Omega Ensemble Information

Hailed as ‘the best classical group in town’ (Sydney Morning Herald) and ‘Australia’s most exciting and forward-thinking ensemble’ (Limelight), Omega Ensemble is one of Australia’s most dynamic classical music groups. The ensemble has received multiple accolades, including Performance of the Year (2023) and the National Luminary Award for Excellence (2024) at the APRA AMCOS Art Music Awards. At the heart of its success is the musical talent it supports including collaborations with guest artists such as cellist Umberto Clerici, violinist Thomas Gould, didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton and clarinetist Michael Collins, as well as projects with Sydney Dance Company, Sydney Chamber Opera and Sydney Festival. Omega Ensemble proudly stands at the forefront of new musical expression, commissioning and premiering works by leading composers including Nico Muhly, Holly Harrison, Dr Lou Bennett, Graeme Koehne, Caroline Shaw, Peter Gregson, Elena Kats-Chernin, Carl Vine, Brenda Gifford, Paul Stanhope and Ross Edwards. Collaboration and musical storytelling also defines the ensemble’s important work off the stage, including its flagship CoLAB: Composer Accelerator Program and ongoing projects with young people across regional and greater metropolitan communities.