The Melbourne Athenaeum Library will be closed from 2:30pm on Monday February 10, 17, and 24 for routine pest control being undertaken throughout the building. Building access will be restricted at this time so no returns will be possible.
The library will be open on these dates from 10:00am until 2:30pm and regular hours on other days during this period.
The Flinders Quartet has chosen two evocative pieces of music for its next performance in the library, on February 21.
The quartet will perform Deborah Cheetham Fraillon's powerful string quartet, Bungaree, which was inspired by a figure who should be an Australian household name.
Bungaree came to prominence in 1798 when he accompanied Matthew Flinders on a journey from the mainland to Tasmania, working as an interpreter and guide. From 1801 to 1803 he joined Flinders on his circumnavigation of Australia and Flinders described him as a "worthy and brave fellow" who saved the expedition multiple times.
Along with Bungaree, the Flinders Quartet will also perform Dvorak's String Quartet No. 14 in A-Flat Major, Op. 105. Dvorak wrote his last chamber work at the very end of his time in America when he found himself yearning to return to his homeland, the Czech Republic.
The performance will be held on Friday 21 February with doors opening at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm performance. This event is free for members and $20 for guests. Bookings can be made through Trybooking using this link.
