This electrifying Australian group, founded in 2007 by brothers Daniel Kowalik (violin) and Karol Kowalik (cello), and friends Thomas Chawner (viola) and David Dalseno (violin), is one of the most exciting string quartets of its generation. Known for their engaging performances, they inspire reviews like this one from the Canberra CityNews: “incredible passion, fire and intensity. The audience erupted in thunderous applause and cheers. It was an electric and enthralling evening of the finest music making.” They are joined by award-winning pianist Olga Kern in what promises to be an evening you won’t want to miss!

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Orava Quartet & Olga Kern, piano

Clay & Jay Barr Education Center

Music Arts Center

This electrifying Australian group, founded in 2007 by brothers Daniel Kowalik (violin) and Karol Kowalik (cello), and friends Thomas Chawner (viola) and David Dalseno (violin), is one of the most exciting string quartets of its generation. Known for their engaging performances, they inspire reviews like this one from the Canberra CityNews: “incredible passion, fire and intensity. The audience erupted in thunderous applause and cheers. It was an electric and enthralling evening of the finest music making.”

Thomas Chawner

Events

Upcoming events

3 - 4 Jun, 2026

Orava Quartet & Olga Kern, piano · Virginia Arts Festival

Jun 5, 2026

Orava Quartet · Virginia Arts Festival

Future and recently performed repertoire

Viola in Adagio for Strings by Barber

Virginia Arts Festival

Viola in Five Pieces for String Quartet by Schulhoff

Virginia Arts Festival

Viola in Three Preludes by Gershwin

Virginia Arts Festival

Viola in String Quartet No. 2 by Mendelssohn

Virginia Arts Festival

Viola in Piano Quintet in E flat major by Schumann

Virginia Arts Festival

Viola in String Quartet No. 8 in C minor by Shostakovich

Virginia Arts Festival

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