Catch the broadcasts of three of the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s concerts from their recent tour of Europe. Listen in to ABC Classic FM on 92.9 :
London concert broadcast
Sunday 18 December, 1pm AEST
Vienna
concert broadcast
Sunday 1 Janaury, 1pm AEST
Amsterdam concert
broadcast
Sunday 15 January, 1pm AEST
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