The Elandra String Quartet is a new ensemble of young professional musicians based in Melbourne, Australia. Members of the group are graduates of The University of Adelaide and the University of Tasmania and have undertaken postgraduate studies within Australia and Europe. Since it’s formation in June 2009, the quartet has been mentored by Howard Penny, Keith Crellin, Monica Curro, Stephen Kovacevich and Paul Wright. After debut concerts in Adelaide and Melbourne at the end of 2009, the quartet completed a residency at the Banff Centre in Canada in January 2010. During this time the quartet performed alongside international artists such as Piers Lane and received coaching from Barry Shiffman and Henk Guittart. Upcoming events for 2010 include concerts as part of The Melbourne Chamber Music Feast as well as Elandra’s own concert series in Adelaide and Melbourne. Quartet members are Alison Rayner and Lynette Rayner - violin, Leah Zweck-Bain – viola, and Zoe Wallace - cello.