Concert Review: From Chamber To Charleston/Omega Ensemble/Maria Raspopova

Concert Review: From Chamber To Charleston/Omega Ensemble/Maria Raspopova

Omega Ensemble From Chamber to Charleston Thursday 17 September 7.30,  City Recital Hall, Sydney. In spite of an eleventh-hour personnel change (pianist Daniel de Borah unfortunately having to withdraw from the concert, replaced by Maria Raspopova), the latest addition to Omega Ensemble’s 2015 series was a polished affair. Clarinettist David Rowden’s company of chamber music…

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…