ACO2, the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s precocious little sister, delivers the ACO’s regional touring and education programs. ACO2 connects the next generation of talented young Australian musicians with the stars of the ACO, creating a combined ensemble with a fresh, energetic performance style. The young musicians have all participated in the ACO’s Emerging Artist Program and many already play in state symphony orchestras, but choose to spend time experiencing the ACO’s high-octane performance style.

For this concert, popular Canadian violinist Lara St John will direct ACO2 in a program of classical favourites from baroque Italy, romantic Russia, contemporary Australia and sultry Argentina. ACO2 violinists will dazzle in Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins, while Piazzolla will take Vivaldi as inspiration for his tango-style evocation of Buenos Aires’ seasons. After some poignant Hindson, the concert will end with Tchaikovsky’s thrilling, swirling serenade.

VIVALDI Concerto for Four Violins, RV580
PIAZZOLLA Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
HINDSON Maralinga
TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings