ZHIVAGO
String Quartet

A raunchy blend of high-energy cross-genre, improvisatory string fusion!

Zhivago perform original, sexy, gypsy-flavoured tunes, rock, pop and jazz and blues standards. They write their own arrangements of great songs by artists including Lenny Kravitz, ColdPlay, David Bowie, Jeff Buckley, Miles Davis, Kraftwerk and The Beatles.

SHOWS
Zhivago Showcase:
An exciting electrified 15-minute stage show of wild string playing and fiery gypsy-rock intensity.

The Jazz 'n' blues sessions:
A mellower blend of tunes featuring classic numbers by jazz 'n' blues greats including Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, David Brubeck, Miles Davis and Louis Armstrong.
This is the perfect upbeat accompaniment for chic functions and events.

Costume:
Zhivago's signature look is an edgy fusion of gypsy-chic and rock n roll glamour.

Zhivago Biography
Adam Cadell and Sallie Campbell - Violins
David Collins - Viola
Danielle Bentley -Cello

Adam, Sallie, Dave and Danielle have been making music together for years.
Zhivago's spirit is a potent mix of strong musical chemistry, and a mutual love of improvisatory and cross-genre string playing.
This year, Zhivago's recording credits have included sessions with best-selling classical-crossover star Alfio: the CD is due for release late 2006. They will also appear on Norwegian rock band Karma's next album, which was recorded and produced by Savage Garden's Daniel Jones.
The four performers have appeared individually with Queensland Orchestra (including numerous chamber music appearances), QLD Philharmonic and St Andrew’s Chamber Orchestra, Queensland Symphony, the Australian Ballet, and the Deep Blue Immersive Orchestra, and have performed and composed music for QTC, QPAC, La Boite, ABC and Harvest Rain Theatre Company.

Members of Zhivago have performed with artists including Pavarotti, Nigel Kennedy, hip-hop legends KanYe West and De La Soul, Jon English, Grace Knight, Olivia Newton John, Amici Forever, Il Divo, Dionne Warwick, Marcia Hines, Kate Ceberano, Alfio, Aled Jones, Butterfly Effect, The Waifs and The Whitlams. They have performed at some of Australia's biggest festivals including WOMAD, Big Day Out, Livid, Woodford Folk Festival, Brisbane Festival, and the AFI awards. Sallie was a founding member of Tulipan, an aria-nominee and winner of Triple J's Unearthing the World.
They have toured with numerous prestigious artists and orchestras throughout most of Europe, Asia, the United States and Canada.

Pricing
We prefer to quote on each booking individually due to the varying scope of our shows, and the individual requirements of clients.

Examples of Repertoire
We have 3 x 45 minute sets of repertoire including:
1. Original gypsy folk tunes by our violinist Sallie Campbell.
2. Covers arranged for Zhivago. A small sample:

Miles Davis - All Blues
Dave Brubreck - Take Five
Gershwin - Summertime
Duke Ellington -- Caravan
The Beatles - Get Back
Coldplay - Talk
Lenny Kravitz - Are You Gonna Go My Way?
Jeff Buckley - Grace
Greenday - Boulevarde of Broken Dreams
ACDC - Medley: Back in Black-Highway to Hell – Thunderstruck.
The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony
Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade of Pale
Kraftwerk - The Model
The Cure - Close to Me
David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust

Testimonials
"Zhivago are fantastic! I heard them at UBER and was impressed by their coupling of virtuosic elegance and stylish funk ultra contemporary sound. These guys can do it all: classical, retro, gypsy, mood, grove and croon. They conjure images, caste spells and evoke ambiences. Spellbinding. A class act!"
- Nicole Denington

"I delighted in the Zhivago experience, so much so that I caught their show again the following weekend. They played a delicious mix of music; original pieces from jazz standards through to covers of Ziggy Stardust. I really enjoyed the 'unpredictability' of their repertoire AND they look stunning!"
- Kate Jones

"Zhivago look and sound impressive. Their repertoire is both entertaining and elegant. They provide the perfect atmosphere for stylish, yet relaxed fun, and infuse contemporary chic with classic style."
- Jodie Taylor

"Zhivago who played at the Ithaca Auditorium were just amazing - it was wonderful to be in the audience."
- Brisbane City Hall concert September 2006.

Please contact Danielle: info@bentleysagency.com.au
or Ph. 0403 833 458.