19 July 2023 News Tours
Redemption and Liberation
Béla Bartók has long been seen as a misfit, and his work as too difficult. But really listening to his music reveals it as intelligent, joyous and – rare for his era – deeply humane.
12 July 2023 News
Michael Caton reads Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
Join film, television and theatre star, Michael Caton for a reading of this touching story about friendship and precious memories written by Mem Fox and Illustrated Julie Vivas.
06 July 2023 Music Musicians Performances
ACO musicians on the uniquely visceral music of Bartók
“His music often takes on a highly intoxicating and enchanting dance-like character.”
05 July 2023
A portrait of ACO Violin Aiko Goto
When ACO Violin Aiko Goto arrived on a scholarship at the Juilliard School in New York, she could not speak English. Now she leads yearly workshops with groups ACO Academy students with boundless energy.
04 July 2023 Music News
Mem Fox on ACO's Wilfrid: 'I swallowed tears three times'
The Australian children's book author shares the real life story behind Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, and let's us in on why the Australian Chamber Orchestra adaptation of the popular book moved and surprised her unexpectedly.
23 June 2023 Performances Tours
Meet the characters in Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
’Mrs Jordan who played the organ’, ‘Mr Tippett who was crazy about cricket’ and other colourful characters are part of Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’s beloved Wilfrid world.
20 June 2023 Performances Tours
The joy of Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge as theatre
“If even one child leaves with a grin on their face, I know I’ve done something truly amazing.” The actors and musicians behind our award-winning show share their experiences of bringing Mem Fox's beloved book to life.
15 June 2023 Music Musicians
Farewell to Mark Ingwersen: In Pictures
After 32 years performing with the ACO, Mark is closing the lid on his time with the Orchestra and looking back over three decades of magical moments.
15 June 2023 Musicians News
Mark Ingwersen Interview: A Lucky Life
Ahead of his departure, violinist Mark Ingwersen reminisces on his 32 years working with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
13 June 2023 Music Musicians Performances Tours
The enduring magic of Mozart
ACO Musicians on the joy, jubilation, humour and happiness they experience performing Mozart's symphonies.
09 June 2023 News Performances
Enjoy a day out on Sydney Harbour with ACO Families
Our guide to making the most of your visit to our Pier 2/3 home, in Sydney's Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.
09 June 2023 Music Performances
ACO Underground: Abrupt History of Music
Satu Vänskä on the power of putting a contemporary lens over music from the past while having a reflective attitude towards the present.
07 June 2023 Performances Philanthropy
ACO Foundations pupils perform with Richard Tognetti and the Orchestra
Watch the magical moment school-aged pupils took to the stage to perform Beethoven's Ode to Joy Overture with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
01 June 2023 Music Tours
A Clockwork Orange and Beyond: In Pictures
The Australian Chamber Orchestra's A Clockwork and Beyond tour met wooden instruments with electronic sounds in a thrilling program of cult music by electronics pioneers and iconic film composers.
30 May 2023 News Tours
Symphonic Revolution: The Influences Behind Mozart’s Genius
Inspired by his older peer Haydn, the brilliant young Mozart revolutionised the entire concept of the symphony.
