The American Classical Orchestra (ACO) recreates the sound world of the master composers. It is devoted to preserving and performing the repertoire of the 17th, 18th, and 19th century composers. By playing the music on original instruments and using historic performance technique, we attempt to recreate the sounds an audience would have experienced when the music was written and first performed. We pass along skills and appreciation for this practice to future generations through concert performances and educational programs.