"One of the musical wonders of the world" - The Guardian The Australian Chamber Orchestra travels a remarkable road. This 17-piece string orchestra lives and breathes music, making waves around the world for their explosive performances and brave interpretations. Steeped in history but always looking to the future, ACO programs embrace celebrated classics alongside new commissions, and adventurous cross-artform collaborations.
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Francis Merson is a classical music educator, clinical psychologist and long-time friend of the ACO. In this podcast dedicated to the ACO's 'Baroque Revelry' series, Francis explores the extraordinary variety of Baroque music. The podcast takes us from the court of Louis XIV in Versailles to the canals of Venice, from the depths of hell to celestia…
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Podcast - Schubert's Quintet
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Francis Merson is a clinical psychologist, classical music educator, and long time friend of the ACO. In this podcast, released ahead of the third tour of our 2021 Season, 'Schubert's Quintet'. This grand quintet is a journey through sadness, fear, contemplation and joy, with a melodic richness reflecting Schubert’s status as one of the great write…
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Podcast – Beethoven & Bridgetower
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Francis Merson is a clinical psychologist, classical music educator, and long time friend of the ACO. In this podcast, released ahead of the second tour of our 2021 Season, 'Beethoven & Bridgetower', Francis is joined by ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti and 'Beethoven & Bridgetower' scriptwriter Anna Goldsworthy to explore the fascinating sto…
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Podcast – Tabula Rasa
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Francis Merson is a clinical psychologist, classical music educator, and long time friend of the ACO. In this podcast, released ahead of the first tour of our 2021 season, 'Tabula Rasa', Francis takes us on a whirlwind tour of the works by Arvo Pärt, Shostakovich, Kilar, Prokofiev, and Thomas Adès featured as part of the 'Tabula Rasa' program, expl…
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'Richard is Busy: Podcast Episode 1' Satu Vänskä, Principal Violin of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, interviews ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti.Says Satu: "In absence of the strict touring schedule in the Sydney-winter of 2020, between endless cups of tea and ruminations whilst the dough was rising, I came up with the idea of threatening …
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2020 Season | Richard Tognetti's 30th Anniversary
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In our latest podcast, Richard Tognetti reflects on what has made him most proud over his 30 years as Artistic Director and how his time with the ACO has shaped the 2020 Season. From diving headfirst into cross-artform collaborations, maintaining an emphasis on imaginative and challenging programming, and the evolution of the ACO into a ‘hybrid’ en…
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Get acquainted with our Indies & Idols tour in just four minutes, as ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti discusses the indie musicians making the Orchestral leap and shares an excerpt of Szymanowski’s second string quartet, one of his favourite works from the Polish composer.By Australian Chamber Orchestra
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In this episode of the ACO podcast we speak to saxophone icon Branford Marsalis and Principal Violin Satu Vänskä about their upcoming tour together.Music featured in this podcast:SALLY BEAMISH Saxophone Concerto No. 2, "Under the Wing of the Rock" [Branford Marsalis, Royal Scottish National Orchestra]GINASTERA Concerto for Strings, Op. 33: I. Varia…
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ACO Multimedia Producer Joseph Nizeti speaks to Italian violinist Lorenza Borrani about her triple duties of soloist, leader and arranger in our second national tour of 2019, 'Beethoven & Prokofiev.'By Australian Chamber Orchestra
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The ACO's Multimedia Producer Joseph Nizeti speaks to the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir's Henry Tiisma about the significance of Arvo Pärt in Estonian culture, the uniqueness of his music from a performer's perspective, what it’s like to work with Pärt in person and the hallmarks of his unique ‘tintinnabuli’ style.This episode features excerp…
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Join the ACO’s Artistic Assistant Joseph Nizeti backstage in London as he chats to Richard Tognetti, Tour Manager Lisa Mullineux and others about the ACO’s first international residency at London's Barbican Centre.By Australian Chamber Orchestra
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Richard Tognetti talks through the programs and collaborations that make up the Australian Chamber Orchestra's 2019 Season.Find out more at https://www.aco.com.au/2019By Australian Chamber Orchestra
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