Omega Ensemble - Howl
Description
Omega Ensemble returns to the Malachi with a performance of musical defiance and untamed brilliance, uniting five leading current classical composers.
You will hear a dark, cinematic piano quartet gem written with sardonic humour and manic intensity; a clarinet-led incantation of ritual and outburst; a wild work for solo violin and live electronics; a “part-string-quartet-part-rave” piece that expands the ensemble into new sonic territories, and an Australian premiere by LA-based Daniel Wohl which fuses electronic and acoustic forces into a three-dimensional sound world.
The musical architect of so many cinematic worlds, Danny Elfman opens the program with his mischievous Piano Quartet, darting from one idea to the next with manic intensity and the same sardonic humour that made his film and television scores so beloved.
Alongside it are Pierre Jalbert’s Howl, a clarinet-led incantation that is both ritual and outburst; Missy Mazzoli’s Tooth and Nail, pulsing and ascetic; and Anna Meredith’s Tuggemo, part rave and part string quartet, infectious and uncannily striking.
Hailed by The New York Times as one of his generation’s most imaginative and skilful creators, Paris-born and LA-based composer Daniel Wohl brings to the stage a world premiere written for the Ensemble. Fusing acoustic and electronic forces in his signature style, he creates a three-dimensional musical realm that is provocative and unruly yet dazzling in its originality.
Duration: 90 Minutes (no interval)
Programme:
Missy Mazzoli
Tooth and Nail
Anna Meredith
Tuggemo
Australian Premiere
Daniel Wohl
New work for string quartet and electronics
Australian Premiere*
Pierre Jalbert
Howl
Australian Premiere
Danny Elfman
Piano Quartet
*Daniel Wohl commissioned by The Royal Concertgebouw and Omega Ensemble. Netherlands performances made possible by NTR ZaterdagMatinee, the Composition Commission Fund of The Royal Concertgebouw managed by Het Concertgebouw Fonds.
Musicians
David Rowden
Founder and Artistic Director, David is an internationally acclaimed clarinetist based in Sydney, renowned for his expressive artistry, technical brilliance, and dedication to contemporary classical music.
Mark Ingwersen
Mark is a highly regarded performer and string educator with over 30 years’ experience touring the great concert halls of Europe, North America and Asia with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. As a member of the ACO he also recorded over 20 CDs including several ARIA award winning albums.
Neil Thompson
Omega Ensemble's Principle violinist, Neil is passionate about education and music outreach and regularly performs for Opera Australia and the Australian Ballet. Neil is Managing Artistic Director of The Nano Symphony.
Véronique Serret
One of Australia's most versatile musicians, Véronique is a violinist, vocalist and composer effortlessly bridging the divide between classical and contemporary art forms. Folk, rock, experimental jazz, dance and improvisation all contribute to her musical palette.
Paul Stender
Paul has established a diverse performing career, working regularly with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Australian Chamber Orchestra as well as guest principal cello engagements with Opera Australia Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia and ACO Collective.
Vatche Jambazian
Following his international debut in Armenia, Vatche has performed extensively throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. A finalist in the ABC Young Performer of the Year and a prizewinner at the Los Angeles International Piano Competition, Vatche currently holds the position of Academic lecturer at the Australian Institute of Music.
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