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…

Concert Review: The Birch Tree/Thoroughbass

Concert Review: The Birch Tree/Thoroughbass

Thoroughbass The Birch Tree St Luke’s Anglican Church, Mosman 8 November 2015 Joanne Arnott (recorder), Lucy Cormack (cello), Shaun Ng (viola da gamba), Angus Ryan (cello), Diana Weston (Director and harpsichord) One of the intriguing musical developments of the past few years has been the way in which period musical instruments are being utilised in performing…

Concert Review: Australian Haydn Ensemble/Celeste Lazarenko

Concert Review: Australian Haydn Ensemble/Celeste Lazarenko

 Australian Haydn Ensemble with Celeste Lazarenko  Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House 26 September 2015 Erin Helyard, Director and Harpsichord/ Skye McIntosh, Artistic Director and Violin/ Matthew Greco, Violin/ James Eccles, Viola/Anthony Albrecht, Cello/Jacqueline Dossor, Double Bass/ Melissa Farrow, Flute.    Although formed only four years ago, the Sydney-based Australian Haydn Ensemble has established itself as a…