Australian Chamber Orchestra
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: RICHARD TOGNETTI AO
2025 National Concert Season
If there’s a better chamber orchestra in the world today, I haven’t heard it.
The Chicago Tribune
One of the wonders of the musical world.
The Guardian UK
The Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world, renowned for their inspired programming, unrivalled virtuosity, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, they take audiences on the adventure to create truly transformative experiences.
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 National Concert 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
Brahms & Beethoven
Tue 11 February - Sat 15 February
Brahms’s Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 form an epic opener to the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary Season.
Abel Selaocoe
Sat 5 April - Wed 9 April
The international cello sensation brings a kaleidoscope of rhythm and sound to his highly anticipated Australian debut.
Theremin & Beyond
Sat 10 May - Wed 14 May
Explore new musical frontiers as you take a deep dive into the thrilling soundworld of the theremin, the world’s first electronic instrument.
ACO Unleashed
Sat 28 July - Tue 1 July
Celebrating 50 years of virtuosity and brilliance with music by Bach, Beethoven, Ravel, Schubert and Kuusisto.
Gershwin & Shostakovich
Fri 1 August - Wed 6 August
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.
A Musical Awakening
Tue 16 September - Sat 20 September
The music of Beethoven, Pēteris Vasks and Max Richter centres this exploration of music’s ability to nurture, heal and nourish.
Cocteau's Circle
Sat 8 November - Wed 12 November
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.