Experience exceptional classical music with the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra, bringing together talented musicians since 2011 for captivating performances across Queensland and New South Wales.
When I’m Sixty-Four
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, memories, and merriment as we raise funds to secure the future of the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra (GCCO). Featuring performances by members of the orchestra, the evening will be filled with world-class music and a sense of community spirit.
Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best Beatles-inspired costumes, with a special prize awarded for Best Dressed. This fundraising event supports GCCO’s mission to continue sharing exceptional music with our community, and your presence will help keep the music alive. The evening will be held at Paradiso Place, 103 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, with tickets priced at $70, including champagne and canapés.
Friday, 21 November 2025 - 6:00pm
The Life & Times of LED ZEPPELIN
Experience the monumental sound of Led Zeppelin like never before in ZEPPLIN: The Music of Led Zeppelin Reimagined with Orchestra. This spectacular concert event fuses rock power with orchestral grandeur, as the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra joins a stellar lineup of Australian musicians to bring Zeppelin’s iconic hits to life.
From the haunting strings of “Kashmir” to the soaring majesty of “Stairway to Heaven”, each track is reimagined with lush, cinematic arrangements that amplify the raw energy of the band’s legendary catalogue. Featuring untold stories, rare footage, and unforgettable performances, this is Led Zeppelin as you’ve never heard it before.
Saturday, 21 February 2026 - 7:30pm
Classical World Tour 2026
Sunday, 15 March - 4:00 pm
Celtic Celebration
Friday, 17 April - 5:30 pm
Japanese Story
Saturday, 18 April - 9:30 am - 12 pm
Workshop @ Bond University
Saturday, 30 May - 4:00 pm
German Giants
Sunday, 5 July - 4:00 pm
French Connections
Friday, 9 October - 5:30 pm
Saturday, 10 October - 4:00 pm
African Dreaming
Support Us
Every donation, no matter the amount, helps Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra share the joy of music with our community.
You can make a difference today. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Testimonials
“The Title of the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra’s stunning performance “Vivaldi Madness” did not foreshadow what the orchestra delivered: The GCCO took us on a journey deep into the Baroque epoch with Vivaldi’s Concerto Ripieno and the Mandolin Concerto in C Major with soloist Joel Wood. Even the suboptimal acoustics of the beautiful Abedian School of Architecture could not dim the brilliance of the scores and the musicians who delivered an absolute treat. Before we could get too comfortable, we were transported from the Baroque to the dance floors of Buenos Aires, seconds later deep in Russia, and then back to the Baroque, due to Leonid Desyatnikov’s magical arrangement of Astor Piazzolla’s Estaciones Portenas. Besides the many exciting and unusual uses of the chamber orchestra’s instruments, Magaret Blades’ incredible Violin directed the journey. Joined by the Vox BOND choir, the evening concluded with Vivaldi’s Gloria RV 589 that masterly was blended into Bill Wither’s “Lean on me” and left us all wondering what next the GCCO will offer us.”
— Jens Tampe
“Founder Anna Stoddart had every reason to smile last night at Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra’s sellout concert. Karol Kowalik on cello, harpist Remi Hirayama, lead Margaret Louise Blades, dancers from Danielle's Studio of Dance and Vox Bond (the University’s staff/student choir) all contributed to a memorable evening - including bongo drum for good measure! Good on Bond University for supporting. It’s ensembles like this that we must ensure benefit from the 2032 Cultural Olympiad.”
— Ian Walker
“Bringing poetry to life through music is always an emotional journey. I’m honoured to premiere these beautiful works with the talented musicians of GCCO and celebrate the universality of song.”
— Gaynor Morgan
