News

ACO Christmas Gifting

20 November 2024 News

Gift an ACO experience this festive season

Looking for special experiences to gift this Christmas? Look no further: from live concerts to beloved recordings, we have some special ACO magic for everyone.
ACO New Digital EP

15 November 2024 Music News

ACO Releases New Digital EP

The Australian Chamber Orchestra has released a new recording featuring the music of Einojuhani Rautavaara and Wojciech Kilar.
Scotland Unbound

17 October 2024 Music

The Sounds of Scotland

Acclaimed Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe has an expansive notion of what music can be.
ACO USA Tour

17 October 2024 News Tours

International Tour: United States

Get a taste of life on tour as the Australian Chamber Orchestra travels around the USA to perform seven concerts in cities including Boston and New York.
Stef Farrands

13 September 2024 Musicians

What’s In My Case? Stefanie Farrands

ACO Principal Viola Stefanie Farrands shares the beautiful photos, and the stories that go with them, that she keeps inside her viola case.
Violinist Helena Rathbone

13 September 2024 Musicians

What’s In My Case? Helena Rathbone

ACO Principal Violin Helena Rathbone shares the special illustrations, keepsakes and stories that accompany her on every tour, safely contained in her violin case.
Richard Tognetti and the ACO

13 September 2024 Musicians Music

Describe the ACO in Three Words

We gave our musicians one simple task: describe the Australian Chamber Orchestra in three words. Here is what they said.
ACO 2025

12 September 2024 Musicians Music

Why I Joined the ACO

Our musicians, who are from all over Australia – and all over the world  share the stories behind where they were when they first heard of the Orchestra, and what motivated them to join.
Cellist John Painter and violinist Richard Tognetti

11 September 2024

A Tribute to John Painter

Fifty years ago, this extraordinary Australian, John Painter, formed the Australian Chamber Orchestra. He also played a crucial role in the evolution of our Australian National Academy of Music and served as the Director of both the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Canberra School of Music. Richard Tognetti pays tribute.
Jakub Jankowski

11 September 2024 Musicians

Slowing Time: Jakub Jankowski Interview

Rising Adelaide composer Jakub Jankowski draws from the patterns of the natural world and instinct in a new work that is both tribute and exploration.