Jess Hitchcock & Penny Quartet

Presented by Musica Viva Australia

In 2025 Musica Viva Australia celebrates 80 years of taking music across the length and breadth of Australia with a year of tradition, collaboration and innovation. Read more about Musica Viva's Season 2025 program.

Singer songwriter Jess Hitchcock & Penny Quartet present a feast of creativity when they perform her songs, arranged for voice and strings by some of Australia’s finest composers. Dreams and memories, grace and groove. Welcome to a new world of possibilities.

Artists

Jess Hitchcock vocals

Penny Quartet

Glenn Christensen violin

Madeleine Jevons violin

Anthony Chataway viola

Jack Ward cello

Program

Original songs by Jess Hitchcock in newly‑commissioned arrangements from Iain Grandage, Holly Harrison, Isaac Hayward, Matt Laing, May Lyon, James Mountain, Nicole Murphy, Christine Pan, Ben Robinson, Harry Sdraulig and Alex Turley.

Caroline Shaw Plan and Elevation: The Grounds of Dumbarton Oaks (for string quartet).

Running time 80 minutes. Running times are approximate and subject to change without notice. 

Student Rush tickets only available in the hour prior to the concert from the Ticket Office. Proof of current study must be produced.