The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world. Led by their pioneering Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, the Orchestra is defined by its exceptional virtuosity and an irrepressible sense of adventure and curiosity.
Their 2026 National Concert Season features majestic symphonies of the 18th and 19th centuries through to Romantic masterworks and trailblazing new music from the most captivating composers of today. It’s a season where you’ll discover, and rediscover, some of the greatest music ever written.
As a touring orchestra, they bring this extraordinary world of music to concert halls around the country, with an unflagging commitment to their craft, to one another, and most importantly, to their audience.
The Australian Chamber Orchestra invites you to join them on the adventure.
Unflagging energy and maverick imagination.
Australian Chamber Orchestra at QPAC in 2026
Australian Chamber Orchestra Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody
A musical revelation starring pianist Dejan Lazić, with a world premiere from John Luther Adams.
Australian Chamber Orchestra The Devil’s Violin
Virtuoso Ilya Gringolts directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra in a program that pushes the violin to its fiery limits.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Isles of Light
A genre-defying voyage from the pastoral majesty of Vaughan Williams to the experimental universe of Kate Bush, directed by British virtuoso Lawrence Power.
Australian Chamber Orchestra From Winter’s Stillness
Trio Mediæval and Arve Henriksen join Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra for a soul-stirring evocation of ancient landscapes and Northern light.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Mozart’s Last Symphonies
Experience one of the greatest chamber orchestras in the world at its joyous and inspirational best.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Pekka Kuusisto: Legends & Luminaries
Singular artist Pekka Kuusisto makes his long-awaited return to direct the Australian Chamber Orchestra in music that transcends age and time.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Beethoven’s Pastoral
Richard Tognetti directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra in a thrilling season finale featuring Beethoven’s epic and transportive Sixth Symphony.
Remaining 2025 Season
ACO’s 2025 Season is coming to end! Don’t miss out on Mountain, their award winning cinematic collaboration this October or Cocteau’s Circle, an adventure to 1920’s Paris with cabaret sensation Le Gâteau Chocolat in November.