Avant Gardens Spring (Alexandria)

Our final Avant Gardens program for 2026 features Hatched Emerging Artist Arkie Moore with Ensemble Offspring veterans Jason Noble and Claire Edwardes in an unexpected combo of trumpet, clarinets and marimba. Vibrant jazz grooves meet mellow stylings in what might be our most joyously eclectic program of the year.

“... beautifully intimate house concert… accompanied by friends catching up, and discussions of the delightfully eclectic program.” - ClassikON

“There is no doubt Ensemble Offspring’s audience are now eagerly awaiting the next iteration of Avant Gardens.” - ClassikON

Program

BRYN HARRISON Listenings III (1999)

NARDI SIMPSON Where Water Amplifies*† (2026)

JANE STANLEY Floral Streets*† (2026)

HELEN GRIME Embrace** (2015)

GERARD BROPHY Selected movements from Just outside Van…† (2020)

REMY LE BOEUF New Work*‡ (2026) 

ANDREW CLASSEN Waveland Suite* (2014, arr. 2025)
I. Morning Dew
II. The Sentinels
III. Mulligan
IV. With the Wind

* World Premiere
** Australian Premiere
† Ensemble Offspring Commission
‡ Hatched Emerging Performer Commission

Concert Duration: 70 minutes followed by complimentary drinks and canapes

Performers

Jason Noble (clarinets)

Arkie Moore (trumpet)

Claire Edwardes (Artistic Director, percussion)

Ticket Prices

General Admission $99*

Pensioner $79* (Proof of pension required)

Students $39* (Student ID required)

*Booking fees apply

Tickets include drinks and canapes.

Location: Alexandria, Sydney

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Photo: Arkie Moore by Keith Saunders