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Beethoven 1, 2 & 3

Beethoven 1, 2 & 3
8 - 17 February 2020
The ACO opens its landmark 2020 Season in epic symphonic form, as it celebrates the 250-year anniversary of the birth of the great Ludwig van Beethoven.

Richard Tognetti will lead an expanded ACO, featuring added forces from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), through the beloved composer’s first three symphonies. The effervescent Symphony No.1 and spirited Symphony No.2 open the program, paving the way for the composer’s third, and arguably most electrifying, symphonic achievement: the magnificent ‘Eroica’. This beloved juggernaut rises beyond its initial dedication to Napoleon Bonaparte to encompass heroism, disillusion and grandeur.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the ACO perform three full symphonies from the world’s most influential and monumental composer.

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Program Details

BEETHOVEN – Symphony No.1
27:00
BEETHOVEN – Symphony No.2
32:00
BEETHOVEN – Symphony No.3 “Eroica”
44:00
CONCERT duration
125 min (incl interval)
Concert program
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Playlist by the ACO
Beethoven 1, 2 & 3
Join us 45 minutes before the performance to hear a talk from Anna Melville, ACO Head of Programming, about the enduring influence of Beethoven. 

Sat 8 Feb, 7:15pm


Sun 9 Feb, 1:45pm


Mon 10 Feb, 6:45pm


Tue 11 Feb, 6:15pm


Wed 12 Feb, 6:15pm


Fri 14 Feb, 12:45pm


Sat 15 Feb, 6:15pm


Sun 16 Feb, 1:15pm


Mon 17 Feb, 6:15pm


VENUES AND PERFORMANCES

Canberra | Llewellyn Hall

  • Saturday 8 February: 8pm

 

Melbourne | Arts Centre Melbourne

  • Sunday 9 February: 2:30pm
  • Monday 10 February: 7:30pm

 

Sydney | City Recital Hall

Best seats available 14 & 16 February

  • Tuesday 11 February: 8pm
  • Wednesday 12 February: 7pm
  • Friday 14 February: 1:30pm
  • Saturday 15 February: 7pm 
  • Sunday 16 February: 2pm

 

Brisbane | QPAC Concert Hall

  • Monday 17 February: 7pm

 

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Musicians

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.
An ANAM musician performing. Photo by Pia Johnson

Musicians from ANAM

The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) is dedicated to the artistic and professional development of the most exceptional young classical musicians from Australia and New Zealand.

Learn more at anam.com.au

Composer

Composer Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist whose music bridged the Classical and Romantic eras. From the age of 28 his hearing declined until he was completely deaf. Despite this, he composed symphonies, concertos, sonatas and quartets to monumental acclaim. Today, Beethoven is considered one of the greatest and most influential composers of all time.

Creative Response

Artist Helen Hsu’s creative response to Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ Symphony, created in collaboration with ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti.

Collaboration and experimentation lie at the heart of everything we do here at the ACO. To celebrate this milestone year where we mark Richard Tognetti’s 30th year as Artistic Director, we commissioned a series of short films inspired by our musicians and the music in our season. Each film was created by a leading 3D digital animation artist with insights and guidance from one of our musicians. These sound and motion experiments utilise the latest technology to communicate humanity, emotion and the often visceral response we have to music.

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