Australian Chamber Orchestra
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Orchestra based in Sydney, formed in 1975 by John Painter.

ALBUMS


Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti - Tchaikovsky* / Shostakovich*
Serenade For Strings / Andante Cantabile / Chamber Symphony In C Minor
2025, CD, Album, ABC Classics
Elena Kats-Chernin, Australian Chamber Orchestra
Memoir of a Snail (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2024, CD, Album + 42xFile, AAC, Album, ABC Classics, ,
Soundtrack/Score
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti – Wojciech Kilar / Einojuhani Rautavaara
Orawa / The Fiddlers
2024, 6xFile, AAC, EP, ABC Classics
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti - Thomas Adès
Shanty – Over The Sea (ACO Originals)
2023, File, AAC, Single, ABC Classics
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti - Bryce Dessner / George Walker (4) / Ruth Crawford Seeger
Homeward
2023, File, AAC, EP, ABC Classics, ,
Contemporary/Modern
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti, Beethoven*
Symphonies 1, 2 & 3 Eroica
2023, 12xFile, AAC, Album + CD, Album, ABC Classics
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti, Slava Grigoryan - Isaac Albéniz
Asturias (Leyenda)
2022, File, AAC, Single, ABC Classics,
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti - Lutoslawski* / Dessner* / Stevens* / Penderecki* / Greenwood*
Indies & Idols
2022, File, AAC, Album, ABC Classics, ,
Modern/Contemporary
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
River (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2021, CD, Album + File, AAC, Album, ABC Classics
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti, Willem Dafoe
Mountain
2021, DVD, Madman
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti, William Barton, Jonny Greenwood
River
2021
Jose Serebrier, Alexandre Kantorow, Sharon Bezaly, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Symphonic BACH Variations / Laments And Hallelujahs / Flute Concerto With Tango
2020, SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album, BIS, ,
Contemporary/Romantic
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti, Beethoven*
Beethoven
2020, 3xCD, Album, ABC Classics
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti, Brahms*
Symphonies 3 & 4
2020, CD, Album, ABC Classics
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti - Samuel Adams
Movements (For Us And Them) (ACO Originals)
2020, File, AAC, EP, ABC Classics
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti - Missy Mazzoli
Dark With Excessive Bright (ACO Originals)
2020, File, AAC, EP, ABC Classics
Australian Chamber Orchestra - Olli Mustonen
Sonata For Cello And Chamber Orchestra (ACO Originals)
2020, File, AAC, EP, ABC Classics
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti - Brett Dean
Electric Preludes (ACO Originals)
2020, File, AAC, EP, ABC Classics
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti - Haydn* / Mozart*
Haydn / Mozart
2019, CD, Album, ABC Classics
Nicole Car, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti, Satu Vänskä
Heroines
2018, CD, Album, ABC Classics
Jonny Greenwood / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Water / Night Music
2017, LP, Album, ABC Classics
Richard Tognetti, Jennifer Peedom, Australian Chamber Orchestra
Mountain (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2017, CD, Album, ABC Classics
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti, Mike Kerin - Danny Spooner
Enchanted
2017, 10xFile, AAC, EP, ABC Classics, ,
Celtic
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Celebrating 40 Years
2016, 2xCD, Album, Comp, ABC Classics
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Mozart's Last Symphonies
2016, 2xCD, Album, ABC Classics
Beethoven*, The Australian Chamber Orchestra*, Richard Tognetti, The Choir Of Clare College, Cambridge*
Beethoven 9
2016, CD, Promo, Not On Label (Australian Chamber Orchestra Self-released)
Vivaldi*, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
The 4 Seasons
2015, SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album, DSD, BIS, BIS
Dawn Upshaw, Maria Schneider, Australian Chamber Orchestra, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Winter Morning Walks
2013, CD, Album, ArtistShare,
Mendelssohn*, Richard Tognetti, Polina Leschenko, Australian Chamber Orchestra
Double Concerto; Octet
2013, SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, BIS
Grieg*, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Music For String Orchestra
2012, SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, BIS
Sharon Bezaly, Jose Serebrier, Adina Izarra, Carl Vine, Alberto Ginastera, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Pipe Dreams
2012, CD, BIS
Joseph Tawadros, Richard Tognetti, Australian Chamber Orchestra, James Tawadros, Christopher Moore (4), Matt McMahon
Concerto Of The Greater Sea
2012
Mozart* - Richard Tognetti, Australian Chamber Orchestra
Violin Concertos 1, 2 & 4 · Rondo In C · Adagio In E
2011, SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album, BIS, ,
Classical
Beethoven* - Dejan Lazić, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Piano Concerto No. 4 In G Major, Op. 58; Piano Sonatas No. 14 ('Moonlight') & No. 31 (Op. 110)
2011, SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album, Channel Classics, ,
Classical
Martin Fröst, Australian Chamber Orchestra
Dances To A Black Pipe
2011, SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album, BIS, ,
Classical/Contemporary
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Live Recordings
2010, CD, Promo, Not On Label (Australian Chamber Orchestra Self-released)
Mozart* - Richard Tognetti, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Christopher Moore
Violin Concertos 3 & 5 · Sinfonia Concertante
2010, SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album, BIS
Dvořák*, Richard Tognetti, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Anthony Halstead
Dvořák Violin Concerto In A Minor Op. 53
2010, CD, Promo, Not On Label (Australian Chamber Orchestra Self-released)
Christian Lindberg, Richard Tognetti And Members Of The Australian Chamber Orchestra*
Baroque Trombone
2009, CD, Album, BIS
Australian Chamber Orchestra
The Music From Classical Destinations II
2008, 2xCD, Sony BMG
Bach*, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Tognetti*
Violin Concertos
2006, CD, Album, ABC Classics
Bach*, Angela Hewitt, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Keyboard Concertos
2006, 2xCD, Album, RE, Hyperion, ,
Baroque
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Richard Tognetti Künstlerischer Leiter & Konzertmeister
2006, CD, Promo, Smplr, Car, Not On Label,
Vivaldi* - Emmanuel Pahud, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Flute Concertos
2006, ,
Baroque
Bach*, Angela Hewitt, Australian Chamber Orchestra
The Keyboard Concertos - 2
2005, ,
Baroque
Bach* - Angela Hewitt, Australian Chamber Orchestra
The Keyboard Concertos - 1
2005, ,
Baroque
Christian Lindberg / Richard Tognetti / Australian Chamber Orchestra
Classical Concertos
2004, CD, BIS, ,
Contemporary/Classical
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Musical Renegades
2003, 2xCD, Album, ABC Classics
Sculthorpe*, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Second Sonata / Irkanda I / Irkanda IV / Cello Dreaming / Lament / Djilile
2003, CD, Chandos, ,
Contemporary
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Musical Renegades
2003, DVD, ABC Classics, ,
Contemporary/Modern/Romantic/Classical
Piazzolla*, James Crabb, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Song Of The Angel
2003
Szymanowski*, Janáček*, Haas* - Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
String Quartets Arranged For String Orchestra
2002, CD, Album, Chandos, ,
Modern/Romantic
Pieter Wispelwey, Australian Chamber Orchestra, D. Shostakovich*, Z. Kodály*
Concerto No. 1 for Cello and Orchestra; Sonata for Cello Solo, Op. 8
2000, CD, Album, Channel Classics, ,
Modern
Saint-Saëns*, Australian Chamber Orchestra Directed By Richard Tognetti Words By Michael Leunig Narrated By Peter Garrett
Carnival Of The Animals
2000, CD, Album, The Macmillan Company
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Mozart*, Weber*, Haydn*, Szymanowski*
Mozart, Weber, Haydn, Szymanowski
1999, CD, Smplr, Not On Label (Australian Chamber Orchestra Self-released),
Peter Sculthorpe, David Porcelijn, Stuart Challender, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Synergy*
The Best Of Peter Sculthorpe
1999, ,
Contemporary
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Scenes
1998, CD, Album, Sony Classical
Schumann* / Hindemith* - Pieter Wispelwey, Paolo Giacometti, Australian Chamber Orchestra
Cello Concerto, Pieces for Cello and Piano
1997, CD, Channel Classics
Mendelssohn*, Grieg*, Verdi*, Australian Chamber Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, Pinchas Zukerman
Octet - Holberg Suite - String Quartet (Arr. For String Orchestra)
1997, CD, Comp, RM, Sony Classical, Sony Classical, ,
Romantic/Modern
Peter Sculthorpe - Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Port Essington, 3 Sonatas For Strings, Lament, Irkanda IV
1996
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Spirit
1995, CD, Album, Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) Limited
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Yvonne Kenny, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Arias With Obbligato Instruments
1994, CD, Album, Sony Masterworks
Tchaikovsky*, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Carl Pini
Serenade For Strings In C / Souvenir De Florence
1993, CD, Omega Record Classics
Mendelssohn* - Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Octet In E Flat For Strings, Op.20 / Sinfonia (String Symphony) No.9 In C, "Swiss"
1993, CD, Sony Masterworks
Mozart* / Elgar* / Grieg* / Bach* - Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Symphony No. 29 / Serenade For Strings / Holberg Suite / Orchestral Suite No. 3
1993, CD, Album, Sony Masterworks
Janacek* / Barber* / Walton* - Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti
Kreutzer Sonata For Strings / Adagio For Strings / Sonata For Strings
1992, CD, Album, Sony Masterworks
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Samuel Barber, Peter Tchaikovsky*
Adagio For Strings / Souvenir de Florence Op.70
1992, CD, MiniAlbum, Sony Masterworks, Sony Masterworks
Martinu*, Rivka Golani, Brno State Philharmonic Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras, Bern Symphony Orchestra*, Peter Maag
Double Concerto, Sinfonietta Giocosa, Rhapsody-Concerto
1992, CD,
Beethoven* - Australian Chamber Orchestra, Stephen Kovacevich*
Concerto No.5 'Emperor' / Grosse Fuge
1991, CD, EMI Eminence, EMI Eminence
Beethoven* - Stephen Bishop-Kovacevich, Australian Chamber Orchestra
Piano Concertos No.1 & No.4
1991, CD, Album, EMI Eminence
Suk*, Martinů*, Sir Charles Mackerras, Australian Chamber Orchestra
Serenade For Strings - Sinfonietta Giocosa
1989, CD, Album, Conifer
Franz Schubert, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Symphony No. 5 In B-Flat - Symphony No. 6 In C
1988, CD, Album, Omega Record Classics
Respighi* - Australian Chamber Orchestra, Christopher Lyndon-Gee
Ancient Airs and Dances, The Birds
1988
Stravinsky*, Strauss*, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Christopher Lyndon Gee*
Pulcinella (Complete) / Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme
1988
Peter Sculthorpe - Australian Chamber Orchestra
Chamber Music From Australia
1987, CD, Southern Cross Records
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Mozart In Delphi
1986, 2xLP, Album, ABC Records (3), ABC Records (3), ABC Records (3)
Joseph Haydn - Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Symphony No.80 In D Minor/ Symphony No.81 In G Major
1984
The Australian Chamber Orchestra*, Dene Olding - Britten* / Tchaikovsky*
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge Op. 10 / Serenade In C For String Orchestra Op. 48
1983, LP, Album, CBS Masterworks
Mozart* / Bach* - Australian Chamber Orchestra, Félix Ayo, John Harding
Violin Concerto No.3 In G, K216 / Adagio & Fugue In C Minor, K546 / Double Violin Concerto In D Minor BWV 1043
1981, LP, 7 Records Pty Limited
Australian Chamber Orchestra - Bartók* / Haydn* / Sculthorpe*
Divertimento For String Orchestra / Divertimento In A Major For Strings, Op. 2 No. 1 / Lament For Strings
1978, LP, Album, MBS Records (2)
Australian Chamber Orchestra
The Qantas Collection 2
CD, Album, Promo, Sony Music Special Products,
Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti, Beethoven*
Symphonies 1, 2 & 3 Eroica
CD, Album, ABC Classics

APPEARANCES +


Australian Chamber Orchestra
Tiny Desk Concert
2009, File, MP3, 128, National Public Radio
Various
The Best Of Antonio Vivaldi
2024, LP, Comp, 180, Warner Classics, ,
Baroque
Play School
Show Time Season 2 & 3
2023, File, AAC, Album, ABC for Kids
Ivry Gitlis
In Memoriam / Inédits Et Introuvables
2021, 9xCD, Comp, Mono, RM + Box, Rhine Classics
Jimmy Barnes
Working Class Boy: The Movie Soundtrack
2018
John Clarke
Clarke's Classics
2017, 3xCD, Album, Comp + Box, ABC Classics, ,
Classical
Various
The Elena Kats Chernin Collection
2017, CD, Comp, ABC Classics
Various
My First Bach Album
2016, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Classics, ,
Baroque
Daniel Johns
Talk
2015
Martinu*
Orchestral Works: Double Concerto / Sinfonietta Giocosa / Rhapsody-Concerto
2014, CD, Comp, RE, Alto, ,
Modern/Classical
Various
EMI Eminence - The Collection (50 CD Original Jacket Edition)
2013, 50xCD + Box, Comp, EMI Classics, EMI Eminence, ,
Romantic/Modern/Classical/Baroque/Contemporary/Renaissance/Religious/Impressionist/Neo-Romantic/Post-Modern/Choral
Emmanuel Pahud
5 Classic Albums
2013, 5xCD, Album + Box, Comp, EMI Classics,
Peter Sculthorpe
Earth Cry • Sonata for Strings No.3 • Djilile • And Other Orchestral Works
2013
Emmanuel Pahud
La Flute Enchantee
2012, CD, Album, EMI Classics
Joseph Tawadros
Concerto Of The Greater Sea
2012
John Williams
The Guitarist – The Greatest Guitar Classics On 3 Cds
2011, CD, Comp, Dig, Sony Classical, ,
Classical/Contemporary/Baroque/Romantic
Various
Cardio Classics 2 • Go For Baroque!
2010, CD, Comp, ABC Classics, ,
Baroque
Various
Quartets For Our Time: Hear Five Of Today's Most Brilliant New String Quartets
2010, CD, Promo, Smplr, Gramophone Magazine, ,
Modern/Renaissance/Classical/Romantic/Baroque/Contemporary
Various
Life Is Beautiful With ABC Classic FM
2009, CD, Comp, ABC Classics, The Age,
Various
Passionate Classics
2009, CD, Comp, Promo, Classic FM, ,
Romantic
Anthony Pateras
Chromatophore
2008, CD, Album, Tzadik, ,
Contemporary
Various
The Best Recordings of 2007
2008, CD, Comp, Promo, Classic FM,
Various
Classical 2008
2008, ,
Classical/Contemporary/Opera/Score
Mozart* - Various
The Classic 100 Mozart: Top Ten And Selected Highlights
2007, CD, Comp, ABC Classics, ABC Classics, ,
Classical
Various
Viva Vivaldi
2007, CD, Comp, Promo, Classic FM
Various
The Classic 100 Concerto
2007, 8xCD, Comp, ABC Classics
Various
Concert Openers, Fanfares & Encores
2007, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Boosey & Hawkes, ,
Modern/Contemporary
Various
Gramophone Award Winners - 2006
2006, CD, Promo, Smplr, Gramophone Magazine, ,
Baroque/Modern/Romantic/Classical
Various
The Best Recordings Of 2005
2006, CD, Comp, Promo, Classic FM,
Ludwig van Beethoven . Mikhail Pletnev . Stephen Kovacevich*
Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor"; Moonlight & Appassionata Sonatas
2006, CD, Album, Comp, HMV Classics
Various
Gramophone Editor's Choice: March 2006
2006, CD, Comp, Gramophone Magazine, ,
Contemporary/Baroque/Modern/Renaissance
Various
Gramophone Editor's Choice: September 2005
2005, CD, Comp, Gramophone Magazine,
Ludwig van Beethoven, Stephen Kovacevich*
Beethoven - Piano Concerto No.5 'Emperor' / Piano Concerto No.4
2005, CD, RE, HMV Classics
Various
KuschelKlassik 10
2005, ,
Baroque/Romantic/Classical
Christian Lindberg, Swedish Wind Ensemble
Christian Lindberg Conducts The Swedish Wind Ensemble
2004, CD, BIS
Various
Gramophone Editor's Choice: August 2003
2003, CD, Comp, Gramophone Magazine,
Daniel Müller-Schott, Haydn*, Beethoven*
Cellokonzerte / Romanzen
2003, CD, Album, Orfeo (2)
Various
Rendezvous Der Sinne
2003, 7xCD, Comp + Box, Ltd, Sony Classical, ,
Baroque/Classical/Romantic/Impressionist/Modern/Contemporary
Various
Funiculi Funicula Volume 22
2002, 2xCD, Comp, Sony Music Media, Sony Music, ,
Chanson/Romantic/Classical/Contemporary/Vocal/Soundtrack/Baroque
Various
KuschelKlassik 7
2002, 2xCD, Comp, Sony Music Media,
Various
Klassik Zum Kochen
2002, CD, Comp, Sony Classical, ,
Classical
Various
Sound Of Silence 7
2001, CD, Comp, Sony Classical,
Pieter Wispelwey
Milestones: 6 Cello Concertos Spanning 200 Years: Haydn, Schumann, Dvořák, Elgar, Lutoslawski
2001, 4xCD, Comp, Channel Classics, ,
Baroque/Contemporary/Romantic
Pieter Wispelwey, Zoltán Kodály, Dmitri Shostakovich
Dmitri Shostakovich - Zoltán Kodály
2000, CD, Album, Channel Classics
Various
Gramophone Editor's Choice - April 2000
2000, CD, Promo, Smplr, Gramophone Magazine
Various
Rendezvous Der Sinne 6
2000, CD, Comp, Sony Music Media, Sony Music Media, ,
Classical/Romantic/Modern/Contemporary
Sydney International Piano Competition Of Australia - 2000
Sydney International Piano Competition Of Australia - 2000 (Vol.2 - Concertos)
2000, 2xCD, Comp, ABC Classics
Grieg*, Elisabeth Söderström - Andrew Davis
Peer Gynt
2000
Iva Davies
Circles In The Sky
2000
Various
Knuffel Klassiek - Millennium Edition - Muziek Voor De Mooiste Momenten
1999, 2xCD, Comp, Sony Music Media, Sony Music Media, ,
Romantic/Classical/Contemporary/Vocal/Soundtrack/Baroque/Ballad
Various
Tschaikowsky Zum Träumen
1999, CD, Comp, Sony Classical
Andrew Ford
Harbour
1999, CD, Album, Tall Poppies
John Williams (7) - Schubert*, Giuliani*
John Williams Plays Schubert & Giuliani
1999
Various
The Sound Of Passion
1998, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Classics,
Peter Cobbin
In The Winter Dark
1998
Pieter Wispelwey
Schumann - Cello Concerto in A minor, Fantasiestucke, Hindemith - 3 Pieces, Op. 8
1997, CD, Album, Channel Classics
Various
No Limits - Feed Your Imagination
1996, CD, Comp, Promo, Sony Classical,
Various
El Maestro De Música - Curso De Audición De Música Clásica
1996, 2xCD, Comp, Vanguard Classics, ,
Education/Baroque/Classical/Romantic/Contemporary
John Williams (7), Sculthorpe*, Westlake*
From Australia
1994
Various
The Classical Love Collection
1992
Martinu*
Double Concerto / Sinfonietta Giocosa / Rhapsody-Concerto
1992, CD, ,
Modern
Josef Suk (2), Bohuslav Martinů
Serenade For Strings / Sinfonietta Giocosa
1989, CD, Comp, Conifer
Emmanuel Pahud
A Portrait
CD, Comp, RE, Warner Classics, ,
Baroque/Classical/Impressionist/Modern
Various
Guitar - The Ultimate Classical Guitar Album
2xCD, Comp, Classic FM, Decca
Various
101 Peaceful Classics
2021, 5xCD, ABC Classics
Various
Uncovered Vol. 3: A Unique Collection Of Cool Covers
2011, 2xCD, Comp, Ministry Of Sound
Various
Sonntagsfrühstück
2011, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Sony Classical, Sony Music
Various
Wellness Classics Vol. 5: Zum Tee
2008, CD, Comp, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Various
Spring: Beautiful Music From ABC Classics
2008, CD, Album, ABC Classics,
Richard Tognetti
Bach Sonatas And Concertos For Violin
2007, 5xCD, Album, ABC Classics,
Various
Classical 2008
2007, 2x CD, ,
Baroque/Classical/Contemporary/Neo-Romantic/Romantic/Modern/Theme
Various
Classical - The Greatest Moments Ever
2002
Mozart*
Gehirn-Jogging Mit Mozart
2001, CD, Comp, Sony Classical, Sony Classical
Various
Sydney 2000 Olympic Arts Festival - Official Licensed Album Of The Sydney 2000 Olympic Arts Festival
2000, 2xCD, Album, Decca, Universal Music Australia
Various
In The Winter Dark (Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1998
Various
Now This Is Classic!
1992, ,
Classical/Romantic/Impressionist/Baroque
Various
2MBS-FM: The First Ten Years - Highlights From Ten Years Of Music
1984, 2xLP, MBS Records (2),
Various
Classics At The Movies
2xCD, Comp, ABC Classics
Various
Classically Melbourne
CD, Comp, Not On Label