Omega Ensemble

We're pleased to see so many Australian composers represented in the @ABCClassic #classic100 Composer countdown so far, and many more contemporary composers. #australianmusic #newmusic

Two American Masters, Nico Muhly interviews Philip Glass on his new score for King Lear on Broadway. rollingstone.com/music/music-ne…

The 5 things we learned about Nico Muhly’s Marnie launch.theaureview.com/arts/the-5-thi…

#OTD in 1918 Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev premiered his Visions Fugitives, Op.22. The work is a collection of 20 short pieces for piano, each written individually, many of which were composed... open.spotify.com/album/5JBIZeWY…

Watch: Maria Raspopova and David Rowden perform George Palmer's Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, 'Black, White and a Little Blue' Hear the full Sonata at our upcoming Brahms in Love performance on 15 June at Sydney Opera House. facebook.com/omegaensemblea…

"Omega's all-Mozart program was never less than beautifully played... " - Limelight Magazine limelightmagazine.com.au/reviews/grand-…

"Over the next 50 minutes Rowden and his troops — doubled clarinets, oboes, basset horns, bassoons and four french horns with bassist Alex Henery’s steady hand on the rein behind — served up a sizzling performance." - Daily Telegraph dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/went…

** Student Rush Tickets Available ** $10 tickets are available for full-time tertiary students from the box office, 1 hour prior to performance. Join us tonight for Grand Mozart at 7:30pm. omegaensemble.com.au/events/grand-m…

*LIMITED AVAILABILITY* Book your tickets to our performance of Grand Mozart tonight at City Recital Hall. Book online or call the box office on 02 8256 2222. omegaensemble.com.au/events/grand-m…

It's time to vote for your top composer in ABC Classic's Classic 100 poll. We're putting 2019 Season composers Nico Muhly and Gordon Kerry on our list, plus many other fantastic Australian living composers. abc.net.au/classic/classi…

Discover the notes behind the music and meet the incredible musicians on our stage. DOWNLOAD your free concert programme for our upcoming Grand Mozart performance on 9 April at City Recital Hall. omegaensemble.com.au/assets/program…

**ADDITIONAL SEATS RELEASED** Due to demand, we've released more seats for our upcoming Grand Mozart performance at City Recital Hall on 9 April. Join us for this momentous all-Mozart affair. Book now: omegaensemble.com.au/events/grand-m… omegaensemble.com.au/events/grand-m…

#ONTHISDAY in 1784 Mozart premiered his Quintet for Piano and Winds, K.452. At the premiere, Mozart also introduced two symphonies a new concerto and some improvisation at the keyboard, however,... omegaensemble.com.au/ondemand/mozar…

"Performing chamber music requires musicians of the highest calibre – sensitive, intuitive and virtuosic. Omega Ensemble searches Australia to discover these musicians and bring them together on one stage." - via ArtsHub performing.artshub.com.au/news-article/s…

PRE-CONCERT TALK: Join woodwind maker and restorer Richard Craig before our Grand Mozart performance for a rare opportunity to see and hear an original historic clarinet of the type that Mozart would have recognised. Richard... omegaensemble.com.au/events/grand-m…

ON THIS DAY in 1784 Mozart's incomparable Gran Partita was first performed! Mozart was obliged to provide serenades and other multi-movement works of background music for court garden parties. The ‘Gran... business.facebook.com/omegaensemblea…

In 1683 Ottoman armies besieged Vienna as part of a centuries-long conflict with the Habsburg kingdom. The battle won, but curiously, the Viennese response (which may or may not have included the... open.spotify.com/track/1awhE1jb…

The diary of Mozart where he composed many of his final works, including The Marriage of Figaro, is now available online thank to The British Library. The diary covers the period of 1784-1791, just after he wrote the Gran Partita. openculture.com/2018/03/mozart…

Unusual concert of music that heals - Canberra CityNews citynews.com.au/2019/unusual-c…

ON THIS DAY in 1991 John Adams (Composer)'s controversial opera The Death of Klinghoffer premiered in Brussels, Belgium. The opera was first performed in the USA at Brooklyn Academy of Music later... open.spotify.com/track/1g6SYvSb…