Omega Ensemble – Distant World
Presented by Omega Ensemble
Details
The future of our planet in a world gone mad.
Latvian composer Peteris Vasks’ Piano Quartet from 2001 grapples with his familiar themes of a world detached from nature. Contrasting darkness and light, it reflects the natural world, and weaves in cherished bird songs. His music portrays a profound catharsis, historical weight, and a glimmer of hope for the future.
A vibrant Australian voice, Miriama Young’s interactive performance incorporates a soundscape of recordings by young people of personal places in nature, merging past and present, physical and metaphysical into a powerful artistic statement.
Written in response to devastating bushfires, Tasmanian composer and saxophonist Jabra Latham’ Fire Music reflects anguish and renewal, aiming to ‘embody the cyclical nature of life and fire.’
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Artists
Omega Ensemble
Program
Arvo Pärt
Speigel im Speigel
Jabra Latham
Fire Music
Peteris Vasks
Piano Quartet
Miriama Young
New Commission – World Premiere
Commissioned and generously supported by the Robert Salzer Foundation.
Series
This production is part of the following series:
Omega Ensemble 2025
Venue
Booking Information
Tuesday 13 May 2025 7pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval) Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Tickets
Premium $119
A reserve $89 ($79 Concession)
B reserve $69 ($59 Concession)
C reserve $49 ($39 Concession)
GROUP 5+
A reserve $69
B reserve $49
C reserve $39
UNDER 30
A–C reserve $39
SEASON PACKAGE
Save 25% when booking two or more 2025 performances.
Premium $89.25
A reserve $66.75 ($59.25 Concession)
B reserve $51.75 ($44.25 Concession)
C reserve $36.75 ($29.25 Concession)
UNDER 30
A–C reserve $29.25
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