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Australia Ensemble UNSW

Phone: +61 2 9385 4874

Address: G19 Robert Webster Building, UNSW 2052 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://ae.unsw.edu.au

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25.01.2022 35 years ago, Musica Viva Australias founder, Richard Goldner gave his own viola to a young, aspiring student named Irina Morozova. Irina continues to perform with this instrument as part of the Australia Ensemble UNSW to this day. https://musicaviva.com.au/news-views/richards-legacy-plays/

24.01.2022 It's #AusMusicMonth! We are celebrating today with Peter Sculthorpe's Hill-song No.2. The string players of the Australia Ensemble UNSW worked closely with Peter over many years; they have performed all of his string quartets, some of which were commissioned especially for them, and they have recorded them all in his presence. In Peter’s own words, "the journey of my life can best be traced through my compositions for string quartet".

23.01.2022 Australia Ensemble UNSW cellist Julian Smiles and Kathy Selby have been playing chamber music together for 31 years. They collaborate on their first live stream performance as Selby & Friends for Melbourne Digital Concert Hall THIS WEDNESDAY playing two Beethoven Cello Sonatas. http://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/satellite-night-syd/

22.01.2022 Blurring the boundaries of jazz and classical! Inspired by Benny Goodmans unique jazz phrasing, as well as his incursion in the so-called classical arena, Benny@100 by Paquito DRivera is a celebration of Goodmans 100th birthday. Hear more on Friday at 8:30pm here https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/australia-ensemble/

22.01.2022 Were celebrating today! Congratulations to Paul Stanhope, composer, Artistic Chair of the Australia Ensemble UNSW for his 2020 Art Music Awards win last night! Paul took home Work of the Year: Choral for his composition I am Martuwarra, commissioned by UNSW partners Gondwana National Choirs. Well done, Paul! https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au//and-the-2020-art-m/

21.01.2022 Were going to be back performing in Sir John Clancy Auditorium at UNSW ! https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au//australia-ensemble-unsw-take

20.01.2022 Join Australia Ensemble UNSW artists Ian Munro, piano and David Griffiths, clarinet on a musical journey through Argentina, Cuba, America, Ireland and Australia, capturing all the colours and dances of these global snapshots at Melbourne Digital Concert Hall, Friday 31 July at 8.30pm. https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/australia-ensemble/

20.01.2022 What music have you been listening to to get you through this global crisis? UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Professor Emery Schuberts research reveals that "we are less inclined to find or seek tunes that get us down in times of crisis. The sense of global reality is already doing this, making positive, uplifting music become an important part of our wellbeing."

20.01.2022 Thank you, from David Griffiths to Melbourne Digital Concert Hall, UNSW and the people and organisations behind the scenes who have made Melbourne Digital Concert Hall happen this year. If you havent tuned into to a digital concert yet, tell us whats stopping you

20.01.2022 Following a highly competitive application process, the Australia Ensemble UNSW is thrilled to announce the winner of the Layton Emerging Composer Fellowship for 2020-21 is Ian Whitney.

19.01.2022 From March to September, Australia Ensemble UNSW Flautist Geoffrey Collins was unable to travel to Sydney from his home in Adelaide. While we have missed him in Sydney, he has still managed to continue rehearsing and performing with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra; release 2 albums, one with long time collaborator Alice Giles; and conduct a flute masterlass for UNSW students. Listen to Le Tango Perpetuel here: https://gyro.lnk.to/LTP Listen to Harp In Chamber Music here: https://alicegiles.hearnow.com/

19.01.2022 From all of us at the Australia Ensemble, we wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for your ongoing support. In these uncertain times, we have been made even more aware of your incredible support for us, and for this, we are truly appreciative and want to convey our deepest thanks to you, our audience. Stay safe and be well.

19.01.2022 This #ThrowbackThursday take a moment to enjoy a performance of Andrew Schultzs ""After Nina"" recorded in 2012 in co-production with ABC Big Ideas. UNSW Arts and Social Sciencess Professor Schultz composed this piece after listening to Nina Simones rendition of ""Strange Fruit". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ZvRbgbn-g... Featuring: Catherine McCorkill - clarinet Ian Munro - piano Julian Smiles - cello

19.01.2022 "Layton Emerging Composer Fellowship is really just a fantastic, dream opportunity for any young composer" Meet Harry Sdraulig, one of Australias best young composers, and the 2019-2020 Layton Emerging Composer Fellow.

18.01.2022 We don't mean to alarm you, but Christmas is only six weeks away! Lucky for you, we have our 2020 releases available to buy at UNSW Shop : https://www.unswshop.com.au/collections/music or to stream online: https://gyro.lnk.to/LTP

18.01.2022 Since graduating from AGSM at UNSW Business School, Media and Public Affairs Manager at Musica Viva Australia, Adele Schonhardt has gone on to establish Austral...ias first completely online digital concert hall with Co-Director, Chris Howlett. Now Melbourne Digital Concert Hall is coming to UNSW starting with Australia Ensemble UNSW cellist Julian Smiles and Selby & Friends tonight at 7:00pm! http://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/satellite-night-syd/"

17.01.2022 On Friday 31 July Australia Ensemble UNSW Artists David Griffiths and Ian Munro are performing live for Melbourne Digital Concert Hall! On the program is Ians own Songs For The Bush arranged for Clarinet and Piano. Hear Omega Ensemble perform this work with the delightful David Rowden to get in the mood. http://ow.ly/I9tG50Aqeiv

17.01.2022 Get away from your desk and try out some breathing and dynamics exercises with David Griffiths! via Backun Musical Services https://youtu.be/3vsDULB-qXo

17.01.2022 This week our latest commissioned Australian composer, Katy Abbott, Composer, delivered her work 'Still' for clarinet and piano to us. After a difficult year in Melbourne, Katy has found peace and hope in composing for David Griffiths and Ian Munro. https://www.music.unsw.edu.au/still-%C2%A0katy-abbott-commi

16.01.2022 #FunFact Beethovens String Quintet Op. 29 follows Mozarts example by adding a second viola to the string quartet line up, rather than the additional cello used by Schubert. Find out why it is nicknamed Storm in this analysis by leading British pianist Peter Hill: https://thebeethovenproject.com/exploring-beethovens-quart/

16.01.2022 Dimity and Julian predicted theyd have to be social distancing all the way back in 2008 #FridayFlashback

14.01.2022 We express our heartfelt appreciation to our veterans this #AnzacDay. Join Paul Goodchild and musicians across Australia as we #lightupthedawn UNSW

13.01.2022 We drop-in on Dimity and Julians musical household to hear how they have been spending their time over the past few weeks.

13.01.2022 UNSW is bringing Melbourne Digital Concert Hall to the Sir John Clancy Auditorium! MDCHs Sydney Satellite Nights start next week, Wednesday 3 June with Selby & Friends, piano and Julian Smiles, cello, and baritone Michael Honeyman performing with Antonio Fernandez, piano.

12.01.2022 Hear our string players perform Puccinis divine work Crisantemi in its entirety TONIGHT at 7pm on Melbourne Digital Concert Hall https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/australia-ensemble/

12.01.2022 David Griffiths like many other musicians, is running online clarinet lessons. Check out what he is doing and see what other world class musicians you might get a lesson with on your instrument of choice. https://www.playwithapro.com/live/David-Griffiths/

11.01.2022 Australia Ensemble UNSW cellist Julian gave us an insight into what it is like performing at Melbourne Digital Concert Hall: "I found myself, to my surprise, enjoying the experience as much as if the audience had been physically present." Read more: https://www.music.unsw.edu.au/julians-melbourne-digital-con"

11.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday to this 2010 workshop of UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Andrew Schultz "Septet no.2; Circle Ground" with Australia Ensemble UNSW, back when we were able to peform together in Sir John Clancy Auditorium

08.01.2022 We gave our former page turner Harry Collins a call in quarantine and he sang us some Bellini

08.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday Its been 10 years since UNSW filmed this short documentary on us! It is amazing how time has flown by. We also remember the late Roger Covell who speaks so eloquently on the value of commissioning and performing Australian music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNSs4M7MeEE

08.01.2022 With borders closed and concerts cancelled, were checking in on our guest musicians from our home office to theirs. We called Queensland Symphony Orchestra oboist Huw Jones at his home in Brisbane to see how he is coping with the new normal.

07.01.2022 Vale to composer Charles Wuorinen. We were fortunate enough to perform his uniquely modernist piece Bearbeitungen ueber das Glogauer Liederbuch on tour in Europe in 1988, and at UNSW in 1994, 2000 and 2002. You can listen to Speculum Musicaes 2011 recording of the work here: https://open.spotify.com/album/07cBe9QMv8O2PimtnR5PWB

07.01.2022 Pianist Ian Munro is performing at 3MBS Fine Music - Melbourne Digital Concert Hall tomorrow, Thursday 9 April at 8:30pm. Get your tickets and tune in to hear him perform some exquisite Beethoven Sonatas. $24 http://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/ianmunro/

05.01.2022 Dear Patrons, Thank you for your ongoing support, we greatly appreciate it. We are disappointed to announce today the cancellation of the remainder of the AE 2020 season. This includes the following events: ... September 22 Free Lunch Hour Concert September 26 Subscription Concert October 24 Subscription Concert November 10 Free Lunch Hour Concert The health and wellbeing of our audiences, musicians and staff continues to be our highest priority, and we are monitoring the situation closely, acting in accordance with the advice of the Federal and State Governments and NSW Health. All subscribers and single ticket holders will be contacted regarding their bookings. We kindly ask that you please bear with us as we are experiencing a high volume of emails and calls presently. Should you have any questions or wish to speak to the Box Office, please email [email protected] and one of our staff will contact you shortly. With best wishes, Sonia Maddock

05.01.2022 COVID-19 update: Were disappointed to announce another round of concert cancellations, with our August 11 Lunch hour and August 15 Subscription Concert unable to proceed. If you have tickets to the Subscription performance on August 15, youll receive an email with further details about how to refund, exchange, or alternatively convert your tickets to a tax-deductible donation. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

05.01.2022 UNSW alumni Chantal Nguyen sat down with our 2020 Commissioned Composer Holly Harrison to catch up. Dont miss the premiere of Hollys latest composition, written especially for the Australia Ensemble, performed on Saturday 24 October, 8pm, Sir John Clancy Auditorium. Holly will be chatting with Paul Stanhope, composer before the concert at 7pm in the foyer in our final Composer Conversation for 2020, too! https://www.cutcommonmag.com/a-private-viewing-into-the-ca/ via CutCommon

04.01.2022 UNSW Sciences Professor Joe Wolfe is popular among students for his dramatic lecture demonstrations and is a regular in the MPU office, often asking us for musicians to participate in his acoustics research! If you have time, we recommend a deep dive into his teaching videos. https://www.inside.unsw.edu.au//spotlight-on-inspirational

04.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday Mark Isaacs So It Does Commissioned by Musica Viva Australia for the Australia Ensemble Geoffrey Collins - flute/alto flute... Nigel Westlake - clarinet/bass clarinet Dene Olding - violin Irena Morozov - viola David Pereira - cello David Bollard - piano https://www.youtube.com/watch

04.01.2022 "I wanted to get up the nose of the boring people who were pushing European music as well, and I did that very successfully" Artistic Chair Paul Stanhope, composer got Ross Edwards on the phone to chat about his work Incantations for Wind Quintet which we were scheduled to perform in April. https://www.music.unsw.edu.au/composer-conversation-ross-ed

02.01.2022 Today we are celebrating the conferral of an Honorary Fellowship for founding subscriber Mrs Norma Disher Hawkins with music by Carl Vine, Tchaikovsky, Grieg and Beethoven. Congratulations Norma! https://www.music.unsw.edu.au/special-event-australia-ensem

01.01.2022 "Doctors will save our bodies, but music will save ourselves"- strong words from Ed Ayres at ABC Classic https://www.abc.net.au//eds-notebook-music-will-/12074606