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Tinalley will launch its 2012 National Concert Series on Sunday, October 9th in Canberra when it presents the third and final program of its inaugural 2011 Series. 

What's in store... Bach, Shostakovich, Barber, Dvorak, Schumann, Webern, Beethoven... a feast of languages, fervent amour and a journey to American shores! 

To request a 2012 Series brochure, email info@tinalley.com.au.

The Tinalley String Quartet has returned from the recording studios of the Banff Centre and CBC Studios Toronto with 2 exciting new recordings set for release in 2012.

The first release features three Opus 20 Quartets of Haydn, Nos. 1, 3 and 4.  The recording was the final part of the 9th Banff International String Quartet Competition First Prize Package which the Quartet won in 2007. The recording was produced by Theresa Leaonard, Director of Audio at the Banff Centre and engineered by San Francisco-based Mark Willsher.  Tinalley also presented a recital of the three works at the Banff Centre from which the Opus 20, No. 4 Quartet has been made available via podcast.  The podcast features a commentary of the recording process with Theresa Leonard. 

The Quartet then journeyed to Toronto where it collaborated with award-winning jazz musicians Colin Power (saxophone), Patrick Reid (double bass) and Ethan Ardelli in project 'Commonwealth', a production of two original works for string quartet and jazz trio written by Power and Reid. 

Both recordings are now in the mastering stages and will be released in 2012/13.

Tinalley String Quartet has officially launched its inaugural 2011 National Concert Season.  The Season will see the Quartet tour Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Canberra in May, July and October presenting three varied and exciting programs. 

The Season's opening program 'Brave New World' celebrates both Tinalley's bold step forth as it presents its inaugural National Season, and three composers whose daring defined the quartet medium: Haydn's Opus 20, No. 3 Quartet, Shostakovich's 12th Quartet and Debussy's enigmatic and beloved Quartet Opus 10 in g minor. 

Program 2 'Light in Darkness'explores the light and shade of the string quartet genre, opening with Mozart's Quartet K.421 and Carl Vine's 3rd Quartet.  The program concludes with Beethoven's autobiographical musical offering, Quartet Opus 132 in a minor.

The Season's closing program, 'A Thousand Times Good Night' features Tinalley with guest artists violist Roger Benedict and cellist Li-Wei Qin performing Mozart's Viola Quintet K. 516, Boccherini's Cello Quintet 'Night Music of the Streets of Madrid' and Schoenberg's Verklarte Nacht for sextet. 

Subscriptions are now available in each city and if you would like to request a Season Brochure, please call 1300 846 255 or email lerida@tinalley.com.au.

Tinalley is thrilled to welcome the Sofitel Wentworth and Novotel Canberra as 'Accommodation Partners' of its inaugural 2011 National Concert Season.  The hotels will host the Quartet throughout the year, and organise special events which will coincide with the Quartet's visits.

In celebration of the partnership, Tinalley subscribers will automatically have access to the Accor Hotels 'Away on Business' Programme which offers preferential rates at nearly 1300 Sofitel, Pullam, Novotel, Mecure, All Seasons, Ibis and Barriere hotels.

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.