“You hear something so special but once in your lifetime”
Leading the Future of The Australian String Quartet
The Australian String Quartet perform the electrifying finale of Joseph Haydn's String Quartet in B minor, Op.33 No.1.
ASQ violinist Francesca Hiew chats about Rapture, which tours to Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Mt Barker, Perth and Sydney between 7—22 May 2025.
I’m proud to serve as Chair of the Australian String Quartet (ASQ), one of Australia’s pre-eminent touring ensembles.
Since my appointment as Chair in January 2022, I’ve been working closely with the Board and team to lead the organisation into a new era of creativity, adaptability, and deeper community connection.
With a strong belief in the power of music to enrich lives and build stronger communities, I bring a national and regional lens to arts leadership, along with a global perspective on strategy, culture, and philanthropy.
I’m particularly excited to co-lead major initiatives such as ASQ’s “Fit for Forty” program, and Ruby Jubilee Anniversary to be celebrated in 2025.