Richard Tognetti
Up Close Richard Tognetti
Our new home at Sydney’s Walsh Bay Arts Precinct is more than a building. It’s a home for creativity, experimentation and collaboration. It’s a place where extraordinary music is not just created and performed but truly shared with everyone. Whether you are in Sydney, Melbourne or one of our many regional touring hubs, we hope you enjoy exploring our exciting new programs at Pier 2/3 and beyond. This is just the beginning.
If you would like to learn more about our new home at Pier 2/3 and how you can contribute to this once-in-a-lifetime project CLICK HERE.
If you would like to learn more about our new home at Pier 2/3 and how you can contribute to this once-in-a-lifetime project CLICK HERE.
ACO UP CLOSE
GET TO KNOW OUR PLAYERS IN THIS SERIES OF INTIMATE RECITALS.
There is much to discover about the musicians in the ACO in this series of recitals presented in Sydney and Melbourne. Hailing from eight countries and 14 cities, every ACO musician has their own story and unique musical journey. Our ACO Up Close series delves into these stories, revealing the music they love, their life outside the ACO and so much more.
Joined by a guest pianist, each musician will present a program of music closest to their heart. You’ll enjoy celebrated classics and exciting new discoveries, all to be unpacked in conversation with host Kumi Taguchi in Sydney and Zan Rowe in Melbourne.
Series Partner
FAMILY SHOWS
THERE'S A SEA IN MY BEDROOM
A theatrical and immersive introduction to live classical music based on the beloved children’s book by award-winning author Margaret Wild.
HOW TO CATCH A STAR
A brand new ACO production based on the beloved book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers.
ACO TALKS
an unauthorised history of classical music
Join ABC Classic presenters Vanessa Hughes and Russell Torrance on a tour through the remarkable, inspiring and often shocking history of classical music.
RELAXED PERFORMANCES
WHERE THE MAGIC OF THE ACO IS PRESENTED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU.
Sharing music with new audiences lies at the heart of everything we do. This year we have launched a series of performances tailored to patrons with access needs.
Presented with flexible seating, adjusted lighting and sound levels, and a quiet space to chill out, these 50-minute relaxed performances welcome people on the autism spectrum, people with sensory sensitivities, people with disability and access needs, and parents and carers with babies in an informal, daytime experience.
This performance is tailored to those for whom the traditional concert hall experience may be inaccessible, or who may not have seen our orchestra perform live before - we want to bring the music to you. Come along, respond to the music, make noise, be yourself and have fun!
Mozart Sinfonia Concertante (Relaxed Performance)
Friday 10 June, 1pm
Relaxed Performance of Mozart and Britten
Bach (Relaxed Performance)
Friday 29 July, 1pm
Relaxed Performance of Bach
Piazzolla (Relaxed Performance)
Friday 26 August, 1pm
Relaxed Performance of Piazzolla
How to Catch a Star (Relaxed Performance)
Friday 7 October, 1pm
Relaxed Performance of How to Catch a Star
The American (Relaxed Performance)
Friday 2 December, 1pm
Relaxed Performance of The American
RECITALS
OLLI MUSTONEN IN RECITAL
We are thrilled to present two exclusive
recitals by internationally renowned
pianist, conductor and composer,
Olli Mustonen. Performing music by
Beethoven and Bach, this is a unique
opportunity to see one of the world’s most
exciting pianists in an intimate setting.
HELP MAKE HISTORY
Pier 2/3 Capital Campaign
Our new home won’t be possible without you. Explore this once-in-a-lifetime project and discover how you can be part of our future.
