Brooklyn Rider – The Four Elements
Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre
Details
Experience one of New York’s most celebrated contemporary string quartets creating music for change.
With a gripping performance style and an unquenchable appetite for musical adventure, Brooklyn Rider make their Australian debut as part of Melbourne Recital Centre’s 15th birthday celebration. With multiple GRAMMY®-nominations and international acclaim, this multitalented quartet is celebrated for creating music that spans the musical spectrum.
Having cemented themselves as unafraid musical explorers over their almost-20 years together, the string quartet have been described as ‘four classical musicians performing with the energy of young rock stars jamming on their guitars’ (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette).
About the concert
For their introduction to Melbourne, Brooklyn Rider present The Four Elements, a program anchored by works symbolising earth, air, water and fire as a musical metaphor for both the inner workings of a quartet and the inter-related effects of climate change on our planet. This project, developed by the ensemble in 2022, uses compositions from within the last century of accelerated and unprecedented planetary change and presents them alongside commissions.
Generously supported by the Robert Salzer Foundation.
Post-Concert Talk
Following this extraordinary performance, Brooklyn Rider joins Melbourne Recital Centre’s Director of Programming, Marshall McGuire, in the ground floor foyer for a 20-minute discussion about their artistry, careers and more. Take a seat and enjoy this perfect conclusion to your musical experience.
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Artists & Program
Artists
Brooklyn Rider
Johnny Gandelsman violin
Colin Jacobsen violin
Nicholas Cords viola
Michael Nicolas cello
Program
Colin Jacobsen
A Short While to be Here
Based on American Folk Songs as collected by Ruth Crawford Seeger.
Akshaya Tucker
Hollow Flame
Andreia Pinto Correia
Aere senza stelle
Henri Dutilleux
String Quartet Ainsi la nuit (Thus The Night)
Dmitri Shostakovich
String Quartet No.8 in C minor, Op.110
Osvaldo Golijov
Tenebrae
Experience Guide
See a string quartet famous for being unafraid of pushing boundaries.
Hear stirring compositions with substantial meaning
Think about the importance of music in creating change.
Feel inspired to take action.
Series
This production is part of the following series:
Exquisite Classical Experiences 2024
Daring New Music Experiences
Venue
Booking Information
Tuesday 27 February 2024 7pm
Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Tickets
A reserve $55
B reserve $45
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