Omega Ensemble: Elevator Music

Thursday 21 August, 7pm
Jaw-dropping virtuosity… a spectacular edge-of-your-seat performance. The Daily Telegraph

Presented by Omega Ensemble

2025 National Concert Season

Foot-stomping, side winding, tune humming. Legendary UK clarinettist Michael Collins joins forces with Omega Ensemble and clarinettist David Rowden, mixing classical and popular styles in a raucous, referential and at times irreverent blockbuster performance. Featuring the world premiere of a Double Clarinet Concerto by Australian composer Graeme Koehne.

Program

Anna Clyde - Stride
Aaron Copland - Clarinet Concerto
Graeme Koehne - Double Concerto (World Premiere)*
*Commissioned by Omega Ensemble with the generous support of Kim Williams AM

Artists

Michael Collins, solo clarinet
David Rowden, solo clarinet
Omega Ensemble

Running time 90 minutes, no interval. Times are approximate and subject to change without notice. 
No babes in arms. 

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Dates

  • Thursday 21 August 2025 7:00 pm

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Contact

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Venue

City Hall
290 King Street
Newcastle
2300

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