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We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.

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Australian Chamber Orchestra

Australian Chamber Orchestra

In 2025 the world-renowned Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) 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 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).

Subscriptions are now on sale through the ACO website below. Single tickets are on sale now. 

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  • 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

Australian Chamber Orchestra at QPAC in 2025

Death and the Maiden Revealed

Australian Chamber Orchestra Death and the Maiden Revealed

30 Jun 2025, 7pm
Concert Hall

A Schubert odyssey directed by the electrifying violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Gershwin & Shostakovich

Australian Chamber Orchestra Gershwin & Shostakovich

18 Aug 2025, 7pm
Concert Hall

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

Australian Chamber Orchestra A Musical Awakening

15 Sep 2025, 7pm
Concert Hall

The music of Beethoven, Peteris Vasks and Max Richter centres this exploration of music’s ability to nurture, heal and nourish.

Mountain

Australian Chamber Orchestra Mountain

27 Oct 2025, 7pm
Concert Hall

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

Cocteau’s Circle

Australian Chamber Orchestra Cocteau’s Circle

10 Nov 2025, 7pm
Concert Hall

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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