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Interview with Principal Viola Stefanie Farrands

Interview with ACO Double Bassist Maxime Bibeau

To celebrate the release of his ACO HomeCast, we sat down with ACO Principal Double Bass Maxime Bibeau to discuss Pēteris Vasks’ Bass Trip, the special 16th century instrument he performs on, and what it’s like being the only member of the ACO double bass section.

Art Masterpieces Celebrating the Beautiful Cello

The cello has been revered as a subject of beauty, emotion and virtuosity by artists for centuries. We celebrate pieces by artists from Cornelis Schut to Egon Schiele who have celebrated the instrument in their work.

ACO Relaxed Performances – In Your Words

What you can expect from an ACO Relaxed Performance, according to our audiences.

Get to Know Melissa Barnard, ACO Cello

Melissa shares her weekend routine, the go-to recipe that helps her unwind, and the story behind the cello she plays.

“Nothing beats playing music with others”

We catch up with former Emerging Artists Anna da Silva Chen and Tim Yu as they experience life on the road with the Australian Chamber Orchestra together.

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.

From Book to Stage: How to Catch a Star

See how the ACO has transformed Oliver Jeffers’ beautiful children’s book into vivid scenes for the stage, in side-by-side comparisons of illustrations and their equivalent show moment.

University of Melbourne renews ACO partnership

University of Melbourne and Australian Chamber Orchestra partnership renewal highlights music and education at every level.

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.