Carl Nielsen : Composer & Inventor of the Selfie?
Did the Danish composer really invent the selfie? Read on to find out ...
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Meet the Musician : Michael Dixon - French Horn
Omega's resident French horn player talks chamber music, micro-tonal music and composing
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Backstage Pass: The Art of Page Turning
Omega's very own 'chairman of the board' gives a masterclass on page turning.
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The Borodin Reaction
What do a chemist, a Russian Prince and Tony Bennett have in common? Read more to find out!
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Meet the Musician : Paul Stender
Introducing Omega's cellist, Paul Stender. Find out why he loves chamber music and why he chose the cello.
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Meet the Musician - Alexandra Osborne
We talk to guest violinist Alexandra Osborne prior to her arrival in Australia for her appearance in Schubert's Trout.
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Why I Play Chamber Music - Neil Thompson
We asked the musicians of Omega Ensemble one simple question : why do you play chamber music? They were allowed to answer as freely as possible.
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Backstage Pass : Tour Photoblog
David and Maria take you behind the scenes with a photo blog from their recent tour.
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Why I Play Chamber Music - Michael Dixon
Omega's resident French Horn player, Michael Dixon, tells us why he plays chamber music.
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There’s a party at Schubert’s and you’re invited!
Schubert often presented his music at gatherings called Schubertiades. Learn more about these gatherings and how musical friendships were the driving force behind some of the greatest music created.
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On the Road Again - Omega goes on tour
Omega's Artistic Directors David Rowden and Maria Raspopova are taking chamber music on the road this June. Read about how they work together and the music they love most.
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The business of being a Bassoonist - Interview with Ben Hoadley
What is it like to be a bassoonist? Samuel Cottell catches up with Ben Hoadley, Omega Ensemble's bassoonist and discusses life as a bassoon player.
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Franz Schubert: The Man & His Music
World renowned cellist Steven Isserlis once said: “How does one explain Schubert? The simple answer is – one can't.”
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Five Facts about Australian Composer, Ian Munro
Australia boasts a fine variety of composers, each with their own distinct musical voices. With them, they bring their own cultures, their own ideas, and their own musical interests. One of those composers is Ian Murno.
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Bach, Haydn and Mozart walk into a bar…
Omega Ensemble's next concert features Mozart’s String Quartet, “The Hunt”, alongside the little-known Suite for Clarinet in G Minor by Busoni, and two Australian works: Ian Munro’s Songs from the Bush, and the world-premiere of Cyrus Meurant’s Concertino for Clarinet and Strings.
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Composer returns to Omega for world-premiere work
Australian composer, Cyrus Meurant, known for his series of collaborative works designed for Dementia patients, has composed a Concertino for Clarinet and Strings which will be premiered by Omega Ensemble at Sydney Opera House on 7 May.
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Busoni uncovered in Omega's next concert at Sydney Opera House.
Omega Ensemble continues their mission to uncover hidden gems of the classical music era. Their next concert is at Sydney Opera House and also showcases two Australian works.
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7 is the magic number. Beethoven’s Septet in Eb Major
7 is the magic number... Read more about Beethoven's remarkable Septet in E flat major, part of the exciting program in Omega Ensemble's next concert on Wednesday 5 April 2017 at City Recital Hall.
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