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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra:  The Devil's Violin
DESCRIPTION:Virtuoso Ilya Gringolts directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra in a program that pushes the violin to its fiery limits.\nThe devil played the violin for Tartini in a dream. The music was charismatic\, electrifying\, fiendishly difficult and utterly transfixing. Tartini awoke and transcribed the melody\, penning the Devil’s Trill sonata. It can only be played by someone astounding. \nIlya Gringolts is that player\, returning with his dazzling virtuosity and commanding stage presence for his third tour with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. In the rehearsal room\, Gringolts brings an intellectual curiosity and joy in experimentation\, whether he’s playing Vivaldi or breathing life into new music. On stage\, the result is an assured mastery\, where the most difficult music appears effortless. The Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of his favourite ensembles\, collaborators capable of answering his nuance and creativity with their own curiosity and skill. \nGringolts and the Australian Chamber Orchestra explore their shared passion for authentic interpretations of Italian Baroque music in a sparkling program featuring Geminiani\, Tartini and Vivaldi – where Gringolts will be joined by ACO Principal Violin Satu Vänskä – performed in contrast with contemporary works. Enigmatic Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina’s String Quartet No.2 looks to the harmonies of heaven from an unsettled\, earthbound soul. Renowned Australian composer Paul Stanhope’s Giving Ground is a dramatic answer to Geminiani’s famous Concerto Grosso. \nExperience the violin pushed to its very limits with Ilya Gringolts and the Australian Chamber Orchestra\, in this fiery display from two of the world’s greats. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 14 March 2026 – 7:30pm\nMonday 16 March 2026 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $148; A Reserve $129 ($116 Concession); B Reserve $99 ($88 Concession); C Reserve $77 ($66 Concession)\nD Reserve $49 Full Time Student B – D Reserve $30 Under 35 B – D Reserve $35
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-the-devils-violin/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra:  The Devil's Violin
DESCRIPTION:Virtuoso Ilya Gringolts directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra in a program that pushes the violin to its fiery limits.\nThe devil played the violin for Tartini in a dream. The music was charismatic\, electrifying\, fiendishly difficult and utterly transfixing. Tartini awoke and transcribed the melody\, penning the Devil’s Trill sonata. It can only be played by someone astounding. \nIlya Gringolts is that player\, returning with his dazzling virtuosity and commanding stage presence for his third tour with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. In the rehearsal room\, Gringolts brings an intellectual curiosity and joy in experimentation\, whether he’s playing Vivaldi or breathing life into new music. On stage\, the result is an assured mastery\, where the most difficult music appears effortless. The Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of his favourite ensembles\, collaborators capable of answering his nuance and creativity with their own curiosity and skill. \nGringolts and the Australian Chamber Orchestra explore their shared passion for authentic interpretations of Italian Baroque music in a sparkling program featuring Geminiani\, Tartini and Vivaldi – where Gringolts will be joined by ACO Principal Violin Satu Vänskä – performed in contrast with contemporary works. Enigmatic Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina’s String Quartet No.2 looks to the harmonies of heaven from an unsettled\, earthbound soul. Renowned Australian composer Paul Stanhope’s Giving Ground is a dramatic answer to Geminiani’s famous Concerto Grosso. \nExperience the violin pushed to its very limits with Ilya Gringolts and the Australian Chamber Orchestra\, in this fiery display from two of the world’s greats. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 14 March 2026 – 7:30pm\nMonday 16 March 2026 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $148; A Reserve $129 ($116 Concession); B Reserve $99 ($88 Concession); C Reserve $77 ($66 Concession)\nD Reserve $49 Full Time Student B – D Reserve $30 Under 35 B – D Reserve $35
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-the-devils-violin/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra  Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody
DESCRIPTION:A musical revelation starring pianist Dejan Lazić\, with a world premiere from John Luther Adams.\nWhen Rachmaninoff first performed his Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini\, it had the audience in raptures. The extraordinary pianist had written a showstopper\, and audiences have loved its lush\, romantic melodies for nearly 100 years. Now\, the ever- adventurous pianist Dejan Lazić returns to the Australian Chamber Orchestra to play it\, in a new arrangement for piano and strings. \nIn this joyful season opener directed by Richard Tognetti and featuring the singular talents of Lazić as soloist\, the Australian Chamber Orchestra explores the power of music to take us to the edge of what is known… and beyond. Join the Australian Chamber Orchestra to explore where the lines between earth\, sea and sky merge. There\, possibility is infinite. \nJohn Luther Adams is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer whose music is a profound response to the natural world. In the world premiere of his expansive Horizon\, you’ll explore the extremes of the Australian landscape. Born of a residency in Australia\, Adams plays with space\, sound and texture to immerse you in this special place. \nRaminta Šerkšnytė’s euphoric De Profundis plays with high and low extremes\, in a piece full of energy and drama. Stravinsky’s balletic Concerto in D is sometimes ominous\, sometimes graceful\, and always impressive. \nLazić describes playing with the Australian Chamber Orchestra as “coming home”. This latest collaboration between virtuosos – and old friends – is not to be missed. \nJohn Luther Adams Horizon * (World Premiere) \nIgor Stravinsky Concerto in D ‘Basle’ \nRaminta Šerkšnytė De Profundis (Australian Premiere) \nSergei Rachmaninoff (arr. piano\, percussion and strings) Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini\, Op.43 \n*Commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 07 February 2026 – 7:30pm\nMonday 09 February 2026 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets Premium $175 ; A Reserve $160 ($149 Concession); B Reserve $138 ($128 Concession)\nC Reserve $110 ($100 Concession); D Reserve $59 \nFull Time Student B – D Reserve $30; Under 35 B – D Reserve $35 \nWant to book a Subscription?  \n2026 Subscriptions are on sale now via the Australian Chamber Orchestra website.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-rachmaninoffs-rhapsody/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra  Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody
DESCRIPTION:A musical revelation starring pianist Dejan Lazić\, with a world premiere from John Luther Adams.\nWhen Rachmaninoff first performed his Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini\, it had the audience in raptures. The extraordinary pianist had written a showstopper\, and audiences have loved its lush\, romantic melodies for nearly 100 years. Now\, the ever- adventurous pianist Dejan Lazić returns to the Australian Chamber Orchestra to play it\, in a new arrangement for piano and strings. \nIn this joyful season opener directed by Richard Tognetti and featuring the singular talents of Lazić as soloist\, the Australian Chamber Orchestra explores the power of music to take us to the edge of what is known… and beyond. Join the Australian Chamber Orchestra to explore where the lines between earth\, sea and sky merge. There\, possibility is infinite. \nJohn Luther Adams is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer whose music is a profound response to the natural world. In the world premiere of his expansive Horizon\, you’ll explore the extremes of the Australian landscape. Born of a residency in Australia\, Adams plays with space\, sound and texture to immerse you in this special place. \nRaminta Šerkšnytė’s euphoric De Profundis plays with high and low extremes\, in a piece full of energy and drama. Stravinsky’s balletic Concerto in D is sometimes ominous\, sometimes graceful\, and always impressive. \nLazić describes playing with the Australian Chamber Orchestra as “coming home”. This latest collaboration between virtuosos – and old friends – is not to be missed. \nJohn Luther Adams Horizon * (World Premiere) \nIgor Stravinsky Concerto in D ‘Basle’ \nRaminta Šerkšnytė De Profundis (Australian Premiere) \nSergei Rachmaninoff (arr. piano\, percussion and strings) Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini\, Op.43 \n*Commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 07 February 2026 – 7:30pm\nMonday 09 February 2026 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets Premium $175 ; A Reserve $160 ($149 Concession); B Reserve $138 ($128 Concession)\nC Reserve $110 ($100 Concession); D Reserve $59 \nFull Time Student B – D Reserve $30; Under 35 B – D Reserve $35 \nWant to book a Subscription?  \n2026 Subscriptions are on sale now via the Australian Chamber Orchestra website.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-rachmaninoffs-rhapsody/2026-02-07/
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Cocteau's Circle
DESCRIPTION:An Adventure to Paris.\nJoin the Australian Chamber Orchestra on an adventure to Paris as they close their 50th Anniversary National Concert Season with a night of celebration and surprise. \nStep into the intimate\, dreamy light of Le Boeuf sur le toit\, the legendary cabaret bar of 1920s Paris. The liquor is strong and spirits are high. War is over and art is flourishing. Here\, Europe’s most fashionable mingle with the city’s greatest minds: Coco Chanel\, Pablo Picasso\, Ernest Hemingway Gertrude Stein…And you’re invited to join their circle. \nRichard Tognetti directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra as they dive into an era of innovation and wonder\,featuring renowned Australian soprano Alexandra Oomens. \nLe Gateau Chocolat\, of La Clique and La Soirée fame\, will be the ACO maitre d’. Brilliant bass and exceptional entertainer\, he’ll take you on a journey into les années folles (the crazy years). \nThe ACO have always been rule-breakers\, so this program shines a light on the innovators who paved the way for future trend-setters. You’ll hear the music of Erik Satie\, Lili Boulanger and the group dubbed ‘Les Six’ – composers including Francis Poulenc and Darius Milhaud\, who took their inspiration from the transgressive jazz they heard at Le Boeuf as well as Cocteau’s avant-garde poetry. \nDirected by Circa’s Yaron Lifschitz\, who always brings the unexpected\, this will be a spectacular evening of storytelling\, song and surrealism. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 15 November 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 17 November 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard & ConcessionPremium $167; A reserve $155 ($145 Concession); B reserve $134 ($124 Concession)\nC reserve $107 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59 \n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-cocteaus-circle/2025-11-17/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Cocteau's Circle
DESCRIPTION:An Adventure to Paris.\nJoin the Australian Chamber Orchestra on an adventure to Paris as they close their 50th Anniversary National Concert Season with a night of celebration and surprise. \nStep into the intimate\, dreamy light of Le Boeuf sur le toit\, the legendary cabaret bar of 1920s Paris. The liquor is strong and spirits are high. War is over and art is flourishing. Here\, Europe’s most fashionable mingle with the city’s greatest minds: Coco Chanel\, Pablo Picasso\, Ernest Hemingway Gertrude Stein…And you’re invited to join their circle. \nRichard Tognetti directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra as they dive into an era of innovation and wonder\,featuring renowned Australian soprano Alexandra Oomens. \nLe Gateau Chocolat\, of La Clique and La Soirée fame\, will be the ACO maitre d’. Brilliant bass and exceptional entertainer\, he’ll take you on a journey into les années folles (the crazy years). \nThe ACO have always been rule-breakers\, so this program shines a light on the innovators who paved the way for future trend-setters. You’ll hear the music of Erik Satie\, Lili Boulanger and the group dubbed ‘Les Six’ – composers including Francis Poulenc and Darius Milhaud\, who took their inspiration from the transgressive jazz they heard at Le Boeuf as well as Cocteau’s avant-garde poetry. \nDirected by Circa’s Yaron Lifschitz\, who always brings the unexpected\, this will be a spectacular evening of storytelling\, song and surrealism. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 15 November 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 17 November 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard & ConcessionPremium $167; A reserve $155 ($145 Concession); B reserve $134 ($124 Concession)\nC reserve $107 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59 \n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-cocteaus-circle/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: A Musical Awakening
DESCRIPTION:Experience the healing power of music\, directed by ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve\, featuring recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey.\nMusic is visceral and vital. In A Musical Awakening\, we invite you to take a breath and lean into this program designed to nourish your soul. Directed by ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve\, the Orchestra will be joined by friend and recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey\, whose mastery of this most elemental of instruments is unsurpassed. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra will explore the different ways music can heal\, culminating in Beethoven’s Holy Song of Thanksgiving\, composed after his recovery from a life-threatening illness. Beethoven was forever facing down adversity with music\, and this heartfelt masterpiece is filled with quiet joy and a deep gratitude for life and the chance to live it. \nMax Richter wrote his intimate On the Nature of Daylight after witnessing the suffering of the Iraq war\, and its beauty has resonated with filmmakers and fans as an antidote to tragedy. The ACO premiere a new work from Pulitzer-prize winning composer David Lang and enter Pēteris Vasks’ tranquil sound world with the lush warmth of Musica Serena. From a millennium earlier\, abbess Hildegard’s sublime songs speak directly to the human soul\, holy reflections that broke musical barriers then and remain potent today. Melody Eötvös’ Meraki embodies its title\, a Greek word which means to create with soul or love. And that is what music is all about. \nThis concert is for everyone and anyone who wants to experience healing\, renewal\, invigoration and enlightenment. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 06 September 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 08 September 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 50 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $141; A reserve $125 ($113 Concession); B reserve $96 ($85 Concession)\nC reserve $75 ($64 Concession); D reserve $49 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-a-musical-awakening/2025-09-08/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: A Musical Awakening
DESCRIPTION:Experience the healing power of music\, directed by ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve\, featuring recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey. \n\n\n\n\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nDirected by ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve\, the Orchestra will be joined by friend and recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey\, whose mastery of this most elemental of instruments is unsurpassed. \nMusic is visceral and vital. The Australian Chamber Orchestra will explore the different ways music can heal\, culminating in Beethoven’s Holy Song of Thanksgiving\, composed after his recovery from a life-threatening illness. Beethoven was forever facing down adversity with music\, and this heartfelt masterpiece is filled with quiet joy and a deep gratitude for life.v \nMax Richter wrote his intimate On the Nature of Daylight after witnessing the suffering of the Iraq war\, and its beauty has resonated with filmmakers and fans as an antidote to tragedy. \nThe ACO premiere a new work from Pulitzer-prize winning composer David Lang\, and enter Pēteris Vasks’ tranquil sound world with the lush warmth of Musica Serena. From a millennium earlier\, abbess Hildegard’s sublime songs speak directly to the human soul. These holy reflections broke musical barriers then\, and remain potent today. \nMelody Eötvös’ Meraki embodies its title\, a Greek word which means to create with soul or love. And that is what music is all about. \nThis concert is for everyone and anyone who wants to experience healing\, renewal or invigoration. \n\n\n\n\nSunday 7 September 2:30 PM\n\nRunning Time  Approximately 2 hours (including interval) \nHamer Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard $49.00 – $141.00; Concession $49.00 – $113.00\n\n\nUnder 35 $35.00; Student $30.00; Group 8+ $60.00 – $112.00\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-a-musical-awakening-2/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: A Musical Awakening
DESCRIPTION:Experience the healing power of music\, directed by ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve\, featuring recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey.\nMusic is visceral and vital. In A Musical Awakening\, we invite you to take a breath and lean into this program designed to nourish your soul. Directed by ACO Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve\, the Orchestra will be joined by friend and recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey\, whose mastery of this most elemental of instruments is unsurpassed. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra will explore the different ways music can heal\, culminating in Beethoven’s Holy Song of Thanksgiving\, composed after his recovery from a life-threatening illness. Beethoven was forever facing down adversity with music\, and this heartfelt masterpiece is filled with quiet joy and a deep gratitude for life and the chance to live it. \nMax Richter wrote his intimate On the Nature of Daylight after witnessing the suffering of the Iraq war\, and its beauty has resonated with filmmakers and fans as an antidote to tragedy. The ACO premiere a new work from Pulitzer-prize winning composer David Lang and enter Pēteris Vasks’ tranquil sound world with the lush warmth of Musica Serena. From a millennium earlier\, abbess Hildegard’s sublime songs speak directly to the human soul\, holy reflections that broke musical barriers then and remain potent today. Melody Eötvös’ Meraki embodies its title\, a Greek word which means to create with soul or love. And that is what music is all about. \nThis concert is for everyone and anyone who wants to experience healing\, renewal\, invigoration and enlightenment. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 06 September 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 08 September 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 50 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $141; A reserve $125 ($113 Concession); B reserve $96 ($85 Concession)\nC reserve $75 ($64 Concession); D reserve $49 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-a-musical-awakening/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Up Close: Shostakovich\, Silvestrov & Bach
DESCRIPTION:A deep exploration of the majesty and heartache of Shostakovich and Silvestrov chamber works\, set alongside the music of J.S. Bach.\nACO Principal Violin Satu Vänskä leads an ACO ensemble with pianist Konstantin Shamray in this moving exploration through music of majesty\, heartache\, and reflection. \nArvo Pärt called the Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov ‘one of the greatest composers of our time.’ Filled with longing and quiet contemplation\, Silvestrov’s music embraces a simplicity that is at once comforting and unexpected. In a world that runs at an ever-increasing pace\, it serves as a soothing antidote for our times. \nThe concert also features Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet\, a classic in 20th-century chamber music. Despite being composed in the shadow of World War II\, the quintet is imbued with purity and lyricism\, offering a glimpse of light amidst dark times. \nThe performance culminates in excerpts from Bach’s final masterpiece\, The Art of Fugue\, arranged for string quartet. This intricate work showcases Bach’s genius and serves as a testament to his enduring legacy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 25 August 2025 – 4:00pm\nMonday 25 August 2025 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $99; Under 35 $35 \nPlease note\, seating in the Primrose Potter Salon is General Admission.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-aco-up-close-shostakovich-silvestrov-bach/2025-08-25/3/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre Primrose Potter Salon Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Up Close: Shostakovich\, Silvestrov & Bach
DESCRIPTION:A deep exploration of the majesty and heartache of Shostakovich and Silvestrov chamber works\, set alongside the music of J.S. Bach.\nACO Principal Violin Satu Vänskä leads an ACO ensemble with pianist Konstantin Shamray in this moving exploration through music of majesty\, heartache\, and reflection. \nArvo Pärt called the Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov ‘one of the greatest composers of our time.’ Filled with longing and quiet contemplation\, Silvestrov’s music embraces a simplicity that is at once comforting and unexpected. In a world that runs at an ever-increasing pace\, it serves as a soothing antidote for our times. \nThe concert also features Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet\, a classic in 20th-century chamber music. Despite being composed in the shadow of World War II\, the quintet is imbued with purity and lyricism\, offering a glimpse of light amidst dark times. \nThe performance culminates in excerpts from Bach’s final masterpiece\, The Art of Fugue\, arranged for string quartet. This intricate work showcases Bach’s genius and serves as a testament to his enduring legacy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 25 August 2025 – 4:00pm\nMonday 25 August 2025 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $99; Under 35 $35 \nPlease note\, seating in the Primrose Potter Salon is General Admission.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-aco-up-close-shostakovich-silvestrov-bach/2025-08-25/2/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre Primrose Potter Salon Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Up Close: Shostakovich\, Silvestrov & Bach
DESCRIPTION:A deep exploration of the majesty and heartache of Shostakovich and Silvestrov chamber works\, set alongside the music of J.S. Bach.\nACO Principal Violin Satu Vänskä leads an ACO ensemble with pianist Konstantin Shamray in this moving exploration through music of majesty\, heartache\, and reflection. \nArvo Pärt called the Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov ‘one of the greatest composers of our time.’ Filled with longing and quiet contemplation\, Silvestrov’s music embraces a simplicity that is at once comforting and unexpected. In a world that runs at an ever-increasing pace\, it serves as a soothing antidote for our times. \nThe concert also features Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet\, a classic in 20th-century chamber music. Despite being composed in the shadow of World War II\, the quintet is imbued with purity and lyricism\, offering a glimpse of light amidst dark times. \nThe performance culminates in excerpts from Bach’s final masterpiece\, The Art of Fugue\, arranged for string quartet. This intricate work showcases Bach’s genius and serves as a testament to his enduring legacy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 25 August 2025 – 4:00pm\nMonday 25 August 2025 – 7:00pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard $99; Under 35 $35 \nPlease note\, seating in the Primrose Potter Salon is General Admission.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-aco-up-close-shostakovich-silvestrov-bach/2025-08-25/1/
LOCATION:Melbourne Recital Centre Primrose Potter Salon Salon\, 31 Sturt St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Gershwin & Shostakovich
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of the power of music featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No.1 with superstar pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk. \n\n\n\n\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nMusic is a powerful defence against darkness. Throughout history\, composers have responded to adversity time and time again by creating music full of hope. \nRichard Tognetti directs this profound program that features Ukrainian-born\, internationally renowned pianist\, Alexander Gavrylyuk. Gavrylyuk makes his ACO debut with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich’s witty\, irreverent Piano Concerto No.1\, with David Elton on trumpet. \nGershwin’s much-loved Rhapsody in Blue is a life-affirming explosion of jazz and joy\, an exultant celebration of difference and dynamism. It’s a stark contrast to Shostakovich’s intense and emotional Chamber Symphony\, dedicated to the victims of fascism and oppression. It tells a story of fear and melancholy but never loses hope. \nIn response\, the ACO have commissioned a new work from Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov\, known for his lyrical\, introspective and consoling style which he shares with his friend Arvo Pärt. This is a special piece\, in which the composer wrote while sheltering from war after escaping his native Kyiv. \nThis is music that stands with victims of injustice. It lights the darkness and celebrates human ingenuity and courage. \n\n\n\nSunday 10 August 2:30 PM\n\n\nMonday 11 August 7:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  Approximately 2 hours (including interval) \nHamer Hall \n\nTICKETS: Standard $59.00 – $167.00; Concession $59.00 – $145.00\n\n\nUnder 35 $35.00; Student $30.00; Group 8+ $86.00 – $134.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-gershwin-shostakovich/2025-08-11/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Gershwin & Shostakovich
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of the power of music featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No.1 with superstar pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk. \n\n\n\n\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nMusic is a powerful defence against darkness. Throughout history\, composers have responded to adversity time and time again by creating music full of hope. \nRichard Tognetti directs this profound program that features Ukrainian-born\, internationally renowned pianist\, Alexander Gavrylyuk. Gavrylyuk makes his ACO debut with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich’s witty\, irreverent Piano Concerto No.1\, with David Elton on trumpet. \nGershwin’s much-loved Rhapsody in Blue is a life-affirming explosion of jazz and joy\, an exultant celebration of difference and dynamism. It’s a stark contrast to Shostakovich’s intense and emotional Chamber Symphony\, dedicated to the victims of fascism and oppression. It tells a story of fear and melancholy but never loses hope. \nIn response\, the ACO have commissioned a new work from Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov\, known for his lyrical\, introspective and consoling style which he shares with his friend Arvo Pärt. This is a special piece\, in which the composer wrote while sheltering from war after escaping his native Kyiv. \nThis is music that stands with victims of injustice. It lights the darkness and celebrates human ingenuity and courage. \n\n\n\nSunday 10 August 2:30 PM\n\n\nMonday 11 August 7:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  Approximately 2 hours (including interval) \nHamer Hall \n\nTICKETS: Standard $59.00 – $167.00; Concession $59.00 – $145.00\n\n\nUnder 35 $35.00; Student $30.00; Group 8+ $86.00 – $134.00
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-gershwin-shostakovich/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:ACO Unleashed is a thrilling celebration of the ACO at 50 — bold\, virtuosic and electrifying. \n\n\n\n\nCurated by Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, this dynamic program showcases the extraordinary talent of ACO principals Helena Rathbone\, Satu Vänskä\, and Timo-Veikko Valve\, joined by the Orchestra’s newest member\, violinist Anna da Silva Chen. \nThe concert features classics by Bach\, Beethoven\, Schubert and Ravel\, alongside a deeply moving work by Finnish master Jaakko Kuusisto — all affirming the ACO’s “unwavering energy and maverick imagination” (The Times\, UK). \nNo celebration of the ACO would be complete without Bach. The concert begins with his Concerto for Three Violins in D Major\, featuring Helena Rathbone\, Satu Vänskä and Anna da Silva Chen in a radiant and intricate showcase. \nRavel’s Tzigane follows — fiery and virtuosic — led by Satu Vänskä\, in a performance that promises drama and exhilaration. \nBeethoven’s Serioso Quartet\, arranged for string orchestra by Richard Tognetti\, intensifies the original’s turbulence and brilliance\, while Schubert’s Quartettsatz offers a glimpse of his profound emotional range in just one movement. \nThe concert concludes with the Australian premiere of Jaakko Kuusisto’s Cello Concerto\, performed by Timo-Veikko Valve. Deeply personal and hauntingly beautiful\, it is Kuusisto’s final orchestral work — imbued with emotional resonance and tribute. A powerful finale to a concert that celebrates the ACO’s artistry at its most compelling. \n\n\n\n\nSunday 22 June 2:30 PM\n\n\nMonday 23 Jun 7:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  2 hours (including interval) \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard from $49.00; Concession from $49.00\n\n\nUnder 35 $35.00; Student $30.00; Group 8+ from $60.00\n\nConcession applies to Veterans’ Affairs pensioners\, Centrelink-issued Pension and Commonwealth Healthcare cardholders. Seniors cards are not eligible for concession prices.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-aco-unleashed/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: ACO Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:ACO Unleashed is a thrilling celebration of the ACO at 50 — bold\, virtuosic and electrifying. \n\n\n\n\nCurated by Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, this dynamic program showcases the extraordinary talent of ACO principals Helena Rathbone\, Satu Vänskä\, and Timo-Veikko Valve\, joined by the Orchestra’s newest member\, violinist Anna da Silva Chen. \nThe concert features classics by Bach\, Beethoven\, Schubert and Ravel\, alongside a deeply moving work by Finnish master Jaakko Kuusisto — all affirming the ACO’s “unwavering energy and maverick imagination” (The Times\, UK). \nNo celebration of the ACO would be complete without Bach. The concert begins with his Concerto for Three Violins in D Major\, featuring Helena Rathbone\, Satu Vänskä and Anna da Silva Chen in a radiant and intricate showcase. \nRavel’s Tzigane follows — fiery and virtuosic — led by Satu Vänskä\, in a performance that promises drama and exhilaration. \nBeethoven’s Serioso Quartet\, arranged for string orchestra by Richard Tognetti\, intensifies the original’s turbulence and brilliance\, while Schubert’s Quartettsatz offers a glimpse of his profound emotional range in just one movement. \nThe concert concludes with the Australian premiere of Jaakko Kuusisto’s Cello Concerto\, performed by Timo-Veikko Valve. Deeply personal and hauntingly beautiful\, it is Kuusisto’s final orchestral work — imbued with emotional resonance and tribute. A powerful finale to a concert that celebrates the ACO’s artistry at its most compelling. \n\n\n\n\nSunday 22 June 2:30 PM\n\n\nMonday 23 Jun 7:30 PM\n\n\n Running Time  2 hours (including interval) \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard from $49.00; Concession from $49.00\n\n\nUnder 35 $35.00; Student $30.00; Group 8+ from $60.00\n\nConcession applies to Veterans’ Affairs pensioners\, Centrelink-issued Pension and Commonwealth Healthcare cardholders. Seniors cards are not eligible for concession prices.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-aco-unleashed/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Theremin & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Explore new musical frontiers as you take a deep dive into the thrilling soundworld of the theremin\, the world’s first electronic instrument.\nThe theremin is utterly unique. It’s a sound you’ve definitely heard\, even if you’ve never heard of it. Following the success of our sold-out tour of A Clockwork Orange & Beyond comes this series showcasing the range and power of the world’s first electronic instrument. \nRichard Tognetti directs an eclectic program starring Carolina Eyck\, the internationally renowned superstar of the theremin. When Eyck plays\, she stands poised\, hands aloft\, making intricate moves but touching nothing. Out pours a melody that speaks of other worlds. It looks\, and sounds\, like magic. \nThe theremin can create a thousand different colours and moods. Come with us as we experience them all: serenity and beauty\, longing and danger\, mystery and wonder. From the swinging sounds of The Beach Boys and the unmistakable Star Trek theme\, to a new commission from Australian composer Holly Harrison\, and closing with the riotous thrumming of the Flight of the Bumblebee\, this is a concert full of fun that will take you to other worlds. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Tognetti director & violin\nCarolina Eyck theremin\nTamara-Anna Cislowska piano\nAustralian Chamber Orchestra \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohann Sebastian Bach Orchestral Suite No.3 in D\, BWV1068: II. Air \nHolly Harrison New work (World Premiere) * \nJacques Offenbach Orpheus in the Underworld: Can-can \nCamille Saint-Saëns The Carnival of the Animals: Selections; Danse macabre\, Op.40 \nBrett Dean Short Stories: IV. Komarov’s Last Words * \nMikhail Glinka A Farewell to St Petersburg: X. The Lark \nErwin Schulhoff Five Pieces for String Quartet \nJörg Widmann 180 beats per minute (Australian Premiere) \nCarolina Eyck Fantasias: Oakunar Lynntuja (Strange Birds) (Australian Premiere) \nBrian Wilson Good Vibrations \nNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumblebee \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAnd selections from the soundtracks to: \nMiklós Rozsa Spellbound \nJonny Greenwood There Will Be Blood \nAlexander Courage Star Trek \nEnnio Morricone The Good\, The Bad and The Ugly \nJim Parker Midsomer Murders \n*Commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 17 May 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 19 May 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard Premium $141; A Reserve $125; B Reserve $96; C Reserve $75; D Reserve $49\n\n\nConcession A Reserve $113\, B Reserve $85; C Reserve $64\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-theremin-beyond/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Theremin & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Explore new musical frontiers as you take a deep dive into the thrilling soundworld of the theremin\, the world’s first electronic instrument.\nThe theremin is utterly unique. It’s a sound you’ve definitely heard\, even if you’ve never heard of it. Following the success of our sold-out tour of A Clockwork Orange & Beyond comes this series showcasing the range and power of the world’s first electronic instrument. \nRichard Tognetti directs an eclectic program starring Carolina Eyck\, the internationally renowned superstar of the theremin. When Eyck plays\, she stands poised\, hands aloft\, making intricate moves but touching nothing. Out pours a melody that speaks of other worlds. It looks\, and sounds\, like magic. \nThe theremin can create a thousand different colours and moods. Come with us as we experience them all: serenity and beauty\, longing and danger\, mystery and wonder. From the swinging sounds of The Beach Boys and the unmistakable Star Trek theme\, to a new commission from Australian composer Holly Harrison\, and closing with the riotous thrumming of the Flight of the Bumblebee\, this is a concert full of fun that will take you to other worlds. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Tognetti director & violin\nCarolina Eyck theremin\nTamara-Anna Cislowska piano\nAustralian Chamber Orchestra \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohann Sebastian Bach Orchestral Suite No.3 in D\, BWV1068: II. Air \nHolly Harrison New work (World Premiere) * \nJacques Offenbach Orpheus in the Underworld: Can-can \nCamille Saint-Saëns The Carnival of the Animals: Selections; Danse macabre\, Op.40 \nBrett Dean Short Stories: IV. Komarov’s Last Words * \nMikhail Glinka A Farewell to St Petersburg: X. The Lark \nErwin Schulhoff Five Pieces for String Quartet \nJörg Widmann 180 beats per minute (Australian Premiere) \nCarolina Eyck Fantasias: Oakunar Lynntuja (Strange Birds) (Australian Premiere) \nBrian Wilson Good Vibrations \nNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumblebee \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAnd selections from the soundtracks to: \nMiklós Rozsa Spellbound \nJonny Greenwood There Will Be Blood \nAlexander Courage Star Trek \nEnnio Morricone The Good\, The Bad and The Ugly \nJim Parker Midsomer Murders \n*Commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 17 May 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 19 May 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Standard Premium $141; A Reserve $125; B Reserve $96; C Reserve $75; D Reserve $49\n\n\nConcession A Reserve $113\, B Reserve $85; C Reserve $64\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-theremin-beyond/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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SUMMARY:AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA:  ABEL SELAOCOE
DESCRIPTION:The international cello sensation brings a kaleidoscope of rhythm and sound to his highly anticipated Australian debut.\nWhen Abel Selaocoe makes music\, he gathers together an unbelievable harmony of classical cello\, African traditions\, throat singing\, percussion\, and unbridled joy. He performs with equal parts grace and fire\, whether he’s directing his own compositions\, improvising\, or inhabiting Baroque music. Feeling him perform is a joyful surrender to his irresistible beat. Bringing the rhythm is Selaocoe’s regular collaborator\, percussionist Sidiki Dembélé. \nThe curiosity and calibre of the ACO is a perfect match for Selaocoe’s charisma\, as he makes his Australian debut performing his original works alongside a new commission from renowned Australian composer Nigel Westlake and excerpts from cellist and composer Giovanni Sollima’s electrifying double concerto When We Were Trees. \nSelaocoe’s rare affinity for the cello is the thread that draws together the musical worlds he inhabits\, as he explores and celebrates the sounds of the South African culture that made him. He’s now in demand all over the world\, making his mark on classical music by bringing his infectious exuberance and drive for innovation to orchestras and ensembles everywhere. \nAbel Selaocoe director and cello (Australian debut)\nSidiki Dembélé African percussion (Australian debut)\nHelena Rathbone lead violin\nTimo-Veikko Valve cello\nAustralian Chamber Orchestra \nProgram \nAbel Selaocoe Qhawe\, Tsepho\, Lerato\, Ka Bohaleng (Australian Premieres) \nGiovanni Benedetto Platti Cello Concerto in D\, WD650 (Australian Premiere) \nNigel Westlake New work (World Premiere) * \nIgor Stravinsky (arr. Bernard Rofe) Three Movements from Petrushka \nGiovanni Sollima When We Were Trees: Selections (Australian Premiere) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 12 April 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 14 April 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours 30 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets: Standard Premium $158; A Reserve $138; B Reserve $107; C Reserve $85\n\n\n\nD Reserve $49\n\n\n\nConcession A Reserve $128; B Reserve $97; C Reserve $75\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35 Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-abel-selaocoe/2025-04-14/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250412T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T042217
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SUMMARY:AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA:  ABEL SELAOCOE
DESCRIPTION:The international cello sensation brings a kaleidoscope of rhythm and sound to his highly anticipated Australian debut.\nWhen Abel Selaocoe makes music\, he gathers together an unbelievable harmony of classical cello\, African traditions\, throat singing\, percussion\, and unbridled joy. He performs with equal parts grace and fire\, whether he’s directing his own compositions\, improvising\, or inhabiting Baroque music. Feeling him perform is a joyful surrender to his irresistible beat. Bringing the rhythm is Selaocoe’s regular collaborator\, percussionist Sidiki Dembélé. \nThe curiosity and calibre of the ACO is a perfect match for Selaocoe’s charisma\, as he makes his Australian debut performing his original works alongside a new commission from renowned Australian composer Nigel Westlake and excerpts from cellist and composer Giovanni Sollima’s electrifying double concerto When We Were Trees. \nSelaocoe’s rare affinity for the cello is the thread that draws together the musical worlds he inhabits\, as he explores and celebrates the sounds of the South African culture that made him. He’s now in demand all over the world\, making his mark on classical music by bringing his infectious exuberance and drive for innovation to orchestras and ensembles everywhere. \nAbel Selaocoe director and cello (Australian debut)\nSidiki Dembélé African percussion (Australian debut)\nHelena Rathbone lead violin\nTimo-Veikko Valve cello\nAustralian Chamber Orchestra \nProgram \nAbel Selaocoe Qhawe\, Tsepho\, Lerato\, Ka Bohaleng (Australian Premieres) \nGiovanni Benedetto Platti Cello Concerto in D\, WD650 (Australian Premiere) \nNigel Westlake New work (World Premiere) * \nIgor Stravinsky (arr. Bernard Rofe) Three Movements from Petrushka \nGiovanni Sollima When We Were Trees: Selections (Australian Premiere) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 12 April 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 14 April 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours 30 mins (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets: Standard Premium $158; A Reserve $138; B Reserve $107; C Reserve $85\n\n\n\nD Reserve $49\n\n\n\nConcession A Reserve $128; B Reserve $97; C Reserve $75\n\n\n\nUnder 35 $35 Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-abel-selaocoe/2025-04-12/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250210T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250210T213000
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Brahms & Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:Brahms’s Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 form an epic opener to the ACO’s 50th Anniversary Season.\nThe ACO has been redefining classical music for half a century. You are invited to celebrate with the ACO as they open the Season with these two masterpieces. \nJoining the Orchestra for their season opener are the be current and former stars of our Emerging Artist Program – which celebrates its 20-year anniversary in 2025 – and wind players hand-picked from ensembles around the world\, to create a big\, bold and brilliant sound. \nRichard Tognetti\, who marks 35 years at the helm of the ACO\, brings all his characteristic flair and feeling to perform one of the pinnacles of the violin repertoire. Brahms’s Violin Concerto is a monumental work of exquisite\, lyrical melodies and acrobatic rhythms. Experiencing Richard perform this extraordinary concerto is a season highlight. \nBeethoven’s Symphony No.7 is beloved for its intensity\, driving rhythms and blissful exuberance. At its premiere\, the audience was so delighted they demanded an encore mid-way through! \nThese two giant composers of classical music meet in the talented hands of one of Australia’s own giants\, as the Australian Chamber Orchestra celebrates 50 years of innovation and excellence. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Tognetti director and violin\nAustralian Chamber Orchestra\nWith musicians from the ACO Emerging Artist Program \nJohannes Brahms\nViolin Concerto in D\, Op.77 \nLudwig van Beethoven\nSymphony No.7 in A\, Op.92 \n\n\nSaturday 08 February 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 10 February 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard & Concession Premium $167; A reserve $155 ($145 Concession); B reserve $134 ($124 Concession)\nC reserve $107 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59 \nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/28058/2025-02-10/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Brahms & Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:Brahms’s Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 form an epic opener to the ACO’s 50th Anniversary Season.\nThe ACO has been redefining classical music for half a century. You are invited to celebrate with the ACO as they open the Season with these two masterpieces. \nJoining the Orchestra for their season opener are the be current and former stars of our Emerging Artist Program – which celebrates its 20-year anniversary in 2025 – and wind players hand-picked from ensembles around the world\, to create a big\, bold and brilliant sound. \nRichard Tognetti\, who marks 35 years at the helm of the ACO\, brings all his characteristic flair and feeling to perform one of the pinnacles of the violin repertoire. Brahms’s Violin Concerto is a monumental work of exquisite\, lyrical melodies and acrobatic rhythms. Experiencing Richard perform this extraordinary concerto is a season highlight. \nBeethoven’s Symphony No.7 is beloved for its intensity\, driving rhythms and blissful exuberance. At its premiere\, the audience was so delighted they demanded an encore mid-way through! \nThese two giant composers of classical music meet in the talented hands of one of Australia’s own giants\, as the Australian Chamber Orchestra celebrates 50 years of innovation and excellence. \nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world\, renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Tognetti director and violin\nAustralian Chamber Orchestra\nWith musicians from the ACO Emerging Artist Program \nJohannes Brahms\nViolin Concerto in D\, Op.77 \nLudwig van Beethoven\nSymphony No.7 in A\, Op.92 \n\n\nSaturday 08 February 2025 – 7:30pm\nMonday 10 February 2025 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMelbourne Recital Centre\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Standard & Concession Premium $167; A reserve $155 ($145 Concession); B reserve $134 ($124 Concession)\nC reserve $107 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59 \nUnder 35 $35; Student $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/28058/2025-02-08/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240909T211000
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra – Tognetti. Mendelssohn. Bach
DESCRIPTION:Sparks fly and melodies soar when Richard Tognetti directs music close to the ACO’s heart.\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world and is renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on the adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nOne of the great prodigies\, Mendelssohn wrote his sunny Octet at just 16 years of age. It’s one of the most loved pieces of chamber music ever written and a favourite of the ACO. In their hands\, its youthful exuberance just about leaps off the stage. \nIf Mendelssohn is pleasure\, then Bach is worship. \nThat is an altar to which Richard Tognetti will return to again and again. His recordings of Bach’s violin music won three successive ARIA Awards. Live\, his interpretation of the great Violin Concerto in A minor is a powerful experience: intimate and electrifying. \nLike all the best performances\, this concert will remind you of why you love music. \n\nSaturday 7 & Monday 9 September 2024 7.30pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 1 hour 40 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $150 ($139 Concession); A reserve $134 ($123 Concession); B reserve $114 ($104 Concession); C reserve $83 ($73 Concession); D reserve $49\nUnder $35; Student $25 \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-tognetti-mendelssohn-bach/2024-09-09/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240908T163000
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra – Tognetti. Mendelssohn. Bach
DESCRIPTION:Sparks fly and melodies soar when Richard Tognetti directs music close to the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s heart. \n\n\n\n\nMendelssohn’s music is pure pleasure. One of the great prodigies\, he wrote his sunny Octet at just 16 years of age. It’s one of the most loved pieces of chamber music ever written and a favourite of the ACO. In their hands\, its youthful exuberance just about leaps off the stage. \nMoving from one young genius to another: the ACO presents a new commission from trailblazing young composer Jakub Jankowski in his first work for string orchestra. Hailing from Adelaide\, he’s a fresh voice in classical music. Opening the program\, Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s pulsating octet Illumine makes a striking contrast with the Mendelssohn. \nIf Mendelssohn is pleasure\, then Bach is worship. \nBach sought God in his music and became like a god for musicians\, a touchstone to which all other music is compared. His music is filled with drama\, joy and remarkable discipline. Hearing it\, playing it\, is an act of worship. \nThat is an altar to which Richard Tognetti will return to again and again. His recordings of Bach’s violin music won three successive ARIA Awards. Live\, his interpretation of the great Violin Concerto in A minor is a powerful experience: intimate and electrifying. \nLike all the best performances\, this concert will remind you of why you love music. \n\nSunday 8 Sep 2:30 PM    Running Time 2 Hours\n\nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\n\n\nTICKETS: $25 – $150
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-tognetti-mendelssohn-bach-2/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra – Tognetti. Mendelssohn. Bach
DESCRIPTION:Sparks fly and melodies soar when Richard Tognetti directs music close to the ACO’s heart.\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world and is renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on the adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nOne of the great prodigies\, Mendelssohn wrote his sunny Octet at just 16 years of age. It’s one of the most loved pieces of chamber music ever written and a favourite of the ACO. In their hands\, its youthful exuberance just about leaps off the stage. \nIf Mendelssohn is pleasure\, then Bach is worship. \nThat is an altar to which Richard Tognetti will return to again and again. His recordings of Bach’s violin music won three successive ARIA Awards. Live\, his interpretation of the great Violin Concerto in A minor is a powerful experience: intimate and electrifying. \nLike all the best performances\, this concert will remind you of why you love music. \n\nSaturday 7 & Monday 9 September 2024 7.30pm \n\nElisabeth Murdoch Hall\n\nDuration: 1 hour 40 mins (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $150 ($139 Concession); A reserve $134 ($123 Concession); B reserve $114 ($104 Concession); C reserve $83 ($73 Concession); D reserve $49\nUnder $35; Student $25 \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-tognetti-mendelssohn-bach/2024-09-07/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240811T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240811T163000
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra: Silence & Rapture
DESCRIPTION:A mesmerising collaboration with Sydney Dance Company featuring countertenor Iestyn Davies and the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt. \nComposing three centuries apart\, Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt’s timeless music speaks to the human soul. From rockstars and writers to artists and filmmakers\, these composers are revered by music lovers across genres and generations. The last time the Australian Chamber Orchestra performed their music together\, it was a sell-out. \nRichard Tognetti directs this mesmerising collaboration between the ACO and Sydney Dance Company that brings together music\, movement and evocative lighting to create something truly extraordinary. \nExpressing the luminous longing at the heart of this music is choreography from Rafael Bonachela\, Artistic Director Sydney Dance Company\, while Gramophone Award-winning countertenor Iestyn Davies\, whose performances have been described as “a pleasure that verges on the sublime” (The Guardian) makes his Australian debut\, bringing these stirring melodies to life. \nBach and Pärt’s music is rooted in human experience while reaching towards the divine. This program traces a profound journey through three Gardens at the heart of the Biblical narrative they both hold so close: from the hope and temptation of the Garden of Eden to the tragedy and passion of the Garden of Gethsemane\, ascending into the Garden of Heaven and\, at last\, the meditation of silence. Featuring Part’s Fratres and selections from Bach’s most loved cantatas\, orchestral and solo music\, this promises to be a season highlight and a deeply affirming experience. \nSunday 11 August 2:30 PM\nRunning Time: 2 Hours \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nTICKETS: $25 – $135
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-silence-rapture-2/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240624T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240625T213000
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SUMMARY:Altstaedt Plays Haydn and Tchaikovsky
DESCRIPTION:The world-renowned cellist and master storyteller makes his ACO debut as soloist and guest director. \nWhen the cello sings\, we hear something akin to the human voice: sensuous\, rich\, profound. When Nicolas Altstaedt holds the bow\, the cello is all that and more\, becoming a master storyteller. \nIt’s been more than a decade since the young cellist burst onto the world stage as a BBC New Generation Artist\, with his unruly curls\, unorthodox concert attire and pure talent. Since then\, he’s piled up musical accolades from the stages of New York\, London and beyond. Now is your chance to see his Australian Chamber Orchestra debut as both director and soloist. \nHaydn’s Cello Concerto in C major is such an audience favourite\, it’s hard to believe it was nearly lost to history. Found in a Prague library just 60 years ago\, the score reveals Haydn’s gift for invention. For all his form and symmetry\, Haydn was a visionary\, breaking musical boundaries with each new work. Two centuries later\, his influence is still felt in the music of 20th-century masters Xenakis and Kurtág. \nTchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations hark back to the classical style of Haydn from a completely different musical world. These enchanting variations for cello and orchestra are by turns virtuosic and lyrical\, and will be performed in a new arrangement for cello and strings. \nThe spirit and jubilation of Haydn is matched by the thrilling energy and wistful defiance of Four Transylvanian Dances by the Hungarian-born Sándor Veress. Written as an ode to a home he could never return to\, they remind us that\, for all its Classical elegance\, Haydn’s music was steeped in the same folk-infused Hungarian rhythms. \nAltstaedt’s debut will showcase the many voices of his cello along with the vitality and dynamism of the ACO. This promises to be a very special collaboration. \nSunday 23 June 2:30 PM; Monday 24 June 7:30 PM\nRunning Time: 2 Hours \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nPrice range\nStandard $49.00 – $150.00\nConcession*$49.00 – $139.00\nUnder 35 (A-D Reserve)$35.00\nStudent (B Reserve only)$25.00\n*Concession include Veterans’ Affairs pensioners\, Centrelink-issued Pension and Commonwealth Healthcare cardholders.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/altstaedt-plays-haydn-and-tchaikovsky/2024-06-24/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Altstaedt Plays Haydn and Tchaikovsky
DESCRIPTION:The world-renowned cellist and master storyteller makes his ACO debut as soloist and guest director. \nWhen the cello sings\, we hear something akin to the human voice: sensuous\, rich\, profound. When Nicolas Altstaedt holds the bow\, the cello is all that and more\, becoming a master storyteller. \nIt’s been more than a decade since the young cellist burst onto the world stage as a BBC New Generation Artist\, with his unruly curls\, unorthodox concert attire and pure talent. Since then\, he’s piled up musical accolades from the stages of New York\, London and beyond. Now is your chance to see his Australian Chamber Orchestra debut as both director and soloist. \nHaydn’s Cello Concerto in C major is such an audience favourite\, it’s hard to believe it was nearly lost to history. Found in a Prague library just 60 years ago\, the score reveals Haydn’s gift for invention. For all his form and symmetry\, Haydn was a visionary\, breaking musical boundaries with each new work. Two centuries later\, his influence is still felt in the music of 20th-century masters Xenakis and Kurtág. \nTchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations hark back to the classical style of Haydn from a completely different musical world. These enchanting variations for cello and orchestra are by turns virtuosic and lyrical\, and will be performed in a new arrangement for cello and strings. \nThe spirit and jubilation of Haydn is matched by the thrilling energy and wistful defiance of Four Transylvanian Dances by the Hungarian-born Sándor Veress. Written as an ode to a home he could never return to\, they remind us that\, for all its Classical elegance\, Haydn’s music was steeped in the same folk-infused Hungarian rhythms. \nAltstaedt’s debut will showcase the many voices of his cello along with the vitality and dynamism of the ACO. This promises to be a very special collaboration. \nSunday 23 June 2:30 PM; Monday 24 June 7:30 PM\nRunning Time: 2 Hours \nArts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall \nPrice range\nStandard $49.00 – $150.00\nConcession*$49.00 – $139.00\nUnder 35 (A-D Reserve)$35.00\nStudent (B Reserve only)$25.00\n*Concession include Veterans’ Affairs pensioners\, Centrelink-issued Pension and Commonwealth Healthcare cardholders.
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/altstaedt-plays-haydn-and-tchaikovsky/2024-06-23/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, Hamer Hall\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra – Mahler's Song of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Skelton and Catherine Carby star in this extraordinary encounter with Mahler’s monumental song cycle.\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world and is renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on the adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nRichard Tognetti directs this unusually intimate encounter with Mahler. \nJoining Richard and the ACO is Stuart Skelton\, one of the great tenors of our time. Commanding a voice of incredible power and passion\, he sings the most demanding music ever written for the human voice. This is a rare chance to hear him on his home stage\, alongside celebrated Australian mezzo-soprano Catherine Carby. \nThe ACO will be joined on stage by guest artists on percussion\, mandolin\, harmonium and an array of wind and brass instruments for a thrilling spectacle. When this program debuted at the Edinburgh Festival it received rave reviews and audiences were in raptures. \n\nMonday 13 & Wednesday 22 May 2024 7.30pm   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $166; A reserve $161 ($150 Concession); B reserve $135 ($125 Concession)\nC reserve $104 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-mahlers-song-of-the-earth/2024-05-22/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australian Chamber Orchestra – Mahler's Song of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Skelton and Catherine Carby star in this extraordinary encounter with Mahler’s monumental song cycle.\nThe Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world and is renowned for their inspired programming\, unrivalled virtuosity\, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti\, they take audiences on the adventure to create truly transformative experiences. \nRichard Tognetti directs this unusually intimate encounter with Mahler. \nJoining Richard and the ACO is Stuart Skelton\, one of the great tenors of our time. Commanding a voice of incredible power and passion\, he sings the most demanding music ever written for the human voice. This is a rare chance to hear him on his home stage\, alongside celebrated Australian mezzo-soprano Catherine Carby. \nThe ACO will be joined on stage by guest artists on percussion\, mandolin\, harmonium and an array of wind and brass instruments for a thrilling spectacle. When this program debuted at the Edinburgh Festival it received rave reviews and audiences were in raptures. \n\nMonday 13 & Wednesday 22 May 2024 7.30pm   MRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \nDuration: 2 hours (incl. interval) Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Premium $166; A reserve $161 ($150 Concession); B reserve $135 ($125 Concession)\nC reserve $104 ($97 Concession); D reserve $59
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/australian-chamber-orchestra-mahlers-song-of-the-earth/2024-05-13/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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