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Petra String Quartet plays Conyngham and Tibbits

Barry Conyngham's first string quartet and George Tibbits' second performed by the Petra String Quartet.

Petra String Quartet ensemble
Barry Conyngham composer
George Tibbits composer

Artist

No photograph: Petra String Quartet

Petra String Quartet

Now defunct, the Petra String Quartet was formed in 1977 from graduates of the Tasmanian Conservatorium and focused on Australian compositions. They toured the eastern states, then Europe in 1980.

Track Listing

  1. String Quartet No.1 Barry Conyngham 19:40

    2. Second String Quartet George Tibbits

  2. First movement 9:47
  3. Second movement 6:11
  4. Third movement 2:16
  5. Fourth movement 6:03

Performers

Composers

Photograph of Barry Conyngham

Barry Conyngham

Born in Sydney Australia, Barry Conyngham has received numerous awards, prizes and grants for composition, including Churchill (1970), Harkness (1972-74), Australia Council (1974-5), and Senior Fulbright (1982) Fellowships. He has an ARIA, two Sounds Australian Critics Awards and two Maggs Awards.

No photograph: George Tibbits

George Tibbits

Where to listen

Petra String Quartet plays Conyngham and Tibbits is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.

Petra String Quartet plays Conyngham and Tibbits is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.

Product details

Catalogue number
MD 3037
List price
$20.00 AUD
Total playing time
43 minutes 57 seconds
Release date
Musical work
copyright
© 1981 Move Records
Sound recording
copyright
℗ 1981 Move Records
Category
Classical
Barcode
EAN 9314574303728

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