Australian Chamber Orchestra

Episodes

1. 14

   A 1728/29 Stradivarius violin | In Conversation with Satu Vänskä

   Ahead of our national tour, 'From Winter's Stillness', we talked to ACO Principal Violin Satu Vänskä about the almost 300-year-old Stradivarius violin she plays on stages around the world. Satu then treats us to a performance of JS Bach's Sonata for Solo Violin No. 2 in A minor, BWV1003 I. Grave.

   Jul 3, 2026

   21m
2. 13

   'Isles of Light' with Lawrence Power

   Guest director, British string virtuoso Lawrence Power, takes us on the journey of 'Isles of Light', from the melancholy to the maverick, the drama of recreating 'The Ancient Mariner' on stage, to his advice for aspiring musicians - consider this your essential pre- or post-concert listening.

   Jun 19, 2026

   16m
3. 12

   ACO50 | Cocteau's Circle

   ACO50 | Cocteau's Circle by Australian Chamber Orchestra

   Nov 13, 2025

   53m
4. 11

   Podcast: Baroque Revelry

   Francis Merson is a classical music educator, clinical psychologist and long-time friend of the ACO. In this podcast dedicated to the ACO's 'Baroque Revelry' series, Francis explores the extraordinary variety of Baroque music. The podcast takes us from the court of Louis XIV in Versailles to the...

   Jun 25, 2021

   28m
5. 10

   Australian Chamber Orchestra Podcast - Schubert's Quintet

   Francis Merson is a clinical psychologist, classical music educator, and long time friend of the ACO. In this podcast, released ahead of the third tour of our 2021 Season, 'Schubert's Quintet'. This grand quintet is a journey through sadness, fear, contemplation and joy, with a melodic richness...

   May 4, 2021

   30m
6. 9

   Australian Chamber Orchestra Podcast – Beethoven & Bridgetower

   Francis Merson is a clinical psychologist, classical music educator, and long time friend of the ACO. In this podcast, released ahead of the second tour of our 2021 Season, 'Beethoven & Bridgetower', Francis is joined by ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti and 'Beethoven & Bridgetower'...

   Mar 15, 2021

   28m
7. 8

   Australian Chamber Orchestra Podcast – Tabula Rasa

   Francis Merson is a clinical psychologist, classical music educator, and long time friend of the ACO. In this podcast, released ahead of the first tour of our 2021 season, 'Tabula Rasa', Francis takes us on a whirlwind tour of the works by Arvo Pärt, Shostakovich, Kilar, Prokofiev, and Thomas…

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   Feb 5, 2021

   34m
8. 7

   Richard is Busy: Podcast Episode 1

   'Richard is Busy: Podcast Episode 1' Satu Vänskä, Principal Violin of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, interviews ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti. Says Satu: "In absence of the strict touring schedule in the Sydney-winter of 2020, between endless cups of tea and ruminations whilst the…

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   Dec 18, 2020

   36m
9. 6

   The Other Way

   Artist: Satu Release title: Hypnosis / The Other Way Artwork by Richard Tognetti Recorded at Temple Studio, Manly Hypnosis Music & Lyrics by Richard Tognetti Produced by Kim Moyes & Joseph Nizeti Engineered by Joseph Nizeti Mixed by Kim Moyes Mastered by Ben Feggans Satu Vänskä: Vocals Richard...

   Feb 28, 2020

   4m
10. 5

    Hypnosis

    Artist: Satu Release title: Hypnosis / The Other Way Artwork by Richard Tognetti Recorded at Temple Studio, Manly Hypnosis Music & Lyrics by Richard Tognetti Produced by Kim Moyes & Joseph Nizeti Engineered by Joseph Nizeti Mixed by Kim Moyes Mastered by Ben Feggans Satu Vänskä: Vocals Richard...

    Feb 28, 2020

    5m
11. 4

    2020 Season | Richard Tognetti's 30th Anniversary

    In our latest podcast, Richard Tognetti reflects on what has made him most proud over his 30 years as Artistic Director and how his time with the ACO has shaped the 2020 Season. From diving headfirst into cross-artform collaborations, maintaining an emphasis on imaginative and challenging...

    Sep 10, 2019

    23m
12. 3

    Program Brief: Indies & Idols

    Get acquainted with our Indies & Idols tour in just four minutes, as ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti discusses the indie musicians making the Orchestral leap and shares an excerpt of Szymanowski’s second string quartet, one of his favourite works from the Polish composer.

    Jun 6, 2019

    4m
13. 2

    Podcast: Branford Marsalis & Satu Vänskä

    In this episode of the ACO podcast we speak to saxophone icon Branford Marsalis and Principal Violin Satu Vänskä about their upcoming tour together. Music featured in this podcast: SALLY BEAMISH Saxophone Concerto No. 2, "Under the Wing of the Rock" [Branford Marsalis, Royal Scottish National...

    May 10, 2019

    18m
14. 1

    Podcast: Beethoven & Prokofiev

    ACO Multimedia Producer Joseph Nizeti speaks to Italian violinist Lorenza Borrani about her triple duties of soloist, leader and arranger in our second national tour of 2019, 'Beethoven & Prokofiev.'

    Mar 8, 2019

    16m
15. Podcast: The Sound of Arvo Pärt

    The ACO's Multimedia Producer Joseph Nizeti speaks to the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir's Henry Tiisma about the significance of Arvo Pärt in Estonian culture, the uniqueness of his music from a performer's perspective, what it’s like to work with Pärt in person and the hallmarks of his...

    Jan 24, 2019

    16m
16. Podcast: Behind-the-scenes in London

    Join the ACO’s Artistic Assistant Joseph Nizeti backstage in London as he chats to Richard Tognetti, Tour Manager Lisa Mullineux and others about the ACO’s first international residency at London's Barbican Centre.

    Nov 7, 2018

    11m
17. Podcast: ACO 2019 Season

    Richard Tognetti talks through the programs and collaborations that make up the Australian Chamber Orchestra's 2019 Season. Find out more at https://www.aco.com.au/2019

    Aug 14, 2018

    53m