potter FoundationThyne Reid FoundationWright Burt FoundationAnonymous (1)

Champions ($25,001 - $50,000)Janet & Michael HayesHunt Family FoundationJoan LyonsDavid McKee AO & Pam McKeeMrs Diana McLaurinPM MenzBrenda Shanahan Charitable FoundationAnonymous (1)

Guardians ($10,001 - $25,000)Don & Veronica AldridgeJohn & Mary BarlowAngela FlanneryKay Freedman & the late Ian WallaceLang FoundationPeter & Pamela McKeeMG Prichard & BE PanizzaLady Potter ACSusan M RenoufRobert Salzer FoundationAnonymous (4)

Classic Partners ($5,001 - $10,000)Bernard & Jackie BarnwellBrand Family FoundationJohn & Libby ClaytonMaurice Crotti AO & Tess CrottiPerri Cutten & Jo DaniellMarshall-Hall TrustMargaret FlatmanJohn Funder & Val DiamondMr Hartley HigginsKimberley & Angus HoldenKeith Holt & Anne FullerNeil & June JensMr Robert KenrickRod & Elizabeth KingSonia LaidlawGlenda & Greg LewinSkye McGregorPatricia H ReidAndrew SissonNigel Steele ScottElizabeth SymeGary & Janet TilsleyAnonymous (1)

Friends ($1,001 - $5,000)Peter AllanMichael & Susan ArmitageProf Margaret ArstallCharles & Catherine BagotPhilip BarronDianne Barron-DavisDavid & Caroline BartoloBerg Family FoundationBernard & Sharon BoothTim & Lyndie CarracherJohn & Christine ChamberlainRic Chaney & Chris HairJohn & Libby ClappPeter Clemenger AO & Joan ClemengerCaroline & Robert ClementeDr Peter CliftonIan & Rosana CochraneColin & Robyn Cowan

Dr Rodney G CrewtherMarie DalzielMr James Darling AM & Ms Lesley ForwoodGeoff & Anne DayRoss & Sue DillionAlan R Dodge AMMr Peter DorrianMichael J DrewJosephine DundonPamela Fiala in memory of JiriRichard FrolichRoss & Jen GalleryH & M GannonFleur GibbsJohn & Carole GraceGreat Southern Grammar SchoolMrs Helen GreensladeJean HadgesSusan & Daniel HainsNonie HallProfessor Keith HancockAnnette HarrisDr Penny Herbert in memory of Dunstan HerbertDr EH & Mrs A HirschJim & Freda IrenicBarbara JarryLynette & Gregory JaunayBarry Jones AC & Rachel FaggetterKevin & Barbara KaneAndy & Jim KatsarosM & F Katz Family FoundationStephen & Kylie KingHon Diana Laidlaw AMDr David Leece PSM RFD EDThe Hon Christopher Legoe QC & Jenny LegoeKevin LongMegan LoweAnnette MaluishThe late Simon Marks-IsaacsDiane McCuskerElisabeth McDonaldHE & RJ McGlashanJanet McLachlanHelen & Phil Meddings

Mrs Inese MedianikHugo & Brooke MichellSusan & Frank MorganMrs Frances MorrellDavid & Kerrell MorrisJo & Jock MuirVictor & Barbara MulderTerry & Pauline O’BrienPaul O’DonnellTony & Margaret PagoneRosalind-Ruth M PhelpsJohn PhillipsAdam & Michele PlumridgeRobert Pontifex AMM ResekChris & Fran RobertsBronwyn Ross-Jones & Bruce CooperJill RussellTrish & Richard Ryan AOJeanette Sandford-Morgan OAMVahé SarmazianDrs Paul Schneider & Margarita SilvaDavid ScownDiana Sher OAM & Jeffrey Sher QCSimply for Strings - BrisbaneAntony & Mary Louise SimpsonSegue Financial ServicesMary & Ian SteeleHugh Taylor AC and Liz Taylor AMMr Eng Seng TohJenny & Mark TummelSue TweddellNicholas WardenLyn Williams AMJanet WorthAnnie & Philip YoungPamela YuleFay Zaikos Anonymous (17)

Australian String Quartet Richard Divall Australian Music FundDon & Veronica Aldridge Roslyn AllenBernard & Jackie BarnwellBrand Family FoundationNicholas Callinan AO & Libby CallinanJohn & Christine ChamberlainJohn & Libby ClaytonCaroline & Robert ClementePerri Cutten & Jo DaniellFleur GibbsAlan GuntherTim & Irena HarringtonDr Penny Herbert in memory of Dunstan HerbertKeith Holt & Anne FullerRod & Elizabeth KingAngus LeitchGlenda & Greg LewinPM MenzJo & Jock MuirAllan Myers AC & Maria Myers ACTony & Margaret PagoneMG Prichard & BE PanizzaKarin PenttilaLady Potter ACSusan M RenoufDrs Paul Schneider & Margarita SilvaDiana Sher OAM & Jeffrey Sher QCRob & Jane SoutheyMary & Ian SteeleGary & Janet TilsleyAnnie & Philip YoungAnonymous (3)

Donors

Official PartnersMajor Partner

Leader Sponsor Violist Sponsors Cellist Sponsors

MRS JOAN LYONS &MRS DIDY McLAURIN

PETER & LYNDSEY HAWKINS

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

PHILIPBACON

Government Supporters

Instrument Partner

Major Patrons

PatronMARIA MYERS AC

Project Partner

Season PartnersNational Wine Sponsor New South Wales & Victoria Tour Partner

Our thanks also go to the staff of the Royal Mail Hotel.National Season 2018 creative – Illustration/animation by Chris Edser.

Photography by Jacqui Way. Design & art direction by Cul-de-sac Creative. Printed by Print Solutions SA.

Thank youThe 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.

ASQ BoardNicholas Callinan AO, Chair Bruce Cooper, Deputy Chair Alexandra Burt John Evans Janet Hayes Marisa Mandile Paul Murnane Susan Renouf Jeanette Sandford-Morgan OAM Suzanne Stark Angelina Zucco – Chief Executive

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