Hobart Chamber Orchestra

Hobart Chamber Orchestra Hobart Chamber Orchestra was established in 1987 and is primarily a string orchestra.

It has developed a reputation for high-quality performances, building enduring collaborations, and fostering emerging artists.

A review of our Festival of Voices performance…
07/07/2026

A review of our Festival of Voices performance…

Read the Limelight review.

HCO commissioned and performed “Mountain” by Angus Davison in 2022, and now the sheetmusic is available through TSO publ...
02/07/2026

HCO commissioned and performed “Mountain” by Angus Davison in 2022, and now the sheetmusic is available through TSO publishing. Listen to our recording here: https://youtu.be/SEH2faq49tE?si=ps0hlze2-RQ3CajH

Mountain is inspired by Kunanyi/Mount Wellington, a landmark in the Tasmanian capital of Hobart. The piece is in three movements - slow, fast, slow - which evoke different aspects of what many locals refer to simply as "the mountain". Before starting this piece, I sought stories about kunanyi from t...

“Simon Reade’s Sonata for Strings certainly deserves more frequent outings; this was the first performance since the pre...
04/06/2026

“Simon Reade’s Sonata for Strings certainly deserves more frequent outings; this was the first performance since the première in May 2008. Opening here with Damien Holloway’s viola solo, the music steadily builds to its depiction of a thunderstorm across Bass Strait as witnessed at Devonport in 2007. The piece is memorable for the way it skilfully blends a convincing sense of musical structure with the programmatic elements. The conductor inspired carefully prepared, controlled and beautifully balanced results.” Peter Donnelly 24/5/2026

Performed by the Hobart Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Emma McGrat...

03/06/2026

Music written by our multi talented cellist, Greg Woodward. What a privilege for us to air this new arrangement of his own string quartet.

Save the dates for our remaining concerts for 2026! Here’s a handy image to save to you photos.
28/05/2026

Save the dates for our remaining concerts for 2026! Here’s a handy image to save to you photos.

26/05/2026

A pleasing review of our concert from Peter Donnelly! 🙂

Shout out to Douglas Coghill, local luthier who made the violin that will be played by our soloist in this afternoon’s c...
24/05/2026

Shout out to Douglas Coghill, local luthier who made the violin that will be played by our soloist in this afternoon’s concert.

https://www.trybooking.com/DLWQJ

DOUGLAS COGHILL
• Tasmania-based luthier.
• Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Tutti Viola.

HCO has checked in to Moonah Arts Centre in preparation for our concert this afternoon. Tickets are 80% sold so bookings...
24/05/2026

HCO has checked in to Moonah Arts Centre in preparation for our concert this afternoon. Tickets are 80% sold so bookings recommend. We look for to seeing you there! Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DLWQJ

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