Aug
21
to 31 Aug

Four Winds

This residency will give Acacia the time and space to record their next album in the beautiful settings of the Windsong Pavilion. They plan to record an album of traditional classical and Australian repertoire – works by Joseph Haydn, Alexander Borodin, Alice Chance and Lyle Chan.

Their fifth (and most important) person in this recording project is wonderful audio engineer Craig Greening, who will set up his microphones to capture everything.

If everything goes to plan, Move Records will eventually release Acacia’s next album.

The Residency time at Four Winds will include the premier performance of composer Richard Lawson’s How to Read A City, Your Place of Last Resort by Acacia Quartet on 30 August with accompanying poems read by poet Elizabeth Walton and a Q and A compered by Eddie Williams from ABC South East.

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Aug
30

Four Winds

How to Read A City, Your Place of Last Resort, is an immersive literary and listening experience. Acacia Quartet will present the world premiere live performance of Richard Lawson’s classical song cycle paired with Elizabeth Walton’s poetry, in a performance which brings together words and music in a rare convergence of the senses. This collaborative work explores the beauty and sadness of the times we live in, inviting audiences to experience the ephemeral magic of poetry and classical music. The performance will present a mosaic of listening and responding in conversation with one of the South Coast’s favourite interviewers, Eddie Williams, sharing insights into the creative process behind this deeply moving new work.

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Sept
14

Leichhardt Espresso Chorus

From the icy Nordic soundscapes, to the rich traditions of Baltic folksong, AURORA features the atmospheric works of Ola Gjeilo and Sigur Rós, alongside the rich choral voices of Ēriks Ešenvalds and Arvo Pärt. We embrace the fusion of culture, with Australian-Latvian composers Aija Draguns and Ella Macens drawing inspiration from their own heritage. Singing alongside renowned string ensemble ACACIA QUARTET and the Sydney Latvian Male choir, with wonderful Latvian-Australian soprano soloist Lana Kains, AURORA is a celebration of music that transcends borders and speaks to the soul.

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Oct
4

Snaren Op Swaluw, Netherlands

Acacia Quartet and guests Emile Cantor, viola & Laurentiu Sbarcea, cello present a program of string sextets:

Johannes Brahms - String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36

Lyle Chan - String Sextet (New Work)

Antonin Dvorak - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48

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Oct
5

Greven Klassik, Germany

Acacia Quartet and guests Emile Cantor, viola & Laurentiu Sbarcea, cello present a program of string sextets:

Johannes Brahms - String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36

Lyle Chan - String Sextet (New Work)

Antonin Dvorak - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48

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Oct
9

Klosterkirche Rietberg, Germany

Acacia Quartet and guests Emile Cantor, viola & Laurentiu Sbarcea, cello present a program of string sextets:

Johannes Brahms - String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36

Lyle Chan - String Sextet (New Work)

Antonin Dvorak - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48Acacia Quartet and guests Emile Cantor, viola & Laurentiu Sbarcea, cello present a program of string sextets:

Johannes Brahms - String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36

Lyle Chan - String Sextet (New Work)

Antonin Dvorak - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48

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Oct
10

Schloss Rheydt Mönchengladbach, Germany

Acacia Quartet and guests Emile Cantor, viola & Laurentiu Sbarcea, cello present a program of string sextets:

Johannes Brahms - String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36

Lyle Chan - String Sextet (New Work)

Antonin Dvorak - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48

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Oct
12

Ruller Haus, Germany

Acacia Quartet and guests Emile Cantor, viola & Laurentiu Sbarcea, cello present a program of string sextets:

Johannes Brahms - String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36

Lyle Chan - String Sextet (New Work)

Antonin Dvorak - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48

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June
29

Bendooley Estate

A musical feast paired with a delicious lunch

Acacia Quartet present a program of famous Austrian and Bohemian string quartets, combined with an Australian piece about Tasmania’s wilderness: 

Joseph Haydn - String Quartet Op. 77, No. 1 in G major

Moya Henderson - ‘Kudikynah Cave’

Antonin Dvorak - String Quartet No. 12, Op. 96 in F major, ‘American’ 

Date: Sunday 29th June 2025 

Time: 12.00pm doors open 

Where: The Stables @ Bendooley Estate

Menu 

Main: Free-range chicken breast with corn puree, buckwheat polenta, wood-ear mushrooms, truffle and thyme jus 

Shared Sides: Roast chat potatoes with confit garlic, flat parsley & rosemary, and Honey-glazed carrots with toasted sesame 

Dessert:  Spiced date pudding, salted caramel, crushed macadamias and vanilla ice cream

For any special dietary requirements, please contact kelly@bendooleyestate.com.au prior to the event.

Seating will be in tables of 8-10 people; however, you will still be with the group you book with, and if you have any seating requests with others you know attending, please reach out.

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June
17

Lane Cove Music Club

Alice Chance - 'Precious Colours'

Joseph Haydn - String Quartet Op.77/1, Hob. III:81

Elena Kats-Chernin - 'Road To Harvest'

Elena Kats-Chernin - 'Eliza Aria'

Lyle Chan - 'Entering The Palaces'

Antonin Dvorak - String Quartet 12, Op. 96 'American'

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Mar
9

New England Conservatorium Armidale

Kick off the 2025 concert season with an afternoon of stunning string music, as NECOM and Musica Viva Armidale welcome the Acacia Quartet for a special Sunday matinee performance.

The program features two beloved string masterpieces: Tchaikovsky’s String Quartet No. 1, weaving Ukrainian folk melodies with sweeping Romantic themes, and Borodin’s String Quartet No. 2, filled with rich drama and unforgettable lyricism. Adding a contemporary twist, the concert also includes Entering the Palaces, an evocative new work by Australian composer Lyle Chan.

Enjoy this unique opportunity to experience both timeless classics and exciting modern music performed by one of Australia’s finest ensembles.

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Nov
21
to 24 Nov

Four Winds Spring Youth Music Festival

SYMF 2024 will showcase young musicians, the ongoing development of the Four Winds Community Orchestra project, youth engagement with First Nations arts and cultural practices, new commissions as well as visiting professionals and up and coming artists. 

It is an event curated for deep listening, uplifted by the voices of young people and an abundance of local talent alongside students of all levels. 

Come together with friends and family to savour delicious food, relax on the grass beneath the towering gums, with remarkable musicians encouraging you to connect and celebrate.

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June
30

Leichhardt Espresso Chorus

The Sound of Light

What does light sound like? Embark on an ethereal journey with Leichhardt Espresso Chorus, conducted by Aija Draguns, as we delve into the choral realm of sound and light. Experience over 70 voices, soprano soloist Molly Ryan, accompanist Chen Le and renowned string ensemble Acacia Quartet.

Hear works by captivating Australian, Baltic and Nordic composers as they uniquely explore the interplay of light and darkness on Earth, as well as the celestial and divine above. Featuring music by Alice Chance, Ella Macens, Aija Draguns, Hamish Reeves interwoven with Ola Gjeilo, Morten Lauridsen and John Rutter, we invite you to explore the vivid colours of music’s infinite palette, including evocative settings of “Lux Aeterna” (Eternal Light).

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May
12

Sapphire Coast Music Society, Wolumla

Acacia Quartet and international guests Emile Cantor, viola & Laurentiu Sbarcea, cello present a program of string sextets:

Antonin Dvorak - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48

Lyle Chan - String Sextet (New Work)

Johannes Brahms - String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36

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May
11

Montague Choristers, Narooma

Acacia Quartet and international guests Emile Cantor, viola & Laurentiu Sbarcea, cello present a program of string sextets:

Antonin Dvorak - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48

Lyle Chan - String Sextet (New Work)

Johannes Brahms - String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36

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May
10

Neighbourhood House, Mallacoota

Acacia Quartet and international guests Emile Cantor, viola & Laurentiu Sbarcea, cello present a program of string sextets:

Antonin Dvorak - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48

Lyle Chan - String Sextet (New Work)

Johannes Brahms - String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36

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May
3

Orange Regional Conservatorium

Acacia Quartet and international guests Emile Cantor, viola & Laurentiu Sbarcea, cello present a program of string sextets:

Antonin Dvorak - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48

Lyle Chan - String Sextet (New Work)

Johannes Brahms - String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36

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Apr
28

Tarcutta Hall

Acacia Quartet and international guests Emile Cantor, viola & Laurentiu Sbarcea, cello present a program of string sextets:

Antonin Dvorak - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48

Lyle Chan - String Sextet (New Work)

Johannes Brahms - String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36

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Apr
26

Leeton Museum & Art Gallery

Acacia Quartet and international guests Emile Cantor, viola & Laurentiu Sbarcea, cello present a program of string sextets:

Antonin Dvorak - String Sextet in A major, Op. 48

Lyle Chan - String Sextet (New Work)

Johannes Brahms - String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36

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