What are the sonic possibilities when the oldest wind instrument in the world – the didgeridoo – teams up with instruments that found their final form only two centuries ago? And who better to explore them than distinguished artist and composer William Barton?

Ensemble Q is a group powered by the passion and fizz of curiosity and underpinned by the virtuosic integrity of some of Australia’s finest musicians. It might just be the perfect playground for making music. Their ear-catching program includes works by William Barton and Paul Dean alongside hand-picked masterpieces by Brahms and Ligeti, which promise to wrap audiences in a multi-faceted kaleidoscope of sound.

"The possibilities are extraordinary. [William Barton] is a great man. He radiates." – Sir Simon Rattle

"[Ensemble Q was] quite possibly the best performance I’ve seen all year and an astonishing feat of music-making... Frankly, this was a jaw-dropping performance." – Limelight 

ARTISTS

Alison Mitchell Flute
Huw Jones Oboe
Paul Dean Co-Artistic Director and Clarinet
David Mitchell Bassoon
Peter Luff Horn
Trish Dean Co-Artistic Director and Cello
Phoebe Russell Double Bass
William Barton Didgeridoo/Composer

Alison Mitchell, Huw Jones, David Mitchell, and Phoebe Russell appear courtesy of Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

PROGRAM 

William BARTON New work (2024)*
Johannes BRAHMS Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38 (arr. Breuer)
György LIGETI Six Bagatelles
Paul DEAN Concerto for Cello and Wind Quintet

*World premiere performance. Commissioned by Musica Viva Australia with the support of the Hon Anthe Philippides SC.

RUNNING TIMES

Start 7:30pm
Interval TBC*
Finish TBC*

*Times are approximate and subject to change at any time.

ADDITIONAL TICKETING INFO

$40 FOR UNDER 40s
Under 40 tickets are $40 for anyone under 40 years of age. A valid proof of ID must be presented at time of booking and may be requested on the night.

$15 STUDENT TICKETS 
$15 Student tickets are available for full-time students, and may be booked in advance and at the door for all MVA concerts. 
Valid ID card must be presented upon purchase to receive the discount and carried on the night.

CONCESSIONS
Means-tested Australian pensioners (Aged, Disability, Veteran's Affairs and Supporting Parent) and Health Care card holders are eligible to receive Musica Viva's Concession prices.

Mobile tickets will be emailed shortly after the order confirmation.

A one-off handling fee of $6.90 applies to all web, phone, mail and in-person bookings. An additional fee of $4.40 per transaction applies for delivery via Registered Post. All ticket / item prices include GST, if applicable.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

WARDLE SNACK MENU
View the Wardle Snack Menu here.
No bookings necessary.

Cold drinks, including alcohol, will be allowed inside the auditorium for this event. However, food and hot drinks are NOT permitted inside the auditorium.

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Presented by Musica Viva Australia with special thanks to Ensemble Patrons Ian and Caroline Frazer for their support of this tour.