21/11/2025
Thank you so much for supporting our academy with a wonderful double pass to Interwoven on the 21 May.
The Australian String Quartet (ASQ), founded in 1985, is a prominent chamber music group based at the University of Adelaide, known for its exceptional performances and unique 18th-century Guadagnini instruments.
History and Formation
The ASQ was established in 1985 by violinists William Hennessey and Douglas Weiland, violist Keith Crellin, and cellist Janis Laurs. Over the years, the quartet has undergone several personnel changes, with the current members being Dale Barltrop (violin), Francesca Hiew (violin), Christopher Cartlidge (viola), and Michael Dahlenburg (cello). The quartet is recognized as the Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium, where they engage in educational initiatives and community outreach.