A new Australian symphony composed by Eve Klein, presented by the School of Music, The University of Queensland, conducted by Paul Dean and featuring the UQ Symphony Orchestra, UQ Chorale and UQ Singers.

Symphony for the History of Time

St John's Cathedral

The UQ School of Music proudly presents it's opening concert for 2026 with a performance of chamber music artistry by two of Australia’s most distinguished musicians: Paul Dean (clarinet/composer) and Alex Raineri (piano). This compelling program portrays lyricism, virtuosity, and contemporary reflection, bringing together works that explore the expressive breadth of the clarinet–piano partnership.

Silence - Before and After

Zelman Cowen Building (51)

Sonic Spectrum I

Samuel B. & David Rose Building

Ensemble Q is a group powered by the passion and fizz of curiosity and underpinned by the virtuosic integrity of some of Australia’s finest musicians. It might just be the perfect playground for making music. Their ear-catching program includes works by William Barton and Paul Dean alongside hand-picked masterpieces by Brahms and Ligeti, which promise to wrap audiences in a multi-faceted kaleidoscope of sound.

Ensemble Q & William Barton

Perth Concert Hall

The absolutely inimitable clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester will be joined by Camerata Pacifica’s beloved Armenian cellist Ani Aznavoorian and exceptional Estonian pianist Irina Zahharenkova in a program of Australian clarinet music, Argentinian cello music and the iconic Clarinet Trio of the Viennese titan, Johannes Brahms.

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Camerata Pacifica Presents: Dean, Ginastera, and Brahms

One California Plaza

Join Camerata Pacifica in Santa Barbara for an unforgettable evening of classical and contemporary classical music on November of 2023. The renowned chamber ensemble will be performing an exquisite program featuring the works of three brilliant composers.

First on the program is the Clarinet Trio composed by the legendary Johannes Brahms. This piece showcases the perfect blend of the clarinet, cello, and piano, creating a harmony that will transport you to another world.

Next, the talented cellist Ani Aznavoorian will take the stage to perform Alberto Ginastera's Cello Sonata. Her mastery of the cello and emotional depth will bring this powerful work to life.

The performance will then continue with a Suite for Clarinet and Cello by contemporary composer Paul Dean. This innovative piece will stretch the boundaries of traditional chamber music, leaving the audience in awe.

To complete this unforgettable musical experience, the audience will be treated to the virtuosic talents of pianist Irina Zahharenkova and clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester. This dynamic duo will captivate the audience with their impeccable technique and passion for music.

November Concert 2023

Colburn School

The Huntington

Music Academy of the West

The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

Camerata Pacifica, considered one of the nation’s leading chamber ensembles, has captivated, delighted, and enthralled audiences with its adventurous music since its inception in 1990. Hailed as “innovative and intrepid” (The Daily Telegraph), “visceral and powerful” (The Economist), the collective, comprised of musicians from around the globe, is renowned for its musical versatility and bold programming that illuminates the limitless scope of the chamber music repertoire.

Paul Dean

Events

Past events

May 7, 2026

Symphony for the History of Time · The University of Queensland School of Music

Mar 5, 2026

Silence - Before and After · The University of Queensland School of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Clarinet in Clarinet Sonata No. 1 by Brahms

The University of Queensland School of Music

Clarinet in Sonata for Clarinet or Viola & Piano by Sutherland

The University of Queensland School of Music

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