About Ensemble Q
In 2015 two musical powerhouses and workaholics joined forces, and Ensemble Q was born. Out of a desire to create an ensemble of exceptional players and wonderful people, and to create pathways for the most exciting young musicians in Australia, co-Artistic Directors Paul Dean and Trish O'Brien's enthusiasm and skill quickly gained momentum and attracted some of Australia's and the world's most exceptional musicians. Thanks to the support of Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Ensemble Q was given the title Ensemble in Residence. Rapidly becoming one of Australia's premier ensembles, Ensemble Q is known for their dynamic programming and exceptionally high standard of playing. Ensemble Q brings the little black book of household names in Australian music together to create world class performances, charged with electricity and excitement.
A groundbreaking mentorship program shares this excitement with future generations of exceptional musicians, delighting audiences and guiding emerging young musicians to greater heights.
A groundbreaking mentorship program shares this excitement with future generations of exceptional musicians, delighting audiences and guiding emerging young musicians to greater heights.
A NOTE FROM ONE OF OUR INTERNATIONAL GUEST ARTISTS, JACK LIEBECK
It gives me great pleasure to write to you about Ensemble Q. They are a group made up of some of the very finest classical musicians and musical educationalists Australia has to offer. Their focus on both the performance and educational aspect with mentoring and support for postgraduate students means that they play an important role in the future of music in Queensland and Australia as a whole.
Ensemble Q commission and perform new works and also champion recent works
(often a new work is performed once only. how sad, they need repeated performances to become "repertoire"), something that sadly is neglected in so many classical music spheres. The members of the ensemble have a reputation for not only being performers of a world class level, but also entertainers who have the skill to put across new and old works in a compelling way that will promote classical music to new audiences.
The groups residence in Queensland Conservatorium in 2017 will provide them with a base in which to build their following. Once an audience is cemented and the trust is built between audience and performer, the programming can be more creative, daring and fulfilling for both parties. This residence will provide Ensemble Q with just this opportunity. National touring is also part of their plans and I look forward greatly to collaborating with them in the coming years.
Ensemble Q have growing international connections and indeed coming from London myself, their international reach is undoubted and will grow given the right support.
I wholeheartedly believe in what Ensemble Q are working to achieve, world class music making speaks for itself, but that in combination with education and creativity mean that the ensemble are something to be cherished and supported.
Yours sincerely,
Jack Liebeck
www.jackliebeck.com
It gives me great pleasure to write to you about Ensemble Q. They are a group made up of some of the very finest classical musicians and musical educationalists Australia has to offer. Their focus on both the performance and educational aspect with mentoring and support for postgraduate students means that they play an important role in the future of music in Queensland and Australia as a whole.
Ensemble Q commission and perform new works and also champion recent works
(often a new work is performed once only. how sad, they need repeated performances to become "repertoire"), something that sadly is neglected in so many classical music spheres. The members of the ensemble have a reputation for not only being performers of a world class level, but also entertainers who have the skill to put across new and old works in a compelling way that will promote classical music to new audiences.
The groups residence in Queensland Conservatorium in 2017 will provide them with a base in which to build their following. Once an audience is cemented and the trust is built between audience and performer, the programming can be more creative, daring and fulfilling for both parties. This residence will provide Ensemble Q with just this opportunity. National touring is also part of their plans and I look forward greatly to collaborating with them in the coming years.
Ensemble Q have growing international connections and indeed coming from London myself, their international reach is undoubted and will grow given the right support.
I wholeheartedly believe in what Ensemble Q are working to achieve, world class music making speaks for itself, but that in combination with education and creativity mean that the ensemble are something to be cherished and supported.
Yours sincerely,
Jack Liebeck
www.jackliebeck.com