25 September 2023 Performances News
“It is reclaiming the princess archetype in a really touching, fun and hilarious way”
Actor Micaela Ellis on playing our reluctant princess in The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee).
23 September 2023 News Musicians
Listen to Satu in the Beyond: And There We Sat
Hear the new song from ACO Underground, under the new name of Satu in the Beyond.
20 September 2023 Musicians
ACO 2024: Meet cellist Nicolas Altstaedt
German-French Nicolas Altstaedt is revered for his powerful interpretations and brilliant technique. In 2024, we invite him to guest direct the Orchestra in music by Haydn and Tchaikovsky.
19 September 2023 Musicians Tours
Go-to pasta dish? Our musicians' Italian favourites
As they bask in the music of our Postcards from Italy tour, ACO musicians Helena, Ike, Stef, Liz and Julian let us in on their favourite memories of Italy - as well as the Italian food they love best.
18 September 2023 Musicians
ACO 2024: Meet guitarist Sean Shibe
Sean Shibe has been described as “the most interesting voice on the guitar for a generation” and in 2024 he makes his Australian debut, performing with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
08 September 2023 Performances
The best bits from our reimagined ‘Princess & the Pea’
Take an adventure through our favourite moments of the new ACO Families show, The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee).
08 September 2023 Music News
ACO Foundations Case Study 3: Jason's Story
How participation in ACO Foundations can be made possible for children with autism and sensory processing challenges.
07 September 2023 Music News
ACO Foundations Case Study 2: Meredith's Story
How Meredith, who was selectively mute, found her voice through music.
05 September 2023 News Music
ACO Foundations Case Study 1: Lachlan’s Story
How one small boy adopted Richard Tognetti as his superhero.
04 September 2023 Performances Tours
Enjoy an ACO Italian night out
As we dust off our scores, metaphorically speaking, and prepare to bring you our program of sumptuous chamber music inspired by Italy, we have been planning the perfect night out for anyone coming to our Postcards from Italy concerts. Italian dining + an ACO chamber concert = night out sorted.
28 August 2023 News Tours
Italy: Darkness and Light
For more than a millennium, the 'chiaroscuro' of Italy’s seductive contrasts has inspired artists and thinkers from all over the world.
25 August 2023 Music Performances
‘A huge delight’: Matthew Truscott on ACO Collective
The British violinist introduces the music he has programmed for ACO Collective to perform at ACO Pier 2/3, and around New South Wales and Queensland, this September.
22 August 2023 Music Performances Tours
ACO: A history of collaboration
As we look down the barrel of a new collaboration with Sydney Dance Company, we reminisce about our rich history of cross-artform collaborations.
21 August 2023 Musicians News Music
ACO 2024 Season: Musicians' Highlights
Our musicians let us in on what they're most looking forward to in the ACO 2024 Season.
18 August 2023 Performances
‘You could play Bach with a bagpipe and it would still sound good.’
This September, six musicians from the Australian Chamber Orchestra will treat us to a sumptuous program of rich chamber works inspired by Italy. ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve takes us through the program, and tells us about his new arrangement of Bach’s Italian Concerto.
