HAYDN FOR EVERYONE SERIES
Project conceived by
RICHARD TOGNETTI AO
2015 program curated by
MARSHALL MCGUIRE
Melbourne Festival’s magnificent three-year
retrospective of Haydn’s quartets comes to a
triumphant close.
In 2013, Melbourne Festival embarked on a
remarkable mission: a quest to perform and
celebrate all 68 of the quartets composed by
Franz Joseph Haydn—the man who invented the
string quartet and had an unmistakable impact on
the evolution of contemporary music.
The Festival is proud to present the stunning
conclusion to the much celebrated Haydn for
Everyone program—and to finish things off with
the most ambitious and wide-ranging series yet.
Haydn for Everyone is more than simply a
retrospective of the works of Haydn—it’s a
comprehensive exploration and celebration
of the enduring influence of the string
quartet throughout history. Spanning gala
concerts, exclusive events and pop–up public
performances, the works visited in this program
encompass not only Haydn’s own prodigal output,
but also classic and contemporary works by
many of those he influenced, including the likes of
Beethoven, Shostakovich and Ross Edwards.
This year sees the return of some of our most
well–loved events, including the flagship Quartets
at Sunset series, the dynamic and intimate
experience of Haydn Unpicked and a return
visit from the one–of–a–kind, purpose-built
performance space, ANAM Quartetthaus.
The acclaimed Haydn Open House is also back,
staging a series of intimate soirees within some
of Melbourne’s architectural wonders.
Fittingly, for our final year, the world–renowned
London Haydn Quartet joins the program for an
exclusive series of concerts and masterclasses,
while the brand new Stonnington Series sees
Haydn’s music performed within the lofty halls of
Stonnington’s most beautiful churches.
From old favourites to new interpretations, don’t
miss out on your last chance to witness the
musical feast that has captured the hearts and
ears of Melbourne. After three years, 68 Haydn
quartets and countless unforgettable moments,
no doubt remains: Haydn truly is for everyone.
For further details visit www.festival.melbourne
OTHER EVENTS IN THIS SERIES
LONDON HAYDN QUARTET
MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE
FRI 09 OCTOBER at 7PM
ANAM QUARTETTHAUS
ANAM, South Melbourne Town Hall
SAT 10—SUN 18 OCTOBER
HAYDN OPEN HOUSE
Zinc House
SUN 11 OCTOBER at 3PM
Secull House
SUN 18 OCTOBER at 3PM
Ridge House
SUN 25 OCTOBER at 3PM
MODIGLIANI QUARTET
Program 1
MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE
TUE 13 OCTOBER at 7PM
Haydn Unpicked
AUSTRALIAN TAPESTRY WORKSHOP
SAT 17 OCTOBER at 11AM
Program 2
MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE
SAT 17 OCTOBER at 7PM
QUARTETS AT SUNSET
COLLINS ST BAPTIST CHURCH
Orava Quartet
WED 14 OCTOBER at 6PM
Australian Chamber Orchestra
THU 15 OCTOBER at 6PM
Australian Haydn Ensemble
WED 21 OCTOBER at 6PM
Ironwood
THU 22 OCTOBER at 6PM