Australian Chamber Orchestra - Cocteau’s Circle

Join the ACO on an adventure to Paris as they close their 50th Anniversary National Concert Season with a night of celebration and surprise. Step into the intimate, dreamy light of Le Boeuf sur le toit, the legendary cabaret bar of 1920s Paris. The liquor is strong and spirits are high. War is over and art is flourishing. Here, Europe’s most fashionable mingle with the city’s greatest minds: Coco Chanel, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein… And you’re invited to join their circle. Richard Tognetti directs the ACO as they dive into an era of innovation and wonder, featuring renowned Australian soprano Alexandra Oomens. Le Gateau Chocolat, of La Clique and La Soirée fame, will be the maitre d’. Brilliant bass and exceptional entertainer, he’ll take you on a journey into les années folles (the crazy years). Directed by Circa’s Yaron Lifschitz, who always brings the unexpected, this will be a spectacular evening of storytelling, song and surrealism. The Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025 and is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world, renowned for their inspired programming, unrivalled virtuosity, energy and individuality. Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, they take audiences on an adventure to create truly transformative experiences.