Ben Hoadley talks composing, new music and engaging audiences
In Omega Ensemble's first concert for 2017 starts ambitiously and in true Omega style, with a classic favourite, some rare gems and a wonderful new work by composer Ben Hoadley.
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When Musical Friendships meet great music.
Omega Ensemble's Debut Album is Album of the week this week with ABC Classic FM. Read about the project and how it came about. The CD is out now in store or online.
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Omega Ensemble’s debut recording on ABC Classics is interesting and polished
Omega Ensemble are to be commended for their first CD, one that includes two world-class clarinetists in Rowden and Ashkenazy and contains an intriguing mix of old and new works.
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Album Review: Omega Ensemble - Mozart / Munro / Palmer→
... It is an impressive debut recording from this versatile ensemble, that combines both the old and the new....
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Chamber music - a conversation between friends … what to expect from Omega Ensemble's 2017 Season.
Get the inside scoop on Omega Ensemble's 2017 Season and join the musical conversation that is chamber music.
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Three Parts Mozart and Omega's Debut Album
...Bassoon Concerto, the highlight of the evening, its soloist Ben Hoadley beautifully capturing the sonorous, lugubrious tones of this too often forgotten instrument.
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Three Parts Mozart, Omega Ensemble with Paul Meyer
...they were firing on all cylinders from the outset, playing with exceptional concentration and precision.
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An evening of superb music, brilliantly played
... the applause was deafening... not a note out of place.
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Omega's debut CD recording out now
A premiere recording for Omega Ensemble featuring works by Mozart, Ian Munro and George Palmer, with special guest Dimitri Ashkenazy.
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Performed with agility a lovely balance of well and lesser known works
... sublime... expressive... well-controlled
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Why we love Mozart
Iconic pieces of music, penned by the ultimate musical master, Omega Ensemble's next performance is the perfect musical offering of history’s most famous composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Memorable musical performances, the clarinet and conducting
Omega Ensemble's guest writer, Sam Cottell, interviews Paul Meyer, acclaimed French clarinetist and guest artist for Omega's next performance at City Recital Hall.
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An intimate musical conversation
When David and Maria first met, they were students at Sydney Conservatorium of Music. However, it wasn’t until their engagement party a number of years later that they actually performed together for the first time.
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Elgar's Cello Concerto at City Recital Hall
... intense, exciting but refined cello playing... this cellist’s sincere and skilled communication captivated the audience.
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Elgar's cello concerto hits right romantic note for Omega Ensemble→
... lush, full-bodied tone and first-class reading, along with some superb playing by [Omega]...
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Omega Ensemble Interplay was superb in a varied and engaging program.
From the first chord, Teije held the audience’s attention with his commanding stage presence and sonorous and expressive performing.
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Mark Grandison reflects on Riffraction
Mark Grandison's work Riffraction will be performed by Omega Ensemble on 5 September at the City Recital Hall. Read about how this work came about.
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Meet Teije Hylkema, Dutch cellist and guest artist at Omega Ensemble's next concert - Elgar's Cello Concert
Don’t miss out on this stunning work that will leave you breathless.
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