Ben Opie | Musician
Ben Opie
Phone: 0435458400
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24.01.2022 "Musical Storytelling at its Finest... Vibrant and innovative collection of musical masterpieces... A skillful synthesis of woodwind and string timbres, textural contrasts and colourful harmonies that carry the listener through the narrative journey"... A beautiful and thoughtful review of our new albums by classikON
23.01.2022 5 DAYS LEFT! PRE-ORDER OUR NEW ALBUM NOW! Secure your copy of ‘Inventi Ensemble III: Peer Gynt’ now to receive it before Christmas this year! Physical CD’s and ...digital downloads available! LINK BELOW https://www.pozible.com/proj/inventi-ensemble-iii-peer-gynt . . . . . . . . . . . . #newalbum #pozible #poziblecampaign #supportartists #musicmatters #christmas2020 #classicalmusic #australian #christmasshoppingideas #shopnow #arrivingbychristmas #supportmusicians Australian Music Centre Glynn Davies See more
23.01.2022 Working on Sound Matters at Melbourne Recital Centre has been one of my favourite projects and getting to work with genius Stephanie Arnold on these stories is the best. Please have a listen to these incredible creations by the kids we worked with:
23.01.2022 My latest newsletter can be found here- hear about some of the things I've been up to lately, and some plans for the future!
23.01.2022 Yesterday was a big day- I was able to deliver my interactive online workshop to kids with visual impairment in the morning, making instruments from household ...objects. And then in the afternoon perform an online concert in isolation with Inventi Ensemble for residents in aged care with the help of Melbourne Recital Centre. What a joy to share music with those that are in need. The passion of Caitlin GilmourMelissa DoeckeBrienne GawlerJessica OddiePeter ClarkMarshall McGuirePaul Zabrowarny to bring this all together is inspiring. See more
21.01.2022 Inventi Ensemble cocktail hour approaches! Join us at 830 Melbourne time to have a chat about Hawthorn Arts Centre and our Symphonies broadcast! https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/84682984608
21.01.2022 WE’RE LIVE ON PATREON!! SUPPORT US IN A NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAY GAIN ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT www.patreon.com/inventiensemble... Here at Inventi Ensemble, we are passionate about sharing music with as many people as possible! Even during the current circumstances, we wanted to find a way to continue sharing our craft with you in a safe and responsible way. Today, we’ve launched a new initiative to continue to share our music with you! We’d love you to consider becoming an Inventi patron to help financially support the musicians who would’ve performed in our concerts over the coming months that have unfortunately been cancelled due to the coronavirus. . Thankyou for your support of our concerts and music-making endeavours and we hope you’ll consider visiting our Patreon page to explore the ways in which you may support us! . Thankyou in advance, Inventi HQ . . NB: Prices in US Dollars . . . #patreon #patreoncreator #patreonartist #onlinecreator #performingarts #covid19 #keepthemusicgoing #heartogether #musicmatters #createaustraliasfuture #loveaustralian #musiceducationmatters #musiceducation #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #supportmusic #supportmusicians #keepthemusicalive #tiers #friend #fan #vip #care #announcement #subscribers
19.01.2022 We had so much fun putting our set together for the Hawthorn Arts Centre Christmas at Home concert. Check it out through the link below
16.01.2022 DONATE TO OUR ALBUM CAMPAIGN THIS WEEKEND AND YOUR DONATION WILL BE DOUBLED!! Join us this weekend for an exciting project where any tax deductible donation m...ade to support our ‘Inventi Ensemble II: Women of the Earth’ album will be doubled! We are extremely thankful to an anonymous donor who has agreed to match every donation, dollar for dollar, THIS WEEKEND ONLY! DONATE NOW LINK BELOW https://australianculturalfund.org.au//inventi-ensemble-s/ Thankyou in advance for your support! . . . . . . . . . . #donor #philanthropy #anonymousdonor #newalbum #campaign #campaigns #newcd #newmusic #women #womenoftheearth #matcheddonation #donatenow #supportartists #supportmusicians #musicmatters #keepthemusicgoing #quintet #musicalive #musiceducation #australianmusic #australiancomposers #smallbizau #smallbizaustralia #smallmusicbiz #lovesupporters #followers #caerwenmartin Caerwen Martin Australian Music Centre Melody Eötvös Heger
15.01.2022 I had a great time chatting to Adrienne about what I've been up to lately, Footscray Community Arts Centre always do great things here in the west.
14.01.2022 TOP 20! Thanks to all of you wonderful supporters who bought our Peer Gynt album - CDs and downloads - we actually made it into the ARIA Charts!! No.19 in the Classical / Crossover Charts for week of 30 Nov. We’re so happy that so many of you enjoy this album!
13.01.2022 It was great to speak to Limelight Magazine about the projects we've been up to lately. Have a read!
13.01.2022 A chance to perform Hildegard with Marshall McGuire is always a treat. Happy 12th birthday Melbourne Recital Centre Gelareh Pour
12.01.2022 We are so excited to share that our TWO new albums have just arrived!! Check out this video to see inside the ‘Inventi Ensemble II: Women of the Earth’ album bo...oklet! Turn up your volume and prepare to be amazed!! PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE Visit our website! https://www.inventiensemble.com/copy-of-home MP3 downloads available on November 20 Australian Music Centre
12.01.2022 Can't wait to share Cyrus Meurant's 'Monuments' with our supporters of Inventi Ensemble
11.01.2022 WE ARE LIVE! WATCH THE PLANETS CONCERT NOW FOR FREE! Available via the Boroondara Arts website CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH NOW https://www.boroondara.vic....gov.au///music-and-performances If you’re looking for an out of this world experience, go no further! Presented by Boroondara Arts Exclusive broadcast available until midnight Sunday 21 June. . . . . . . . . . #onlinebroadcast #onlineviewing #onlinemusic #musicextravaganza #planets #planetmusic #holst #hawthornartscentre #mars #jupiter #keepthemusicgoing #musicmatters #musicentertainment #freebroadcast #freemusic #dontmissit #exclusive #exclusivebroadcast Hawthorn Arts Centre Australian Music Centre Johannes Luebbers Glynn Davies James Josephides Motion & Art
09.01.2022 A great project to work on with Sahba Aminikia and Kronos Quartet
08.01.2022 #whatsonwednesday - DISCOVER PEER GYNT! Become an Inventi patron to gain access to NEW exclusive content! Hear Co-Artistic Director, Ben Opie explore the fas...cinating, terrifying and hilarious stories of Peer Gynt in this NEW 8 week video series! It starts TODAY so don’t delay! SIGN UP NOW ON PATREON - LINK BELOW! www.patreon.com/inventiensemble . . . . #createaustraliasfuture #musicmatters #loveaustralian #heartogether #australianmusic #australianmusicscene #peergyntsuite #peergynt #grieg #hilariousstories #8weeks #videoseries #musicseries #patreon #patreoncreator #onlinesupport #exclusiveconcert #keepthemusicalive #musiceducation #musiceducationmatters #supporters #artsupport #followers #musiciansofinstagram #fan #friends #moremusic See more
07.01.2022 A great review for JLD's new album.
07.01.2022 Two of my favourite composers, Caerwen Martin and Melody Eötvös have written some incredible works for Inventi over the years, we're taking the opportunity to record these pieces very soon. If you feel you can support us with this, you can make a tax deductible donation here: https://australianculturalfund.org.au//inventi-ensemble-s/ Any help you can give will go a long way for us to continue creating.
05.01.2022 Fascinating project to develop in isolation with beautiful musicians... We all worked on this without hearing one another's versions and the confluence is exciting to hear.
05.01.2022 Getting ready for @inventiensemble Music Space: Lullabies online performance with the amazing @natbartsch and Clare Zabrowarny. Register here https://www.inventiensemble.com//inventis-online-musi/form BYO jammies and best friends #music #lullabies #kidsmusic #kidsshow #onlinemusic #onlineconcerts #freeevent #lullaby #oboe #harp #piano #classicalmusicmelbourne
04.01.2022 It’s #funfactfriday !! Did you know that we are passionate about reaching as many people as possible with our music? We love bringing music to those who m...ay not be able to access it and in recent years we’ve done this in partnership with the #melbournerecitalcentre through the Music Always program by performing in aged care facilities around Melbourne and the outer regions. We are continuing this important outreach work by developing a new innovative way to connect with people in aged care facilities digitally starting next week!! STAY TUNED Here at Inventi HQ, we’re looking back at some past performances from our four Music Always tours since 2016! Watch this video to view some of our tour highlights! . . . . . . #performance #australianmusic #musicmatters #heartogether #loveaustralian #keepthemusicalive #createaustraliasfuture #musicfestivals #australianmusicscene #supportartists #supportartistscovid19 #agedcare #agedcaremusic #musicalways #melbrecital #touring #communitycentres #digitalinnovation #melbourne #outerregions See more
04.01.2022 It's always wonderful to speak with Ian Parsons on the Sound Barrier, tune into PBS now!
03.01.2022 On this weekend's edition of The Sound Barrier, I'll be bringing you music in pairs: couples, connections and the strange ways we form and experience them. I'll... be chatting with Ben Opie and Melissa Doecke of Inventi Ensemble as well as bringing you pieces by Caerwen Martin and Melody Eötvös from their brand new album, together with new music by Ryan Ross Smith and Andy Ingamells about our connection with food. And, of course, the forever creepy and wonderful TWO COUPLES of Karlheinz Stockhausen. The full playlist, timings, and blog are already here, but of course you can't listen until the show goes live to air tomorrow night, on radio and online. Tomorrow night 10.00 PM (AEDT)! https://www.pbsfm.org.au//the-sound-ba/2020-12-13/22-00-00 See more
02.01.2022 Have you booked for the Inventi Ensemble musical storytime this Saturday? Plenty of musical treats for everyone! Registration essential: https://www.inventiensemble.com//inventis-online-musi/form #music #kidsmusic #kidsshow #onlinemusic #onlineconcerts #freeevent #oboe #storytime #story #music #livemusic #online
02.01.2022 Wondering what our musicians are laughing about?! Well, be sure to become an Inventi patron to find out!! Access exclusive content and get the latest news f...irst from Inventi HQ! Sign up now for less than the price of a cup of coffee per month!! LINK BELOW www.patreon.com/inventiensemble . . . . . . #patreon #lessthanacupofcoffee #hilariousstories #melbournecoffee #melbournecoffeeculture #melbournesmallbusiness #australiasmallbusiness #supportartists #createaustraliasfuture #music #musicmatters #musiceducation #australianmusic #exclusivecontent #onlinecontent #smallbizmarketingtips #keepthemusicalive #newcontent #aussiemusic #melbournebusiness #melbmoment #patrons #musicbusiness #smallbizaustralia See more
02.01.2022 What’s on Melissa Doecke’s music stand? Two concertos! It’s not often you get to play two concertos in one concert and I’m super excited about it! Join Meli...ssa and the whole Inventi team at the Peninsula Summer Music Festival to hear CPE Bach and Salieri concertos... oh, and Scheherazade! Buy tickets here: http://peninsulafestival.com.au/1001-nights-2021/ See more
02.01.2022 We're incredibly grateful to have support from the Australia Council for the Arts to continue our work in aged care. We are now able to present over 100 concert...s in centres around Australia over the next 2 years. We are so passionate about our engagement with residents in aged care and can't wait to reach out to more and more people through our music. We're currently taking expressions of interest from centres that would like to be involved. If you know of someone, please email us at [email protected] . . Photo taken prior to COVID-19. See more
01.01.2022 Check out the incredible Henry Justo performing Peter de Jager's captivating new work for Inventi Ensemble 'Funeral March' https://youtu.be/DfY4i4sGaLQ
01.01.2022 Check out the excellent instructional videos on Online Virtuoso. A fantastic resource featuring artists from all over
01.01.2022 The Australasian Double Reed Society has put together an incredible day for their Online National Conference, I'm really excited to present a workshop on contemporary techniques for oboe. With a particular focus on how they are used in Johannes Luebbers work 'Opioid', join me at 1pm on September 19 to find out more! https://adrs.org.au/conference-2020/conference-schedule
