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Concert Cancellation Notification

We regret to advise Affinity Quartet on Wednesday 13 May has been cancelled.

Melbourne Recital Centre cares deeply about the health and safety of its audiences, artists and staff. We acknowledge that the suspension of normal operations in response to coronavirus is a difficult but essential action for the health of the Victorian public. We are committed to supporting our staff during this time and difficult circumstances. We thank our community for its support during this challenging time.

All ticket holders are entitled to a full refund via their original point of purchase. We are currently in the process of arranging refunds.

If you have any questions or concerns about this concert cancellation please contact our Ticketing Services team at boxoffice@melbournerecital.com.au

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Affinity Quartet explores the rich diversity of string quartet repertoire to bring classical music to wider audiences. Described by Classic Melbourne as ‘one of the most exciting young ensembles to make their mark’, the Quartet has given Australian premieres of works by Janáček, Haas, Britten and Panufnik, and world premieres by Jack Symonds and Matthew Laing. Affinity has represented Australia at Prussia Cove International Musicians Seminar (U.K.), Southbank Centre’s Yehudi Menuhin Festival (U.K.), and the Amsterdam String Quartet Biennale.

Fresh from their U.K. performances together, Affinity Quartet and mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean continue their thrilling exploration of musical treasures for string quartet and voice. Ravishing beauty and drama flows through masterworks spanning three centuries. From the romanticism of Schubert to Brahms’s portrait of Shakespeare’s Ophelia to 21st-century works by Caroline Shaw and Matthew Laing, the artists showcase engaging and versatile musicianship.

‘Impressive control, an irrepressible sense of drama and extraordinary self-assurance … Betts-Dean [is] certainly one to watch.’ The Guardian

Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre and Affinity Quartet

ARTISTS

Affinity Quartet
Nicholas Waters violin
Ioana Tache violin
William Clark viola
Mee Na Lojewski cello
Lotte Betts Dean mezzo-soprano