Led by their pioneering Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) is defined by its exceptional virtuosity and an irrepressible sense of adventure and curiosity.
ACO 2026
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.
The Times UK
Australian Chamber Orchestra at QPAC in 2026
Australian Chamber Orchestra at QPAC in 2025
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).
