ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti performs in ACO Up Close

ACO Up Close Concerts in 2025


The Australian Chamber Orchestra’s recital series celebrates the art of collaboration, featuring ACO musicians, their friends, and artists who share a passion for creating transformative musical experiences.

2025 Concerts
ACO On The Pier (Sydney): 3 May – 28 Nov
Melbourne Recital Centre – Primrose Potter Salon: 25 Aug
ACO Up Close: Reich and Golijov, led by Richard Tognetti

PAST EVENT

ACO Up Close: Reich & Golijov

An Australian Chamber Orchestra string quartet celebrates two of the world's most important living composers.
ACO Up Close: Silvestrov & Shostakovich, led by Satu Vänskä

PAST EVENT

ACO Up Close: Shostakovich, Silvestrov, Bach

ACO Principal Violin Satu Vänskä leads this deep exploration of the majesty and heartache of Shostakovich and Silvestrov chamber works, set alongside the depth, candor and ecstasy of the music of JS Bach.
Danilo Perez

PAST EVENT

ACO Up Close: Danilo Pérez

The Panamanian jazz pianist and composer performs at ACO On The Pier.
Pinchgut Opera Performance

PAST EVENT

ACO Up Close: Baroque Resonance with ACO & Pinchgut Opera

Experience a unique collaboration between the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Pinchgut Opera, featuring renowned Soprano Samantha Clarke and harpsichordist Erin Helyard.
ACO Up Close featuring Le Gateau Chocolat

Tue 25 Nov, 7pm

ACO Up Close: Le Gateau Chocolat in Raw Cacao

Stepping aside from their mainstage show with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Le Gateau Chocolat comes at us at their most delicious. This is Raw Cacao.
Timo-Veikko Valve leading ACO Up Close: AYO Momentum Ensemble

Fri 28 Nov, 7pm

ACO Up Close: Timo-Veikko Valve & AYO Momentum Ensemble

ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve leads AYO Momentum Ensemble in a lush program for cello and strings, masterfully intertwining his Finnish heritage and his Australian experience.
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