Golden performance by Goldner String Quartet
By Huraizah Ahmad

Mr Allaster Cox delivering his welcoming speech.

The Goldner String Quartet performing.

The Goldner String Quartet performed last Friday night at the Vanda Restaurant, Orchid Garden Hotel in conjunction with the Brunei Music Society's 30th Anniversary.

The string quartet's performance was organised by the Brunei Music Society, together with Musica Viva Australia and the Australian High Commission.

Delivering the welcoming speech was Mr Allaster Cox, Chairperson for the Brunei Music Society.

The prestigious Goldner String Quartet was formed in 1995. The quartet has been playing together since 1991, and come from the highly acclaimed Australia Ensemble (resident at the University of New South Wales).

The Brunei Music Society has organised a musical weekend to celebrate its 30th Anniversary, commencing August 1 and 2, including the performance of Philippines pianist, Adolovni Acosta, also at the Orchid Garden Hotel last night.

Sponsors for the Brunei Music Society Concert were HSBC, TOTAL, CfBT, Standard Chartered Bank, Jati Transport and Ernst & Young. Other support was also received from Orchid Garden Hotel, Katz I Design Group, Processta Printing and Trading, Expression Music and Brunei Press.

The presentation was made possible with cooperation and assistance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and the Mabohai Sports Club.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin