Australia Ensemble

Australia Ensemble UNSW names Emerging Composer Fellowship winner

05 May 2020

Ian Whitney to write two works as part of chamber music group’s outreach program.

Brooke Green, winner of the 2019 Jonathan Blakeman National Composition Prize

Jonathan Blakeman Prize Winner 2019

03 Apr 2020

The prize rewards composition at a national standard, and the 2019 winner, Brooke Green, was inspired by an issue of national importance.

Vale Roger Covell, leading light in classical music

05 Jun 2019

Roger Covell took on many diverse roles during an extensive career in service of Australian music.

Life is good at 40 for Australia Ensemble

12 Mar 2019

Quality, diversity and variety are key elements in the 2019 program for UNSW’s renowned chamber music ensemble.

New Fellowship brings unique music to UNSW's repertoire

05 Jun 2018

As a child, Nicole Murphy spontaneously wrote music for her own satisfaction. Now, the inaugural recipient of the Australia Ensemble Emerging Composer Fellowship is composing for some of UNSW's finest musicians.

Spark of genius

12 Jun 2015

New Artistic Chair Paul Stanhope is igniting the spark of invention in this year’s Australia Ensemble program.

Award hits career high note

26 Feb 2013

A life-long dedication to music has won Roger Covell, co-founder of the Australia Ensemble, the Sir Bernard Heinze Award for his outstanding contribution to music.