Review: Schubert Ledger Shostakovich (Australian String Quartet)
A world premiere by James Ledger demonstrates that he's a formidable composer for the string quartet.
A world premiere by James Ledger demonstrates that he's a formidable composer for the string quartet.
In his new work for the Australian String Quartet, the composer holds a mirror up to the form made famous by Joseph Haydn.
Over 12 months, the emerging composer will work closely with orchestra and staff to create two new compositions to be performed by the MSO.
The Quartet’s offerings include a new quartet by James Ledger, as well as works by Dean, Widmann, Mendelssohn and Shostakovich. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
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