St. Stephen's Uniting Church — Attraction in Sydney

St Stephen Chruch, Sydney. Saturday 3rd May 2025.

The venue was lovely – a beautifully decorated church filled with candlelight, which created a warm and enchanting atmosphere. The setting was visually stunning, and the acoustics were decent, though nothing remarkable.

The Ash Quartet appeared to be a friendly and enthusiastic group, but their performance left much to be desired. It seemed under-rehearsed, as though they were unfamiliar with the pieces. There were frequent mistakes, uneven timing, and a general lack of cohesion. The cellist played reliably, and the violist offered a particularly rich and beautiful tone, easily the highlight of the group.

Unfortunately, the violinists struggled throughout. The second violinist, in particular, got lost on several occasions and made repeated errors from beginning to end. Both violinists lacked the precision and expression expected at this price point. I have attended students concerts that were of better quality than this.

Given that we paid $100 for front-row seats, the musical quality simply did not justify the cost. If you're not especially into music, you might still enjoy the atmosphere and candlelit setting. But for anyone with musical training or experience attending classical, jazz, or Baroque concerts, this will likely be a disappointing experience.

I did enjoy parts of the evening, mainly thanks to the setting, but I left feeling rather annoyed by how expensive it was for such a subpar performance. I've now booked premium tickets to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s The Music of Joe Hisaishi at the Opera House this September – only $70 more. At the very least, I can expect a performance of the...

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