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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
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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. 

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Four musicians sit in a semi-circle on a stage backlit in purple and green. They are all playing string instruments, two on violin, one on viola and the other on cello. This is the Australian String Quartet. Awesome foursome connect on every level
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Awesome foursome connect on every level

11 May 2023

Four perfectly balanced musicians, three incredibly diverse pieces of music, and one captive audience. It all adds up to a stunning night in musical utopia, writes Bourby Webster.

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

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Cleaver Street Studio

Cleaver Street Studio

 

Cleaver Street Studio