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Opening Festival at Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct

The ACO celebrates the opening of its new home with special guests including William Barton, Jimmy Barnes, Jane Campion, Omar Musa, Genevieve Lacey, Slava Grigoryan and more.

29 April - 1 May 2022

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We celebrate the opening of our spectacular new home at Pier 2/3 with a full weekend of festivities, including thrilling live concerts, digital live streams, boundary-pushing collaborations, stimulating talks, engaging family shows, free events and more.  

 
In keeping with our collaborative spirit, we will be joined by iconic artists and close friends of the Orchestra including didgeridoo virtuoso, singer and composer William Barton, singer/songwriter Jimmy Barnes, filmmaker Jane Campion, poet, musician and artist Omar Musa, guitarist Slava Grigoryan, pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska and actors from Sydney Theatre Company.

 

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Discover all events taking place across the festival weekend below.

 

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ACO at Pier 2/3 Opening Celebration

Richard Tognetti and the ACO bring together an all-star line-up to celebrate the opening of the Orchestra’s spectacular new home at Pier 2/3. Due to limited capacity, ticket buyers must enter a ballot to attend this event.
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ACO Emerging Artist Showcase

We celebrate our new chapter with a dynamic orchestra made up entirely of former Emerging Artists.
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In Conversation: Music and creativity

Jane Campion, Frances Rings and Ben Quilty discuss creativity and explore the place of music in their life and work.. Presented by the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Wheeler Centre.
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Grigoryan Brothers

The ACO presents virtuoso guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan, up close and in recital

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Music in Time Part One: Hildegard to Tchaikovsky

Join Richard Tognetti and the ACO for a two-part panoramic adventure spanning centuries of music.
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Omar Musa & Friends

Omar Musa joins the celebrations for an electrifying performance that combines storytelling, poetry, music and political commentary with striking visuals and special guests.
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ACO Family Day - Concerts & Creative Play

Concerts and free creative play for a day of music and discovery for all. 
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In Conversation: Inside the Pier

National treasure Margaret Throsby sits down with Peter Tonkin, the architect behind the spectacular Pier 2/3 redevelopment, to unpack the fascinating story behind Pier 2/3 and the multi-decade journey to its renewal.
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The Song Company: Tremors of Earth

As part of the Pier 2/3 Opening Festival celebrations, the ACO presents The Song Company, resident in neighbouring Wharf 4/5.
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Genevieve Lacey & Katherine Tonkin: All the Hemispheres

Famed recorder player Genevieve Lacey joins actor Katherine Tonkin for a performance that weaves poetic texts and tunes into a quiet incantation.
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Music in Time Part Two: Mahler to Now

Join Richard Tognetti and the ACO for a two-part panoramic adventure spanning centuries of music.
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How to stream our Opening Festival online

We’ll be streaming three concerts in full live on our website, Facebook Page and YouTube Channel, and sharing behind the scenes access to the festival on social media.