Brodsky Quartet
William Barton (didgeridoo)
The world-renowned Brodsky Quartet joins didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton for a sensational collaboration that pairs icons of the classical canon with the visceral sounds of the Australian landscape. Performing in the atmospheric surroundings of the Temple Church, this collaboration creates a direct dialogue between the world's oldest living culture and the storied traditions of Western chamber music.
This programme offers a rare opportunity to experience Barton’s extraordinary stage presence and the primal resonance of the didgeridoo ('yidaki') alongside the quartet's legendary precision. From the baroque elegance of Purcell to the contemporary voice of Andrew Ford, the evening spans centuries of musical evolution, culminating in a transcendent fusion of breath and string. Do not miss this exhilarating and moving performance from five of the world’s most versatile musicians.
William Barton: Brief soundscape
Henry Purcell: Fantasia
Peter Sculthorpe: String Quartet No 11
Robert Davidson: Minjerribah
Leoš Janáček: String Quartet No 2
Igor Stravinsky: Three Pieces for String Quartet
Salina Fisher: Tōrino
Andrew Ford: String Quartet No 7, Eden Ablaze
Trad. Irish Folk Song: She Moved Through the Fair
William Barton: Square Circles