Our Ensembles
TSQ: Doug Coghill (viola); Jennifer Owen (violin); Jonathan Békés (cello) and Emma McGrath (violin).
Tasmanian String Quartet
Coming together for the first time in 2020 for what they thought was an ad hoc video clip, the musicians of the Tasmanian String Quartet stumbled upon that rare thing: the chemistry that springs from four perfectly matched musicians and personalities.
Seizing the moment, Emma McGrath (violin), Jennifer Owen (violin), Doug Coghill (viola) and Jonathan Békés (cello) decided to perform on an on-going basis taking the name Tasmanian String Quartet. In a short period of time the TSQ has established itself on the local music scene performing as part of the TSO season, and for Musica Viva Tasmania and Virtuosi Tasmania.
Overland Ensemble: Mitchell Nissen (bass trombone); Tim Jones (tuba); Iain Faragher (trombone) and David Robins (trombone).
Overland Ensemble
The Overland Ensemble was formed in 2021. Comprising the ‘low brass’ of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, the musicians are David Robins (trombone), Iain Faragher (trombone), Mitchell Nissen (bass trombone) and Tim Jones (tuba).
As the name suggests, the Overland Ensemble is committed to heading out to the Tasmanian regions and connecting with audiences of all stripes – brass lovers, brass players and anyone keen to experience live music performed with passion, panache and wit.