AE Smith concert with Grainger String Quartet

Cello made by Mr AE Smith. Photo: George Serras.

Musicians
Natsuko Yoshimoto: Violin
James Cuddeford: Violin
Jeremy Williams: Viola
Patrick Murphy: Cello

Grainger String Quartet will perform a program of world premieres and old favourites on the instruments of AE Smith. This string quartet collection was made between 1945 and 1954 and was acquired for the National Museum's National Historical Collection from Mr Smith's daughter, Mrs EV Llewellyn.

Come along for wine and tapas (included in the ticket price) and hear Robin Tait, the Museum's Senior Conservator, talk about the AE Smith instruments, then enjoy the concert.

Program
Huw Belling (winner, CIMF Young Composer competition): New work, World premiere
David Harris: New work, World premiere
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet Op.54 No.2 in C Major

Presented in partnership with the National Museum of Australia, the Canberra International Music Festival and Grainger Quartet.

Cost
$35 - general
$30 - members/discount
$20 - concession

Tickets available from the Street Theatre Box Office (02) 6247 1223.