About

"Just hearing them play is a joy... this was artistry of the very highest calibre."

“Razor-sharp ensemble and expressive playing."

"The ASQ set the benchmark in so many ways."

“This was a performance with a great sense of mastery on all fronts – technically flawless, driven by great passion and virtuosity…” ★★★★★

“…the players were so beautifully together that the effect was magical… the ASQ looks set to maintain its premier place in Australia’s chamber music scene.”

"Like having a gymnast perform in your lounge room."

"...these sensitive, highly talented players impressed throughout with their overwhelming sense of shared musical vision and desire to create a ravishing musical unity. Put simply, the ASQ remains a sure-fire winner."

Since 1985, the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) has created unforgettable string quartet performances for audiences around the world.

Dedicated to musical excellence of the highest standard, we aim to create chemistry and amplify intimacy through experiences that connect people with music.

From our home base at the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music, we reach out across the world to engage people with an outstanding program of performances, workshops, digital content, commissions and education projects.

Our distinct sound is enhanced by a matched set of 18th century Guadagnini instruments, handcrafted by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini between c.1743 and 1784 in Turin and Piacenza, Italy. These precious instruments are on loan for our exclusive use through the generosity of UKARIA.

Dale Barltrop plays a 1784 Guadagnini Violin, Turin
Francesca Hiew plays a 1748-49 Guadagnini Violin, Piacenza
Chris Cartlidge plays a 1783 Guadagnini Viola, Turin
Michael Dahlenburg plays a c.1743 Guadagnini Violoncello, Piacenza ‘Ngeringa’