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For more than 35 years, the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) has created unforgettable string quartet performances for national and international audiences. Dedicated to musical excellence with a distinctly Australian character, the Quartet’s purpose is to create chemistry and amplify intimacy through experiences that connect people with string quartet music.
From its home base at the University of Adelaide, Elder Conservatorium of Music, the ASQ reaches out across Australia and the world to engage people with an outstanding program of performances, workshops, commissioning and education projects.
The Quartet’s 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 the ASQ’s exclusive use through the generosity of UKARIA.
Dale Barltrop plays a 1784 Guadagnini Violin, Turin
Francesca Hiew plays a 1748-49 Guadagning Violin, Piacenza
Stephen King plays a 1783 Guadagnini Viola, Turin
Michael Dahlenburg plays a 1743 Guadagnini Violincello, Piacenza ‘Ngeringa’
Michael Dahlenburg joined the Australian String Quartet as its Cellist in November 2020.
Michael studied cello with Howard Penny at the Australian National Academy of Music and Molly Kadarauch at the University of Melbourne. He was principal cellist of Melbourne Chamber Orchestra until 2020, and has been guest principal with Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (NZ) and Orchestra Victoria. He has worked as a guest with the Australian String Quartet, Flinders Quartet, Australian Chamber Orchestra, ACO2 and Adelaide’s ARTARIA ensemble.
Michael was a founding member of Hamer Quartet, First Prize, Grand Prize and Audience Prize winners at the 2009 Asia Pacific Chamber Competition. He has performed at numerous festivals and concert halls around the world and has studied chamber music with many leading chamber musicians.
Michael also studied conducting with John Hopkins and Christopher Seamen and has been a regular guest conductor of Melbourne Chamber Orchestra. He has also conducted the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and numerous orchestras for arts organisations.
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