Who is Ensemble Offspring?
"This was a beautifully curated concert, the material well balanced and standard chamber music conventions interrogated." (RealTime 92 on Stockhausen's Tierkreis)
With over 15 years experience, Sydney based Ensemble Offspring is Australia's premiere new music group. The innovative ensemble has a reputation for adventurous programs that embrace unique repertoire and composers from Australia and abroad. Artistic Directors Damien Ricketson (composer) and Claire Edwardes (percussionist) lead an impressive line up of versatile musicians whose wide ranging talents combine as Ensemble Offspring. This group, committed to asking "what if?" relish an open minded approach to music making resulting in shows that are striking sonic and visual experiences. Recently the group was featured in the Sydney Festival and presented 'Sizzle' - innovative and laid back events in bowling clubs across Sydney. read more >
Ensemble Offspring is assisted by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.
Ensemble Offspring is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, Its Arts funding and advisory body.