Classic quartets in dynamic contrast.

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In a recital of dynamic contrast, the striking shift between Mozart and Peter Sculthorpe's music is intended to shock the senses. Side by side, their juxtaposition assists to emphasise the opposing sound worlds of these two masterful composers. 

 

The pleasure of Mozart’s full quartet is suddenly paired back to a restrained instrumentation of solo violin, and solo cello. Within these solitary mediums, Sculthorpe paints with music. The imagery is evocative and playful with melancholic undertones. Aesthetic differences aside, Sculthorpe, like Mozart, is driven by melody. By placing Sculthorpe’s works within the familiar territory that Mozart ’s quartets offer, my hope is that the listener will be at ease and primed to receive Sculthorpe’s music, and to enjoy each work with equal pleasure.

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W.A. Mozart 

Flute Quartet in D major K.285

Flute Quartet in A major K.298

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Peter Sculthorpe 

Irkanda I for solo violin

Threnody for solo cello

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Flute, Jonathan Henderson

Violin, Adam Chalabi

Viola, James Wannan

Cello, Hyung Suk Bae

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Curated by Jonathan Henderson

Presented in association with Southern Cross Soloists

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