Harry Sdraulig  Piano Quartet, New Australian Commission 2023
Schumann  Piano Quartet in E flat major, Op. 47

Melbourne University graduate Sdraulig is a successful composer, doctoral student and lecturer in Sydney. His Fantasia on Waltzing Matilda, commissioned by Yo Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott, brought him international recognition. This new quartet is in seven parts with contrasting lyricism, intricate rhythmic and motivic drive and harmonies inspired by classical and jazz genres. Schumann’s 1842 quartet followed just weeks after his piano quintet and the four movements formed a culmination of the genre that would influence all who followed.

Lucinda Collins  piano
Helen Ayres  violin
Stephen King  viola
Sharon Grigoryan  cello