Revolutionary Romance, Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, Chamber Soloists, CIty Recital Hall, 17 September 2017 Written by Wendy McLeod It was a gentle spring afternoon in Sydney when the Chamber Soloists of the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra (ARCO) gathered to present Revolutionary Romance featuring chamber works by Mozart and Spohr, showcasing Australian clarinet virtuoso,…
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra (ARCO) presents a gorgeous programme called Unfinished Romance in which Romantic masterpieces by Rossini and Schubert will be performed for the first time ever in Australia on authentic period instruments, in Historically Informed Performance (HIP) style. Conducted by its legendary Artistic Director Richard Gill AO and starring mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell, the…
Romance is the theme for the year as ARCO, the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra presents Italian Romance, featuring the music of Beethoven and Mendelssohn. This inspired ensemble of historically informed performers bring a revitalised spirit and energy to these masterpieces by Beethoven and Mendelssohn, conducted by the brilliant Benjamin Bayl, principal guest conductor of the…