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“…the quartet playing… across a whole range of dynamics and emotions… challenged my assumptions of the role of this instrument… superb technical and collaboration skills… impressive performance”

— CutCommon Magazine, May 2019
(by Wendy Zhang, attended 19th May)
https://www.cutcommonmag.com/live-review-wendy-sees-the-australian-harp-quartet/

Our second concert kicked off on May 19th at the Mosman Art Gallery with a packed house in the large converted chapel.

“… the audience loved, judging by the clapping and cheering. The group came back to play an encore… providing a happy and cheerful ending to an otherwise surreal concert.”
— CutCommon Magazine, May 2019

“The balance between the 4… was superb through the whole afternoon, a standout feature for me… Summing up, it was a highly enjoyable, all-too-short, hour of lovely harp making with the energy, commitment and enjoyment of all four players obvious from the start. Bravo to this lovely new group and I for one am really looking forward to whatever they do next.”

— Jill Atkinson, Principal Harpist of Queensland Symphony Orchestra (attended 12th May)
Harpbeat, Harp Society of Queensland, June 2019
https://www.harpsocietyqld.org.au

“Every note was accounted for, the colours were brilliant. When four players of equal outstanding ability have reached such a high level, they can bring not only the harp but music to life. Bravo.”

— Louise Johnson, former Principal Harpist of Sydney Symphony Orchestra (attended 12th May)
Harp Society of NSW Newsletter, No 122, May 2019
http://www.harpsocietyofnsw.org.au

“The program showcased the strength of four highly accomplished musicians, a rare combination in what is sure to become a fixture in the chamber music scene both here in Australia and representing our community abroad… The ensemble is highly professional and collegiate, with all the marks of a high performing and synergistic team where the whole is even greater than the sum of the parts… brilliant ensemble between the players.“

— Maryanne Tucker, harpist (attended 12th May)
Harp Society of NSW Newsletter, No 122, May 2019
http://www.harpsocietyofnsw.org.au

The Australian Harp Quartet gave a successful debut recital at the Kirribilli Centre to a completely sold out audience. The program included compositions and transcriptions of works by Adie, Albeniz, Bach, Chopin, Grieg, Kats-Chernin, Khachaturian and Wickey. We were honoured to have some special guests in attendance: Louise Johnson, former Principal Harp of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and Jill Atkinson, Principal Harp of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.