British violinist, Adam Chalabi has been appointed to the first chair of the Tinalley String Quartet. The appointment follows the departure of New York based violinist Ayano Ninomiya. Ms. Ninomiya and the Melbourne-based members of the Quartet made a mutual decision to part ways due to scheduling difficulties.

Mr. Chalabi is formerly a member of the Chalabi, Epos and Basel String Quartets and was a member of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra from 2001 – 2009, holding the position of Principal 2nd from 2004. A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, Mr. Chalabi was recently appointed Concertmaster of Orchestra Victoria.

Adam Chalabi will make his debut with the Quartet on September 6th at The University of Melbourne Lunchtime Concert Series, Melba Hall.

Tinalley has returned weary but thrilled with the success of its 2nd European Tour!   The Quartet was greeted with full houses at the Vienna Muskverein, Paris Musee d'Orsay, Bremen's Die Glocke and the Frankfurt AlteOper.  The Musikverein, Berlin Konzerthaus and Paris were particular highlights.   The tour was also a critical triumph, the Waldeckische Landeszeitung writing 'honest and unvarnished, passionate and solemn, their performance built up in the course of the evening to a listening experience that continued to have an effect and that was appreciated by the audience with strong applause.'  A 3rd tour of Europe is now being planned for the 2011/2012 season.

The Quartet is grateful to Arts Victoria, Abaf and the Australian Embassy in Vienna for supporting the tour.

Tinalley is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Australian Business Arts Foundation (AbaF).  The foundation matches individuals and businesses with artists, facilitating donations which are tax deductible. 

For further information regarding ABAF and making a tax deductible donation, please visit www.abaf.org.au/donate.   

Tinalley String Quartet has been successful in its bid for Arts Victoria funding.  The funding allocated will be essential in covering the costs associated with TSQ's 2010 European Tour.   The tour, set for March 2010, will include debut appearances at the Berlin Konzerthaus, Vienna Musikverein, Frankfurt AlteOper, Bremen Die Glocke and the Musee d'Orsay in Paris.  

Tinalley's first commercial release 'Beloved of the Gods' has been officially released by the Melba Recordings label. The recording features TSQ performing Felix Mendelssohn's String Quartet in a minor Op.13.  This is paired with the Dean-Emmerson-Dean Trio performing Mozart’s ‘Kegelstatt’ Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E flat major, K498.

Tinalley String Quartet is delighted to announce a second tour of Europe scheduled for March 2010.   The Quartet will perform in many of Europe's finest chamber music series' and venues, including the Berlin Konzerthaus, Vienna Musikverein, Paris Musee d'Orsay and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

TSQ is delighted to announce Yering Station as a Principal Partner of the Quartet.  Yering Station, Victoria's first Vineyard, is renowned for producing award winning wines of world-class quality and distinction.  In 2004 Yering Station was awarded 'Winemaker of the Year' at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition in London.  Set in the Yarra Valley with stunning views, Yering Station aims to offer holistic wine and food experience. 

Tinalley is thrilled with the partnership and we look forward to working closely with Yering Station in the future.