Petra String Quartet plays Conyngham and Tibbits
Barry Conyngham's first string quartet and George Tibbits' second performed by the Petra String Quartet.
Artist
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
- String Quartet No.1 Barry Conyngham 19:40
- First movement 9:47
- Second movement 6:11
- Third movement 2:16
- Fourth movement 6:03
Second String Quartet George Tibbits
Performers
Composers

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.
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.
Move CDs can be ordered through specialist music retailers across Australia including Readings.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3037
- List price
- $20.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 43 minutes 57 seconds
- Release date
- 1981
- Musical work
copyright - © 1981 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 1981 Move Records
- Category
- Classical
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574303728