Australia Ensemble UNSW | Concert 3, 2026

Praised as a child by Ravel, Françaix became one of the most prolific composers of the twentieth century. His aim was ‘to give pleasure… to be jolly most of the time – even comical.’ His Dixtuor is a sparkling showpiece for ten instruments. American composer Valerie Coleman often pays homage to earlier music, in this case the virtuosic Tzigane by Ravel, which Coleman –

[email protected] January 13, 2026

Australia Ensemble positively danced in their final 2024 concert

Australia Ensemble: Concert 4 October 10, Sir John Clancy Auditorium, UNSW Program: Carl VINE | Strutt Sonata (2017) Elena KATS-CHERNIN | Blue Silence (2006/2012) Mikhail GLINKA | Trio pathétique (1832) Ludwig van BEETHOVEN | Septet in E flat Op. 20 (1800) Performers: David Griffiths, clarinet; Dimity Hall, violin; Julian Smiles, cello; with guest artists Andrea Lam, piano; Carla Blackwood, horn; Andrew Barnes, bassoon; Tahlia Petrosian, viola; and Andrew Meisel,

Daniel Kaan October 21, 2024

Ambassador thoughts

A well deserved standing ovation as Australia Ensemble marks the end of an era

Australia Ensemble | Carnival of the Animals October 21, 2023, John Clancy Auditorium, UNSW Program: Maurice RAVEL | Mother Goose Suite (1908/10) arr. Munro (2001) Ross EDWARDS | White Cockatoo Spirit Dance (1994) Wolfgang MOZART | Piano Sonata K448 in D major for two pianos (1781) Camille SAINT-SAËNS | Carnival of the Animals (1886) Artists: David Griffiths, clarinet; Dene Olding, violin; Dimity Hall, violin; Irina Morozova, viola; Julian

Daniel Kaan October 22, 2023

Ensembles

2023 with Australia Ensemble UNSW, bursting with luminosity

Australia Ensemble UNSW 2023 Season Launched Australia Ensemble UNSW is thrilled to launch its 44th annual subscription season, bursting with “luminosity through a typically rich and varied program sure to ignite an inner glow” as described by the Artistic Chair, Paul Stanhope. In 2023, Australia Ensemble UNSW offers breathtaking masterworks such as the Brahms String Sextet in B flat, the

Pepe Newton October 21, 2022

Ensembles

Australia Ensemble | 2021 Season Launch

The Australia Ensemble UNSW are thrilled to bring their 42nd concert season to audiences this year. The season combines several major works from the cancelled 2020 programs as well as gems by lesser known composers. 2021 marks violinist Dene Olding’s 40th year with the Ensemble. Flautist Geoffrey Collins, who has been a permanent member of the Ensemble since 1983 and

Pepe Newton February 13, 2021

Andrew Meisel

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