Intimate Grandeur
A crystallised, expansive vision of a romantic, vanished world.
Saturday 5 Sep 2026
11:00am
Ian Potter Recital Hall, The Hedberg
Nipaluna / Hobart
Overview
Richard Strauss’s String Sextet (1942) was composed in the shadow of World War II as the prelude to his opera Capriccio. Rather than anticipating disaster, its luxuriant, late-Romantic language recalls the world of Brahms and earlier German chamber traditions, projecting poise and refinement at a time of personal and cultural upheaval.
Brahms’s String Sextet No 2 in G major (1864–65), written when the composer was in his early thirties, represents a bold expansion of the string ensemble’s palette. Building on Classical models, Brahms enriches the texture with autumnal lyricism, harmonic daring, and contrapuntal intricacy – qualities that helped secure his reputation as a master of large-scale chamber music.
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Schedule
- 10:30am Doors open
- 11:00am Start
- 12:00pm Concludes
Tickets
One off tickets
- Adult $65
- Student $35
- Concession and Seniors discounts are available.
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Venue
Ian Potter Recital Hall, The Hedberg
Entry via The Hedberg, corner of Campbell &, 29 Campbell Street, Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000
Cutting-edge acoustics within The Hedberg performing arts complex. A beautiful timber-lined performance space with tiered seating and acoustics designed specifically for chamber music and vocal performances.
This event takes place in the south, where Kunanyi stands above the meeting of river and sea
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Assistive listening (hearing loop)
$0 Companion Card holder tickets
Accessible seating
Multiple car parks and street parking options are available near the venue.
Artists
Featuring
Jennifer Owen
Violin
Lucy Carrig-Jones
Violin
Douglas Coghill
Viola
Susanna Low
Viola
Jonathan Békés
Cello
Stuart Thomson
Double bass
First concert?
We love welcoming new people to our concerts! Here we answer some common questions about what to expect.
Some people like to be right up the front where they can see the perspiration on musicians’ foreheads. Others enjoy being up the back, with an elevated view of the entire orchestra.
While all seats in the hall allow for a great concert experience, you can choose to pay extra for the most popular seats in the house. These tend to be closer to the stage while allowing great views of the orchestra and soloists, who almost always perform on the lefthand side of the stage (when viewed from the audience).
We recommend arriving 30 minutes before the concert and allowing time for any traffic or parking issues.
If you’re running late, don’t panic. Our friendly staff will be there to usher you to your seat at the earliest appropriate moment.
You’re welcome to dress up to the nines, but we don’t expect you to. There’s no dress code. Jeans are as appropriate as tuxedos, and sneakers are as accepted as heels.
If you choose to have your ticket emailed to you, you do not have to print it. Your email ticket will have a QR code that our ushers can scan on the night. We suggest ‘flagging’ the email in your inbox so you can easily find it on the night.
Simply call, visit or email the Box Office and we’ll either re-send your tickets or arrange for them to be collected on the night.
The TSO Box Office is open 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday and you can email boxoffice@tso.com.au or call us on 1800 001 190.
You are very welcome to pass your tickets on to friends or family to use.
If you are unable to attend a concert, you may like to return your tickets to the TSO as a charitable donation. Please email boxoffice@tso.com.au or call us on 1800 001 190 (10am – 4pm Monday to Friday).
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