Ironbark Ensemble is a Sydney based chamber ensemble dedicated to the exploration the colors & expressive possibilities of the reed quintet.
Join the Ironbark Ensemble for an exciting evening of music for reed quintet. Bringing together the sounds on oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone and bass clarinet, Ironbark presents a thrilling program that mixes classical masterworks and contemporary music. Featuring composers such as Piazzolla, Debussy, Gershwin, Percival and Mellits.
Ironbark Ensemble
Edward Wang – Oboe
Rowena Watts – Clarinet
Nathan Henshaw – Saxophone
Greg Taylor – Bassoon
Lorenzo Italiano – Bass Clarinet
About Ironbark Ensemble:
“The realisation of Mussorgsky’s original keyboard caricatures by the reed quintet was done so using an impressive arrangement. Contrasts between titled movements or sections of movements were handled with virtuosic stasis of mood as well as knife-edge shifts in atmosphere.” Paul Nolan — Sydney Arts Guide.
Ironbark Ensemble stands as a beacon of innovation within Australia’s vibrant chamber music scene. Established in 2021, this distinguished ensemble brings together five accomplished musicians, each celebrated for their prowess as soloists, chamber musicians, and contributors to esteemed orchestras such as the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, Opera Victoria, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
With each performance, Ironbark Ensemble not only showcases their exceptional musicianship but also fosters a deeper appreciation for the richness and diversity of chamber music. As they continue to break new ground and inspire audiences across Australia and beyond, Ironbark Ensemble remains at the forefront of artistic exploration and creative expression in the realm of chamber music.
