Rounded out with an international jump over to New Zealand, Australian String Quartet has announced its 2023 season. ASQ will embark on two mainland tours across six capital cities, and engagements in three festivals, with more yet to be announced.

Australian String Quartet. Photo supplied.

Violinists Dale Bartrop and Francesca Hiew, violist Christopher Cartlidge and cellist Michael Dahlenburg spoke to Limelight about the season.

“One of the many privileges of our work at the Australian String Quartet is being able to share stories through music and to celebrate its ability to connect us all. Through our residencies across Australia, our festivals and our ASQ On Demand platform, we continue to inspire an ever-growing network of people through our music and the stories that bring us together.”   

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