As the adage says, a journey begins with a first step. But what if our first step is a journey?
Today, we are so excited to share with you the first musical adventures from our incoming artistic director, Sophie Rowell.
Of her vision for the 2023 orchestral season, Sophie says “I had one goal for this season: to showcase the global talent we have right here at home. Victoria is where you’ll find some of the most brilliant musicians and composers in the world and I’m thrilled that audiences will have the opportunity to experience that brilliance in all its glory throughout the year.”
In 2023, MCO is joined by guest artists including recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey, ARIA-winning songsmith Lior and Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen.
Subscribing is the best way to enjoy our musical year, with packages from three to six concerts and locked-in savings of 25% off full-priced adult and concession tickets. We are pleased to announce that Seniors Card will be accepted as concession for MCO performances from 2023.
We look forward to welcoming you in 2023.
The 2023 Orchestral Season Concerts
For her first orchestral concert as MCO Artistic Director, Sophie Rowell invites you to revel in the power and possibilities of the string orchestra.
MELBOURNE Thu 09/03/23, 7:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
MELBOURNE Sun 12/03/23, 2:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
Leading choir Polyphonic Voices joins MCO for a searching spiritual quest including Vivaldi’s Magnificat and Vasks’ Da pacem domine.
MELBOURNE Thu 04/05/23, 7:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
MELBOURNE Sun 07/05/23, 2:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
The incomparable Genevieve Lacey joins Melbourne Chamber Orchestra for a concert experience traversing 500 years of extraordinary English music.
MELBOURNE Thu 22/06/23, 7:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
MELBOURNE Sun 25/06/23, 2:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
What is a symphony? MCO Artistic Director Sophie Rowell draws together five very different symphonies from across more than 350 years.
MELBOURNE Sun 27/08/23, 2:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
MELBOURNE Thu 31/08/23, 7:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
Renowned Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen performs two of the most beautiful piano concertos of the Classical era by Mozart & Beethoven.
MELBOURNE Sun 08/10/23, 2:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
MELBOURNE Thu 12/10/23, 7:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
ARIA award-winning songsmith Lior makes his MCO debut with a major new song cycle, celebrating sung traditions and folk melodies across centuries.
MELBOURNE Thu 23/11/23, 7:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre
MELBOURNE Sun 26/11/23, 2:30PM Melbourne Recital Centre