Daytime Music - Affinity Quartet and Friends

Now entering their second decade, the internationally acclaimed Affinity Quartet explores chamber music as a powerful force for innovation and cultural exchange.

For a special program at Bunjil Place, Affinity is joined by acclaimed Welsh pianist and friend, Rhodri Clarke, for a program of evocative works for piano quartet by Mahler, Strauss, and Peter Sculthorpe.

These four exceptional musicians bring fresh energy to romantic and contemporary chamber works.

This Affinity Quartet and Friends program features Nicholas Waters on violin, Josef Hanna on viola, Mee Na Lojewski on cello and Rhodri Clarke on piano.

‘It’s time the world gets shaken awake and Affinity can do it!” David Harrington, Founder legendary Kronos Quartet 

 ‘…Affinity’s commitment to new Australian music goes beyond nurturing it at home—they take the crucial next step of sharing it with the world, which is invaluable for us as composers.’ Alice Chance, composer and Head of Composition MLC School 

‘Their dedication to the highest standards and their commitment to their art-form marks the Affinity Quartet as a much needed “new Guard” of Australian chamber music.’ Brett Dean, composer 

‘Attention to detail and emotional breadth.’ Classic Melbourne