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‘An incredible dream come true’ – ACO musicians on Pier 2/3

The ACO will soon make its long-awaited move to a permanent home. To celebrate, our musicians have been looking forwards and sharing how they feel about moving to Pier 2/3 and becoming part of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

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Satu Vänskä, ACO Principal Violin

“It is beyond exciting that we’ll be moving to a new welcoming home that is open for everyone, rekindling relationships with our existing audiences as well as making new friends at Pier 2/3.”
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Melissa Barnard, ACO Cello

“After 26 years with the ACO, moving to Pier 2/3 will be an absolutely incredible moment for me, and of course for the Orchestra. As a major arts organisation the ACO strives to reflect its own energy and that of our beautiful country. It’s very exciting!”

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Timo-Veikko 'Tipi' Valve, ACO Principal Cello

“Pier 2/3 will mark a new beginning, a fresh start, for the entire company. It will take the Orchestra to a new level, immensely expanding our creative possibilities. It’s exciting to be part of this moment in ACO’s history.”

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Helena Rathbone, ACO Principal Violin

“Moving to our new home at Pier 2/3 will be a dream come true in many ways: to be somewhere right on Sydney Harbour, in a stunning building steeped in history, in amongst a thriving arts precinct, working next door to likeminded people.

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Ike See, ACO Violin

“Pier 2/3 will mark a new beginning, a fresh start, for the entire company. It will take the Orchestra to a new level, immensely expanding our creative possibilities. It’s exciting to be part of this moment in ACO’s history.”

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Maja Savnik, ACO Violin

“Our new home at Pier 2/3 is going to be an amazing place to entertain our wonderful audiences. It will be incredible to have our own hall where we can connect with our patrons on a much more intimate level.”

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Mark Ingwersen, ACO Violin

“To have a purpose-built space designed for our current and future needs is something of a dream come true for many of us who joined the Orchestra in the dingy upstairs room on the main strip of Kings Cross.”


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Stefanie Farrands, ACO Principal Viola

“Pier 2/3 will grant a whole new power to the ACO. All limitations and artistic restrictions will suddenly disappear, allowing us to create, discover and perform in a whole new way.


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Julian Thompson, ACO Cello

“Ahhh, to finally have a home! Pier 2/3 is an absolute game changer. Nestled amongst other world class arts companies the ACO’s new home at Pier 2/3 will be at the core of an explosion of creative endeavour. Pier 2/3 heralds a new golden era for the ACO.”
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Ilya Isakovich, ACO Violin

“Having a new home is an incredible dream come true for the Orchestra because we will finally be able to feel more confident about our future and share our craft with even more people.”
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