The Omega Ensemble is a nonprofit chamber music ensemble in existence since 1973. Its mission is to introduce outstanding young artists to the public. So far, Omega has presented more than 140 artists. It engages in many charitable activities, such as providing a series of free “Gift to the City” concerts in New York City at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church and at Christ and St. Stephen’s Church; a “Cocktail Series” at the Polish Consulate in New York City; and a subscription series at the United Methodist Church in Sea Cliff, New York. Omega conducts an annual gala at the New York City Racquet and Tennis Club at 370 Park Avenue (at 53rd Street), in New York City. The New York State Council on the Arts, The Friars Foundation, and other foundations, as well as private donors support the Omega Ensemble.

Besides our concert series Omega has a tradition of honoring an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to the Arts at its annual benefit. This year we are pleased to be honoring David Finckel - Director of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and cellist of the Emerson String Quartet.

We invite you to join us in at any of our concerts and celebrate the beauty of chamber music.

Our 2008-2009 Season:

This season marks our 31st year and kicks off on September 20th. We are truly pleased to present several talented new artists:

• Julie Albers, violoncello
• Kyle Armbrust, viola
• Soo Bae, violoncello
• Maurycy Banaszek, viola
• Lily Francis, violin
• Mark Kosower, violoncello
• Sophie Shao, violoncello
• Axel Strauss, violin
• Arnaud Sussmann, violin

Our annual benefit will be held on February 9, 2009 at the New York Health and Racquet Club located at 370 Park Avenue in New York City.