13 June 2025 Philanthropy
ACO at 50: How did your ACO story begin?
We meet people from all sides of the ACO family – from musicians and ACO Foundations graduates, to long-time donors and administration staff, to discover their ACO origin stories.
12 June 2025 Performances
ACO at 50: Essence & Vitality
After violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja’s last-minute withdrawal, the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s essence – nimbleness, renewal and individual virtuosity – came to the fore.
02 June 2025 Philanthropy
Vale Patricia (Patsy) Hollis
Patsy Hollis led a wonderful life and left the ACO an extraordinary gift.
02 June 2025 Music Performances
Timo-Veikko Valve On Jaakko Kuusisto’s Cello Concerto
A note from ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve on his very personal connection with Jaakko Kuusisto’s Cello Concerto.
29 May 2025 Musicians
A Golden Space: Interview with Melissa Barnard
A childhood surrounded by music led Melissa Barnard to the cello and a three-decade career with Australian Chamber Orchestra.
20 May 2025 Music Performances
How do orchestras perform with films live in concert?
ACO musicians share the secrets of what’s involved in performing film scores live in concert – and how ACO film projects differ from traditional orchestral film presentations.
15 May 2025 Philanthropy
ACO at 50: What we have achieved thanks to you
Defining ACO moments we have shaped together.
14 May 2025 Music
ACO at 50: Subscriber Stories – Freya & Josh
Discover the ACO experience through the eyes of Josh and Freya who, at 7 and 5, must be some of our youngest subscribers.
14 May 2025 Musicians
Interview with Satu Vänskä
The ACO Principal Violin on the magic of Shostakovich, the power of Bach, and performing on home soil.
05 May 2025 Performances
The best bits from our reimagined ‘Princess and the Pea’
Take an adventure through our favourite moments of the returning ACO Families show, The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee).
05 May 2025 Performances News
Meet actor Micaela Ellis: The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee)
Actor Micaela Ellis on playing our reluctant princess in The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee). “It is reclaiming the princess archetype in a really touching, fun and hilarious way”
05 May 2025 Music Performances
How the ACO adapted a ‘Princess and the Pea’ origin story
Award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer has turned the Hans Christian Andersen classic into an inspiring stage production celebrating the small things in life.
01 May 2025 Philanthropy
ACO at 50: Donate Today
Help us step boldly together into our next chapter with the same free thinking, creativity and ambition which have characterised the first 50 years we have shared.
28 April 2025 Music
How to Write New Music for the Theremin
Australian composer Holly Harrison on what it's like composing for a theremin virtuoso, how to avoid writing 'clichés' for the theremin, and what it feels like to write a new commission for the Australian Chamber Orchestra in its 50th year.
17 April 2025 Musicians
ACO at 50: Who's Most Likely To...
They have performed together for over 20 years, but how well do the members of the ACO cello section know each other?
