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The Heldentenor and the Mezzo-soprano
Silence, mind-maps and discipline: how singers Catherine Carby and Stuart Skelton manage the fierce emotional and physical challenges of performing Mahler’s monumental Song of the Earth.
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An introduction to Mahler’s Song of the Earth
Our guide to Mahler’s orchestral song cycle, including the profound story behind the existential work.
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ACO Musicians on the power of Mahler
Our musicians speak to the monumental power and unforgettable existentialism of the music of Gustav Mahler.
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Make their day with music experiences from the Australian Chamber Orchestra – either in the form of a night out to the concert hall, or with gifts to be enjoyed from the comfort of home.
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On the Side: Anna da Silva Chen
ACO Musicians tell us about their other loves.
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What does a Stradivarius violin sound like?
ACO Principal Violin Satu Vänskä explains what makes a Stradivarius violin so special, and demonstrates the unique tone of the instrument she plays at the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
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Six of the best pieces by Max Richter
We celebrate some of Max Richter’s most sublime and grounding music, ahead of our concert tour, A Musical Awakening.
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Max Richter’s ‘On the Nature of Daylight’ in film and television
From The Last of Us to The Handmaid’s Tale, TV shows and films have often opted for the poignant Max Richter string orchestra piece to elevate the emotion in their scenes.
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Six of the Best Works by George Gershwin
From Rhapsody in Blue to Summertime, we celebrate some of the greatest music written by the genius American composer.
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Alexander Gavrylyuk: “I started to realise what inner freedom really means”
Ahead of his much-anticipated debut with the ACO, where he will perform Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No.1, Ukrainian-Australian pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk discusses his musical memories, how moving to Australia changed his life, and why music is the strongest diplomatic tool we have.
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