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A sharply dressed man stands in front of a recessed grey wall. He is wearing a silver blazer over a black t-shirt holds a beautiful viola. This is Australian String Quartet violist Christopher Cartlidge Playing with real treasures

Features

Playing with real treasures

17 July 2023

When he was studying viola at university, Christopher Cartlidge used to busk for beer money. Now the musician travels the country (and the world) playing a rare beauty with Australia’s premier string quartet.

Pictured is the Australian String Quartet they sit in a semi circle with their right arms outstretched and bows flourished Intense musical magic

Reviews

Intense musical magic

23 March 2022

The latest incarnation of the Australian String Quartet earn a standing ovation in their Perth debut, says Penny Shaw.

Always was, always will be…

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Playing with real treasures

Intense musical magic

Seesaw Magazine acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work and live, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
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