Tiny, yet very mighty, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra is Melbourne’s preeminent chamber music organisation. Led by Artistic Director Sophie Rowell, MCO deliver more than 50 performances each season, each of uncompromising artistic quality, finesse and passion.
9 October–19 October 24
MCO + Allara
MCO musicians join powerful Yorta Yorta winyarr Allara Briggs Pattison in a concert that blends First Nations’ voices and perspectives with classical music traditions.
21 Nov—24 Nov 24
Handel’s Messiah
Hallelujah! Don't miss MCO's first performances of Handel's masterpiece, with Polyphonic Voices.
Mar - Apr 25
Homeland
MCO principal players premiere Noongar violist and composer Aaron Wyatt's first string quartet.
6 Feb - 9 Mar 25
Daybreak
Acclaimed clarinettist David Griffiths joins MCO for Mozart’s sublime concerto and more.
1 May - 4 May 25
Fantasia
Iconic music for strings plus a new Richard Mills work starring our own Sophie Rowell.
9 October–19 October 24
MCO + Allara
MCO musicians join powerful Yorta Yorta winyarr Allara Briggs Pattison in a concert that blends First Nations’ voices and perspectives with classical music traditions.
21 Nov—24 Nov 24
Handel’s Messiah
Hallelujah! Don't miss MCO's first performances of Handel's masterpiece, with Polyphonic Voices.
Mar - Apr 25
Homeland
MCO principal players premiere Noongar violist and composer Aaron Wyatt's first string quartet.
6 Feb - 9 Mar 25
Daybreak
Acclaimed clarinettist David Griffiths joins MCO for Mozart’s sublime concerto and more.
1 May - 4 May 25
Fantasia
Iconic music for strings plus a new Richard Mills work starring our own Sophie Rowell.
We are often asked, what’s special about MCO?
Why should I come to a concert?
IGNITE YOUR IMAGINATION
Venture beyond and discover deeper insights. Through the artistic leadership of Sophie Rowell, MCO performances weave together masterworks, precious curiosities and joyous contemporary visions, to reveal powerful new stories.
DISCOVER THE PASSION
The artists of MCO elevate every performance with their distinctive flair and energy. Be invigorated and uplifted by their exceptional artistry, thrilling freshness and profound commitment.
FEEL THE CONNECTION
Each MCO performance is an invitation to the heart of Victorian chamber music, to experience the dynamic, living cultural pulse of your world and ours. Every note binds us closer together: get close and immerse yourself in our community of music.
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