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On the morning of 21 November 2025, Richard Tognetti played a short recital 67 metres up in the air, on the iconic sails of Sydney Opera House. The artistic director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra was performing ahead of the ensemble’s concert at the Opera House that evening, marking the 50th anniversary – to the day – of its first performance on 21 November 1975, which took place at the same venue. ‘The 50th will reflect the scope of the ACO and the music that we play,’ Tognetti told The Australian newspaper. ‘I’m sure we’ve got more work to do.’

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