Ensemble Q has established a reputation as one of Australia’s most important ensembles and in 2026 it continues its ambassadorship as a high quality Queensland-based cultural collective with the establishment of a regular touring series to the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne Recital Centre. Described by Limelight magazine as “Australia’s top echelon of musicians”, Ensemble Q has been selected as national touring artists for Musica Viva, performing with celebrated indigenous composer William Barton to packed out halls across Australia. They have featured as Musica Viva Regional touring artists, at the Brisbane Music Festival, Queensland Music Festival, George Town Festival in Penang, Australian Festival of Chamber Music, as Company in Residence at QPAC and Ensemble in Residence at Queensland Conservatorium. They are an ensemble of flexible instrumentation drawing from string quintet, wind quintet, piano, harp and percussion, allowing them to adapt, perform and tour in a wide variety of locations.

Directed by Co-Artistic Directors cellist Trish Dean and clarinetist Paul Dean, the core artists draw from concertmaster and principal seats in major orchestras and professors at universities, all seasoned professionals as soloists in their own right. Guest artists come from the top echelon of the national and international classical stage and Ensemble Q’s mentorship program brings the most talented students alongside these master musicians in real-world learning environments that make a lasting difference.