Omega Ensemble: Elgar’s Cello Concerto

Omega Ensemble: Elgar’s Cello Concerto

Omega Ensemble performs one of the masterpieces of the Late Romantic era, Elgar’s Cello Concerto, with acclaimed Dutch cellist Teije Hylkema, Principal Cellist of the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra. Omega Ensemble is  the City Recital Hall Ensemble in Residence and true to its style, its programme features diverse classical and contemporary works. David Rowden, Artistic…

Concert Review: Beethoven’s Seventh/ Omega Ensemble

Concert Review: Beethoven’s Seventh/ Omega Ensemble

 Beethoven’s Seventh – Omega Ensemble  Lisa Osmialowski (flute), Alex Fontaine (oboe), Matthew Bubb (oboe), David Rowden (clarinet), John Lewis (clarinet), Ben Hoadley (bassoon), Simone Walters (bassoon), Melissa Woodroffe (contra bassoon), Michael Dixon (horn), Phil Wilson (horn), Ike See (violin), James Eccles (viola), Paul Stender (cello), Alex Henery (double bass), Timothy Brigden (timpani) 11 July 2016,…

Brahms And The Clarinet

Brahms And The Clarinet

The Omega Ensemble’s Artistic Director, clarinettist David Rowden performing with cellist Paul Stender and pianist Maria Raspopova present Brahms and the Clarinet, a concert which features the music of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms as well as a world premiere by Ben Hoadley. Bach, Beethoven and Brahms are regarded by many as the three pillars of musical composition…