Presented by Omega Ensemble
Omega Ensemble – Inner Landscapes
The uncharted within.
On a single night, two lovers confront longing, desire and confession. Schoenberg's Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night), inspired by Richard Dehmel's haunting poem, follows two lovers walking beneath a moonlit sky, their fears and desires laid bare. This hyper-Romantic sextet unfolds in striking contrasts and luminous intensity, as love and absolution transform darkness into a place of understanding and resolve.
This seminal work leads a program that ventures into intimate inner landscapes, exploring the shifting terrain of emotion, memory and renewal. Jessie Montgomery's Rounds, winner of the 2024 GRAMMY Award, begins with a single repeating idea that spirals into intricate motion, while John Corigliano's Soliloquy is a tender elegy of reflection and restraint, carrying the weight of memory while seeking solace in beauty and stillness.
In a world premiere clarinet concerto, Paul Stanhope blends rhythmic vitality, clarity and invention with a deeply human lyricism, bringing to this program a compelling contemporary voice that is both personal and transcendent.
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Tickets
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Premium $139 ($129 Concession)
A Reserve $109 ($99 Concession)
B Reserve $89 ($79 Concession)
C Reserve $64 ($54 Concession)
Under 30s
Premium $114
A Reserve $84
B Reserve $64
C Reserve $39
Group 6+
Premium $119
A Reserve $89
B Reserve $69
C Reserve $44
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Artists
David Rowden solo clarinet
Omega Ensemble
Program
John Corigliano
Soliloquy
Arnold Schoenberg
Verklärte Nacht
Jessie Montgomery
Rounds (Australian Premiere)
Paul Stanhope
New Work (World Premiere)
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