Ben Robinson x Penny Quartet

Live at The Church

19 November 2026

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Classical
Contemporary

About Ben Robinson
Ben Robinson is a contemporary classical composer known for music that is punchy, playful, and emotionally charged. His work has been described as having arcs of “fun and fury” (Limelight) and has been commissioned by organisations including the Sydney Opera House, Omega Ensemble, the Australian National Academy of Music, and Ensemble Apex. His music has been performed by leading Australian orchestras and ensembles and presented at festivals including Vivid Sydney and Extended Play. As an arranger, he has collaborated with Lime Cordiale and Jess Hitchcock, including national tours with all Australian state orchestras. He is a recipient of the 2MBS Fine Music Stefan Kruger Scholarship.

About Penny Quartet
Penny Quartet have gained a reputation as a fresh and vibrant chamber ensemble, known for their dynamic, contemporary approach to the string quartet repertoire. Founded in 2014, they quickly established a national profile through major awards, residencies, and festival appearances, and have since toured extensively across Australia and internationally. The quartet are committed collaborators with living composers and are two-time recipients of the Melbourne Recital Centre Contemporary Masters Award. Their playing combines deep respect for the core repertoire with a drive to explore new musical territory.

Featured Performers

  • Ben Robinson

  • Madeleine Jevons

  • James Armstrong

  • Anthony Chataway

  • Jack Ward

  • BEN ROBINSON
    String Quartet No. 1 (World Premiere)

    BEN ROBINSON (2024)
    Good Morning Zapruder

    BEN ROBINSON (2024)
    Gross. I Love It.

    BEN ROBINSON (2023)
    Have a Nice Trip

This performance will take place at The Church.

The Church is a meticulously restored 19th-century Gothic church in Alexandria, NSW owned by Judith Neilson AM that houses rehearsals and work development for musicians by invitation.

Performance

Performance

Thursday 19 November 2026
7:00pm

Location

The Church
9 Mitchell Rd, Alexandria

Tickets

Free, by ballot only

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