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Stef Farrands

13 September 2024 Musicians

What’s In My Case? Stefanie Farrands

ACO Principal Viola Stefanie Farrands shares the beautiful photos, and the stories that go with them, that she keeps inside her viola case.
Violinist Helena Rathbone

13 September 2024 Musicians

What’s In My Case? Helena Rathbone

ACO Principal Violin Helena Rathbone shares the special illustrations, keepsakes and stories that accompany her on every tour, safely contained in her violin case.
Richard Tognetti and the ACO

13 September 2024 Musicians Music

Describe the ACO in Three Words

We gave our musicians one simple task: describe the Australian Chamber Orchestra in three words. Here is what they said.
ACO 2025

12 September 2024 Musicians Music

Why I Joined the ACO

Our musicians, who are from all over Australia – and all over the world  share the stories behind where they were when they first heard of the Orchestra, and what motivated them to join.
Cellist John Painter and violinist Richard Tognetti

11 September 2024

A Tribute to John Painter

Fifty years ago, this extraordinary Australian, John Painter, formed the Australian Chamber Orchestra. He also played a crucial role in the evolution of our Australian National Academy of Music and served as the Director of both the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Canberra School of Music. Richard Tognetti pays tribute.
Jakub Jankowski

11 September 2024 Musicians

Slowing Time: Jakub Jankowski Interview

Rising Adelaide composer Jakub Jankowski draws from the patterns of the natural world and instinct in a new work that is both tribute and exploration.
ACO 2025 Season

27 August 2024 Musicians News Music

ACO at 50: Musicians' Memories

As the Australian Chamber Orchestra approaches its 50th Anniversary Season, ACO musicians share their favourite memories with the Orchestra.
Richard Tognetti performs Bach

16 August 2024 Music

The Enigma of JS Bach

The world wasn’t ready for Johann Sebastian Bach’s musical genius in his lifetime. Almost 300 years later, we know better.
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25 July 2024 Performances Musicians

ACO 2024: Meet Choreographer Rafael Bonachela

Sydney Dance Company’s Artistic Director is famous for choreographing Kylie Minogue, mixing with the fashion set, and his emotionally expressive contemporary dance. Now he is collaborating with the Australian Chamber Orchestra once again, this time for a divine exploration of JS Bach and Arvo Pärt.