The ACO rescues a beautifully constructed program of Soviet music from the ashes of 2020.

Highlights coming up in online streaming as well as on ABC Classic and the independent radio stations ArtSound, Fine Music Sydney, 3MBS, 4MBS and 5MBS.

From the wild ride of Anna Clyne's Stride to a bristling Grosse Fuge, the ACO reminds us of what we've been missing with the concert halls closed.

The ACO’s hybrid live and digital offerings include world premieres by Thomas Adès and Holly Harrison, along with collaborations with Belvoir and a brand new cinematic work, River.

As Sydney venues begin to open their doors, Steve Dow investigates the various COVID safety protocols in place.

Catch up on what's been in the Limelight with the top arts stories to recently make headlines.

The ACO will perform a week-long season of socially distanced concerts at the Sydney venue in September, while the orchestra has reduced its administrative staff by eight positions due to the impact of COVID-19.

The violinist and Artistic Director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra has been honoured by his home city for his long career in music.

In this week’s column, Angus McPherson’s takes a look at the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s celebration of Richard Tognetti’s 30 years as Artistic Director, a second Bang on a Can Marathon, and the ‘Global Pandemic Edition’ of 84 Pianos.

This week's highlights include brand new solo flute and guitar recitals, and a genre-defying orchestral concert from the archives.

“We're fighting for our survival,” says Richard Tognetti, as the shut-down of live performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic forces ACO musicians to broadcast content from in-home studios.

The Australian Chamber Orchestra violinist tells us about the orchestra's upcoming Arvo Pärt & Shostakovich program.