Orava Quartet returns to Hobart Town Hall with one of the all-time favourite works for string quartet, Borodin’s lush and romantic String Quartet No. 2. Written whilst on holiday and dedicated to his wife as an anniversary gift, Borodin’s musical love letter is full of wonderful melodies, including the instantly recognisable Nocturne. By contrast, Haydn, known as the ‘father’ of the string quartet, showcases simplicity at its finest in this work nicknamed ‘Quinten’ or ‘Fifths’, due to the falling-fifth motif weaved throughout the work.

The Op. 76 No. 2 is Haydn in all his glory, a true master of the quartet genre. This is followed by the haunting and evocative work of iconic Australian composer, Peter Sculthorpe, who was arguably the first Western composer to evoke so effectively the sound of Australia in his music. Three distinct and captivating works in the hands of the “dazzling” Orava Quartet: a most memorable musical experience.