The Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) is extremely pleased to welcome our audiences back with this beautiful program inspired by sleep. The subject of dreams has long occupied the imagination of composers, poets, and artists throughout history. AHE explores this subject with an intriguing collection of works including Haydn’s Dream Quartet, Bach’s Goldberg Variations and Beethoven’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s Tomb Scene from Romeo and Juliet.
Haydn’s beautiful string quartet Op. 50 No. 5, The Dream, takes its nickname from the gorgeous ‘poco adagio’ second movement that features rocking chords that create a gentle hypnotic ‘dream-like’ effect.
Bach’s famous Goldberg Variations, written at the request of Count Kaiserling for Goldberg to play to him during his many sleepless nights to lull him into a state of slumber, are some of his most listened-to works. The original variations were written for harpsichord. In this concert, AHE presents a newly commissioned arrangement for string quartet.
AHE also presents Beethoven’s magnificent string quartet Op. 18 No. 1. The slow movement of this work is thought to have been inspired by the tragic Tomb Scene of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, where Romeo, finding Juliet asleep, believes her to be dead and thus takes his own life in vain.
STAYING SAFE IN THE CONCERT HALL
We are dedicated to ensuring a safe environment for all and additional health and safety guidelines will be in place.
A maximum of 125 tickets for this performance will be available to purchase to ensure social distancing. Temperature checks will occur on entry and there will be increased hygiene protocols throughout the venue.
To read more about the health and safety measures in place for this performance, please click the link to the health and safety plan below.
AHE COVID -19 HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN
ARTISTS
THE AUSTRALIAN HAYDN ENSEMBLE
SKYE MCINTOSH – VIOLIN
MATTHEW GRECO – VIOLIN
KARINA SCHMITZ – VIOLA
DANIEL YEADON – CELLO
VENUE DETAILS
The Cell Block Theatre
National Art School Darlinghurst
Cnr Forbes St &, Burton St.
Enter from Forbes Street