The Australian Chamber Orchestra lives and breathes music, making waves around the world for its explosive performances that redefine orchestral music. With their fearless leader of 35 years, Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, the ACO celebrates 50 years of transformative music making with a program showcasing why this orchestra is one of the most distinct, inventive, and renowned ensembles on the world stage today. Featuring Vaughan Williams’ “The Lark Ascending” and a new work by John Luther Adams.

Program
Henry Purcell – Fantasia upon One Note
George Frideric Handel – Concerto Grosso in A major, Op.6, No.11
John Luther Adams – Horizon*
Ralph Vaughan Williams – (arr. Adam Johnson) The Lark Ascending
Franz Schubert (arr. Richard Tognetti): String Quartet in D minor, D. 810 Death and the Maiden
* World premiere performance, commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra.