The University of Adelaide’s Quartet-in-Residence, Australian String Quartet, will throw open its doors at Lot Fourteen as it takes up a mini-residency next week.
The exclusive performances on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20 will include open rehearsals where any member of the precinct can watch as the Quartet prepares new work for upcoming concerts and recordings.
As an exclusive iteration of the ensemble’s popular ASQ Close Quarters concert series, the residency provides an opportunity to explore the parallels between artistic and cultural activity and entrepreneurial enterprise.
The ASQ’s Stephen King believes the residency will allow the group to perform amongst some of Adelaide’s most creative minds.
“Sharing an experience in a space with creative people is central to what we do as artists,” Stephen says in a press release.
“Lot Fourteen is home to some of our state’s most creative innovators and entrepreneurs and this residency adds to the inspiring conversations and collaborations.”
The project is a continuation of the ASQ’s existing relationship with virtual reality company Jumpgate VR, a resident company of Lot Fourteen.
The ASQ’s Chief Executive, Angelina Zucco, says she is foccussed on exploring synergies between the creative industries.
“As Australia’s national string quartet, our vision to be a thriving, future-focused organisation is made possible through great partnerships. Our collaboration with resident companies like Jumpgate VR and Artisan Post Group make way for bold ideas and new ventures to take flight,” Angelina says in a press release.
“Creative industries is one of the focus sectors at our precinct which is home to Artisan Post Group, virtual reality specialist Jumpgate VR, infrastructure visualisation company Convergen and film producers Dancing Road Productions.
“Welcoming the ASQ for such a unique event is a perfect fit with our vision for this precinct and highlights the many opportunities to collaborate, engage and share spaces.
“I look forward to hearing the beautiful sound of live string music floating through Lot Fourteen next week.”
ASQ LIVE AT LOT FOURTEEN – PROGRAM
Monday 19 October
Lecture Theatre, Eleanor Harrald Building
• 10am – 4pm
Open rehearsal: Members of the Lot Fourteen community are invited to pop in throughout the day to watch the ASQ at work as they rehearse contemporary work by Australian composers
• 4pm – 5pm
ASQ plays ‘Skittled’: Members of the Lot Fourteen community are invited to join the ASQ in conversation with Adelaide-based composers, Anne Cawrse, as they un-pack her work ‘Skittled’ for String Quartet ahead of its imminent recording release.
Tuesday 20 October
Lecture Theatre, Eleanor Harrald Building
• 12pm – 5pm
Open rehearsal: Members of the Lot Fourteen community are invited to pop in throughout the afternoon to watch the ASQ at work in the rehearsal room.
• 5pm – 6pm
ASQ Close Quarters at Lot Fourteen: A bespoke ASQ Close Quarters concert for members of the Lot Fourteen community, featuring selected movements from traditional and contemporary composers including Beethoven, Sollima and Cawrse.
For more information on the ASQ visit the website or phone 1800 040 444 for details.
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