GCCO Gears Up for an Exciting Spring & Classical Gems Season

The Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra is thrilled to announce two beautifully curated concert programs this September and October, in partnership with Bond University as Orchestra in Residence at the Bond University Club.

Upcoming Highlights

Spring Is in the Air

• Featuring violinist Margaret Blades (from Perth) and pianist Ayesha Gough

• Held Saturday, 17 September at 2:30 pm, at the Bond University Club

• Program includes César Franck's Violin Sonata in A Major, Beethoven's beloved Spring Sonata, and Arvo Pärt’s meditative Fratres

• We’re delighted to welcome Margaret continuing in her role as GCCO’s concertmaster

Classical Gems

• Conducted by Chen Yang, with two performances:

  • Sunday, 24 September at Murwillumbah Civic Centre

  • Sunday, 8 October at Bond University

• Features a stunning orchestral program including works by Holst, Sculthorpe, Suk, Piazzolla, and others

Why These Concerts Matter

• GCCO’s second full orchestra season as Orchestra in Residence, building momentum and artistic depth at Bond University

• A celebration of diverse repertoire—from intimate chamber music to full-scale orchestral works

• Continued collaboration with acclaimed soloists and notable conductors, enhancing GCCO’s profile and audience appeal

What's Ahead

• Reserve your tickets via our Events page

• Expect more inspiring programming as our Bond partnership continues to grow

• Support GCCO’s mission to bring exceptional classical music to the Gold Coast region

Read the original article on The Echo: Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra (published 22 August 2023)