SEASON
2025 Season

2025 Season

In 2025 the world-renowned Australian Chamber Orchestra celebrates 50 years of pushing boundaries, igniting curiosity, transcending the ordinary and leading the way.

With Richard Tognetti at the helm, marking his 35th year as the ACO's pioneering Artistic Director, ACO 2025 embodies the intrepid and collaborative spirit that has earned the Orchestra international acclaim and an adventurous and incredibly loyal national audience.

50 years in the making, the ACO's 2025 Season pays homage to the past while embracing a bold and ambitious vision for the future. From classic masterworks to international stars making their Australian debut, join them in celebrating this milestone year and experience the thrill of the ACO like never before.

“I have always felt that the ACO has the most curious and engaged audiences in the world and as we approach our 50th anniversary year that is truer than ever”. Richard Tognetti

Australian Chamber Orchestra

Australian Chamber Orchestra

The Australian Chamber Orchestra performs classical concerts featuring repertoire spanning six centuries, from popular masterworks to world premieres, as well as adventurous cross-artform collaborations and electro-acoustic repertoire. It is this inspired programming and individuality for which the orchestra is internationally renowned.
February
Australian Chamber Orchestra - Brahms & Beethoven
Sun 16 Feb '25
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Brahms & Beethoven

Australian Chamber Orchestra
February

Brahms's Violin Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No.7 form an epic opener to the Australian Chamber Orchestra's 50th Anniversary Season.

Sydney
Australian Chamber Orchestra - Abel Selaocoe
Sun 6 Apr '25
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Abel Selaocoe

Australian Chamber Orchestra
2025

The international cello sensation brings a kaleidoscope of rhythm and sound to his highly anticipated Australian debut.

Sydney
Australian Chamber Orchestra - Bach To The Beach Boys And Beyond
Sun 11 May '25
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Bach To The Beach Boys And Beyond

Australian Chamber Orchestra
2025

Explore new musical frontiers as you take a deep dive into the thrilling soundworld of the theremin, the world's first electronic instrument.

Sydney
Australian Chamber Orchestra - Death and the Maiden Revealed
Sun 29 Jun '25
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Death and the Maiden Revealed

Australian Chamber Orchestra
2025

A Schubert odyssey directed by the electrifying violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.

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Australian Chamber Orchestra - Gershwin & Shostakovich
Sun 3 Aug '25
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Gershwin & Shostakovich

Australian Chamber Orchestra
2025

A celebration of the power of music featuring Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No.1 with superstar pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk.

Sydney
Australian Chamber Orchestra - A Musical Awakening
Sun 21 Sep '25
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A Musical Awakening

Australian Chamber Orchestra
2025

The music of Beethoven, PÄ“teris Vasks and Max Richter centres this exploration of music's ability to nurture, heal and nourish.

Sydney
Australian Chamber Orchestra - Mountain
Tue 28 Oct '25
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Mountain

Australian Chamber Orchestra
2025

The Australian Chamber Orchestra are bringing back one of their most groundbreaking, award-winning and popular cinematic collaborations for a series of limited gala performances.

Sydney
Australian Chamber Orchestra - Cocteau's Circle
Sun 9 Nov '25
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Cocteau's Circle

Australian Chamber Orchestra
2025

Join the Australian Chamber Orchestra on an adventure to Paris as they close their 50th Anniversary National Concert Season with a night of celebration and surprise.

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