01 June 2022 Music Tours Performances
The Bach Dynasty
From its 16th-century founder to Johann Sebastian Bach and beyond, the many generations of Bach composers created one of the world’s most iconic collections of music, Nicholas Kenyon writes.
31 May 2022 Performances Tours Music
The Bach Family Tree
Behind the music, Bach was a family man who fathered 20 children, many who didn’t survive to adulthood. Of those who did survive, four became successful composers in their own right, carrying on the Bach musical legacy.
23 May 2022 Music
We're streaming some of our favourite ACO StudioCasts performances
Experience the magic of Vaughan Williams’ 'The Lark Ascending', Bach’s beautiful 'Erbarme dich, mein Gott' from St Matthew Passion, Vasks’ 'Vox amoris' and a sublime Bach chorale, performed by the ACO in immersive cinematic music films.
23 May 2022 Musicians Music
In pictures: ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve
Ahead of his ACO Up Close recitals in Melbourne and at Pier 2/3, we celebrate Tipi’s time with the ACO so far, through 11 of our favourite photos from his sixteen years with the Orchestra.
17 May 2022 Music Performances
Timo-Veikko Valve and Aura Go on Bach and Beethoven
ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve and pianist Aura Go on their upcoming ACO Up Close program championing Bach and Beethoven, alongside a Finnish composer close to Tipi’s heart.
13 May 2022 Philanthropy
Be a Part of our Story - Donate Now
This year, as we begin another exciting chapter in the ACO’s story, your support will help us to blaze new trails.
02 May 2022 Tours Music
When Britten discovered the magic of Mozart
For the precociously talented young Benjamin Britten, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an inspiration who became an eternal spiritual presence. Paul Kildea explores the connections between the two composers.
29 April 2022 Music Performances
Watch the ACO Opening Festival at Pier 2/3 Online
Watch full concert live streams and other videos from the ACO Opening Festival at Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.
27 April 2022 Music
Discover hidden messages in braille and Morse Code at Pier 2/3
Famous quotes from Ludwig van Beethoven, Rita Dove, John Ruskin, Plato and Friedrich Nietzsche carry secret messages communicating the power of music throughout Pier 2/3.
22 April 2022 Musicians Tours
'Playing the viola feels like home'
ACO Principal Viola Stefanie Farrands catches up with author Romy Ash.
31 March 2022 News Tours Performances
ACO announces return to the UK for Barbican residency
The Australian Chamber Orchestra will return to London in October 2022 to perform a three-concert-residency as International Associate Ensemble at Milton Court at the Barbican Centre.
17 March 2022 News
ACO announces appointment of Mim Haysom to its Board
One of Australia’s pre-eminent marketing leaders, Mim will bring a wealth of invaluable experience and knowledge to the ACO Board.
16 March 2022 News Music Performances
How to stream our Opening Festival at Pier 2/3 online
15 March 2022 News Performances
Join us at our Opening Festival at Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
The ACO celebrates the opening of its new home at Pier 2/3 with special guests including William Barton, Jimmy Barnes, Jane Campion, Omar Musa, Genevieve Lacey, Slava Grigoryan and more.
08 March 2022 Music Musicians News
'Every little girl has her own voice'
On International Women's Day, ACO Emerging Artist Emily Su reflects on the joy of making our voices heard through music.
