Bach holds a special place in the heart of every ACO musician. In this program they explore his genius with an impressive line-up featuring Richard Tognetti, Erin Helyard, Brett Dean and ACO Principal Cello, Timo-Veikko Valve.

Richard Tognetti’s solo violin opens the program. Its pure, captivating tone sets the scene before giving way to the vibrant lyricism of the Sonata in A major for violin and harpsichord. A favourite of Richard’s and audiences alike, his recording of the complete Bach Sonatas for violin and harpsichord won an ARIA Award for Best Classical Album.

Brett Dean features as both composer and performer in this program. Commissioned by the ACO and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, his Approach (Prelude to a Canon), was written as a prologue to Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.6, leading directly into what he calls the “close, contrapuntal companionship” of the voices in Bach.

Bach’s inventive Brandenburg Concertos are one of his many crowning achievements. The Sixth Concerto is the most intimate of all and a striking and elegant finale to the famous suite.

Australian Chamber Orchestra 2019 Season

ARTISTS

Richard Tognetti Director & Violin
Brett Dean Viola
Erin Helyard Harpsichord
Timo-Veikko Valve Cello

PROGRAM

BACH Andante from Sonata for Solo Violin No.2 in A minor
BACH Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord No.2 in A major
GYÖRGY KURTÁG Hommage à J.S.B. from Signs, Games and Messages
BACH Selections from Three-Part Inventions
MARAIS Sonnerie de Sainte-Geneviève du Mont de Paris
BRETT DEAN Approach (Prelude to a Canon) Australian Premiere*
BACH Brandenburg Concerto No.6 in B-flat major

* Commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra.

RUNNING TIMES

Finishes approx. 9.30pm
Includes 20 min. interval

Times are approximate and subject to change at any time.

FOOD & BEVERAGES

Café
Open from 5.30pm for pre-show dinner and barista coffee and cake post-show. Dinner bookings essential, click here for more info.

Grab & Go 
Available pre-show at this event. Meals you will often find at this station range from curries, braises, gourmet burgers and substantial salads, right through to lighter options as sushi, special fries and gourmet pies. 

Presented by Australian Chamber Orchestra