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.
Australian Chamber Orchestra at QPAC in 2025
Australian Chamber Orchestra Death and the Maiden Revealed
A Schubert odyssey directed by the electrifying violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Gershwin & Shostakovich
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.
Australian Chamber Orchestra A Musical Awakening
The music of Beethoven, Peteris Vasks and Max Richter centres this exploration of music’s ability to nurture, heal and nourish.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Mountain
The ACO are bringing back one of their most groundbreaking, award-winning and popular cinematic collaborations for a series of limited gala performances.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Cocteau’s Circle
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.