Acacia Quartet

From Satie’s wit and Puccini’s tender Crisantemi to Nick Wales’ luminous Harbour Light, the concert flows into the dreamlike glow of Debussy’s Clair de Lune and culminates with Ravel’s masterful String Quartet.

• Lisa Stewart, violin
• Doreen Cumming, violin
• Stefan Duwe, viola
• Anna Martin-Scrase, cello

Forming in 2010, Acacia Quartet are one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles.

Having recorded twelve albums, Acacia is known for presenting versatile and inventive programs which prominently feature Australia’s leading composers. Nominated for an APRA-AMCOS Art Music 'Award for Excellence' (2013), and Aria Music Awards ‘Best Classical Album’, twice (2013 and 2020), Acacia are renowned recording artists with their recordings regularly featured on radio around the world.

Having toured extensively, Acacia is in high demand both locally and internationally. Locally, Acacia's engagements include the Sydney Opera House, City Recital Hall Sydney, Melbourne Recital Hall, as well as extensive touring through regional NSW and Victoria. Internationally, Acacia had their international debut in Vancouver, Canada at the Roundhouse in June 2016 and have since followed up with performances in Europe.

Passionate supporters of young musicians, Acacia has previously worked with NSW’s Regional Youth Orchestra and are proud to share their love of music with audiences of all ages.