Astralis Quartet is a string quartet based in Calgary, comprised of four colleagues from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. The quartet shares a passion for performing chamber music by living composers and is excited to present both classical and modern works to Albertan audiences.

From The Diary of Anne Frank is a beautiful work composed by Brian Black, Professor Emeritus in Musicology at the University of Lethbridge, and has never before been performed in Calgary. We will also perform a scintillating example of Joseph Haydn, the originator of the string quartet, from his middle years. And featuring a rare performance of String Quartet No. 5 from the great Canadian series of thirteen by R. Murray Schafer.

Pre-concert chat at 2:15 with composer Dr. Brian Black

Astralis Quartet:  John Lowry, violin;  Edmund Chung, violin;  Marcin Swoboda, viola;  Andrea Case, cello