Tag Archives: ACO

Abel Selaocoe

Posted on 08/04/2025 by dougaj4

Last Saturday I saw cellist Abel Selaocoe perform with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, performing a mixture of classical works and his own unique compositions. He captured the audience and at the end of the performance received an ovation the like … Continue reading →

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ACO, Pekka Kuusisto, Sam Amidon, Pentangle and Wedding Dress

Posted on 12/02/2017 by dougaj4

Murder and Redemption, the current ACO concert series, led by guest musical director Pekka Kuusisto and folk musician Sam Amidon, combines American and British folk songs with the works of Janáček and John Adams. Here Pekka Kuusisto talks of performing the … Continue reading →

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Two exceptional musicians

Posted on 25/05/2015 by dougaj4

On Saturday night we were treated to fine performances from two exceptional young musicians.  The first was Stefan Jackiw, performing with The Australian Chamber Orchestra at Angel Place.  Here he is playing a Beethoven piece in 2009: Then after the … Continue reading →

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West meets East

Posted on 15/02/2015 by dougaj4

On Friday I attended an excellent concert by the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Tawadros brothers, Joseph and James. They played a mixture of Verdi’s 4 Seasons interspersed by original pieces by Joseph Tawadros. The Youtube clip froman earlier concert … Continue reading →

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