Germany and Japan are renowned for great cars and great pianos. Industrious and serious, it’s no wonder they produce exceptional musicians. Making their Australian debut, Berlin’s most fascinating quartet meets this internationally acclaimed Japanese violist to showcase some the world’s most beautiful string quintets. Like a finely tuned machine, humming and full of life, this is one of the best string quintet performances you’re ever likely to hear. The Kuss Quartet is a regular at Carnegie and Wigmore Halls and Shimizu was the first female Principal Viola of the Berlin Philharmonic. From classics by Mozart and Brahms to a world premiere by Kerry, these five musicians perform the landmarks of the string quintet at the highest possible level.