The Ellery String Quartet is a dynamic group of musicians, formed at the end of 2021 and based on Ngunnawal/Ngambri land (Canberra). With their “youthful exuberance and fearless approach” (Canberra CityNews), they aim to push the boundaries of the classical string quartet through programs of contemporary classical and folk music across diverse performance spaces. The quartet have a particular fondness for Scandinavian folk music, and modern works from composers such as Caroline Shaw, Ella Macens and Holly Harrison.
Performance highlights include an astronomy-themed concert at Mt. Stromlo, concerts of folk music at Floriade and the National Folk Festival, and appearances at the Canberra International Music Festival. Notable artist collaborations include William Barton (10th Anniversary of the National Arborteum and Canberra International Music Festival), Ensemble Offspring (Canberra International Music Festival), John Schumann (“Do We Still Have Time For Henry Lawson” at Canberra Writers Festival), Ronan Apcar and Lynden Bassett (“Apcar’s Holland” and “This is What We Have Today”)
Brad Tham, violin
Anika Chan, violin
Pippa Newman, viola
Chloe Law, cello
Photo credit – Felix Clayton