Sunday February 24
Afternoon tea from 2:30pm, Concert at 3:30pm.
The Nexas Quartet
Tango de Saxos
A Prelude in Tea Concert.
Nexas Quartet will present an exciting delve into Argentinean Tango with their unique and inspiring performance of both arrangements and new works. Featured composers will include Astor Piazzolla, Carlos Gardel, Gerardo Rodriguez and Fernando Lerman.
Astor Piazzolla "Revelucionari
Astor Piazzolla "Revelucionario" Astor Piazzolla "Suite de Angel"
Fernando Lerman "New Work" - World Premiere
Single Tickets: Adult $49, Concession/Under 30 $32, Student $22, Child $17. Afternoon tea included.
Subscriptions
Concession: 3 Concert Subscription: $87, 6 Concert Subscription: $165,12 Concert Subscription: $306
Adult: 3 Concert Subscription: $132, 6 Concert Subscription: $249, 12 Concert Subscription: $468
Since their formation in 2002 Nexas Quartet have premiered countless new Australian works and collaborated with the finest musicians, theatre and dance companies. At the forefront of chamber music, Nexas Quartet is focused on promoting the musical diversity of the saxophone by showcasing its versatility and ability to cross genres. In 2017 Nexas embarked upon a new collaboration with opera star Peter Colman-Wright resulting in their Weimar-Era themed ABC Classic release 'Ballades of the Good Life '. (4.5/5 from Limelight Magazine). Other 2017 Highlights included performing at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music (Townsville), Adelaide Cabaret Festival, performing Warren Barker's Capriccio for Sax Quartet and Wind Band at the Melbourne Recital Centre and Art not Apart (Canberra).
A Prelude in Tea is a Sunday afternoon concert series featuring a scrumptious afternoon tea served from 2:30 followed by a 3:30 concert from some of Australia’s best and most exciting small ensembles. With the Streeton Trio, the Flinders Quartet, The Seraphim Trio and more, A Prelude in Tea concert is the perfect Sunday afternoon out.