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Baroque and Beyond

Baroque and Beyond
13 - 17 November 2021

New South Wales

City Recital Hall

Wed 13 Nov, 7:00pm

City Recital Hall

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City Recital Hall

Wed 13 Nov, 7:00pm

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We are celebrating our return to the stage with a spectacular program inspired by the music of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.

Baroque and Beyond sees Richard Tognetti lead the ACO through four masterworks of the Baroque era, including Summer from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, JS Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.3 and a grand Concerto Grosso by Handel, before tracing the influence of the Baroque throughout the centuries.

The virtuosity and brilliance of the ACO will be on full display in music ranging from Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite to the minimalism of Steve Reich and ballet music by Igor Stravinsky. These concerts also premiere the first public performances of a stunning new orchestral arrangement of Bach’s iconic Chaconne by Richard himself.

After so many months away from the concert hall, we can’t wait to be back and perform for you in November.

PROGRAM

VIVALDI Summer from The Four Seasons
HANDEL Concerto Grosso in D major, Op.6, No.5
VIVALDI Violin Concerto in D major "Grosso Mogul"
BACH Brandenburg Concerto No.3
BACH Cello Suite No.4: Prelude
THOMAS ADÈS O Albion
BACH (arr. Tognetti) Violin Sonata No.2 in D minor: Chaconne
LEONARDA Sonata for 2 Violins in F major
STEVE REICH Duet
GRIEG Holberg Suite
STRAVINSKY Apollon musagète: X. Apotheosis
HASSLER Finnish Hymn: Oi rakkain Jeesukseni
BACH St Matthew Passion: "Erbarme dich"

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ARTISTS

ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti

Richard Tognetti AO

Director & Violin

Richard Tognetti is Artistic Director and Lead Violin of the ACO. He has established an international reputation for his compelling performances and artistic individualism.

Richard has appeared as director or soloist with many of the world’s leading orchestras. He was Artistic Director of Slovenia’s Festival Maribor from 2008 to 2015 and the first Artist-in-Residence at the Barbican Centre’s Milton Court in 2016. In addition, he has curated and co-composed film scores including the ACO’s Mountain.

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The Australian Chamber Orchestra on stage

Australian Chamber Orchestra

The Australian Chamber Orchestra travels a remarkable road. Making waves across Australia and around the world for its explosive performances and brave interpretations, the ACO embraces celebrated classics alongside new commissions, and adventurous cross-artform collaborations.

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Will I need to be vaccinated?

In adherence with the NSW Government Health Order, we will require all ticketholders to be fully vaccinated to enter the venue. If you are not yet fully vaccinated, you will be able to claim a credit or refund on your ticket by contacting our friendly Box Office staff at [email protected].

Do I have to wear a mask to concerts?

Face masks are mandatory in NSW in line with current government health advice concerning COVID-19. Please check this page regularly for updates and take care to read all pre-concert emails and communications from the ACO concerning your performance. 

Can I purchase accessible seating?

If you would like to book wheelchair or accessible seating spaces, please call the Box Office on 1800 444 444.