Australian Haydn Ensemble

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 at 8pm

Skye McIntosh (violin), Matthew Greco (violin), Karina Schmitz (viola), Daniel Yeadon (cello). Photo credits: Helen White

 “ A jewel in the national period instrument crown “ Limelight.

Programme

Franz Joseph HAYDN (1732-1809)  String Quartet in B-flat major, Op.74 no.4, Sunrise

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) String Quartet in F major, Op.18 no.1

Fanny Mendelssohn HENSEL (1805-1847) String quartet in E-flat major, H277

About the Artists

Formed in 2011, the Australian Haydn Ensemble, led by Artistic Director, Skye McIntosh, is now one of Australia’s leading historically informed orchestras and chamber music groups. These talented musicians performing on period instruments have built a reputation for vibrant performances, which are faithful to the sound-worlds that would have been familiar to Haydn and his contemporaries. The ensemble has its own highly regarded annual concert season; it tours nationally and has appeared at overseas venues and festivals. Its busy schedule includes recording, regional performances and educational projects.

The ensemble’s concert for Sydney Mozart Society showcases four of its exceptional musicians: Skye McIntosh (violin), Matthew Greco (violin), Karina Schmitz (viola) and Daniel Yeadon (cello).

Read more about the artists.

Programme Notes

Programme notes will be available at the door to the Concert Hall.

Franz Joseph HAYDN (1732-1809)  String Quartet in B-flat major, Op.74 no.4, Sunrise

Allegro con spirito / Adagio / Menuetto: Allegro / Finale: Allegro non troppo

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) String Quartet in F major, Op.18 no.1

Allegro con brio / Adagio affettuoso et appasionata / Scherzo: Allegro molto / Allegro

Fanny Mendelssohn HENSEL (1805-1847) String quartet in E-flat major, H277

Adagio ma non troppo / Allegretto / Romanze /Allegro molto vivace