Louise Farrenc; Anton Eberl - Beyond Classical Horizons (Rachael Beesley)

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Composer: Louise Farrenc; Anton Eberl

• Farrenc - Nonet in E-Flat Major, Op. 38
• Eberl - Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 33

Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra

Rachael Beesley, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Arco

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Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra’s fifth album, released on 8 May 2026, presents historically informed performances of works by Louise Farrenc and Anton Eberl. The recording features Farrenc’s Nonet and Eberl’s Symphony in E-flat major, both performed on period instruments and documented in live performances from recent tours. This release marks the first Australian recording of both works and only the second globally using historically informed performance practices. The album highlights two historically significant composers, with Farrenc notably recognized in 19th-century Paris for her advocacy of artistic equality and Eberl celebrated in his time for symphonic writing alongside Beethoven. Conducted by violinist Rachael Beesley, the project emphasizes both artistic excellence and the revival of underrepresented repertoire.

Rachael Beesley is an internationally active Australian-British violinist, conductor, concertmaster, and educator specializing in historically informed performance. She performs widely with leading European period-instrument ensembles, including Anima Eterna Brugge, La Petite Bande, and the New Dutch Academy, and also serves as guest director for ensembles such as Les Muffatti and NZBarok. In Australia, she is Co-Artistic Director and concertmaster of the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, and regularly collaborates with major orchestras and opera companies as guest leader. Beesley has contributed to more than 50 recordings and is active as a chamber musician, soloist, and educator, teaching at leading conservatories in Australia and Europe while also mentoring emerging performers in historical performance practice.

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