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29 Feb - 3 Mar 24
Music Speaks
Violist Chris Moore joins Sophie Rowell + MCO for Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante + Dvořák's Serenade.

18 Apr - 21 Apr 24
Light + Shade
The brilliance of Owen Morris' trumpet in a fresh concerto by Westlake, with music for strings.

30 May - 2 Jun 24
Blazing Trails
Iconic percussion star Claire Edwardes joins MCO for concertos by Natalie Williams and Vivaldi.

18 Jul—21 Jul 24
Crystalline Voices
Leading cellist Timo-Veikko Valve guest directs MCO in a program of Finnish & Australian influences.

21 Nov—24 Nov 24
Handel’s Messiah
Hallelujah! Don't miss MCO's first performances of Handel's masterpiece, with Polyphonic Voices

29 Feb - 3 Mar 24
Music Speaks
Violist Chris Moore joins Sophie Rowell + MCO for Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante + Dvořák's Serenade.

18 Apr - 21 Apr 24
Light + Shade
The brilliance of Owen Morris' trumpet in a fresh concerto by Westlake, with music for strings.

30 May - 2 Jun 24
Blazing Trails
Iconic percussion star Claire Edwardes joins MCO for concertos by Natalie Williams and Vivaldi.

18 Jul—21 Jul 24
Crystalline Voices
Leading cellist Timo-Veikko Valve guest directs MCO in a program of Finnish & Australian influences.

21 Nov—24 Nov 24
Handel’s Messiah
Hallelujah! Don't miss MCO's first performances of Handel's masterpiece, with Polyphonic Voices
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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