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FEATURED ENSEMBLE: Collusion has been performing an eclectic mix of Art Music for audiences throughout Queensland and New South Wales since 2002. It is 10 years in 2012 since founding members Benjamin Greaves and Danielle Bentley formed Collusion. Multi award winning musicians, pianist Brieley Cutting and Clarinetist Diana Tolmie complete the musical force of the ensemble, and young yet artistically daring and experienced choreographer Gareth Belling completes the outfit. Collusion will release a new CD in May 2012: ‘In Time’ featuring new compositions for the ensemble and masterworks from the Clarinet/Violin/Cello/Piano Quartet repertoire. The ensemble of seasoned freelance musicians are presenters for Musica Viva Australia Education and Countrywide, have performed at Festivals throughout Queensland and NSW. The ensemble has performed with a variety of artists including respected choreographer in residence Gareth Belling, dancers of the Queensland Ballet, and director/actors including Andrew Cory. Painters, Poets, Photographers, and Circus Artists have participated in Collusion performances to offer the audience an artist’s visual perspective of the music. For many years the ensemble performed an annual series of four concerts. It is currently working as a project based company with productions under development. In collaboration with Musica Viva Australia Education, Collusion is a leader in the performance of classical music in schools. In 2012 Collusion will tour NSW, ACT, Tasmania and Queensland performing both in-schools and recital performances. They will record a new CD in 2012, perform at the Crossbow and Restrung Festival, Brisbane Chamber Music Series, the UQ Series and the Commercial Rd Chamber Music Series. The performers of Collusion are highly regarded freelance soloists, chamber musicians, orchestral musicians and educators who perform for professional Orchestras and chamber ensembles through Australia and abroad. 2012 Dates for your diary: Saturday May 12 5-6pm. Crossbow Festival. Ian Hanger Recital Hall. The Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Saturday May 25 7-9pm Commercial Rd Chamber Music Series presents Collusion Theme and Variations Concert Studio, Commercial Rd Newstead. Friday October 26 - Sunday October 28. The Restrung Festival at the Brisbane Powerhouse, Lamington St, New Farm. Collusion is Ensemble in Residence. New full length dance work Choreographed by Gareth Belling for four dancers and four moving musicians. Also a new project for musicians and dogs!?

Regular featured ensembles of this page include:

Collusion Music

Four Elements

Lapraik Ensemble

Tulipwood Chamber Orchestra

Tulipwood String Quartet