Murder, Mystery and a strange connection to Australia. The case of Domenico Cimarosa.
Haydn loved Cimarosa’s music and it is said that he could write a melody that rivalled Mozart (that is indeed a great gift).
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This is Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
Rachmainoff composed this work when he was 19 years old. It is written in Rachmaninoff's now familiar musical style, noted for its sumptuous melodies, rich romantic harmonies, and precise marching rhythms.
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In Search of Bernard Herrmann: Omega Ensemble sheds light on rare concert works
Ask any music lover “Do you know the music of Bernard Herrmann?” and their response might be: “Ah, yes, the film composer’
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Join Omega Ensemble for their first concert of 2017 at the Sydney Opera House this Sunday.
5 reasons not to miss Omega Ensemble's first concert at the Sydney Opera House performing Mozart's Clarinet Quintet.
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Backwards and Forwards: Omega Explores the History of String Quartets & Clarinet Quintets
Read more about Omega Ensemble's first concert for the year, Haydn and Mozart, a feast of quartets and quintets.
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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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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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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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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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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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In the face of tragedy comes beauty - Elgar's Cello Concerto.
Acclaimed Dutch cellist Teije Hylkema is the guest artist at Omega Ensemble's third concert in their 2016 Virtuoso Series - Elgar's Cello Concerto.
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Announcing the recording of Omega Ensemble's Debut Album
George Palmer writes 'The opening movement of this work is about the affection of good friends.' Clarinetests Dimitri Ashkenazy and David Rowden first met at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music during a master class and have remained good friends ever since.
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Breakfast with Gerard Willems
Your chance to win a personally signed copy of The Beethoven-Willems complete box set including Bonus DVD which features 36 piano sonatas, 5 piano concertos and Diabelli Variations.
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The Wind Beneath Your Wings
Omega Ensemble’s next performance is not a rendition of the Bette Midler tear-jerker, but Beethoven’s Seventh. With a 9-piece Wind Ensemble this arrangement is certainly a unique and complex rendition of the timeless masterpiece. The performance will feature two Oboes, two Clarinets, two French Horns, two Bassoons and a Contabasson. That’s certainly a lot of wind.
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