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Theremin & Beyond Trailer

16 April 2025 Music

Best Theremin Cameos in TV

From Severance to The Simpsons, the theremin has popped up unexpectedly in TV shows and films ever since its invention. Here are some of the most memorable appearances of the unusual electronic instrument on screen.
Carolina Eyck Theremin Virotuoso

15 April 2025 Musicians

Carolina Eyck Interview: Creating a Universe
The theremin is often thought of as a novelty, but between the masterly hands of Carolina Eyck it becomes an instrument of classical majesty and contemporary brilliance. Interview by Shaad D’Souza.
Cellist Abel Selaocoe

14 March 2025 Music

Abel Selaocoe Interview: Songs of Joy
Whether he’s playing Bach or his own compositions, the unclassifiable and daring performances of South African cellist Abel Selaocoe have made him a global star. Interview by Sisonke Msimang.
ACO Principal Violin Helena Rathbone walks beside ACO Violin Aiko Goto and they are laughing and happy.

12 March 2025 News Tours

ACO Europe Tour Diary 2025
Dispatches from ACO musicians, giving us behind-the-scenes insights into life on tour in Amsterdam, Wrocław, Stuttgart and London.
ACO Principal Viola Stefanie Farrands

10 March 2025 Musicians

Interview with ACO Principal Viola Stefanie Farrands
Reich's Different Trains, the unique experience of performing in The Neilson concert hall at ACO On The Pier, and what it's like to play with Richard Tognetti in the Australian Chamber Orchestra's 50th Anniversary year.
LGBTQ+ Composers

28 February 2025 News Music

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Composers
To celebrate Mardi Gras and Sydney World Pride, we share some of the finest music written by queer composers - from Franz Schubert to Wendy Carlos.
Richard Tognetti and Helena Rathbone

03 February 2025 Musicians

ACO at 50: Who's Most Likely To...
They have performed together for over 30 years, but how well do Artistic Director Richard Tognetti and ACO Principal Violin Helena Rathbone know each other?
ACO 2025 Emerging Artist Program Participants

31 January 2025 News

Introducing the ACO Emerging Artists for 2025
Meet the talented young string players who we welcome to the ACO as Emerging Artists this year – as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary and as the Emerging Artists Program turns 20.