Review: Bach (Australian Chamber Orchestra)
Despite a few odd choices in the program, this concert showed that there is always more to discover about the Bachs – even for an ensemble as steeped in them as the ACO.
Despite a few odd choices in the program, this concert showed that there is always more to discover about the Bachs – even for an ensemble as steeped in them as the ACO.
The ACO has been loaned the 1732 'ex-Dollfus' Stradivarius Violin, which will be played by Principal Violin Helena Rathbone.
A joyful return to the stage turned the page on a troubled season, and marked the start of exciting new era for the ACO.
Few performances of Schubert's 'Trout' come close to this hour-long slice of heaven from the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
The 2021 Utzon Music season at the Sydney Opera House features beloved classics by Beethoven and Clara Schumann as well as new works by First Nations artists.
Sublime music, sublimely played by Tognetti & Co.
The moving concert at City Recital Hall, one of many organised around the country to raise funds for those affected by the fires, brought together 200 musicians from across Sydney’s classical music scene.
The Sydney Opera House’s chamber series will span Estonian song to music from across Africa and James Ehnes’ Beethoven Violin Sonata cycle next year.
Richard Tognetti and Timo-Veikko Valve showed fine teamwork in Brahms' Double Concerto, while Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony was charming.
The ACO Principal Violin and founding Director of ACO Collective looks back on her 25 years with the orchestra, the constantly exciting music-making, and the mind-blowing growth of the organisation.