2026 ACO Up Close

ACO Up Close Concerts in 2026



Intimate. Immediate. Illuminating.
 
Step into The Neilson at ACO On The Pier and enter a temple of sound. Let music speak in its own clear voice — curious, crafted, and deeply human. The ACO is thrilled to present an exceptional gathering of musicians carefully curated to reflect and extend the dynamic and explosive vision of the ACO, and to shape a musical conversation between tradition and bold imagination.

Below is a listing of our four summer and autumn ACO Up Close concerts in Sydney.
William Barton and Brodsky Quartet

Fri 27 Feb, 7pm

ACO Up Close: William Barton and the Brodsky Quartet

The Brodsky Quartet joins Australian icon William Barton to present an enthralling program of music with a deep connection to place and people.
Olli Mustonen plays Beethoven Sonatas

Sat 7 Mar, 7pm

ACO Up Close: Olli Mustonen plays Beethoven Sonatas

A masterful interpreter sits down with Beethoven’s Sonatas: works that transformed piano music forever.
Richard Tognetti and Ilya Gringolts

Fri 27 Mar, 7pm

ACO Up Close: Tognetti and Gringolts

Two of the world’s greatest violinists. One intimate, unforgettable concert. When Tognetti’s passion meets Gringolts’ curiosity, you know you have to be there.
Leonkoro Quartet

Tue 5 May, 7pm

ACO Up Close: Leonkoro Quartet

Discover the fearless energy of the Leonkoro Quartet — audacity, passion, and mastery collide in their Sydney debut.
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