Event information
- When
- 5 March 2026, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Where
127 Rusden Street, Armidale NSW 2350
- Categories
- Concert or Performance
- Accessibility
- Welcomes people with access needs
Overview of this event
ARCO – First Light: Music Illuminated by the Sunrise brings the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra to Armidale for an intimate evening of luminous chamber music.
Five of Australia's finest historically informed performers present a program inspired by light, discovery and emotional awakening. The concert features much-loved classical works alongside new Australian music, including Schubert's joyful String Quartet No.7 in D major, Mozart's radiant Larghetto from the Clarinet Quintet in A major, and the ocean-inspired contemporary work Wavelength by composer Nicole Murphy.
At the heart of the program is Haydn's celebrated 'Sunrise' Quartet, heard in a rare 18th-century clarinet arrangement that highlights the instrument's rich, warm tone.
Performed by ARCO co-artistic directors Rachael Beesley (violin) and Nicole van Bruggen (clarinet), with Alison Rayner (violin), Stephen King (viola) and Natasha Kraemer (cello), First Light offers a unique and immersive chamber music experience in the historic setting of Armidale Town Hall.
Contact details
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC LIMITED
Email:
admin@necom.org.au
Phone:
(02) 6788 2135
Website:
https://www.necom.org.au
Information about this event is managed by the event coordinator and is subject to change. Contact the event coordinator for more information.
Getting there
127 Rusden Street, Armidale NSW 2350
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