Fresh from a Queensland tour and sold-out Sydney Opera House performance, The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra tours rural New South Wales and Victoria, presented by Music in the Regions.
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra (ARCO) is dedicated to bringing music to life through vibrant, historically informed performances of orchestral and chamber music from the late 18th to early 20th centuries.
Performing on period instruments, ARCO offers audiences a lush sound that transports you back in time, with sparkling music from Schubert, Mozart and Emilie Mayer – including Mozart’s beloved Clarinet Quintet.
The ensemble will also workshop with the Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra and Milton Ulladulla String Orchestra on historical expression and techniques, inspiring local youth and community musicians.
Music in the Regions Board Chair, Don Harwin said: ”A vibrant arts and live music scene is the very heartbeat of regional towns, we are so lucky to be able to bring world-class talent to communities across NSW and Victoria.”
“Southern NSW tour locations especially will make for the perfect overnight trip from capital cities, offering a rich live music experience, warm local hospitality, and breathtaking natural beauty,” he said.
ARCO is excited to bring this gorgeous music to the south coast of NSW and eastern Victoria. Says co-artistic director and clarinettist Nicole van Bruggen: “We’re happy to partner with so many wonderful local ensembles, music educators and patrons to celebrate Mozart – and his gorgeous clarinet – with the whole community.”
ARCO will perform Mozart’s Clarinet at:
- HUSKISSON: 5pm, Saturday 18 October at Jervis Bay Maritime Museum & Gallery.
- BOWRAL: 1.15pm, Wednesday 22 October at St Jude’s Anglican Church, Bowral.
- MALLACOOTA: 1.30pm, Friday 24 October at MDHSS MIVA Hall, Mallacoota.
- WOLUMLA: 2pm, Saturday 25 October at Wolumla Memorial Hall.
- KANGAROO VALLEY: 2pm, Sunday 26 October at Kangaroo Valley Public Hall.
23 September 2025.
On the program:
Franz Schubert, String Quartet No.7 in D major, D.94
Emilie Mayer, String Quartet No.1 in G minor, Op.14 Allegro appassionato Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Clarinet Quintet in A major, K.581
For more information and to book tickets please visit www.musicintheregions.com. Pre-booking is recommended to reserve your space.
