From Haydn’s daring Op. 20 No. 5 to a young Beethoven’s luminous Op. 18 No. 3, the string quartet comes of age — and blossoms fully in Mozart’s radiant “Spring” Quartet. Three masters, three milestones, one evening of invention, intimacy, and timeless charm with the Australian Haydn Ensemble.

Beethoven in three dimensions: the sparkling Septet, the stormy Piano Concerto No. 3 with Shuann Chai, and the joyful Fourth Symphony in vivid chamber arrangements. From witty salon brilliance to symphonic daring, this is Beethoven up close — every gesture clear, every voice alive, every surprise irresistible.

Bohemian spirit runs through this program of lyricism and depth. Vanhal’s graceful quartet, Schumann’s songs reborn for bass and strings, and Brahms’ searching Four Serious Songs lead to Haydn’s stormy “Fifths” Quartet. With David Greco joining the Australian Haydn Ensemble, expect intimacy, drama, and a distinctly Viennese kind of soul.

Haydn, Mozart, and Boccherini share the stage in a program brimming with elegance, wit, and intimacy. From Boccherini’s storm-tinted piano quartet to Mozart’s sparkling chamber concerto and Haydn’s jubilant “Oxford” Symphony in Salomon’s nimble arrangement, expect music that charms, surprises, and graduates with honours — mortarboard optional.