
21 Feb 2019
Haydn String Quartet op 33 no 3 The Bird
Helena Winkelman Papa Haydn’s Parrot
Sibelius String Quartet op 56 Voces Intimae
Whimsical spirit encounters aesthetic introspection in the first of our 2019 concerts. Haydn’s admiration for the musicality of birds creates curious charm, contrasting the soulful reflections of Finland’s great Romantic artist, Jean Sibelius.
Inspired by the new spirit of elegance and clarity defined with the term ‘galant,’Haydn’s work is directed entirely towards the listener’s delight, allowing musical intuition to transcend the composer’s technique.
Then Swiss violinist and composer Helena Winkelman pays her own wildly idiosyncratic tribute to Haydn and the birds that inspired him.
In contrast, Sibelius delves deep into his emotional life, surveying his feelings and fears in a tremendous assertion of personal strength. His quartet draws its force from a profound understanding for the intimacies of feeling which only a string quartet can truly explore.
The ASQ performs with guest cellist Timo-Veikko Valve while Sharon Grigoryan takes parental leave.e
Facilities
Caters for hearing impairment Caters for limited mobility Caters for vision impairment Disabled access available Wheelchair access
Rates
Event Times
21 Feb 2019
Once Only Event
Venue
Adelaide Town Hall
128 King William Street, Adelaide, 5000