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Bella Italia
Luigi Boccherini – String Quartet op 30 no 4
Giuseppe Verdi – String Quartet
Giovanni Sollima – ‘Viaggio in Italia’
PCQ present a program showcasing three different facets of Italy’s rich musical tradition, ranging from the elegance of virtuoso cellist Boccherini’s early quartet to Verdi’s glorious melodies and concluding with Giovanni Sollima’s nostalgic depictions of Italian life. The rarely played Verdi string quartet was the only chamber work written by the composer, and its lush operatic style represents Verdi at the peak of his compositional prowess. Extended cello techniques are the common element between the Boccherini and Sollima works, with each composer featuring the instrument in his own unique style.
At the Grave of Beethoven
Karen Tanaka – ‘At the Grave of Beethoven’
Leoš Janáček – String Quartet no 1 ‘Kreutzer Sonata’
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet no 3
Works inspired by Beethoven, the titan of string quartet composition, are featured in the final program of the year. Japanese composer Karen Tanaka pays tribute to his influence in her thoughtful work ‘At the Grave of Beethoven’, referencing material from Beethoven’s String Quartet no 3 in particular. Czech composer Janáček’s impassioned quartet also has its origin in Beethoven’s work at one remove, taking as its inspiration Tolstoy’s angst-ridden story The Kreutzer Sonata.
The Phoenix Collective Quartet (PCQ) debut at Sydney Opera House.
ABOUT
“Exquisite translucence” - Limelight Magazine | “Dynamic… captivating” – City News | “Triumphant” – Canberra Times
Phoenix Collective is one of Australia’s most versatile and dynamic ensembles. Formed in 2018, Phoenix rapidly became a fixture of the musical landscape with their own series of concerts, touring Sydney, Canberra and the Central Coast. Their activities have continued to grow to include a Sydney Opera House debut at the Utzon Room this year and national touring for Musica Viva in Schools.
Phoenix’s innovative approach has seen them collaborate with artists in a variety of genres, including the late opera superstar Jacqui Dark, Katie Noonan and Tibetan traditional musician Tenzin Choegyal, with whom they performed at the National Folk Festival, National Multicultural Festival and Melbourne Recital Centre. In 2023 they performed for the Australia Awards with legendary didjeridu player William Barton, First Nations opera singer Shauntai Sherree Abdul Rahman and gave a presentation for TedX at Canberra Theatre, "A Language Without Words - How Music Conveys Contrasting Emotions".
Phoenix Collective also champions new music, and have performed world premieres by Australian composers Sally Whitwell, Mace Francis, Ella Macens and rising star Emma Greenhill. They have broadcast through Australian Digital Concert Hall, and produced their own digital content with the help of grants provided by the Australia Council for the Arts and the Australian Culture Fund. Their sixth and seventh CDs will be released later this year.
With an ever-increasing recording and external workload, Phoenix Collective is one of Australia’s busiest string quartets. Their schedule includes Candlelight concerts for international company Fever, for whom they have performed many diverse programs from Beethoven and Mozart string quartets to Daft Punk, Taylor Swift and sold-out Studio Ghibli tributes. This year will see them debut at Melbourne’s Tempo Rubato and continue their series of concerts for the vulnerable at Wayside Chapel under the auspices of Judith Neilson.
Concerts that excite & inspire.
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Phoenix Collective recorded live 2019 - 2020 @ Phoenix Central Park.
PC | Digital Sessions recorded 2020.
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Please note, we are a concert performance ensemble and do not play as background music for functions. We can be booked to perform at events, conferences, launches, festivals, music societies, etc. but only when it’s a performance situation/ listening audience/ seated concert. Thank you - PC