Concert Review: The Nutcracker/Omega Ensemble

Concert Review: The Nutcracker/Omega Ensemble

Omega Ensemble The Nutcracker – Virtuoso Series City Recital Hall 16 November 2015 Celia Craig (oboe), Georgina Roberts (oboe / cor anglais), David Rowden (Artistic Director and clarinet), John Lewis (clarinet / bass clarinet), Ben Hoadley (bassoon), Simone Walters (bassoon), Michael Dixon (horn), Jenny Mcleod-Sneyd (horn), Lisa Osmialowski (flute), Paul Stender (cello), Alex Henery (double…

Maria Raspopova Performs With Omega Ensemble

Maria Raspopova Performs With Omega Ensemble

Pianist Maria Raspopova joins the Omega Ensemble for their September performance, replacing Daniel de Borah who has had to withdraw from the concert due to unforeseen circumstances. The concert repertoire remains the same. At the start of the twentieth century, music throughout Europe was a melting pot of styles and influences, with composers holding on…

Concert Review: Omega Ensemble Beethoven’s Genius

Concert Review: Omega Ensemble Beethoven’s Genius

Omega Ensemble Beethoven’s Genius Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House 30 August 2015    Ike See (violin), Airena Nakamura (violin), Amanda Verner (viola), Teije Hylkema (cello), Alex Henery (double bass), David Rowden (clarinet), Michael Dixon (horn), Ben Hoadley (bassoon)  This year the Omega Ensemble is celebrating its tenth anniversary, and their recent concert entitled Beethoven’s Genius was a…