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How to Write New Music for the Theremin
Australian composer Holly Harrison on what it's like composing for a theremin virtuoso, how to avoid writing 'clichés' for the theremin, and what it feels like to write a new commission for the Australian Chamber Orchestra in its 50th year.
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ACO at 50: What we have achieved thanks to you
Defining ACO moments we have shaped together.
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ACO at 50: Subscriber Stories – Margaret Eva
Brisbane Subscriber Margaret Eva has had an enduring love of chamber music ever since she was a little girl.
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ACO at 50: Who's Most Likely To...
They have performed together for over 20 years, but how well do the members of the ACO cello section know each other?
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Best Theremin Cameos in TV
From Severance to The Simpsons, the theremin has popped up unexpectedly in TV shows and films ever since its invention. Here are some of the most memorable appearances of the unusual electronic instrument on screen.
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Get to Know Ike See, ACO Violin
Ike shares his top-played Spotify artists, a great dining spot, and the story behind the violin he plays.
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7 great pop songs that feature the theremin
From The Beach Boys to Portishead, here are some of the greatest bands to feature the iconic ‘invisible’ instrument in their songs.
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From Book to Stage: There's a Sea in My Bedroom
See how the ACO has transformed author Margaret Wild and illustrator Jane Tanner's beautiful children’s book into vivid scenes for the stage, in side-by-side comparisons of illustrations and their equivalent show moment.
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ACO 2024: Meet Choreographer Rafael Bonachela
Sydney Dance Company’s Artistic Director is famous for choreographing Kylie Minogue, mixing with the fashion set, and his emotionally expressive contemporary dance. Now he is collaborating with the Australian Chamber Orchestra once again, this time for a divine exploration of JS Bach and Arvo Pärt.
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9 Greatest Pieces of Music by Arvo Pärt
We celebrate some of the most affecting works by the beloved Estonian composer.
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