DONOR PROFILE Delysia Lawson South Australian Donor and long-term subscriber Delysia Lawson enjoys the ACO’s unique approach to performing. Delysia says, ‘The highlights of the ACO concerts are the players who are highly skilled and perform with enthusiasm and passion as well as enjoying themselves…A fresh and innovative approach to programming adds to the excitement of the concerts.’ Delysia supports our International Touring Program, which is an essential part of the ACO’s activities. Overseas touring brings us to new audiences, wins new friends for Australian music and attracts the world’s finest musicians to join the Orchestra. Delysia’s support enables us to travel regularly to Europe, Asia and the USA. Later this year, we embark on an 18-day tour to Europe, including concerts in Amsterdam, Dublin, London, Birmingham, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Cologne and Vienna. Delysia also enjoyed our weekend of music at the TarraWarra Museum of Art in March, and says, ‘I greatly enjoy the weekend of music played in the most beautiful gallery in an idyllic setting…I have always enjoyed chamber music played by small ensembles and the
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ACO concerts have expanded my horizons.’ We would not be able to bring the ACO to international audiences without the support of our Patrons, and we thank Delysia most warmly for her wonderful support. If you would like more information on the ACO’s donations programs, please contact Jill Colvin, Philanthropy Manager, at jill.colvin@aco.com.au
YOUR SAY… Piano Quintets
‘Having just read the program for tonight’s Canberra performance, I feel the Shostakovich would be an apt piece to dedicate to the victims of the awful airline disaster. May their souls rest in peace.’ — D. Pask
roof on percussion as the wind flexed its muscles... but the ACO quintet played on! Loved the choice of music and meeting the new viola, the Cecilia Bartoli of the string world.’ — K. Cosmino
‘Last night’s concert in Wollongong Town Hall was wonderful! The music was great, accompanied by the hall’s
‘Thank you ACO for a wonderful concert. Can’t wait for the next one.’ — J. Richmond
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