What Our Subscribers Say
“We love being a part of the joy created by the 'best little chamber group in the world'.” Virginia McDowell, subscriber
“We have been subscribing for years now, after going to a concert just to see what it was like. We have made friends with our fellow subscribers who sit near us in the concert hall.” Paul Fisher, subscriber
“As an Australian music lover, I am intensely proud of the ACO and what they have achieved, both here and internationally.” Roy and Margaret Bennett, subscribers
“I don't want to miss these concerts as they are the most exciting musical events in town.” Dr Terry Cutler, subscriber
“There is nothing to beat live music, especially when the musicians are so talented.” Molly Bonnefin, subscriber
“I always buy tickets with the intention of introducing others to live classical music. So far six people I have done this with have subsequently taken their own subscription.” Clark Cameron, subscriber
“The ACO is the best orchestra in the country because of their musicianship and energy and enthusiasm for a huge range of music.” Morgan Stewart, subscriber
“When music is played by the ACO it has soul and I feel it.” Tina Spiegel, subscriber
“The ACO is a wonderful group in every way. They not only play well, they look good and they look happy.” P W Matthews, subscriber
“They have provided me with the highest level of musical serenity that I can find. I experienced my first body-tingling ACO concert in 1995 and haven't looked back since.” Ian Taylor, subscriber
“The ACO has restored my faith in live performance. These are the first performances in years where I lose myself in the music, time disappears, and not once do I daydream about other things.” Kathryn Borrell, subscriber
“I have been a subscriber for 11 years. ACO concerts are the highlight of my year. I cannot put into words how much pleasure I gain from listening to and watching this orchestra.” Dr Sue Berners-Price, subscriber
“At each concert I have a sense that the musicians are emotionally and intellectually involved with the music and committed to communicating this with the audience. We enjoy having our musical boundaries extended - our trips home are full of exclamations and revisionings of the concerts.” Jan Larson, subscriber
“My soul is refreshed by seeing and hearing them play.” Nancy Stempf, subscriber
“The ACO sparkles. It spells quality and vitality and commitment and intelligence.” Roland Bannister, subscriber
“There's a different 'buzz' in the foyer before ACO concerts. If I had to give up all but one subscription, this is the one I would never surrender!” Anonymous subscriber
“I love watching passionate people perform with excellence – it takes me out of the normal hum drum of life to share with them just a little.” Dr Fiona Wallace, subscriber
“I absolutely totally love the concerts. I find a combination of music that I know and love plus other music that I welcome being exposed to for the first time compelling. The virtuosity of the band invariably uplifts and enraptures.” Dr Jan Resnick, subscriber
“We always leave concerts on a high.” Kevin Gummer, subscriber
“We love the liveliness and adventurousness of the programs. We like having our horizons extended. Thank you, ACO!” Anonymous subscriber
“Great Music. Great Venue. Great Night Out.” Dr Greg Gard, subscriber
“They really give their all, no slacking with the attitude of some orchestral musicians of 'here we go again'. They appear to enjoy the music as much as I do. The way the orchestra has rehearsed makes all aspects of the music absolutely clear. You've already done the analysis for us - it's not just a shoddy play through.” Jacquelyn Conn, subscriber
“ACO concerts bring our family together.” Mary Milanovic, subscriber
“I like the innovative approach taken to music in many of the concerts, where conventions are broken and we are challenged to accept a broader perspective of what music is about.” Pam Wilson, subscriber
“The ACO concert series is quite literally the highlight of my life.” Anonymous subscriber
“Absolutely entrancing - an experience utterly different from and entirely impossible to get from a recording alone. There is no subscription that we value more.” Kenneth Scott, subscriber
“I love being part of an audience that responds!” Diana Watts, subscriber