waso 2011 program

2011 season

Left to Right: Andrew’s engraved thumb planes - a gift for his 50th from his family, Marilyn deconstructing divine harmonies for the chorus, Robert’s finished restoration work, Margaret with her Cappa violin, 1oo year Violin makers’ books at Andrew’s workshop & Josh’s trombone mouth pieces.

Left to Right: Shaun at home with his cat Jibby, inlay on Andrew’s double bass built by Roger Dawson, an opera score purchased by Marilyn in a dusty little bookshop in London, double bass scroll mid restoration, Margie’s 1940’s hat from Paris, Giovanni and his much loved Valentino tie collection, Josh’s Smurf brass band ensemble, Musicien sign that Marilyn brought back from France, Andrew dusting off a treasured photograph he took of Maestro Cillario in 1987 whilst working for Orchestra Victoria and a horn at Rob’s workshop ready for repair.

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Welcome to our 2011 season. Inside this brochure we show you some of our musicians as you may not have seen them before - you’ll certainly learn more about the intriguing lives of the dedicated members of your Orchestra!

Our vision is to touch souls and enrich lives through music. Throughout the year we’ll be turning that aspiration into reality, reaching out into the community and touching the lives of people across Western Australia.

The 2011 season builds on the great successes of previous seasons, and also introduces some new ideas into our programs. You’ll see a new initiative, the ‘Bonus Track’ series which will introduce you to unexpected and often unknown musical treats at the end of our concerts - come along intrigued and you’ll leave enlightened! We also launch a new chamber music series in the glorious surrounds of St Mary’s Cathedral.

With the dedication and shining talent of your WASO musicians, and with your passion and love for music, 2011 will be a year of unforgettable experiences. I am honoured to lead you on this musical adventure.

Paul Daniel Principal Conductor & Artistic Adviser

Principal Conductor Partner

Front Cover: Andrew Tait in his workshop dusting off his much loved double bass built by his teacher and mentor Roger Dawson.

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ViolinMargaret Blades* Assoc ConcertmasterPartnered by The University of Western Australia

Semra Lee Assistant ConcertmasterGraham Pyatt A/Principal 1st ViolinJohn Ford Principal 2nd ViolinYacht Grot Chair of Principal 2nd Violin

Zak Rowntree Assoc Principal 2nd ViolinKylie Liang Assistant Principal 2nd ViolinSarah BlackmanFleur ChallenAnna Chomicka-GoreckaStephanie DeanDorothy FordBeth HebertShaun Lee-Chen*Melanie PearnKen PeelerBrendon RichardsLouise SandercockJolanta SchenkJane SerrangeliEllie ShalleyJacek SlawomirskiBao Di TangCerys ToobyRebecca WhiteDavid Yeh

ViolaGiovanni Pasini PrincipalBerian Evans Assoc PrincipalKierstan ArkleysmithNik BabicAlex BroganKatherine DrakeAlison HallRachael KirkAllan McLeanHelen Tuckey

CelloRod McGrath PrincipalShigeru KomatsuOliver McAslan Nicholas MetcalfeEve SilverFotis SkordasTim SouthXiao Le Wu

Double bassAndrew Rootes* PrincipalJoan Wright Assoc PrincipalChristine ReitzensteinLouise RossAndrew TaitMark Tooby

FluteAndrew Nicholson PrincipalMary-Anne Blades Assoc Principal

PiCColoMichael Waye Principal

oboeJoel Marangella PrincipalLeanne Glover Assoc Principal

ClarinetAllan Meyer PrincipalLorna Cook

bass ClarinetAlexander Millier Principal

bassoonJane Kircher-Lindner PrincipalAdam Mikulicz Assoc Principal

ContrabassoonSimone Walters Principal

HornDavid Evans PrincipalMalcolm Stewart Assoc PrincipalRobert Gladstones Principal 3rdJenny McLeod-SneydRachel Silver

trumPetDavid Elton PrincipalCommonwealth Bank Chair of Principal Trumpet

Evan Cromie Assoc PrincipalPeter Miller

tromboneJoshua Davis PrincipalBruce Thompson Assoc Principal

bass trombonePhilip Holdsworth Principal

tubaCameron Brook Principal

timPaniAlex Timcke Principal

PerCussionTim White PrincipalTroy Greatz Assoc Principal Percussion & Timpani

HarPSarah Bowman Principal

West AustrAliAn symPhony orChestrAPrinCiPal ConDuCtor & artistiC aDViserPaul Daniel Partnered by Wesfarmers Arts

ConDuCtor laureateVladimir Verbitsky

CHorus DireCtorMarilyn Phillips

* Instruments used by these musicians are on loan from Janet Holmes à Court, AC.

ernst & Young Presentsgala eVentA Night at the Proms. 07

masters seriesStirring, captivating, evocative. The old and the new combine in this thrilling eight concert season with some of the world’s finest musicians. 08

ClassiCs seriesEight concerts celebrating the joy of classical music. Pieces you’ve known and loved - laugh, cry and swoon with the classics. 12

morning sYmPHonY seriesFive one-hour morning performances of memorable music with your Orchestra. 16

CHamber series - neW!Join WASO as it launches its intimate and inspiring one-hour afternoon chamber concerts in St Mary’s Cathedral. 18

ernst & YoungContemPo seriesA magnificent three-concert series with some of Australia’s finest artists, celebrating the music of legends. 20

summer eVentsDame Kiri Te Kanawa and Tim Minchin. 22

Water CorPorationFamilY seriesEspecially created for families, this three-concert series opens the door to a world of wonder, fun and delight. 24

in tHe CommunitYKids’ Cushion Concerts, ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards, The Big Sing, West Australian Opera, West Australian Ballet, City of Perth Symphony in the City. 26

booking DetailsHow to Book 32 Prices 36 & 39 Artists & Repertoire 40 Calendar 43

PaCkageD subsCriPtions First Timers Series The perfect introduction to symphonic music, from the straightforward to the sensational! 34

Gala Series The best of the best. One night of Britain’s finest plus four exceptional programs selected from our Masters, Classics and Contempo Series. 34

Choral Series WASO’s resident chorus inspire, performing momentous choral masterpieces. 35

Piano Series A celebration of concerts just for piano lovers! Four stunning programs from our Masters and Classics Series showcase a superb selection of international pianists. 35

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Choose Your Concerts...

WIN Your SuBSCrIptIoN BACK!Subscribe to the 2011 WASO season and you could win back the cost of your subscription*. Five runners-up will win a 12 month subscription to limelight magazine. To be in the running to win one of three free WASO 2011 subscriptions, simply renew or purchase a WASO Full Series subscription, Packaged subscription or Create Your Own subscription by 5pm, Friday 3 December 2010. *Applies to one subscription for one person. For full terms and conditions visit waso.com.au

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12 August | Friday 7.30pm 13 August | Saturday 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

WASO’s Gala celebrates the very best of British music in all its majesty and splendour. From Walton’s Crown Imperial, performed at the Coronation of King George VI, to the exquisite The Lark Ascending, this journey through the music of the British Isles is filled with grandeur. With the combined voices of the WASO and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Choruses, this is a night not to be missed!

WALTON Belshazzar’s Feast and Crown ImperialPURCELL Music from King Arthur and The Fairy QueenDELIUS On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringVAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark AscendingPARRY I Was Glad

Paul Daniel, conductor (pictured right)

Peter rose, baritoneWAso Chorustasmanian symphony orchestra Chorus

Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.The WASO Chorus is supported by Lotterywest.

A Night At the Promsgala event

Ernst & Young Presents

Special TicKeT OFFeRBy subscribing you can purchase tickets at the concession price to A Night at the Proms.

ReSeRve a B cFull $89.00 $77.00 $45.00Concession $80.00 $69.00 $40.00

Master CraftsmanGrowing up on a farm in New South Wales and whittling boats out of willow meant working with wood came naturally to me. When I first started, I was driven by a desire to own the most beautiful instrument I could get my hands on, one that I wouldn’t be able to afford if I had to buy it myself.

I love restoration and I’ve been very privileged to work on some great instruments, one over 400 years old is worth many millions of dollars. I am presently working on a beautiful 250 year old London Bass, owned by the Associate Principal Bass of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. It gives me great satisfaction to give a tired old instrument a second life, to bring it back into the fold! But to me there’s nothing quite like the thrill of performing on an instrument that I have made from scratch. To be surrounded by my “children” gives me a real buzz and it’s a whole new level of music making.

At the moment, there are four musicians in the Orchestra who play my double basses - Mark, Christine, myself and Libby (our section’s most frequent casual!). It’s an amazing feeling to be able to contribute to the sound of the Orchestra in this way and hear my basses blend with instruments from all over the world.

A few years ago I was offered the opportunity to take over the double bass building business of my mentor and teacher Roger Dawson, a business that was started in London in 1715. As luring an opportunity as it was, I would have had to give up performing to take the business on full time. I’m glad I made the right decision to stay in Perth, as it has meant that I’m able to pursue my love of this craft and continue to play in an Orchestra that I love.

Andrew Tait, Double Bass

mastersseriesStirring, captivating, evocative. The old and the new combine in this thrilling season with some of the world’s finest musicians.

anDreW’s 2011 PiCk: Mighty ShostakovichShostakovich’s Symphony No.5 was first introduced to me by my high school history teacher Joe Thomas who was a remarkable man. He was an abstract artist, a ceramic student of the famous Shigeo Shiga and he translated Chinese poetry in his spare time. He also had a vast knowledge of classical music. As a teenager I played in a successful rock band. Studying this symphony with Joe turned me onto classical music.

Left & Right: Andrew in his double bass workshop.

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Masters Series

Masters Concert 1

11 March | Friday 7.30pm 12 March | Saturday 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall


Perth Concert Hall

27 May | Friday 7.30pm 28 May | Saturday 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

24 June | Friday 7.30pm 25 June | Saturday 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

WASO opens its season with two of the greatest works of the orchestral repertoire and two works from our time and place. Our very own Margaret Blades performing a World Premiere, alongside Australia’s great Paul Dean and a work from his brother. All in one concert, under the baton of WASO’s Principal Conductor Paul Daniel.

Join WASO for one of Shostakovich’s finest symphonies – a favourite among audiences worldwide. A real tour de force, this work is orchestral writing at its most thrilling. Mozart’s sparkling violin concerto is performed by Akiko Suwanai on a 1714 Stradivarius. WASO brings these great works to life under the direction of Principal Conductor Paul Daniel.

Olli Mustonen is not only one of the great pianists of our time, but also a dynamic conductor and an acclaimed composer. In this program we see him in all three roles, exploring music that is at the core of his creative soul.

WASO’s esteemed Conductor Laureate Vladimir Verbitsky returns in a program rich in melody and glorious orchestral sound. Along with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23, featuring outstanding Argentinian pianist Ingrid Fliter, WASO will perform works from two Romantic greats. Glinka had great influence over future Russian composers, including Tchaikovsky, whose Symphony No.4 is a fine example of his nation’s music.

MOzART’S CLARINET CONCERTO Gala Season Opening

MIGHTY SHOSTAkOVICH

OLLI MUSTONEN PLAYS BEETHOVEN

VERBITSkY CONDUCTS TCHAIkOVSkY

BRETT DEAN AmphitheatreMOzART Clarinet Concerto k.622ROSS EDWARDS Spirit Ground for violin and orchestra WORLD PREMIERE

BEETHOVEN Symphony No.7

Paul Daniel, conductorPaul Dean, clarinet (pictured below)

margaret Blades, violin

Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.Meet the Artist is supported by Wesfarmers Arts. Spirit Ground is commissioned for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra by Geoff Stearn.

meet the Artist Paul Dean Friday Post-Concert

MOzART Violin Concerto No.5 k.219SHOSTAkOVICH Symphony No.5Plus bonus traCk

Paul Daniel, conductor Akiko suwanai, violin (pictured below)

Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.

OLLI MUSTONEN Three MysteriesBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No.3NIELSEN Symphony No.4 The Inextinguishable

olli mustonen, piano/director (pictured below)

Meet the Artist is supported by Wesfarmers Arts.

meet the Artist olli mustonen Friday Post-Concert

GLINkA Valse FantaisieMOzART Piano Concerto No.23 k.488TCHAIkOVSkY Symphony No.4

Vladimir Verbitsky, conductoringrid Fliter, piano (pictured below)

meet the musiCiAn Andrew tait saturday Post-Concert

Masters Concert 2 Masters Concert 3 Masters Concert 4

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Simone Young joins WASO for her ninth season in a relationship treasured by Orchestra and audiences alike. Commemorating the centenary of Mahler’s death, WASO joins orchestras around the world in performing his final symphony, rich in stunning and original imagination, completed by Deryck Cooke – a testament to the astonishing life and work of this unique composer.

Bach and Bruckner – a classic combination. Two spiritual composers at the height of their powers in two majestic works. WASO’s Principal Flute Andrew Nicholson shines in Bach’s second suite. Paul Daniel leads the Orchestra in Bruckner’s mighty Symphony No.7, one of his great symphonic essays and featuring the haunting sound of the rarely heard Wagner tubas.

Roy Goodman thrilled audiences in WASO’s 2010 season with Beethoven’s Eighth, and he returns to lead the Orchestra in three of Beethoven’s orchestral masterpieces. This all-Beethoven program reminds us why this heroic and creative genius’ music remains as vivid now as it was when it was first heard – 200 years ago. Dutch pianist Ronald Brautigam makes his Australian debut in these performances.

Mozart’s Mass is a work of sublime beauty, requiring the highest level of vocal agility. Under the baton of Paul Daniel, WASO and its Chorus will be joined by some of Australia’s finest voices in a captivating realisation of this revered work. We also present a new work from James Ledger – the culmination of his time as Composer-in-Residence with WASO.

SIMONE YOUNG CONDUCTS MAHLER

BACH & BRUCkNER

BEETHOVEN’S EROICA SYMPHONY

MOzART’S MASS


Perth Concert Hall


Perth Concert Hall

14 October | Friday 7.30pm 15 October | Saturday 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

25 November | Friday 7.30pm 26 November | Saturday 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

MESSIAEN Concert à quatre AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

MAHLER compl. COOkE Symphony No.10

simone young, conductor WORLD ARTIST (pictured below)

tBA, flutetBA, oboetBA, cellotBA, piano

Simone Young appears courtesy of Lepley Properties.

BACH Suite No.2 BWV 1067BRUCkNER Symphony No.7Plus bonus traCk

Paul Daniel, conductorAndrew nicholson, flute (pictured below)


BEETHOVEN The Creatures of Prometheus: OvertureBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No.4BEETHOVEN Symphony No.3 Eroica

roy Goodman, conductorronald Brautigam, piano (pictured below)

meet the musiCiAn robert Gladstones saturday Post-Concert

RAVEL Pavane for a Dead PrincessJAMES LEDGER Two Memorials WORLD PREMIERE

MOzART Mass in C minor k.427

Paul Daniel, conductor (pictured below)

sara macliver, sopranoPenelope mills, sopranoPaul mcmahon, tenorJames Clayton, baritoneWAso Chorus

Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.The WASO Chorus is supported by Lotterywest. Meet the Artist is supported by Wesfarmers Arts.Two Memorials is commissioned for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra by Australia LNG.

meet the Artist James ledger Friday Post-Concert

Masters Concert 5 Masters Concert 6 Masters Concert 7 Masters Concert 8

300 Year Old Phoenix Rises from the AshesPlaying the Giofreddo Cappa violin is a joy and a privilege and since I’ve been playing it, I feel I never want to play anything else! I had heard about it through a friend and knew it to be an amazing instrument but it was simply out of my price range. An extremely serendipitous conversation with Janet Holmes à Court quickly led to the purchase of the violin and she now very generously loans it to WASO for me to play.

I am very fortunate to be still playing this wonderful instrument as it turns out, as last year there was an incident in which the violin could have been lost forever. We were having a BBQ for family and friends at our new home. Somehow the gas bottle ignited and the next thing we knew the house was on fire! After we made sure everyone was safe, including my dogs, Remy and Nellie, it suddenly occurred to me that the violin was still in there! My husband ran back into the flames twice to try and retrieve it but was unable to due to the heat and fumes. Panic stricken, I ran down the street. I couldn’t bear to watch the instrument burn. When the firemen arrived they were informed of the situation and to my profound relief and gratitude they came out holding the violin, safe and sound. The relief I felt was extraordinary. To have lost such a beautiful instrument would have been heartbreaking.

I love the mystery behind this violin. It has so much history yet we know so little about it, which is often the case with rare instruments like this. I often find myself wondering about its past. Was it played in the courts of Venetian royalty or in a market square? Where has it been? Who played it? Imagine all the stories it could tell . . .

Margaret Blades, Associate Concertmaster

ClassicsEight concerts celebrating the joy of classical music. Pieces you’ve known and loved - laugh, cry and swoon with the classics.

Left: Margie relaxes with the Cappa and her dogs Remy and Nellie. Right: Some of Margie’s treasured belongings.

margie’s 2011 PiCks: A Night in Vienna & Tina Arena with WASODer Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss is one of my desert island discs, so I’m really looking forward to A Night in Vienna. I grew up being a fan of Tina Arena on Young Talent Time so I’m also thrilled about playing with her! It’s too hard to pick just one!

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Classics Series


Perth Concert Hall

29 April | Friday 7.30pm 30 April | Saturday 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall


Perth Concert Hall

2 September | Friday 7.30pm 3 September | Saturday 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Be captivated by this enchanting program featuring the brilliant Norwegian violinist Henning Kraggerud performing Sibelius’ exquisite concerto – a favorite of audiences and performers alike. Rachmaninov’s second symphony is packed with rich colours and stirring melodies, and is simply one of the most passionate of all Russian symphonies.

Under the baton of Giancarlo Guerrero, WASO takes you on a European journey. We begin in Rome with Respighi’s orchestral depiction of four beautiful fountains, followed by Rimsky-Korsakov’s collection of Spanish folk tunes. Orff’s Carmina Burana is extravagant in every sense of the word. With 120 singers in the chorus, this concert is bound to be a highlight of the season.

It’s no surprise that Rodrigo’s glorious concerto was voted into the ABC Classic FM Top 100 Concertos. The composer described his work as capturing “the fragrance of magnolias, the singing of birds, and the gushing of fountains”. WASO’s performance of de Falla’s evocative and sparkling score, and Bartók’s unique instrumental showcase will leave you astounded.

Alban Gerhardt makes his debut with WASO in two illustrious works for cello and orchestra. Acclaimed as one of the most brilliant cellists of his generation, Gerhardt will mesmerise audiences as we journey through the music of these European greats. No stranger to the great opera houses and concert halls of the world, Israeli conductor Asher Fisch returns to conduct these performances.

ROMANTIC RACHMANINOV

CARMINA BURANAGala Performance

SLAVA GRIGORYAN PLAYS RODRIGO

CELLO fANTASY

SIBELIUS Violin ConcertoRACHMANINOV Symphony No.2

Paul Daniel, conductorhenning Kraggerud, violin (pictured below)


RESPIGHI Fountains of RomeRIMSkY-kORSAkOV Capriccio EspagnolORff Carmina Burana

Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor (pictured below)

elisa Wilson, sopranotobias Cole, counter tenorJames Clayton, baritoneWAso Chorus

The WASO Chorus is supported by Lotterywest.Meet the Artist is supported by Wesfarmers Arts.

meet the Artist Giancarlo Guerrero Friday Post-Concert

DE fALLA El amor brujo: Ballet Suite [Love, the Magician]RODRIGO Concierto de AranjuezBARTOk Concerto for OrchestraPlus bonus traCk

stefan Asbury, conductorslava Grigoryan, guitar (pictured below)

DVORAk Symphonic VariationsSAINT-SAENS Cello Concerto No.1DVORAk Silent WoodsfRANCk Symphony in D minor

Asher Fisch, conductorAlban Gerhardt, cello (pictured below)

meet the musiCiAn helen tuckey saturday Post-Concert

Classics Concert 1 Classics Concert 2 Classics Concert 3 Classics Concert 4

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Perth Concert Hall


Perth Concert Hall


Perth Concert Hall

2 December | Friday 7.30pm 3 December | Saturday 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Swiss-born conductor Mario Venzago, joins WASO in this ravishing potpourri of dazzling music. Performing Elgar’s iconic Cello Concerto is Argentine-born Sol Gabetta, renowned for her astonishing intensity. She performs on a rare and valuable Guadagnini cello made in 1759.

Brad Cohen joins WASO to present three magnificent and well-known orchestral works. Wagner’s overture from The Flying Dutchman is rich with musical motives depicting the characters found in this romantic opera, and is an energetic preface to Schumann’s only piano concerto. After interval, the Perth Concert Hall will be transformed into a gallery of ten fascinating musical pictures in Mussorgsky’s much loved work.

In the centenary of Richard Strauss’s opera Der Rosenkavalier, we present highlights of this moving masterpiece, packed full of gorgeous tunes, and sung by a stellar cast. Strauss, Mozart and Vienna are inextricably linked, and Mozart’s Symphony No.40 is one of his greatest compositions. Join WASO as we perform some of the most exquisite music ever written.

Alisa Weilerstein’s technical brilliance, incredible sound and passionate playing style will stand out in Shostakovich’s concerto – one of the most difficult in the repertoire. In Holst’s famed The Planets WASO will take you on an astrological journey with a little help from the heavenly voices of the WASO Chorus.

ELGAR’S CELLO CONCERTOGala Performance

PICTURES AT AN ExHIBITION

A NIGHT IN VIENNA

HOLST’S THE PLANETS

LISzT Mephisto Waltz No.1ELGAR Cello ConcertoRAVEL Alborada del graciosoRAVEL Daphnis and Chloe Suite No.2

mario Venzago, conductorsol Gabetta, cello (pictured below)

Meet the Artist is supported by Wesfarmers Arts.

meet the Artist sol Gabetta Friday Post-Concert

WAGNER The Flying Dutchman OvertureSCHUMANN Piano ConcertoMUSSORGSkY arr. RAVEL Pictures at an ExhibitionPlus bonus traCk

Brad Cohen, conductorronald Brautigam, piano (pictured below)

MOzART Symphony No. 40 k.550STRAUSS, R Excerpts from Der Rosenkavalier

Paul Daniel, conductorCheryl Barker, the marschallin (pictured below)

sara macliver, sophieCatherine Carby, octavian

Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.Meet the Artist is supported by Wesfarmers Arts.

meet the Artist Cheryl Barker Friday Post-Concert

STRAVINSkY Scherzo FantastiqueSHOSTAkOVICH Cello Concerto No. 1HOLST The Planets

Paul Daniel, conductorAlisa Weilerstein, cello (pictured below)

WAso Chorus

Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.The WASO Chorus is supported by Lotterywest.

meet the musiCiAn marilyn Phillips saturday Post-Concert

Classics Concert 5 Classics Concert 6 Classics Concert 7 Classics Concert 8

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A Polished SoundIt’s great fun bringing brass instruments back to life yet it’s something I just fell into doing. I taught myself by reading up on repairs and then just started having a go. I do a lot of services, dent work and resoldering of broken joints. Brass instruments tend to deteriorate with age unlike wood instruments which gain value. I hang on to old instruments and use them for spare parts so my workshop is a bit of a graveyard! I’ve had the odd brass emergency come my way, like when Dave from the Orchestra threw a trumpet at me (that he’d dropped and dented) and needed it fixed in time for the concert that very night. I believe he still owes me a drink!

Robert Gladstones, Principal 3rd Horn

rob’s 2011 PiCk: Beethoven’s Eroica SymphonyThe Eroica is always a great pleasure to play. There are only three horns which is a bit unusual. Sometimes I am part of the section, other times I am off on my own. The highlight for us is the trio in the Scherzo where we launch into an exuberant hunting horn tune, but the final Presto is also great fun with plenty of horn gymnastics!

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morning symphony series

Enjoy a free tea or coffee prior to the concert and stay afterwards for a $13.55 soup and pasta buffet lunch (bookings essential). Wesfarmers Arts free Pre-Concert Talks take place on the stage of the Perth Concert Hall at 9.40am prior to each Morning concert.

Left: Rob in his very special version of ‘Dad’s Shed’ where he repairs and restores brass instruments.

Morning Concert 1

17 MarchThursday 11am

Perth Concert Hall

ROMANTIC RACHMANINOV

Rachmaninov’s second symphony is packed with four movements of rich colours from the full Orchestra, combined with stunning tunes. Under the baton of Principal Conductor Paul Daniel, this will be an hour of music to make you swoon.

RACHMANINOV Symphony No.2

Paul Daniel, conductor (pictured below)


23 JuneThursday 11am

Perth Concert Hall

VERBITSkY CONDUCTS TCHAIkOVSkY

Morning Concert 2

WASO’s esteemed Conductor Laureate Vladimir Verbitsky returns in a program of two Romantic greats. Glinka had great influence over future Russian composers, including Tchaikovsky, whose Symphony No.4 is a fine example of his nation’s music.

GLINkA Valse FantaisieTCHAIkOVSkY Symphony No.4

Vladimir Verbitsky, conductor (pictured below)

Asher Fisch returns to WASO to conduct music of the Belgian-French composer César Franck, whose works remain as some of the most distinguished contributions to French repertoire. Dvořák’s trademark rich orchestrations and rollicking rhythms are ever present in his Variations.

SYMPHONIC VARIATIONS

DVORAk Symphonic Variations fRANCk Symphony in D minor

Asher Fisch, conductor (pictured below)

Morning Concert 3

1 SeptemberThursday 11am

Perth Concert Hall

Morning Concert 4

ELGAR’S CELLO CONCERTO

Swiss-born conductor Mario Venzago leads WASO in this ravishing potpourri of dazzling music. Performing Elgar’s iconic Cello Concerto is Argentine-born Sol Gabetta, renowned for her astonishing intensity. She performs on a rare and valuable Guadagnini cello made in 1759.

RAVEL Daphnis and Chloe Suite No.2ELGAR Cello Concerto

mario Venzago, conductorsol Gabetta, cello (pictured below)

6 OctoberThursday 11am

Perth Concert Hall

A MORNING IN VIENNA

Morning Concert 5

In the centenary of Richard Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier we present excerpts from this magnificent opera. Strauss, Mozart and Vienna are inextricably linked, and Mozart’s Symphony No.40 is one of the greatest of all his compositions.

MOzART Symphony No.40 k.550MOzART The Marriage of Figaro, ACT II: Porgi Amor k.492STRAUSS, R Excerpts from Der Rosenkavalier

Paul Daniel, conductorCheryl Barker, soprano (pictured below)


17 NovemberThursday 11am

Perth Concert Hall

Destination PerthLife as a musician can often mean living out of a suitcase, with a hotel for a home, and I’ve spent the last year doing so! It’s great to be on the road, seeing new places, learning new languages and meeting new people, but after a while you miss having your things around you. I missed my library, my kitchenware, having things on walls! I’m so happy to be in Perth now and I’m excited about making a home and a life for myself in this beautiful city. I first visited WA in 2009 and fell in love with this place. It is such an incredible part of the world, filled with special places like Margaret River and Monkey Mia. I’m still getting to know the city so I’m spending a lot of time reading the Perth street directory! I might be a long way from Sardinia but I feel lucky to have joined such a wonderful and dynamic orchestra full of musicians who are dedicated to making beautiful music.

Giovanni Pasini, Principal Viola

gioVanni’s 2011 PiCk: Simone Young Conducts MahlerMahler 10 is obviously a masterpiece of its own; plus, it has one of the most sophisticated, exposed and yet beautifully shaped viola parts in the history of orchestra music. It gives all the viola players a chance to find a sound where we all merge into a one powerful, yet bleak and sorrowful voice. Simone Young, one of my favourite conductors, will be the perfect match for WASO to deliver a great performance.

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Left: Giovanni with a world of unpacking and in the background the Champagne bottle he opened to celebrate his arrival to Perth and on his Viola case the lucky charm he always keeps on his travels that his first student gave him.

Chamber Concert 1

15 April | Friday 2pm

St Mary’s Cathedral

Paul Dyer makes his debut with WASO to open our new series of concerts at the newly refurbished St Mary’s Cathedral. The acclaimed artistic director and founder of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra will lead the WASO Chamber Players in some of the most charming music of the Baroque period, all directed from the harpsichord. Revel in the sounds of the Baroque in the glorious surrounds of St Mary’s.

BEST Of BAROqUE

VIVALDI Giustino SinfoniaDALL’ABACO Concerto a piu InstrumentiBIBER BattagliaWEICHLEIN Canon über das Post-HornlCAzzATI arr. DYER Passacaglia and CiaconnaHEINIkEN Concerto in f major

Paul Dyer, director (pictured below)

4 November | Friday 2pm


Mozart wrote his Clarinet Quintet in 1789, and it has since been a favourite of audiences around the world. It’s a model of restraint and perfection, containing sublime melodies and lush harmonies, and an invigorating set of variations to conclude the work. It is in partnership with the elegant Horn Quintet, rarely heard yet as charming as anything Mozart wrote. A wonderful opportunity to hear two Mozart masterpieces played by some of your favourite WASO musicians.

Chamber Concert 3

MOzART & MOzART

MOzART Horn quintet k.407MOzART quintet for Clarinet and Strings k.581

Allan meyer, clarinet (pictured below)

David evans, horn

Chamber series15 July | Friday 2pm


We present a perfect afternoon program of works for string orchestra. Featuring some of the most beautiful music for strings, from Grieg’s joyous Holberg Suite to Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, this is a chance to get up close to our wonderful string players.

Chamber Concert 2

STRING SERENADE

GRIEG Holberg SuiteVAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on GreensleevesCORELLI Christmas ConcertoRESPIGHI Selections from Ancient Airs and Dances

A Musical Arrangement I grew up in the Salvation Army and hence had brass music around me from a young age. My dad was a wonderful trombonist and so I developed a love for brass music. I began arranging music for various ensembles during high school, again partly because dad was (and is) such a wonderful arranger. I began carefully transcribing music from CD recordings, writing down exactly what was on the recordings so I could play with it - it was a great way to learn from the masters. I’ve arranged everything from nursery rhymes to television themes to orchestral works. It’s been a thrill to start arranging for WASO! You might hear some of my work in anything from a Kids’ Cushion Concert to a brass ensemble. I love arranging for Cushion Concerts as they get young people listening to and interested in classical music.

Joshua Davis, Principal Trombone

JosH’s 2011 PiCk: Bach & BrucknerI can’t wait for Bach & Bruckner. These are two pieces (and composers) that don’t often get featured in the concert halls. Bruckner 7 is one of my favourite pieces and this will be my first time playing Bruckner in an orchestra. The Bach will also be a great highlight and with Andrew Nicholson featuring it is sure to be a magical night!

21Left: Josh is pictured amongst his much loved collections of trombone mutes, music, films and C.S. Lewis editions.

Contempo Concert 1

nicholas Buc, conductortina Arena, vocalist (pictured below)

Benjamin northey, conductorJames morrison, trumpet (pictured below)

Contempo Concert 2 Contempo Concert 3

8 April | Friday 7.30pm10 April | Sunday 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

29 July | Friday 7.30pm30 July | Saturday 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

11 November | Friday 7.30pm13 November | Sunday 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Tina made a legendary career debut as a child star in the late 70’s and has since gone on to become one of Australia’s greatest living icons. Now based in France where she is hailed as a national hero for her unique blend of French, Italian and Anglo music, Tina Arena is a performer with a supreme voice, boundless range and energy, and charm to spare. These performances with WASO are a very special collaboration, celebrating her rich talent and mixing the great sound of the Orchestra with her unique voice and an eclectic mix of songs and styles.

Louis Armstrong. Satchmo. Ambassador Satch. The man who defined American jazz for more than 60 years with his trademark humour, virtuosity and sheer brilliance. The man who appeared in Hello Dolly and High Society, who played the theme music for the James Bond movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Other jazz musicians wanted to be him; audiences idolised him. He is a true legend in the history of music. And now James Morrison, our very own jazz virtuoso par excellence, pays tribute to this mightiest of jazzmen with some of Satchmo’s greatest hits.

George Gershwin arguably wrote more hit songs in his short life than any other composer. Remember I Got Rhythm? Strike up the Band? Rhapsody in Blue? Fascinatin’ Rhythm? Porgy and Bess? An American in Paris? All from the pen of this great musical genius, who in many ways defined the sound of American music. Join Grammy Award-winning conductor Bramwell Tovey, music director of the LA Philharmonic’s Hollywood Bowl summer series, as we go on a journey through the very best of Gershwin’s music.

TINA ARENA WITH WASO

A TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG WITH JAMES MORRISON

STRIkE UP THE BAND – THE MUSIC Of

GEORGE GERSHWINGala Performance

Bramwell tovey, conductor/piano (pictured below)

tracy Dahl, soprano

Contempo seriesERNST & YOUNG

Bach to BikesI enjoy cycling very much. For me it is a form of escapism and adventure. The connection that one has with a bicycle can be continuously refined, and this is no different in violin playing. Sometimes I do find myself inadvertently hearing music in my head while I cycle (which can be a little dangerous because I should be concentrating on what’s in front of me!). I feel that it’s a real privilege to play the violin, because I revere and follow in the tradition of the amazing musicians and characters that have influenced and shaped how we hear the instrument today. There is a certain responsibility in honouring and upholding these traditions while at the same time striving for innovation and spontaneity to maintain the evolution of our art.

Shaun Lee-Chen, Violin

sHaun’s 2011 PiCk: Romantic Rachmaninov Henning Kraggerud is awesome!

23Left: Shaun at home with his bike collection and the Rocca violin.

25 February | Friday 8pm

Pioneer Women’s Memorial, Kings Park & Botanic Garden Gates open 5pm

TicKeTSGeneral Admission $109.50General Admission - WASO Subscribers $99.00Groups 10+ $99.00 each

Book now on 08 9326 0000 or waso.com.au Group Bookings 08 9326 0075. For Gold and Silver reserved seating details contact Ticketmaster 136 100.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is one of the most renowned opera singers of our time. A great star of the opera houses of the world, she continues to delight with her sparkling charm and ravishing voice. In this special performance, Dame Kiri returns to Perth with a program of exceptional beauty, singing some of the arias and songs that have endeared her to audiences worldwide.

Ernst & Young Presents

DAME kIRI TE kANAWA WITH WASO

Dame Kiri te Kanawa, soprano (pictured below)

Brian Castles-onion, conductor

summer events

TicKeTSGeneral Admission $77.00

Book now on 08 9326 0000 or waso.com.au For Gold and Silver reserved seating details contact Ticketmaster 136 100.

4 March | Friday 8pm

Pioneer Women’s Memorial, Kings Park & Botanic Garden Gates open 4.30pm

“One of our all time favourite comics. This remarkable Aussie is a musical genius and quite unlike anyone else out there. Just go and see him”. - Time Out, UKComedy rock superstar, Tim Minchin, is back on the road with his biggest live show ever. Featuring brand new songs as well as those much loved Minchin classics, but this time, as you’ve never heard before - with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

Supported by triple j

TIM MINCHIN VSTHE WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

tim minchin, comedian (pictured below)

Benjamin northey, conductor

Mum’s the WordMy earliest musical memories are from the cot, hearing music drift from our radio or my mother, Shirley playing piano. She remains an important influence, inspiring, supporting and encouraging me. Growing up with parents as teachers gave me a passion for lifelong learning, and the obligation to give something back and share knowledge. Hearing an orchestra was a rare and impressionable event in my childhood – a 6th birthday Nutcracker, later a free Melbourne Symphony concert. Consequently at age twelve I started viola in addition to piano. Music education and orchestral community events are absolutely vital – that’s where the love comes from and what gives people a taste for music that they may never have heard before. It is my hope that sharing music, through playing and teaching, will inspire people of all ages to remain totally enchanted and addicted to music, as I am.

Helen Tuckey, Viola

Helen’s 2011 PiCk: Cello FantasyI’m in a delightful quandary, with so many temptations on offer. Asher Fisch conducting the epic Franck Symphony in D minor will be spellbinding, as will the rollercoaster of enormous emotions in the British Proms program. And all of August will be sensational – Bach, Andrew Nicholson, Simone Young, Wagner tubas, Bruckner and Mahler!

PETER AND THE WOLf & OTHER MUSICAL ADVENTURES!

Left: Helen in her home studio with her mum Shirley where she teaches students Viola.

WATER CORPORATION

Family seriesFamily Concert 1 Family Concert 2 Family Concert 3

6 February | Sunday 6.45pm

Perth Zoo Gates open 5.30pm

24 July | Sunday 3pm

Perth Concert Hall

6 November | Sunday 3pm

Perth Concert Hall

Renowned children’s entertainer and Play School presenter Justine Clarke joins WASO in our popular outdoor Family Series event. Bring the whole family along and enjoy an evening of music, song, dance and of course fun at the Perth Zoo, with your West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

Suitable 2 - 7 year olds.

Prokofiev’s classic orchestral tale of Peter and the Wolf comes to life on the Perth Concert Hall stage. Featuring many other musical stories with their own secret adventures, this concert will be a musical romp for the young at heart!


When Corky accidentally combines the ingredients of a magical musical spell, she finds herself on an adventure with some of the world’s most fascinating composers – Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Dvořák, Shostakovich and more! Join Corky as she attempts to recreate the musical formula that will bring a happy ending to a time travel experiment gone awry. WASO welcomes back the award winning Platypus Theatre Company in this enchanting tale of music throughout the ages.


JUSTINE CLARkE MEETS THE ORCHESTRA

BACH TO THE fUTURE

TicKeTSGeneral Admission $29.00Under 2 Yrs Free (ticket required)On sale now.

Justine Clarke, singer (pictured below)

Warwick Potter, conductor Platypus theatre Company

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A Collective VoiceI have the privilege of working with a wonderfully enthusiastic and dedicated group of singers drawn from all sections of the community. Collectively they love singing as much as I do, which clearly shows in their performances. At all times my aim is to encourage every singer to attain their full potential. The WASO Chorus has been truly rewarding in this aspect – seeing their growing confidence and listening to their increasingly impressive tone and musicianship makes the effort absolutely worthwhile for all of us.

Marilyn Phillips, WASO Chorus Director

marilYn’s 2011 PiCk: The Music of George GershwinI love the energy and verve of Gershwin’s music, the rhythm of numbers such as Fascinatin’ Rhythm, I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise, as well as the gorgeous melancholy of songs like Lady be Good. His songs (invariably with words by his brother Ira) are almost operas in only 32 bars, and his piano music is just terrific!

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Left: Marilyn pictured with her tool of trade - her piano, which is covered in post-its with meticulous chorus deconstruction notes and life reminders such as ‘Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever - Brian Wilson.’

Wardle Room, Perth Concert Hall4 May | Wed 9.45am & 11.15am5 May | Thurs 9.45am & 11.15am14 May | Sat 9.45am & 11.15am20 September | Tues 9.45am & 11.15am21 September | Wed 9.45am & 11.15am22 September | Thurs 9.45am & 11.15am23 September | Fri 9.45am & 11.15am

Perth Town Hall7 May | Sat 9.45am & 11.15am

More concerts in venues around the metro area will be announced later in 2010. Please check waso.com.au for details.

TicKeTSGeneral Admission $10.00Under 2 Yrs Free (ticket required)On sale now.

in the Community

4 September | Sunday 1.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

18 September | Sunday 1.30pm

Bunbury Entertainment Centre

The Big Sing is a fun way to spend an afternoon singing with the WASO Chorus. Come and raise the roof as part of one of the largest choruses WA has ever heard! Whether you’re 18 or 80, a trained singer or just someone keen to sing, come along and experience the joy of singing some popular choral works led by Chorus Director Marilyn Phillips.

THE BIG SING 2011free Event

marilyn Phillips, directorWAso Chorus

To book your complimentary seat for the Perth Concert Hall performance, please contact the WASO Box Office on 08 9326 0000 from Monday 11 July 2011.

To book your complimentary seat for Bun-bury, please contact the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre on 1300 661 272 from Monday 11 July 2011.

ABC Symphony Australia

9 June | Thursday 6pm

Perth Concert Hall

WASO is pleased to once again host one of the Stage III finals of the prestigious ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards. Join us as we bring some of Australia’s finest young musicians to the stage of the Perth Concert Hall, performing their chosen repertoire for a panel of adjudicators and live audience, with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

YOUNG PERfORMERS AWARDS 2011Stage III final

TicKeTSOne Reserve $25.00On sale 13 December 2010.

4, 5, 7, 14 May | 20-23 September

Perth

Join the Education Chamber Orchestra (EChO) as they explore the wonder and fun of classical music and the instruments of the Orchestra. These 50 minute concerts are a brilliant introduction to music for young ones and include sing-alongs and other interactive elements including “have a go” on instruments.

kIDS’ CUSHION CONCERTS

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In the CoMMunIty

City of Perth

10 December | Saturday 7.30pm

The Esplanade, Perth

WASO returns to the Esplanade for the fifth year to present an exciting free event for the people of Perth. This concert has become one of Perth’s most popular outdoor events, and we know that you will once again be thrilled by the sound of the magnificent WASO joined by some of our favourite guest performers.

SYMPHONY IN THE CITY 2011free Event

Guy noble, conductorWAso Chorus

In addition to many performances in our own season, WASO has an extensive performance calendar in partnership with the West Australian Opera and West Australian Ballet. Your Orchestra lies at the very heart of the artistic life of the State, and our creative partnerships with these companies provide opportunities to experience the Orchestra just about every week of the year.

TicKeTSSubscriptions On sale 22 Oct 2010. Single Tickets On sale 22 Nov 2010. Book at BOCS on 08 9484 1133.

www.waballet.com.au

SeASon 26 - 22 MaySeASon 49 - 24 September

His Majesty’s Theatre

The West Australian Ballet performs four seasons per year in Perth’s most beautiful venues, including two seasons at His Majesty’s Theatre where it is proud to partner with WASO. Ivan Cavallari’s 2011 season will inspire, delight and make you fall in love all over again.

In Partnership with

WEST AUSTRALIAN BALLET

The West Australian Opera Company, founded in 1967, is resident in the beautiful and historic His Majesty’s Theatre where it presents three fully staged operas annually with WASO. The 2011 opera season includes rich offerings of romance, intrigue, comedy and tragedy.

TicKeTSSubscriptions On sale 5 Oct 2010. Single Tickets On sale 1 Dec 2010. Book at BOCS on 08 9484 1133.

www.waopera.asn.au

City of Perth’s Opera in the Park DIe FLeDeRMAUS Free Event5 February | Saturday 8pmSupreme Court Gardens

ToSCA 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16 April | 7.30pm

The TALeS oF hoFFMAnn 14, 16, 19, 21, 23 July | 7.30pm

FALSTAFF 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 November | 7.30pm

His Majesty’s Theatre

In Partnership with

WEST AUSTRALIAN OPERA

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The West Australian Symphony Orchestra’s DISCOVER! Program provides students of all ages with a wide variety of music and educational experiences. Live concerts, dynamic performances and a range of educational resources mean that all Western Australians have access to music experiences of the highest quality, no matter where they live.

Composition ProjectFirst introduced in 2009, the project for 2011 will see secondary school composition students given the opportunity to develop their craft with one of Australia’s leading composers and benefit from the guidance of WASO musicians in intensive workshops and rehearsals.

Waso touringIn 2011 DISCOVER! will continue to introduce regional students across the state to their Orchestra – from the Kimberley to the Great Southern and beyond. WASO on the Road will visit school students in their classrooms, introducing them to classical music and the instruments of the Orchestra. The Education Chamber Orchestra (EChO) will also travel to regional centres to perform their entertaining concerts. For full details refer to the DISCOVER! brochure available from October 2010.

Princess margaret Hospital For ChildrenContinuing its success from 2010, this program takes small groups of WASO musicians to students at Princess Margaret Hospital to introduce them to the world of orchestral music and its instruments.

To obtain a 2011 WASO DISCOVER! brochure or for further information, please contact the Education Coordinator on 08 9326 0022 or [email protected]

Young & emerging artists ProgramThe West Australian Symphony Orchestra understands the importance of supporting and mentoring the next generation of young artists. Our Young & Emerging Artists Program seeks to nurture aspiring performers through unique training opportunities. In conjunction with our DISCOVER! program, WASO provides young musicians with a range of learning experiences through workshops, tutorials, masterclasses and open rehearsals. For further information email [email protected]

WASO’s Young and Emerging Artists Program offers a variety of professional experiences aimed at providing pathways for tomorrow’s artists. In 2011 these include:

• ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards

• Orchestral Training Program • International Artist Masterclasses • Conductor Masterclasses • Choral Conductor Internship• Assistant Ballet Conductor

Education & Outreach Program

DisCoVer!

Below: Cellist Jian Wang with Masterclass participants, 2010.

These are just some of the talented musicians that make up the Orchestra, which you can support by joining our Private Giving Program...

Private givingsuPPorting Your orCHestraEach year our Private Giving Program becomes more important to WASO’s ability to sustain its vision ‘to touch souls and enrich lives through music’. With a high fixed cost base of over 80 full-time musicians and a busy schedule of concerts and events that touch many thousands of Western Australians annually, WASO relies not only on ticket sales but on significant levels of government funding and corporate support. We are very grateful for this support; however, it is not enough.

our PatronsOur Patrons support WASO’s vision through their donations, and become part of a special community of individuals who strengthen WASO’s ability to remain the cultural heart of Western Australia. There are many ways to be involved from annual giving, or for supporting a special project, to leaving a lasting gift by making a bequest to WASO. Whichever form the support takes, the link to our Patrons is very important to us and we are committed to strengthening our connection to those individuals who support WASO’s vision through their gifts. We keep in regular contact with Patrons and, throughout the year, we invite them to many different events, including our Friends of WASO events.

becoming a PatronPlease consider joining our community of Patrons. Your contribution makes a difference and you will be warmly welcomed into the Orchestra’s community of Patrons. Donations are fully tax deductible and are proudly acknowledged in concert programs and on the WASO website.

To learn more, visit waso.com.au or contact:

Alecia Benzie - Executive Manager, Private Giving Phone 08 9326 0020 [email protected]

Sarah Gallinagh - Donations & Bequests Coordinator Phone 08 9326 0075 [email protected]

The friends of WASO is a membership program with a nominal annual membership fee. friends of WASO have opportunities to learn more about WASO, get to know its musicians and enjoy specially organised events such as our popular Tea & Symphony open rehearsals and Celebrate the Sections events.

friends support WASO through the friends of WASO Scholarship which aims to provide career and skills development opportunities for

Orchestra members in order to encourage high achievement and retain quality musicians in Western Australia.

friends can also become involved as volunteers. Volunteers provide invaluable support to WASO both in the administration office and at the Perth Concert Hall.

For more information please contact the Friends of the WASO on 08 9326 0016 or email [email protected]

FrienDs oF Waso

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WHere Do i begin?There are four easy ways for you to experience the music of your West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

Your oPtions1. Full series subscription

Attend every concert in a chosen series, i.e. Masters, Classics, Morning, Contempo, Chamber or Family Series and receive discounts of up to 20% and a host of additional benefits.

2. Packaged subscriptionChoose one of our suggested Packaged Subscriptions. See page 34 for details.

3. Create Your own subscriptionChoose four or more concerts with a Create Your Own Subscription. Tailor a package to suit your tastes, schedule and budget for an experience combining passionate performances with fantastic flexibility. For details see page 39.

4. single ticketsPurchase a ticket to any concert in the 2011 season. Tickets for outdoor events and Kids’ Cushion Concerts are on sale now. Single tickets for all other performances go on sale 13 December 2010.

WHY subsCribe?better seats at lower Prices Enjoy savings of up to 20% off regular Box Office prices and be allocated your seats in advance of the general public.

ticket exchangesIf you are a West Australian Symphony Orchestra Subscriber, you may exchange your subscription tickets for most other 2011 WASO subscription series concerts, subject to ticket availability. The exchange must be processed at least 24 hours prior to the first affected concert. Tickets must be exchanged at the WASO Box Office.

lost or stolen tickets In the event of lost or stolen subscription tickets, please contact the WASO Box Office. (A fee may apply)

exclusive subscriber Card Enjoy a range of discounts with arts organisations, restaurants and retailers. For details visit waso.com.au

additional ticketsConcession price on additional tickets where applicable. (Adjoining seats cannot be guaranteed)

buy now, Pay later Full Series Subscribers can pay half their subscription now and then pay the remainder by 28 January 2011. (A fee of $6.60 applies)

HoW We ProCess Your orDerSubscribers to Masters, Classics, Morning Symphony, Family and Contempo Series have a priority subscription renewal period until Monday 18 October 2010. Seats not renewed by this date will be released for sale.

Applications are processed in order of receipt and prioritised as follows: 1. Renewing Full Series 2. Full Series Change Requests 3. New Full Series 4. Create Your Own Series &

Packaged Series5. Additional Single Tickets

for Subscribers

Subscription packs will be mailed when processed and paid in full.

Packs include tickets, subscriber card(s) and diary stickers.

Customer inFormationConcessionsAustralian Pensioner Card, TPI Pensioner, Veterans’ Affairs, Health Care Card Holders and Full-time Students are eligible for the concession price. To claim a concession, please enclose photocopied proof with your booking form. Note: Seniors Card holders are not eligible for concession prices.

under 30 YearsIf you are aged under 30 you can receive substantial savings on ticket purchases. Please enclose photocopied proof of age with your booking form.

Companion CardCompanion Card holders receive one complimentary ticket for their carer. Concessions apply only to the individual named on the card.

single ticketsSingle ticket purchases are strictly non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

entertainment book VouchersEntertainment Book Vouchers cannot be used as payment on advance orders. They must be presented in person at the Box Office after single ticket sales open on 13 December 2010. Please do not mail Entertainment Book Vouchers with your subscriptions.

bookings & subsCriPtionsmail WASO Subscriptions

PO Box 3041 PERTH ADELAIDE TCE WA 6832

Fax 08 9326 0099 Remember to fax both sides of the booking form!

in Person WASO Box Office 445 Hay Street, PERTH 9am - 5pm, Mon to Fri

Phone WASO Box Office 08 9326 0000 9am - 5pm, Mon to Fri

Web waso.com.au Single ticket purchases only (from 13 December 2010)

how to Book

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Lower Gallery

Rear Stalls

Front Stalls

Choir Stalls

Stage

B Reserve

A Reserve

C Reserve

Choir Stalls

Upper Gallery

masters and Classics series

restaurantSituated within the Perth Concert Hall, the à la carte Restaurant offers elegant dining in a comfortable setting. Enjoy a relaxing start to your evening with quality food and excellent service. Dine early and take advantage of the early bird specials available each evening.

For the evening’s encore, look no further for your after-concert delights, enjoy premium coffee and cakes to finish the evening on the perfect note.

Chef’s Foyer Variations CarveryConveniently located on the ground floor main foyer of the Perth Concert Hall, the Chef’s Foyer Variations is open two hours prior to each WASO evening performance. Offering a fresh selection of seasonal dishes, the Chef’s Foyer Variations is perfect for a pre-concert meal when time is of the essence.

beVeragesFoyer bars open for drinks and coffee two hours before, during interval and after each WASO evening performance.

Relax and enjoy the whole interval without the queues! We recommend you pre-order your interval drinks for fast service to have your drinks waiting for you.

For restaurant bookings please call the Perth Concert Hall on 08 9231 9946 and for general enquires please call 08 9231 9900 or visit www.perthconcerthall.com.au

Lower Gallery

Rear Stalls

Front Stalls

Choir Stalls

Stage

A Reserve Upper Gallery

B Reserve

Choir Stalls

Contempo series

Choir Stalls not available for Contempo 1 - Tina Arena.

Lower Gallery

Rear Stalls

Front Stalls

Choir Stalls

Stage

Choir Stalls

One Reserve Upper Gallery

morning symphony, Family series and Young Performers awards

Choir Stalls not available for the Family Series and Young Performers Awards.

Perth Concert hall

Select one of our suggested subscription packages from the following pages (first Timers, Gala, Choral, Piano) made up from concerts featured in our Masters, Classics and Contempo Series and receive discounts of up to 15% and a host of additional benefits.

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MOZART’S CLARINET CONCERTO


BRETT DEAN Amphitheatre MOzART Clarinet Concerto ROSS EDWARDS Spirit Ground for violin and orchestra WORLD PREMIERE

BEETHOVEN Symphony No.7

Paul Daniel, conductorPaul Dean, clarinetmargaret Blades, violin

See page 10 for details.

B GALA SERIES PACkAGE

A fIRST TIMERS SERIES PACkAGE



Giancarlo Guerrero, conductorelisa Wilson, sopranotobias Cole, counter tenorJames Clayton, baritoneWAso Chorus


CARMINA BURANA


DE fALLA El amor brujo: Ballet Suite [Love, the Magician]RODRIGO Concierto de AranjuezBARTOk Concerto for Orchestra

stefan Asbury, conductorslava Grigoryan, guitar


SLAVA GRIGORYAN PLAYS RODRIGO


STRAVINSkY Scherzo FantastiqueSHOSTAkOVICH Cello Concerto No.1HOLST The Planets

Paul Daniel, conductorAlisa Weilerstein, celloWAso Chorus



A NIGHT AT THE PROMS


WALTON Belshazzar’s Feast WALTON Crown ImperialPURCELL Music from King Arthur and The Fairy QueenDELIUS On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringVAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark AscendingPARRY I Was Glad

Paul Daniel, conductorPeter rose, baritone WAso Chorustasmanian symphony orchestra ChorusSee page 7 for details.

CARMINA BURANA





ELGAR’S CELLO CONCERTO


LISzT Mephisto Waltz No.1ELGAR Cello ConcertoRAVEL Alborada del graciosoRAVEL. Daphnis and Chloe Suite No.2

mario Venzago, conductorsol Gabetta, cello


STRIKE UP THE BAND – THE MUSIC OF GEORGE GERSHWIN

11 November | Friday 7.30pm13 November | Sunday 7.30pm

George Gershwin arguably wrote more hit songs in his short life than any other composer. Join Bramwell Tovey as we go on a journey through the very best of Gershwin’s music.

Bramwell tovey, conductor/piano

tracy Dahl, soprano


Packaged Subscriptions

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CARMINA BURANA


Program includes:ORff Carmina Burana



A NIGHT AT THE PROMS


Program includes:WALTON Belshazzar’s Feast

Paul Daniel, conductorPeter rose, baritone WAso Chorustasmanian symphony orchestra Chorus


MOZART’S MASS


Program includes:MOzART Mass in C minor k.427

Paul Daniel, conductorsara macliver, soprano Penelope mills, soprano Paul mcmahon, tenorJames Clayton, baritoneWAso Chorus




Program includes:HOLST The Planets



C CHORAL SERIES PACkAGE

D PIANO SERIES PACkAGE

27 May | Friday 7.30pm 28 May | Saturday 7.30pm

Program includes:BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No.3

olli mustonen, piano/director


OLLI MUSTONEN PLAYS BEETHOVEN


Program includes:MOzART Piano Concerto No.23 k.488

Vladimir Verbitsky, conductoringrid Fliter, piano


INGRID FLITER PLAYS MOZART


Program includes:BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No.4

roy Goodman, conductorronald Brautigam, piano


RONALD BRAUTIGAM PLAYS BEETHOVEN

RONALD BRAUTIGAM PLAYS SCHUMANN


Program includes:SCHUMANN Piano Concerto

Brad Cohen, conductorronald Brautigam, piano


A fIRST TIMERS SERIES PACkAGE


STRAVINSkY Scherzo FantastiqueSHOSTAkOVICH Cello Concerto No.1HOLST The Planets




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ticket Prices

GROUP DISCOUNTSGroup bookings of 8 or more receive savings of up to 20% for most performances. Call 08 9326 0075 for further information.

GIFT VOUCHERSA Gift Voucher from WASO makes a truly delightful present. Giving a voucher allows the receiver to attend a concert of their choice (excluding WA Ballet and WA Opera). You can purchase gift vouchers in any amount from the WASO Box Office on 08 9326 0000 during office hours.

1. full Series Subscription Attend every concert in a chosen series and receive up to 20% discount and a host of additional benefits. Full ConCession* unDer 30* a b C† a b C† a b C†

masters 8 Concerts 20% discount 513.60 436.80 325.00† 461.60 391.20 285.00† 256.00 160.00 160.00†

ClassiCs 8 Concerts 20% discount 521.60 444.80 330.00† 468.80 398.40 290.00† 256.00 160.00 160.00†

morning 5 Concerts 15% discount 233.75 (One Reserve) 199.75 (One Reserve) 85.00 (One Reserve)

5 Concerts 15% disc plus buffet lunch 301.50 (One Reserve) 267.50 (One Reserve) 152.75 (One Reserve)

CHamber 3 Concerts 10% discount 94.50 (One Reserve) - - - - - -

ContemPo 3 Concerts 10% discount 249.30 198.00 - - - - - - -

FamilY 3 Concerts 10% discount 62.10 (One Reserve) - - - 62.10 (One Reserve) † Restricted viewing - no discount applies.* For details on applicable concessions see page 32.

2. Packaged SubscriptionChoose one of our suggested packaged subscriptions and receive up to 15% discount and a host of additional benefits. Full ConCession* a b C† a b C†

PaCkage a - First timers 3 Concerts 10% discount 222.30 189.90 125.00† 199.80 170.10 110.00†

PaCkage b - gala 5 Concerts 15% discount 378.25 321.30 239.50† 347.65 294.10 219.50†

PaCkage C - CHoral 4 Concerts 10% discount 302.40 259.20 170.00† 271.80 232.20 150.00†

PaCkage D - Piano 4 Concerts 10% discount 284.40 241.20 160.00† 255.60 216.00 140.00† † Restricted viewing - no discount applies. * For details on applicable concessions see page 32.

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Please fill in the NuMBER of Full Series Subscription PACKAGES that you require, in each reserve:

a reserVe b reserVe C reserVe† Full ConC u30 Full ConC u30 Full ConC u30 subtotal

masters Fri 513.60 461.60 256.00 436.80 391.20 160.00 325.00 285.00 160.00

Sat 513.60 461.60 256.00 436.80 391.20 160.00 325.00 285.00 160.00

ClassiCs Fri 521.60 468.80 256.00 444.80 398.40 160.00 330.00 290.00 160.00

Sat 521.60 468.80 256.00 444.80 398.40 160.00 330.00 290.00 160.00

morning 233.75 199.75 85.00

with buffet lunch 301.50 267.50 152.75

CHamber 94.50

ContemPo Fri 249.30 198.00

Sat/Sun 249.30 198.00

FamilY 62.10 62.10

† Restricted viewing.

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First timers gala series CHoral series Piano series subtotal

Full Fri Sat Fri Sat Fri Sat Fri Sat $

Conc Fri Sat Fri Sat Fri Sat Fri Sat $

a + b + C + D + e =

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When purchasing tickets in a subscription package, the same quantity of tickets and same discount must be purchased for each concert. Seats will differ for each concert. under 30 years prices are not available for Create Your Own Subscriptions. * For applicable concession see page 32. Please note CYO exclusions on page 39.

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Eg: Masters 1 12 / 03 1 full 1 Conc* $ 135.20

Concert title Date (DD/mm) type & Quantity subtotal

1 / full Conc* $

2 / full Conc* $

3 / full Conc* $

4 / full Conc* $

5 / full Conc* $

6 / full Conc* $

7 / full Conc* $

8 / full Conc* $

9 / full Conc* $

10 / full Conc* $

Please tick and then fill in concerts below 4 concerts 5 - 7 concerts 8+ concerts

p Create Your oWn subsCriPtions fill in the number of packages you want to purchase:

* For applicable concession see page 32. e Add Transaction Fee $6.60 & for Summer events add $2.50 Registered Post = ToTAL

7 single tiCkets If purchasing single tickets, please complete below:

Concert title Date (DD/mm) type & Quantity subtotal

/ full Conc* U30 $

/ full Conc* U30 $

/ full Conc* U30 $

/ full Conc* U30 $

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r seating PreFerenCes Full Series, Packaged, Create Your Own Subscriptions & single ticket purchases

Please tick seating preferences for the Perth Concert Hall as Best Available or Number the Boxes below:

best aVailable or A RESERVE B RESERVE C RESERVE† CHOIR STALLS

Best Available

Stalls

Rear Stalls

Lower Gallery

Stalls

Upper Gallery

Stalls †

Upper Gallery †

Unreserved † +

special requirements: Please indicate wheelchair or any other seating needs. † Restricted viewing. +Choir Stalls are Single ticket purchases only.

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2) i’m PaYing bY Cheque / money orDer Made payable to “West Australian Symphony Orchestra”

CAsh Please do not send cash via mail

mAsterCArD / VisA Cardholder’s Name ......................................................................................................................... No Exp ....... / ........ Signature ......................................................................................

Remainder to be paid on or before 28 Jan 2011. If paying by credit card, the 2nd instalment will automatically be debited on the due date.

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1) i’m PaYing Final total F as above

For Full Series Subscribers only, By Instalment (half of final total now)

mAil WASO Subscriptions, Reply Paid 3041, Perth Adelaide Tce, WA 6832 FAX 9326 0099 (please do not mail your booking form as well as faxing)

in Person Visit our Box Office at 445 Hay Street, Perth (9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday)

+ $6.60 HANDLiNG FEE =

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A Night at the Proms

Ticket Prices [cont.]

3. Create Your Own SubscriptionChoose 4 or more concerts from the list below and receive up to 20% discount and a host of additional benefits.†† Full ConCession* a b C† a b C†

masters/ClassiCs 4 Concerts 10% discount 71.10 60.30 40.00† 63.90 54.00 35.00† Masters 2 - 8, Classics 1, 3, 4, 6 - 8 5-7 concerts 15% discount 67.15 56.95 40.00† 60.35 51.00 35.00† 8+ concerts 20% discount 63.20 53.60 40.00† 56.80 48.00 35.00†

gala ConCerts 4 Concerts 10% discount 80.10 69.30 45.00† 72.00 62.10 40.00† Masters 1, Classics 2 & 5, 5-7 concerts 15% discount 75.65 65.45 45.00† 68.00 58.65 40.00† 8+ concerts 20% discount 71.20 61.60 45.00† 64.00 55.20 40.00†

morning sYmPHonY 4 Concerts 10% discount 49.50 (One Reserve) 42.30 (One Reserve) 5-7 concerts 15% discount 46.75 (One Reserve) 39.95 (One Reserve) 8+ concerts 20% discount 44.00 (One Reserve) 37.60 (One Reserve)

CHamber ConCerts 4 Concerts 10% discount 31.50 (One Reserve) 31.50 (One Reserve) 5-7 concerts 15% discount 29.75 (One Reserve) 29.75 (One Reserve) 8+ concerts 20% discount 28.00 (One Reserve) 28.00 (One Reserve)

ContemPo 1 4 Concerts 10% discount 89.10 72.00 - 89.10 72.00 - Tina Arena 5-7 concerts 15% discount 84.15 68.00 - 84.15 68.00 - 8+ concerts 20% discount 79.20 64.00 - 79.20 64.00 -

ContemPo 2 & 3 4 Concerts 10% discount 80.10 63.00 - 80.10 63.00 - James Morrison & 5-7 concerts 15% discount 75.65 59.50 - 75.65 59.50 - George Gershwin (Gala) 8+ concerts 20% discount 71.20 56.00 - 71.20 56.00 -

†† Create Your Own Subscriptions exclude Summer Events, Family Concerts, Young Performers Awards and Cushion Concerts.

*For details on applicable concessions see page 32. † Restricted viewing. No discount applies.

4. Single Tickets**On sale 13 December 2010 (Summer Events and Kids’ Cushion Concerts on sale now). Full ConCession* unDer 30* a b C† CHoir† a b C† CHoir† a b C† CHoir†

masters Masters 2 - 8 79.00 67.00 40.00 25.00 71.00 60.00 35.00 25.00 40.00 25.00 20.00 15.00

ClassiCs Classics 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 79.00 67.00 40.00 25.00 71.00 60.00 35.00 25.00 40.00 25.00 20.00 15.00

gala ConCerts Masters 1, Classics 2 & 5 89.00 77.00 45.00 25.00 80.00 69.00 40.00 25.00 40.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 A Night at the Proms 89.00 77.00 45.00 80.00 69.00 40.00 40.00 25.00 20.00

ContemPo 1 Tina Arena 99.00 80.00

ContemPo 2 James Morrison 89.00 70.00 45.00

ContemPo 3 George Gershwin (Gala) 89.00 70.00 45.00

morning sYmPHonY 55.00 (One Reserve) 25.00 47.00 (One Reserve) 25.00 20.00 (One Reserve) 15.00 with buffet lunch ($13.55) 68.55 (One Reserve) 38.55 60.55 (One Reserve) 38.55 33.55 (One Reserve) 28.55

CHamber 35.00 (One Reserve)

FamilY 1 Justine Clarke - On sale now! 29.00 (General Admission)

FamilY 2 20.00 (One Reserve) 20.00 (One Reserve)

FamilY 3 20.00 (One Reserve) 20.00 (One Reserve)

Young PerFormers aWarDs 25.00 (One Reserve) 25.00 (One Reserve) 25.00 (One Reserve)

kiDs’ CusHion ConCerts On sale now! 10.00 (General Admission) 10.00 (General Admission)

summer eVents Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 109.50 (General Admission) - On sale now! 99.00 (General Admission WASO Subscribers)

Tim Minchin 77.00 (General Admission)

† Restricted viewing.

* For details on applicable concessions see page 32.

** Transaction fees apply to all single ticket purchases booked by phone, mail or internet. Bookings for Justine Clarke, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Tim Minchin will incur an additional $2.50 for Registered Post.

Choir stalls not available for Classics 2 & 8, Masters 8, Contempo 1, Family 2 & 3 and A Night at the Proms.

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neW CommissionsRoss Edwards Spirit Ground for Violin and Orchestra Commissioned for WASO by Geoff Stearn 11 & 12 MarJames Ledger Two Memorials Commissioned for WASO by Australia LNG 25 & 26 Nov

soloistsTina Arena Vocalist 8 & 10 Apr Contempo 1Cheryl Barker Soprano 17, 18 & 19 Nov Morning Symphony 5 Classics 7Margaret Blades Violin 11 & 12 Mar Masters 1Ronald Brautigam Piano 14, 15, 21 & 22 Oct Masters 7 Classics 6Catherine Carby Mezzo Soprano 18 & 19 Nov Classics 7Justine Clarke Family performer 6 Feb Family 1James Clayton Baritone 29 & 30 Apr; 25 & 26 Nov Classics 2 Masters 8Tobias Cole Counter Tenor 29 & 30 Apr Classics 2Tracy Dahl Soprano 11 & 13 Nov Contempo 3Paul Dean Clarinet 11 & 12 Mar Masters 1David Evans Horn 4 Nov Chamber 3ingrid Fliter Piano 24 & 25 Jun Masters 4Sol Gabetta Cello 6, 7 & 8 Oct Morning Symphony 4 Classics 5Alban Gerhardt Cello 2 & 3 Sept Classics 4Slava Grigoryan Guitar 3 & 4 Jun Classics 3Henning Kraggerud Violin 18 & 19 Mar Classics 1Sara Macliver Soprano 18, 19, 25 & 26 Nov Classics 7 Masters 8Paul McMahon Tenor 25 & 26 Nov Masters 8Allan Meyer Clarinet 4 Nov Chamber 3Penelope Mills Soprano 25 & 26 Nov Masters 8Tim Minchin Comedian 4 Mar SummerJames Morrison Trumpet 29 & 30 Jul Contempo 2Olli Mustonen Piano 27 & 28 May Masters 3Andrew Nicholson Flute 26 & 27 Aug Masters 6Peter Rose Baritone 12 & 13 Aug GalaBramwell Tovey Piano 11 & 13 Nov Contempo 3Akiko Suwanai Violin 25 & 26 Mar Masters 2Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Soprano 24 Feb SummerAlisa Weilerstein Cello 2 & 3 Dec Classics 8Elisa Wilson Soprano 29 & 30 Apr Classics 2

ConDuCtors Stefan Asbury 3 & 4 Jun Classics 3Nicholas Buc 8 & 10 Apr Contempo 1Brad Cohen 21 & 22 Oct Classics 6Brian Castles-Onion 24 Feb Summer Paul Daniel 11, 12, 25 & 26 Mar; 12, 13, 26 & 27 Aug; 25 & 26 Nov Masters 1, 2, 6, 8 Gala

17, 18 & 19 Mar; 17, 18 & 19 Nov; 2 & 3 Dec Morning Symphony 1, 5 Classics 1, 7, 8Paul Dyer 15 Apr Chamber 1Asher Fisch 1, 2 & 3 Sept Morning Symphony 3 Classics 4Roy Goodman 14 & 15 Oct Masters 7Giancarlo Guerrero 29 & 30 Apr Classics 2Olli Mustonen 27 & 28 May Masters 3Guy Noble 10 Dec Symphony In the CityBenjamin Northey 4 Mar; 29 & 30 Jul Summer Contempo 2Warwick Potter 6 Feb Family 1Bramwell Tovey 11 & 13 Nov Contempo 3Mario Venzago 6, 7 & 8 Oct Morning Symphony 4 Classics 5Vladimir Verbitsky 23, 24 & 25 Jun Morning Symphony 2 Masters 4Simone Young 5 & 6 Aug Masters 5

CHoirsTasmanian Symphony Orchestra Chorus 12, 13 Aug GalaWASO Chorus 29 & 30 Apr; 12 & 13 Aug; 25 & 26 Nov; 2 & 3 Dec Classics 2 Gala Masters 8 Classics 8

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rePertoireBach Suite No.2 BWV 1067 26 & 27 Aug Masters 6

Suite No.1 BWV 1066 6 Nov Family 3Suite No.3 BWV 1068 6 Nov Family 3

Bartók Concerto for Orchestra 3 & 4 Jun Classics 3Beethoven Symphony No.7 11 & 12 Mar Masters 1

Piano Concerto No.3 27 & 28 May Masters 3The Creatures of Prometheus: Overture 14 & 15 Oct Masters 7Piano Concerto No.4 14 & 15 Oct Masters 7Symphony No.3 Eroica 14 & 15 Oct Masters 7Symphony No.5 6 Nov Family 3Leonore Overture No.3 6 Nov Family 3

Biber Battaglia 15 Apr Chamber 1Bruckner Symphony No.7 27 & 27 Aug Masters 6Cazzati arr. Dyer Passacaglia and Ciaconna 15 Apr Chamber 1Corelli Christmas Concerto 15 Jul Chamber 2de Falla El Amor Brujo: Ballet Suite [Love, the Magician] 3 & 4 Jun Classics 3Brett Dean Amphitheatre 11 & 12 Mar Masters 1Dall’Abaco Concerto a piu Instrumenti 15 Apr Chamber 1Delius On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring 12 & 13 Aug GalaDvořák Symphonic Variations 1, 2 & 3 Sept Morning Symphony 3 Classics 4

Silent Woods 2 & 3 Sept Classics 4Symphony No.9 From the New World 6 Nov Family 3Slavonic Dance No.8 6 Nov Family 3

Ross Edwards Spirit Ground for violin and orchestra 11 & 12 Mar Masters 1Elgar Cello Concerto 6, 7 & 8 Oct Morning Symphony 4 Classics 5Franck Symphony in D minor 1, 2 & 3 Sept Morning Symphony 3 Classics 4Glinka Valse Fantaisie 23, 24 & 25 Jun Morning Symphony 2 Masters 4Grieg Holberg Suite 15 Jul Chamber 2Heiniken Concerto in F major 15 Apr Chamber 1Holst The Planets 2 & 3 Dec Classics 8James Ledger Two Memorials 25 & 26 Nov Masters 8Lizst Mephisto Waltz No.1 7 & 8 Oct Classics 5Mahler compl. Cooke Symphony No.10 5 & 6 Aug Masters 5Messiaen Concert à quatre 5 & 6 Aug Masters 5Mozart Clarinet Concerto K.622 11 & 12 Mar Masters 1

Violin Concerto No.5 K.219 25 & 26 Mar Masters 2Piano Concerto No.23 K.488 24 & 25 Jun Masters 4Horn Quintet K.407 4 Nov Chamber 3Quintet for Clarinet and Strings K.581 4 Nov Chamber 3The Marriage of Figaro, ACT II: Porgi Amor 17 Nov Morning Symphony 5Mass in C minor K.427 25 & 26 Nov Masters 8Symphony No.40 K.550 6, 17, 18 & 19 Nov Family 3 Morning Symphony 5 Classics 7

Mussorgsky arr. Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition 21 & 22 Oct Classics 6Nielsen Symphony No.4 The Inextinguishable 27 & 28 May Masters 3Olli Mustonen Three Mysteries 27 & 28 May Masters 3Orff Carmina Burana 29 & 30 Apr Classics 2Parry I Was Glad 12 & 13 Aug GalaProkofiev Peter and the Wolf 31 Jul Family 2Purcell Music from King Arthur and The Fairy Queen 12 & 13 Aug GalaRachmaninov Symphony No.2 17, 18 & 19 Mar Morning Symphony 1 Classics 1 Ravel Daphnis and Chloe: Suite No.2 6, 7 & 8 Oct Morning Symphony 4 Classics 5

Alborada del gracioso 7 & 8 Oct Classics 5Pavane for a Dead Princess 25 & 26 Nov Masters 8

Respighi Fountains of Rome 29 & 30 Apr Classics 2Selections from Ancient Airs and Dances 15 Jul Chamber 2

Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol 29 & 30 Apr Classics 2Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez 3 & 4 Jun Classics 3Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No.1 2 & 3 Sept Classics 4Schumann Piano Concerto 21 & 22 Oct Classics 6Shostakovich Symphony No.5 25 & 26 Mar Masters 2 Family 3

Cello Concerto No.1 2 & 3 Dec Classics 8Sibelius Violin Concerto 18 & 19 Mar Classics 1Strauss, R Excerpts from Der Rosenkavalier 17, 18 & 19 Nov Morning Symphony 5 Classics 7Stravinsky Scherzo Fantastique 2 & 3 Dec Classics 8Tchaikovsky Symphony No.4 23, 24 & 25 Jun Morning Symphony 2 Masters 4 Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves 15 Jul Chamber 2

The Lark Ascending 12 & 13 Aug GalaVivaldi Giustino: Sinfonia 15 Apr Chamber 1Wagner The Flying Dutchman: Overture 21 & 22 Oct Classics 6Walton Belshazzar’s Feast 12 & 13 Aug Gala

Crown Imperial 12 & 13 Aug GalaWeichlein Canon über das Post-Hornl 15 Apr Chamber 1

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Corporate Partners

Illuminating Notes Partner

Technology Partner

Platinum Partners

Music & Health PartnerMentoring Program PartnerProfessional Development Partner

Civic Partner family Series & Sound Shell Partner

keynote Partners

Education & Outreach Partner Concertmaster Partner

Principal Trumpet Partner Data Communications Partner Principal 2nd Violin Partner

Streaming Partner Private Giving Partner

EChO Ensemble Partner

Legal Services Partner

Hospitality Partner

Symphony Supporters

Margaret River Wine Partners

FunDing Partners

Cape Mentelle Vineyards, Clairault Wines, Cullen Wines, fraser Gallop Estate, Hamelin Bay Wines, Happs Wines, Howard Park Wines, Juniper Estate, Leeuwin Estate, Lenton Brae Winery, Moss Wood, Pierro Margaret River Vineyards, UMAMU Estate, Vasse felix, Voyager Estate, Wise Wines, Woodside Valley Estate

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Media Partners

Orchestral Partners

Logistics Partner

World Artist Partner

Series Partners

Luxury Vehicle PartnerMasterclass Partner

montH ConCert series Pg loCationFebruary6 Sun Justine Clarke Meets the Orchestra Family 1 25 Perth Zoo

25 Fri Dame Kiri Te Kanawa with WASO Summer 23 Kings Park

march4 Fri Tim Minchin vs WASO Summer 23 Kings Park

11 & 12 Fri & Sat Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto Masters 1 10 Perth Concert Hall

17 Thurs Romantic Rachmaninov Morning Symphony 1 17 Perth Concert Hall

18 & 19 Fri & Sat Romantic Rachmaninov Classics 1 14 Perth Concert Hall

25 & 26 Fri & Sat Mighty Shostakovich Plus bonus traCk Masters 2 10 Perth Concert Hallapril8 & 10 Fri & Sun Tina Arena with WASO Contempo 1 21 Perth Concert Hall

15 Fri Best of Baroque Chamber 1 19 St Mary’s Cathedral

29 & 30 Fri & Sat Carmina Burana Classics 2 14 Perth Concert Hall

may4 & 5 Wed & Thurs Kids’ Cushion Concerts Education 27 Wardle Room, Perth Concert Hall

7 Sat Kids’ Cushion Concerts Education 27 Perth Town Hall

14 Sat Kids’ Cushion Concerts Education 27 Wardle Room, Perth Concert Hall

27 & 28 Fri & Sat Olli Mustonen Plays Beethoven Masters 3 10 Perth Concert Hall

June3 & 4 Fri & Sat Slava Grigoryan Plays Rodrigo Plus bonus traCk Classics 3 14 Perth Concert Hall

9 Thurs Young Performers Awards 2011 Stage III Final Community Event 27 Perth Concert Hall

23 Thurs Verbitsky Conducts Tchaikovsky Morning Symphony 2 17 Perth Concert Hall

24 & 25 Fri & Sat Verbitsky Conducts Tchaikovsky Masters 4 10 Perth Concert Hall

July15 Fri String Serenade Chamber 2 19 St Mary’s Cathedral

24 Sun Peter and the Wolf & Other Musical Adventures! Family 2 25 Perth Concert Hall

29 & 30 Fri & Sat A Tribute To Louis Armstrong with James Morrison Contempo 2 21 Perth Concert Hall

august5 & 6 Fri & Sat Simone Young Conducts Mahler Masters 5 11 Perth Concert Hall

12 & 13 Fri & Sat A Night at the Proms Gala 7 Perth Concert Hall

26 & 27 Fri & Sat Bach & Bruckner Plus bonus traCk Masters 6 11 Perth Concert Hall

september1 Thurs Symphonic Variations Morning Symphony 3 17 Perth Concert Hall

2 & 3 Fri & Sat Cello Fantasy Classics 4 14 Perth Concert Hall4 Sun The Big Sing Community Event 27 Perth Concert Hall

18 Sun The Big Sing Community Event 27 Bunbury Entertainment Centre

20 - 23 Tues - Fri Kids’ Cushion Concerts Education 27 Wardle Room, Perth Concert Hall

october6 Thurs Elgar’s Cello Concerto Morning Symphony 4 17 Perth Concert Hall

7 & 8 Fri & Sat Elgar’s Cello Concerto Classics 5 15 Perth Concert Hall

14 & 15 Fri & Sat Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony Masters 7 11 Perth Concert Hall

21 & 22 Fri & Sat Pictures at an Exhibition Plus bonus traCk Classics 6 15 Perth Concert Hall

november4 Fri Mozart & Mozart Chamber 3 19 St Mary’s Cathedral

6 Sun Bach to the Future Family 3 25 Perth Concert Hall

11 & 13 Fri & Sun Strike Up The Band - The Music of George Gershwin Contempo 3 21 Perth Concert Hall

17 Thurs A Morning in Vienna Morning Symphony 5 17 Perth Concert Hall

18 & 19 Fri & Sat A Night in Vienna Classics 7 15 Perth Concert Hall

25 & 26 Fri & Sat Mozart’s Mass Masters 8 11 Perth Concert HallDecember2 & 3 Fri & Sat Holst’s The Planets Classics 8 15 Perth Concert Hall

10 Sat Symphony in the City Community Event 28 The Esplanade, Perth

Calendar 2011

Thank you to the musicians and staff who contributed their time in creating this brochure.

Brochure Design Bronwyn Rogers Photography Matt Galligan www.mattgalligan.com.au We would like to thank the musicians that so generously let us into their lives and homes so that we could bring you their wonderful stories.

Thanks to Parker and Co. for supplying Paul Daniel’s clothing.

Guest Artist Photo Credits Observatoriet Simax Classics, Bridget Elliott, David Bailey, Tyler Boye, Jon Green, Thomas Rabsch, Marco Borggreve, Perou, Keith Saunders, Lucio Lecce, Philippe Hurlin, Tyler Boye, Saito Kiyotaka, Outi Montosen, Christian Steiner, Reto Klar and Frances Andrijch. St Mary’s Cathedral image - Dean, St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth, copyright to The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth 2010.

We will do everything in our power to present the programs listed in this brochure, but sometimes things happen that are beyond our control. In these instances we will have to vary the program without notice and we ask for your understanding.

tHank You

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