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Richard Sketches of Spain

07 March 2022 Music Tours

Richard Tognetti on the magic of Spain

Bernard Zuel talks to Richard Tognetti about how the colours of Spain – as well as its languages, geographies and music – inspired him to create the ACO Sketches of Spain program.
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08 February 2022 Performances Musicians Tours

The ACO celebrates the return of live music

‘The audience held their breath for what seemed an eternity’ - as the ACO returned to the concert hall with Piazzolla, our audiences described what it was like experiencing live music once again.
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02 February 2022 Performances Musicians Tours

Interview with James Crabb

The accordion virtuoso on the power of live music, and the possibilities of classical accordion.
Composer Gabriela Lena Frank

27 January 2022 Music Performances Tours

The music of Gabriela Lena Frank

Writer Kate Holden explores how American composer Frank expresses her commitment to “a safer and more humane existence” through her music.
Piazzolla: Tango Revolutionary

18 January 2022 Music Performances Tours

Piazzolla: Tango Revolutionary

Writer Mahmood Fazal explores how Piazzolla took tango from the bordello to the concert hall, combining its spirit and energy with classical music and jazz.