VIDEOS:

Zoe Knighton discussed how Flinders Quartet has adapted to COVID-19 conditions and restrictions, using the BandLab application (https://www.bandlab.com) to layer recordings and prepare for future face-to-face rehearsals and performances. Zoe demonstrates BandLab using an iPad, including creating a new project (recording) and sharing it with others. ... Supported by the City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants, Monash University, Australia Council and Creative Victoria

FRIDAY WITH FLINDERS

CLARE JOHNSTON “Ruby”

ELLA MACENS “Resting with Angels"

Deborah Cheetham AO and Zoe Knighton discuss Deborah's new work, "Bungaree”, commissioned by Flinders Quartet with support from Andrew Dixon, in memory of Jean and John Dixon. Flinders Quartet commenced development of this work prior to COVID-19, but has been able to continue developing and rehearsing the work throughout the isolation periods using the Zoom and BandLab platforms. Flinders Quartet will live stream the world premiere performance of "Bungaree" in November 2020. Concert details to be posted here: http://www.flindersquartet.com/concert-calendar ... Supported by the Monash University, Australia Council and Creative Victoria

FRIDAY WITH FLINDERS

IAIN GRANDAGE (1970-) after FELIX MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847) "Puck's Dream (after Midsummer)" (composed 2018 / 1826)

Features Flinders Quartet's BandLab recordings of: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132 (third movement) DEBORAH CHEETH...
Zoe Knighton discussed programming: traditional programming, how it is changing, and Flinders Quartet's approach to programming. ... Supported by the Monash University, Australia Council and Creative Victoria
Zoe Knighton discussed the relevance of gender in art. ... Supported by the Monash University, Australia Council and Creative Victoria

JOHN NOBLE’S QUARTET PROGRAM ZOOM MENTORING AND MASTERCLASSES

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MEDIA COVERAGE

CLASSIC MELBOURNE, July 2020
Review of premiere performance of Katy Abbott’s “Hidden Thoughts II: Return to Sender”
“The Quartet played with immense sensitivity, totally immersed in Abbott’s depiction of a heart-wrenching situation. Actor Richard Piper and mezzo-soprano Dimity Shepherd were no less committed and compelling as they revealed heartfelt messages sent to detainees.”

THE AGE, July 2020
Review of premiere performance of Katy Abbott’s “Hidden Thoughts II: Return to Sender”
”In delivering what is both a disquieting piece of social activism as well as a moving affirmation of human solidarity, Abbott was blessed with performers perfectly in tune with her vision. The Flinders Quartet (for whom this work was written) engaged sensitively with singer Dimity Shepherd and narrator Richard Piper, both of whom made clarity and sincerity their hallmark.”

SYDNEY ARTS GUIDE, March 2020
”Flinders Quartet work so beautifully together making high class choices in their interpretations. This was an outstanding concert.”

NIGHT WRITES, March 2020
“...clearly a passionate and precise group that give exquisite clarity to each piece performed."