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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Discover hidden messages in braille and Morse Code at ACO On The Pier
Famous quotes from Ludwig van Beethoven, Rita Dove, John Ruskin, Plato and Friedrich Nietzsche carry secret messages communicating the power of music throughout ACO On The Pier.
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ACO at 50: Musicians' Memories
As the Australian Chamber Orchestra approaches its 50th Anniversary Season, ACO musicians share their favourite memories with the Orchestra.
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University of Melbourne renews ACO partnership
University of Melbourne and Australian Chamber Orchestra partnership renewal highlights music and education at every level.
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Cassandra Miller Interview: Source Material
Canandian composer Cassandra Miller enjoys finding space in her music for the instinctive and impromptu.
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ACO 2025: Meet cellist Abel Selaocoe
The sensational cellist bringing mind-blowing virtuosity and infectious African rhythms to our 50th Anniversary Season.
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