Flinders Quartet
Calvin Bowman, Elegy
Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet Op. 135 in F major
Bedrich Smetana String Quartet No. 1 in E minor From My Life
Flinders Quartet explore how composers deal with impending deafness and how it enhances or cripples their creativity. Presented with readings alongside these works, the audience will be able to delve into the composers' innermost feelings. Imagine not being able to hear your own work of genius... Three incredible works by three landmark composers.
There will be a post-concert Q&A with composer Calvin Bowman.