Review: Tabula Rasa (Australian Chamber Orchestra)
The ACO rescues a beautifully constructed program of Soviet music from the ashes of 2020.
The ACO rescues a beautifully constructed program of Soviet music from the ashes of 2020.
Oud virtuoso and composer Joseph Tawadros’ took out the award for Best World Music Album in the 2020 ARIA Awards.
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.
Rare outings score over same old-same old, new wine in old bottles, and do we really need more Beethoven?
The pair’s recording of violin sonatas by Beethoven and Mozart has won Best Independent Classical Album or EP at this year’s awards presented by the Australian Independent Record Labels Association.
As Sydney venues begin to open their doors, Steve Dow investigates the various COVID safety protocols in place.
The ACO's first live concert since March drew thunderous applause, and held the audience spellbound.
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.
Amy Dickson, Joseph Tawadros, Katie Noonan & the Australian String Quartet, Richard Tognetti & Erin Helyard, and WASO, Asher Fisch & Stuart Skelton are this year’s nominees.
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.
“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.