Sirius Chamber Ensemble (Sirius Chamber Ensemble)

Formed in 2011, Sirius Chamber Ensemble is committed to premiering new works by Australian and international composers alongside classics from the repertoire in a friendly, accessible atmosphere. Our regular concert series is performed by a core ensemble of Melissa Coleman (flute), Ian Sykes (clarinet), Alison Evans (bassoon), Vanessa Tammetta (violin), Clare Kahn (cello) and Claire Howard Race (piano), augmented by guest artists. 
Recent and upcoming collaborators include composers Dr Paul Smith, Dr Corrina Bonshek, Dr Diana Blom, composer/performer Keyna Wilkins, pianist and academic Dr Jeannell Carrigan as well as composer and saxophonist Spike Mason with whom we recently recorded Flying, an album of new works for saxophone, winds, strings and piano.