18 August 2022 News Performances Tours
ACO audiences react to ‘The Crowd & I’
"It was confronting, disturbing, amusing and often beautiful” – how you reacted to our 2022 Season centrepiece.
11 August 2022 Musicians
“I'm completely in love with it already”
We catch up with ACO Principal Violin Helena Rathbone as she gets to know the gorgeous Golden Age 1732 'ex-Dollfus' Stradivarius violin.
09 August 2022 News Performances
We hear powerful stories in 'To Whom I May Concern'
At the end of last month, we heard the poignant stories of individuals living with dementia, through letters they have written – set to music performed by ACO Musicians.
04 August 2022 Performances Musicians
Richard Tognetti on his ACO Up Close program
Richard embarks on a 'recital rant' ahead of his ACO Up Close performance with pianist Konstantin Shamray in Melbourne.
22 July 2022 Tours Performances Music
The Crowd & I: Chapter by chapter
Our brief guide to the music and moments you will experience in 'The Crowd & I'.
21 July 2022 Performances Tours
The Many and the One
The mutability of human beings as social animals and as individuals is never more ambiguous than when in a crowd, writes Australian author Fiona Kelly McGregor.
20 July 2022
Interview: Paul Capsis and Francis Greep
The Australian actor catches up with The Song Company's General Manager & Associate Artistic Director ahead of their performance of 'Dry My Tears' at Pier 2/3.
20 July 2022
Alice Waten (1947-2022)
From Odessa to Ozim: a note from Richard Tognetti on the lasting legacy of his former violin teacher “Miss Waten”.
14 July 2022 Performances
Interview: Russell Torrance and Genevieve Lang
Why does music make us feel the way it does? What has compelled people to write music throughout history? The ABC Classic presenters explore the big questions in music ahead of their ACO An Unauthorised History of Classical Music talks.
05 July 2022 Performances
An Unauthorised History Classical Music: Program
What to expect in our four fascinating talks unpacking the history of classical music, presented in partnership with ABC Classic.
16 June 2022 News
ACO acquires third Golden Age Stradivarius violin
Hear the 1732 'ex-Dollfus' Stradivarius violin at the ACO's Bach concerts, touring nationally from 18 June.
14 June 2022 Tours Musicians Music
Anna Dowsley Interview
The Australian soprano on the magic of Bach, and the power of music to communicate what can’t be put into words.
08 June 2022 Philanthropy Music
What’s your favourite ACO memory?
Our audiences are a treasured and vital part of our story. We love hearing your favourite Australian Chamber Orchestra memories from across the years.
