THE SAM Foundation is excited to present a special musical performance featuring the renowned Flinders Quartet at the Shepparton Art Museum on Saturday, August 5.
As one of Australia’s most beloved chamber music ensembles, Flinders Quartet brings decades of musical expertise and maturity to the stage. This exclusive event will also feature erhu virtuoso Dong Ma, creating a unique collaboration between talented musicians from different cultural backgrounds.
The performance will showcase a composition titled ‘Dissipate,’ commissioned by Flinders Quartet from Yuin composer Brenda Gifford. Following that, the ensemble will delight the audience with a rendition of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, arranged for erhu and string quartet by Julian Yu. This program represents a beautiful fusion of diverse musical influences, celebrating creativity and the unifying power of music.
Zoe Knighton, Flinders Quartet Artistic Director and cellist said, “Our life’s work is centred around blending different sounds and different musical ideas into a cohesive artistic statement. This program has been incredibly rewarding and satisfying to create with the end result serving to facilitate musical conversations across time, geography and language.”
By attending this event and purchasing tickets, attendees will not only enjoy a wonderful musical experience but also contribute to the support of future SAM programs and activities through the proceeds, as managed by the SAM Foundation. It’s a celebration of diversity, creativity, and the uplifting influence of music, making it a must-attend event for music enthusiasts and patrons of the arts alike.
Flinders Quartet will be performing at SAM on Saturday, August 5 from 5.00 pm -7.30pm. Tickets are $65 and are available via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flinders-quartet2023-tickets-433142229067.
