On Sunday 3 April, Canberra Strings perform Tchaikovsky’s String Quartet No.1 at St Andrews Anglican Church, Braidwood. Written in 1871, the quartet is one of Tchaikovsky’s most beloved chamber works. The beautiful slow movement (Andante cantabile), based on a Russian folk tune, was adapted by the composer for cello and string orchestra to great acclaim.
Canberra Strings is a group of some of the region’s leading professional musicians, dedicated to the performance of string chamber music. Directed by former Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Barbara Jane Gilby, the group has received two Critics Circle awards for performances in and around Canberra.
