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String quartet no.3 : Ngeringa : string quartet

by Matthew Hindson (2015)

String quartet No. 3

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String quartet No. 3 : Ngeringa / Matthew Hindson.

Library shelf no. 785.714/HIN 7 [Available for loan]

Work Overview

String Quartet No. 3: Ngeringa is a homage to the vision, tenacity and enterprise of Australia's behind-the-scenes cultural leaders - people like Ulrike Klein and Ngeringa Arts, who not only commissioned this piece, but in fact are responsible for the brand-new Ngeringa Arts Centre in the Adelaide Hills.

The work was completed early in 2015 and is comprised of four main sections. It opens with an aural depiction of the surrounding landscape from Mount Barker, overlooking the current site of the Ngeringa Arts Centre, including before European settlement. Mount Barker is a place of significance to the traditional custodians of the land. One can gain a sense of the ancient from its summit, either looking towards the Adelaide Hills or in the opposite direction across very flat and dry landscapes.

The second section is built around the idea of encroaching 'civilisation' and development. This includes new housing developments continually moving forward - which have both positive and negative implications: people need to live somewhere and many choose new suburbs placed within landscape that has stood there for eons. But this development also means that new facilities are needed: pieces of beauty in amongst urban sprawl.

The third section is based upon "The Idea": in this case, burgeoning thoughts of creativity and the need for achievement, such as… a new concert hall.

The final section is inspired by notions of construction and realisation - the process of putting an idea into practice, and making it a reality - furthermore, making a difference to people's lives in a constructive, positive way.

Work Details

Year: 2015

Instrumentation: 2 violins, viola, cello.

Duration: 16 min.

Commission note: Commissioned by Ngeringa Farm Arts Foundation.. commissioned to commemorate the opening of the Ngeringa Arts Cultural Centre at Mount Barker

First performance: by Australian String Quartet — 30 Aug 15. Ngeringa Arts Cultural Centre, Mount Barker, SA, Australia

Performances of this work

31 Jul 21: Australian Festival of Chamber Music Casino, The Ville Resort, Townsville, QLD. Featuring Goldner String Quartet.

14 Nov 2020: at ASQ in Port Noarlunga (The Arts Centre, Port Noarlunga SA). Featuring Australian String Quartet.

13 Nov 2020: at Mornings with the ASQ at Ukaria (UKARIA Cultural Centre). Featuring Australian String Quartet.

8 Nov 2020: at ASQ: Robe Community Concert (Robe Institute). Featuring Australian String Quartet.

6 Sep 2020: at ASQ Live at UKARIA: Matthew Hindson (live-stream) (Live streaming event (online only)). Featuring Australian String Quartet.

8 Sep 2015: at Australian String Quartet: Abundance (Government House Ballroom, Perth). Featuring Australian String Quartet.

7 Sep 2015: at Australian String Quartet: Abundance (Adelaide Town Hall). Featuring Australian String Quartet.

3 Sep 2015: at Australian String Quartet: Abundance (Melbourne Recital Centre, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall). Featuring Australian String Quartet.

2 Sep 2015: at Australian String Quartet: Abundance (City Recital Hall). Featuring Australian String Quartet.

1 Sep 2015: at Australian String Quartet: Abundance (Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University). Featuring Australian String Quartet.

30 Aug 15: Ngeringa Arts Cultural Centre, Mount Barker, SA, Australia. Featuring Australian String Quartet.

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