Melbourne Chamber Orchestra's Concert Series
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MCO's concert series and programming reflect the principles that were established in the great flourish of creativity that occurred in the 18th century.
Simple, elegant, deeply personal music that touches the soul and uplifts the spirit.
Take a moment to wander through our programs of recent years:
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| In 2008, it was time for fun. Rock music themes drew on the colour inspiration and our concerts loosely recognised some of the great all-time rock standards such as Strawberry Fields and Purple Haze. The music was sensational with the glamorous performance of the Bach Double Violin Concerto being a highlight. 23 concerts performed this year - up from only 4 just four years ago!
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|  | | | Performing 11 concerts in eight localities, this was the year that saw MCO begin to be recognised as Victoria's own premier chamber orchestra.
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| | | | | | In 2007, the appointment of new Artistic Director, William Hennessy, and the establishment of our group of Core Players heralded a new era for Pro Arte as it was, now MCO. The predominantly baroque program - including the full suite of Brandenburg concerti - was a primary force and acknowledged the artistic roots of the genre. All of this was presented under the evocatively titled program of Prima Era, a new dawn.
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| | | | In 2006, the world focused on the 250th anniversary of the birth of Mozart. APA took the broad view and featured a number of works from composers who similarly met an early death and left a legacy of genius for us to appreciate.
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| In 2005, our vision embraced the surrounds and context of the performance venue, drawing in key landmarks (all seated at the doorstep of BMW Edge) including the Potter Gallery, the Yarra River and Birrarung Marr - the ancient public meeting place - in concerts which included River of Mists and Full Moon, Flood Tide.
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| | | | In 2004 we commemorated our new performance venue, BMW Edge, with a series that drew inspiration from its jewel-like glass shell.
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