Welcome to the February edition of Australian Accent, Limelight’s unashamedly parochial monthly round-up of the Australian music being played on our concert stages and in our recital halls.

Got a premiere to puff? A piece getting a repeat performance? Email editors@limelight-arts.com.au for inclusion in next month’s round-up (subject to editorial discretion).

We’ve also have a week-by-week breakdown of the works being performed on our Instagram for something a little more digestible.


Touring

Omega Ensemble. Photo © Saskia Wilson

Omega Ensemble kicks off its season with Starburst in Sydney, Newcastle and Melbourne (12–18 February). It takes its name from  Jessie Montgomery’s bite-sized string orchestra work but also on the program is Lachlan Skipworth’s A Turning Sky for trumpet and clarinet, with SSO Principal Trumpet David Elton and OE Artistic Director David Rowden in the spotlight.

Sydney-based Ensemble Offspring is also on the road. Kicking off in Glebe in Sydney ahead of dates in Melbourne EO’s Summer program (28 February – 5 March) features a new work (I keep your burning glances) by Jack Symonds and 2024 Hatched Academy participant...