““The String Contingent has wasted no time ensconcing itself in the upper echelon of instrumental exploration, arrangement, composition and performance."
— Tony Hillier, Rhythms Magazine, March 2013
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Dear Friends and Fans, We are excited to announce our tour plans for 2015. We are planning a hectic year both here in Australia and also overseas in New Zealand and the UK! Looking back, 2014 has been equally hectic but in a different way for me.
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Virtuosic instrumental trio The String Contingent compose and perform music of sparkling beauty and originality that explores the full spectrum of musical expression. Australians Chris Stone (violin) and Holly Downes (double bass) with Scotsman Graham McLeod (guitar) integrate disparate musical styles through their own refined acoustic sensibilities
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.