Phoenix Collective

Sunday 2 March 2025

In the Utzon Room

Classical Music

Join Phoenix Collective for a compelling program of contrasts, with Mozart and Shostakovich’s classic works for string quartet juxtaposed with contemporary music from Emma Greenhill and Giovanni Sollima.

Exquisite translucence

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A contemporary take on classic chamber music

One of the most versatile and dynamic ensembles working in Australia today, Phoenix Collective are known for their eclectic and adventurous programming, effortlessly interweaving string quartet classics with contemporary and popular genres. 

Their diverse collaborations with luminaries such as Katie Noonan, William Barton and Tenzin Choegyal have introduced chamber music to new audiences around the country. For their Sydney Opera House debut, Phoenix Collective presents a characteristically diverse program featuring quintessential chamber music masterpieces combined with classics of the future. 

The timeless beauty of Mozart’s String Quartet no 4 and Shostakovich’s powerful String Quartet no 3 find their match in a commission from Australian composer Emma Greenhill and the effervescent music of rockstar Italian cellist, Giovanni Sollima.

Presented by Phoenix Collective

Artists

Dan Russell
Artistic Director and Violin

Pip Thompson
Violin

Ella Brinch
Viola

Andrew Wilson
Cello

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