Formed in 2009, the Four Elements brings together some of Australia’s most outstanding contemporary baroque musicians into one electrifying ensemble.

The unique combination of oboe, violin, cello and harpsichord enables the Four Elements to play a vast range of masterpieces while being able to weave solo instrumental works into the concert programme fabric.

Whilst primarily focusing on the baroque period, concerts goers will often find ingredients of other genres included in many of the ensembles programmes.

Tania Frazer (oboe) is the oboe soloist with the Southern Cross Soloists and a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music in London. Tania has performed as a soloist and principal oboe the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Israel Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National, Australian Chamber Orchestra and with the New Zealand, Montreal, Sydney, Adelaide and Qld Symphonies.

Benjamin Greaves (violin), an active freelance musician, has performed at festivals with Collusion, Camerata of St John, Qld Symphony Orchestra, Qld Ballet and Musica Viva. He studied with Carmel Kaine and at the Australian National Academy with teachers such as Oleh Krysa, Rudolf Koelman and Paul Roczek.

Katherine Philp (cello) A graduate of the Qld Conservatorium, Katherine has pursued a vibrant freelance career specialising in chamber music and crossover/world music projects. She has broadcast live and recorded for the ABC, and performed at the Canberra International Music Festival, Four Winds Festival. Woodford Fold Festival, Bangalow Music Festival and Tyalgum Festival.

Christopher Wrench (harpsichord) is a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium and the Vienna University of Music. Since winning the Odense International Organ Competition in 1992 he has performed recitals throughout Australia and Europe. His latest CD J.S.Bach’s Six Organ Sonatas has received rave reviews from around the globe. Christopher is Director of Music/Organist at St Mary’s Kangaroo Point.