Upcoming Shows
Truth Seekers, Lovers & Warriors | 17 - 20 November 2027 — Omega Ensemble
A powerful and joyous close to the 2027 season. The season finale places cross-cultural collaboration at its heart. ARIA Award-winning Oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros joins Omega Ensemble, alongside long-time collaborator James Tawadros, for a program that traverses Middle Eastern musical traditions and contemporary chamber brilliance. Anchored by a major new work - created especially for the Ensemble and the Oud, this centerpiece commission reinforces Omega Ensemble’s ongoing commitment to creating ambitious, living Australian repertoire. Tawadros’ distinctive compositional voice, kinetic vitality and virtuosic musical energy will fill concert halls from Sydney’s City Recital Hall to Melbourne’s Recital Center and Adelaide’s UKARIA Cultural Centre. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience this unique program that culminates in the triumphant Truth Seekers, Lovers and Warriors piece - bringing our season of Risk & Radiance to an unforgettable end. 90 mins (no interval) The new work for ensemble and oud is commissioned by Darin Cooper Foundation Joseph and James Tawadros’ appearances are supported by The Belalberi Foundation Program: Joseph Tawadros Truth Seekers, Lovers and Warriors Suite New Work for Ensemble & Oud Permission to Evaporate Bluegrass Nikriz
NOV202027Ukaria Cultural CentreShow 7:00 PM GMT+11Coming SoonComing SoonRhapsody in Blue with James Morrison | 15 - 23 September 2027 — Omega Ensemble
An exhilarating journey through the many languages of jazz. Legendary multi-instrumentalist James Morrison joins Omega Ensemble for an unmissable program! The evening begins with classics from the Great American Songbook by Ellington, Gershwin and Porter, reimagined through Morrison’s unmistakable musical voice and brought to life through fresh, intimate chamber arrangements. Morrison and his quartet then unite with the Ensemble for an inventive A–Z of Jazz Suite, moving through the sounds of blues, swing, bebop and ballad. Playful, virtuosic and richly varied, the suite celebrates the evolution of jazz. Gershwin’s iconic masterpiece, in a new arrangement by CoLAB alum Andrew Howes, closes the concert with a bang! Created especially for Morrison, his quartet and Omega Ensemble, it places Morrison’s improvisational brilliance at the heart of Gershwin’s electrifying fusion of jazz rhythm, soaring melody and concert-hall drama. Bold, joyous and effortlessly entertaining, this performance is a celebration of jazz in all its richness, brought to life by one of Australia’s most extraordinary musical icons. 90 mins (no interval) This project is supported by Cowell Mirisklavos Foundation Andrew Howes’ arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue is supported by Geoff Stearn Program: James Morrison A–Z of Jazz Suite (arr. James Morrison) George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue (arr. Andrew Howes)
SEP152027Sutherland PavillionSydneyShow 7:00 PM GMT+10Coming SoonComing SoonFuture Pulse | 28 May 2027 — Omega Ensemble
Discover the artists reshaping classical music today. Internationally acclaimed composer Nico Muhly joins Omega Ensemble as curator for a radical new series of musical innovation at Carriageworks Bay 20. Working closely with creative confidant and friend David Rowden, Muhly has crafted a program that connects Australian and international voices - placing music by Bryce Dessner alongside works by CoLAB alumni Alex Turley and Angus Davison. Moving between rhythmic energy, lyrical expression and moments of stillness, the program reveals unexpected connections across generations and musical styles. As a guide, Muhly offers a deeply personal perspective on how this music is made and what makes it worth hearing, inviting audiences to ponder the future of chamber music. Join us for this rare chance to hear from one of the leading global composers in contemporary classical today, as the Ensemble presents the inaugural concert for this vibrant new series. 80 mins (no interval) Program: Music by Bryce Dessner alongside works by Alex Turley, Angus Davison and others to be announced. Featured Artists Nico Muhly Omega Ensemble
Revival & Reinvention | 13 - 16 Mar 2027 — Omega Ensemble
Three pieces, from three composers, created across two centuries. Our season opens with exhilarating energy. Beginning with Gordon Kerry’s Clarinet Quintet, originally performed to an empty Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in the 2020 lockdown, will now dazzle audiences across Sydney and Melbourne with its intricate ensemble textures and expressive lyricism. Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw’s Harpsichord Concerto, re-imagined for piano and strings, sits alongside this, drawing on Baroque influences. Co-commissioned especially for the Ensemble, Shaw’s piece constructs a vivid contemporary sound world offering audiences a fresh take on this striking work. At the heart of the program is Felix Mendelssohn’s String Octet - one of music’s most astonishing expressions of youthful genius - brought to life on stage by Omega Ensemble’s principal musicians and the award-winning Affinity Quartet. Together, these works reveal chamber music as a living, breathing tradition: grounded in history, yet continually renewed by each generation. Program: Gordon Kerry Clarinet Quintet Caroline Shaw Harpsichord Concerto* Felix Mendelssohn String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20 *Reimagined for piano
Canticles
Four distinctive musical voices. One captivating chamber program. From Beethoven and Ravel to contemporary Australian composer Lachlan Skipworth and Turkish virtuoso Fazıl Say, Canticles spans centuries, continents and musical worlds. This is chamber music alive with breath, colour, stillness and fire.
The Trout
In a radiant season finale, Schubert’s timeless Piano Quintet reveals a world of clarity and grace. From its bold opening flourish to its joyful, dancing conclusion, the music moves with ease, its melodies unfolding as if carried on air. Alongside this classic, French composer Guillaume Connesson presents a vibrant modern counterpart. His Sextet bursts with colour and rhythmic drive, shifting effortlessly between shimmering lyricism and playful spontaneity, creating a sound world that feels fresh and alive. In a world premiere, Adelaide-based composer Anne Cawrse unveils a new sextet glowing with expressive strength and poise, finding stillness within movement and bringing the season to a serene and luminous close.
Omega Ensemble in Concert
Omega Ensemble brings to Orange a program pairing a world premiere Clarinet Concerto by Paul Stanhope with contemporary works from Australia's leading voices.
NOV212026Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73A Hill StOrangeShow 6:30 PM GMT+11Penrith Symphony Orchestra: Liszt, Wagner & Grieg - Death & Fate
Symphonic Series IV. Vatche Jambazian appears as piano soloist in Franz Liszt Totentanz. Program also includes Wagner The Flying Dutchman Overture; Wagner Lohengrin Prelude to Act III; Wagner Rienzi Overture; Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre; Grieg Peer Gynt Suite. Paul Terracini, conductor.
NOV072026Concert Hall, The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts CentrePenrithShow 7:30 PM GMT+11Sales ClosedSales ClosedBryce Dessner & the Sydney Symphony
Composer, guitarist and two-time Grammy winner Bryce Dessner brings his distinctive musical voice to a powerful collaboration with the Sydney Symphony.
SEP242026City Recital HallSydneyShow 7:00 PM GMT+10Sales ClosedSales ClosedSEP252026Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital CentreMelbourneShow 7:30 PM GMT+10Sales ClosedSales ClosedFor Schools: Carnival of the Animals
What better way to introduce children to the sounds of the orchestra than Saint-Saëns’ beloved Carnival of the Animals?
SEP112026Sydney Opera HouseSydneyShow 10:00 AM GMT+10Sales ClosedSales ClosedSEP112026Sydney Opera HouseSydneyShow 12:30 PM GMT+10Sales ClosedSales ClosedAlexandra Flood with Jonathan Henderson & Vatche Jambazian: There's Nothing Like a Dame
A tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland on her centenary. Coloratura soprano Alexandra Flood, flutist Jonathan Henderson and pianist Vatche Jambazian perform arias and works made famous by Sutherland alongside music showcasing the dialogue between soprano voice and flute, including works by Handel, Bach, Ravel, Delibes and operatic arias from Hamlet and Dinorah. Opera Queensland Studio Series, presented by Kawai in association with Queensland Song. Approx. 90 mins, no interval.
AUG202026Redland Performing Arts Centre, Redland CityQueenslandSales ClosedSales ClosedAUG212026Opera Queensland Studio, 140 Grey Street, South BankBrisbaneSales ClosedSales ClosedAUG222026Opera Queensland Studio, 140 Grey Street, South BankBrisbaneSales ClosedSales ClosedNew Now 2026
A showcase of boundless creativity and bold new directions, New Now celebrates the next wave of Australian musical voices. Developed through the CoLAB: Composer Accelerator Program, New Now 2026 unveils four world premiere works from rising stars — Jessie Leov (NZ), Robert McIntyre (VIC), Thomas Misson (TAS) and Beth Roche (NSW) — each offering a distinct and fearless vision of the future. Now in its sixth year, and with previous showcases selling out, New Now has quickly become an annual meeting ground where artists, industry and audiences alike come together to experience and celebrate the music and voices shaping tomorrow. Program World premiere works by Jessie Leov Robert McIntyre Thomas Misson Beth Roche
AUG142026ACO on the PierSydneyShow 7:00 PM GMT+10Sales ClosedSales ClosedOmega Ensemble: Inner Landscapes
John Corigliano Soliloquy; Franz Schubert String Quartet No. 14 'Death and the Maiden' arranged by Gustav Mahler; Jessie Montgomery Rounds for piano and strings (Australian Premiere), Vatche Jambazian solo piano; Paul Stanhope Paludarium Dreams, Clarinet Concerto (World Premiere), David Rowden solo clarinet.
JUL112026Newcastle City HallNewcastleShow 7:00 PM GMT+10Sales ClosedSales ClosedJUL132026Melbourne Recital CentreMelbourneShow 7:00 PM GMT+10Sales ClosedSales ClosedJUL152026City Recital HallSydneyShow 7:00 PM GMT+10Sales ClosedSales ClosedTrio Kin
Trio Kin brings together violinist Emma McGrath, cellist Hyung Suk Bae and pianist Vatche Jambazian in a chamber music program. Free tickets by ballot.
MAY112026Phoenix Central Park, ChippendaleSydneySales ClosedSales ClosedOmega Ensemble: Howl
Danny Elfman Piano Quartet; Pierre Jalbert Howl; Missy Mazzoli Tooth and Nail for solo violin and live electronics; Anna Meredith Tuggemo; Daniel Wohl new work (World Premiere).
MAY022026ACO on the PierSydneyShow 2:00 PM GMT+10Sales ClosedSales ClosedMAY022026ACO on the PierSydneyShow 7:00 PM GMT+10Sales ClosedSales ClosedBowral Autumn Music Festival Concert 6: Trio Kin
Trio Kin (Vatche Jambazian piano, Emma McGrath violin, Hyung Suk Bae cello): Sergei Rachmaninoff Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G minor; C.P.E. Bach Piano Trio in D major H.532; Felix Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor Op. 66; Ross Edwards new piano trio (World Premiere).
MAR292026St Jude's Anglican ChurchBowralShow 2:00 PM GMT+11Sales ClosedSales ClosedBowral Autumn Music Festival Concert 4: Emily Sun and Vatche Jambazian
Recital by violinist Emily Sun and pianist Vatche Jambazian featuring sonatinas and sonatas by Franz Schubert, Fazil Say and Richard Strauss.
MAR282026St Jude's Anglican ChurchBowralShow 1:30 PM GMT+11Sales ClosedSales ClosedOmega Ensemble: Starburst
Jessie Montgomery Starburst; Gerald Finzi Clarinet Concerto; Dmitri Shostakovich Concerto No. 1 for Piano, Trumpet and Strings, Vatche Jambazian solo piano and David Elton solo trumpet; Lachlan Skipworth A Turning Sky, double concerto for clarinet and trumpet (World Premiere).
FEB122026City Recital HallSydneyShow 7:00 PM GMT+11Sales ClosedSales ClosedFEB132026Newcastle City HallNewcastleShow 7:00 PM GMT+11Sales ClosedSales ClosedFEB182026Melbourne Recital CentreMelbourneShow 7:00 PM GMT+11Sales ClosedSales ClosedOmega Ensemble: Rare Sugar
Nigel Westlake Rare Sugar; Béla Bartók Contrasts for clarinet, violin and piano; Ella Macens new work for Omega Ensemble.
NOV292025The Neilson, ACO Pier 2/3Sydney · AustraliaShow 2:00 PM GMT+11Sales ClosedSales ClosedNOV292025The Neilson, ACO Pier 2/3Sydney · AustraliaShow 7:00 PM GMT+11Sales ClosedSales ClosedNew Now 2025
New is now. Now is new. A showcase of boundless creativity and bold new directions, New Now celebrates the next wave of Australian musical voices. Developed through the CoLAB: Composer Accelerator Program, New Now 2026 unveils four world premiere works from rising stars — Jessie Leov (NZ), Robert McIntyre (VIC), Thomas Misson (TAS) and Beth Roche (NSW) — each offering a distinct and fearless vision of the future. Now in its sixth year, and with previous showcases selling out, New Now has quickly become an annual meeting ground where artists, industry and audiences alike come together to experience and celebrate the music and voices shaping tomorrow. World premiere works by Jessie Leov Robert McIntyre Thomas Misson Beth Roche
SEP252025Utzon Room, Sydney Opera HouseSydneyShow 7:00 PM GMT+10Sales ClosedSales Closed
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