How Australian Chamber Orchestra leader Richard Tognetti keeps leadership fresh

Michael BaileyRich List co-editor

Mar 1, 2018 – 11.00pm

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To understand what drives Richard Tognetti after 29 years leading the Australian Chamber Orchestra, look no further than question time in the NSW Legislative Assembly on October 17, 2017.

Under attack for a cost blowout in the central Sydney light rail project, Transport Minister Andrew Constance got personal with Opposition Leader Luke Foley, whose pecuniary interests report had revealed a total of 10 visits the previous year to concerts by the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and the ACO.

Michael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au