photos by: Oliver Eclipse
The Alice WCO has earned a reputation performing cross-cultural music in breathtaking settings throughout the Territory presenting a fine mix of classical contemporary chamber music with a touch of the outlandish.
The ASWCO presents an annual program of 4 concerts – some of which are held within the dramatic natural landscapes of Alice Springs’ surrounds. The orchestra focuses on inclusivity and enjoyment for diverse audiences. The ASWCO provides a unique catalyst for sharing and improving knowledge and appreciation of this remote town and beautiful desert region which we call home.
2023 Season
5 MAR
sunrise 7.30am @ Trephina Gorge
sunset 7.00pm @ Witchetty’s Araluen
20 MAY
7.30pm @ Witchetty’s Araluen
feat Commission Work Kevin BISHOP “Collapse”
25 AUG
7.30pm @ Witchetty’s Araluen
New program including works by Vaughan-Williams, Holst, Robert Davidson and Bryan Kelly.
22nd and 24th Sept
ASWCO Quartet Collaboration with DUSTY FEET Dance Collective “Music that Moves”
@DESFEST 2023
Friday the 22nd Sept 6:30pm at Olive Pink Botanic Gardens as part of Opening Night
Sunday the 24th Sept 5pm at Olive Pink Botanic Gardens as part of Mparntwe Bush Dance
Please stay tuned for details of our next concert……
Thank you to the Alice Springs Community for making our May concert a success! We were very lucky to have Romano Crivici join us for the concert and share some of his amazing music. We are looking forward to working with him again in the future.
Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra on the cover of LIMELIGHT magazine!
“For our cover story (Red) Centrepieces, Janelle White, a social anthropologist based in Alice Springs, describes how the Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra, founded by Markus Kuchenbuch in 2018, is creating a powerful space for community engagement and cross-cultural understanding, inspiring positive change. The photographs from their outdoor performances are spectacular too…”
Reviews
“Dear Marcus and the wonderful Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra. Thank you for producing such wonderful music for us during the troubled times of 2020. I have been filled with admiration by the great spirit and joy expressed in your performances and I look forward to attending the wonderful events you have scheduled for 2021. Seasons greetings and love.” – Margaret Opie
“Lovely to hear the music on Saturday morning! Pretty special when classical music is played alfresco/on Country. Looking at your web presence, you have many interesting projects on the go! What fun!” – Jangle
“The outdoor concert appreciated by me and hundred or so people in the audience on Saturday 25th October at Simpsons Gap in the Western McDonnell Ranges is another excellent demonstration of the growing support the Orchestra is enjoying” – Brian Jeffries