By Kath Gannaway
Yarra Ranges residents are in for a rare treat when the ACO Collective kicks off its 10th Anniversary Tour in Healesville on Wednesday, 14 June.
Internationally acclaimed Swedish violinist Malin Broman will direct the concert series which combines the talents of the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s most experienced musicians with Australia’s most talented, emerging young musicians.
The combination of experience and youth has created an orchestra with a fresh, energetic performance style which will be seen at its most dynamic with the choice of Schubert’s ‘Death And The Maiden’ as its feature piece for the milestone tour of regional Victoria.
John Keene, one of the ACO’s 2017 emerging artists, has been playing double bass since the age of seven.
He has a string of achievements, prizes and accolades to his bow, including a Sydney Symphony Fellowship, and selection for the ACO Collective.
The opportunity to play Death And The Maiden, along with pieces by Dowland and Britten, under ensemble artistic director Pekka Kuusisto, and Broman as guest director, is golden.
Audiences can expect a performance with edge, and Keene said the ensemble was looking forward to playing to regional audiences who might not have the same access to classical music as their city counterparts.
Yarra Ranges Council offers a complementary ticket for under 26-year-olds through its ‘A Minor Tix’ program.
The ACO Collective’s 10th Anniversary ‘Death And The Maiden’ regional tour launches at the Memo in Healesville on Wednesday, 14 June at 7.30pm.
Bookings through 1300 368 333 or email boxoffice@yarraranges.vic.gov.au .
