# ASO World Premiere

**Featured** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 30 March 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/aso-world-premiere/

ASO Fires on all Cylinders for New Motorsport Inspired Commission Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will present a daring new World Premiere and ASO commission, Concerto del Motore from leading Australian composer and pianist Joe Chindamo as part of its second Symphony Series, In the Quiet on 17-18 April 2026 at Adelaide Town Hall. Inspired by…

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**ASO Fires on all Cylinders for New Motorsport Inspired Commission**

*Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will present a daring new World Premiere and ASO* *commission, Concerto del Motore from leading Australian composer and pianist Joe* *Chindamo as part of its second Symphony Series, In the Quiet on 17-18 April 2026 at* *Adelaide Town Hall.*

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*Inspired by and written for ASO Principal Clarinettist, Dean Newcomb the new work draws* *on Dean’s lifelong passion for motorsport and ‘dual life’ in competitive car drifting when he is* *not leading the ASO’s clarinet section.*

*According to Dean the origins for the commission were born on a shared car ride to Barossa* *Valley with the composer where Dean’s true hunger for motorsport was discovered.*

*“Joe was interested in my love for drifting and what I was capable of behind the wheel aswell as a musician. There was a desire to create something that hasn’t been done before in* *the orchestral world and make a statement about the commitment required to pursue any* *passion to the extreme”, Dean said.*

*For Joe Chindamo the ASO commission is a major honour and glimpse into the multiple lives* *that artistic people lead.*

*“It’s been a thrill to work closely with Dean to create a concerto that reflects not only his* *artistry and musicianship, but the life he leads beyond the stage,” Joe said.*

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*“For me, the piece is about the romance of risk, and that slightly perverse human instinct to* *flirt with danger. It moves from the solitude of the driver before the race into the spectacle of* *the track – not unlike a soloist stepping on stage- where danger, play and triumph collide.”*

*The commission is part of the ASO’s commitment to championing new Australian works as* *part of its 2026 Season.*

*“Performing and commissioning new music is, and always has been, in the ASO’s DNA.* *Orchestras are not museums and new work constantly renews our artform”, said Simon* *Lord, ASO Director, Artistic Planning.*

*By contrast Chindamo’s work is paired alongside Copland’s Quiet City, a piece which is* *quieter and atmospheric showcasing moments of stillness with solo trumpet and horn. Quiet* *City also highlights solo performances from ASO musicians Peter Duggan, Cor Anglais and* *David Khafagi, Trumpet.*

*The program’s grand finale is Rachmaninov’s much-loved Second Symphony known for its* *emotional warmth and romantic tones.*

*The concert is a highlight of the ASO’s Symphony Series which includes 8 programs at the* *Adelaide Town Hall throughout the year. The series opened in February to sold-out* *audiences and is the orchestra’s flagship offering.*

*The Concerto del Motore commission is made possible through the generous support of Ann* *Vanstone and the ASO’s Musical Chair program.*

*Tickets are on sale now for this major ASO event as part of the orchestra’s 90th anniversary* *season.*

***[Tickets are now on sale. Head to the ASO’s website www.aso.com.au](http://www.aso.com.au/)***

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