The Melbourne Athenaeum Library will be closed on Saturday April 25 for the ANZAC Day public holiday.

The library will be open regular hours on Friday April 24 and Monday April 27.

Music: Affinity Quartet and Friends

Affinity Quartet’s performances have been praised by critics for their ‘flawless technique’ and ‘emotional breadth’.

Now entering their second decade, Affinity Quartet is this year focusing on collaborations with some exciting guests, including two leading Australian musicians based overseas: Catherina Lee in London and Isabella Bignasca in Auckland/New York.

Catherina (violin) and Isabella (viola) will join Nicholas Waters (violin), Josef Hanna (viola) and Mee Na Lojewski (cello) in the library to perform the following program:

  • Huw Belling, Now vanishing, now forming - composed for TAIWA (2026)
  • Mozart String Quintet no.5 in D Major K.593
  • Brahms String Quintet no.2 in G Major Op.111

Friday 12 June 2026
Doors open at 5.40pm for a 6pm start.
This event is free for members and $25 for non-members.
Bookings can be made through Trybooking using this link

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