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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.

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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.

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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 ACO On The Pier

Famous quotes from Ludwig van Beethoven, Rita Dove, John Ruskin, Plato and Friedrich Nietzsche carry secret messages communicating the power of music throughout ACO On The Pier.

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.

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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.

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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