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West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9326 0000

Address: 445 Hay St 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.waso.com.au

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25.01.2022 Tonight, we return for another thrilling run of concerts. Join us over the next four evenings with guest Jessica Gethin - Conductor for Dvoák’s blissful eighth symphony, followed by Mozart’s exquisite fifth violin concerto, performed by rising star of the violin, Emmalena Huning. Friday night’s concert is sold out and tickets for the remaining concerts are selling fast! > https://bit.ly/waso-dvorak

25.01.2022 We're hiring! If you're a digital marketing professional with a passion for music and are looking for your next career step, this might just be the job for you. Applications close Wednesday 18 November.

24.01.2022 Last night, Perth Concert Hall was home to another breathtaking evening of music with WASO Concertmaster Laurence Jackson taking centre stage with Bruch's irresistible Violin Concerto, plus the Orchestra taking full flight for Tchaikovsky's passionate Fourth Symphony. We're back on the stage tonight for one final (sold out) performance. Next week, we end our 2020 Remixed Season with three performances of The Emperor. Don't miss your final chance to see WASO at Perth Concert Hall in 2020. Tickets available: https://bit.ly/wasoemperor

24.01.2022 Looking for some baking inspiration? Semra Lee-Smith (A/Associate Concertmaster), Christine Reitzenstein (Double Bass) and Melanie Pearn (Violin) share some delicious recipes for those of us craving a sweet treat.

24.01.2022 Last week WASO’s Artistic Planning Manager Alan Tyrrell caught up with Jessica Gethin - Conductor to chat about Dvoák's eighth symphony, her work with the Orchestra's 'Rehearse and Rebuild' sessions and what a conductor gets up to during lockdown. Tickets for Morning Symphony: Dvoák’s Symphony No.8 are on sale now > http://bit.ly/dvorak-morning

24.01.2022 Introducing the newest members of the WASO family - Mia, Luca and Alexander! Congratulations to Nik Babic (Viola), Frankie (Horn) & Megan (Executive Assistant) Lo Surdo and Graeme Norris (Violin) on the recent arrivals of their little ones.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to James Ledger for his APRA AMCOS Art Music Awards nomination. We were absolutely honoured to premiere his Viola Concerto with fellow composer and violist Brett Dean and conductor Fabien Gabel last year, a composition that is shortlisted for Work of the Year: Large Ensemble. With thanks to Geoff Stearn who supported the creation of this work through WASOs Commissioning Program, the WASO Song Book.... Kudos to all the nominees, see the full list here > https://bit.ly/3akR8yF

23.01.2022 Over the past week, WASO musicians performed for residents at RiverSea Aged Care in Mosman Park as part of our Music for the Ages program and also for guests from disability support agencies as part of our Connect program at the Perth Concert Hall. Audiences were treated to intimate performances and were able to take some time out of their day to listen to beautiful music. We believe that connecting with others through music is powerful for mental wellbeing - and a lot of fu...n too! For more info on WASOs Community Outreach programs > http://bit.ly/wasocommunity WASOs Community Outreach programs are supported by Act-Belong-Commit.

21.01.2022 Were so proud to be West Australian. Carmina Burana, our first concert back in October, showcases a cavalcade of local talent including conductor Jessica Gethin, Amy Manford - Soprano, tenor Perry Joyce, and baritone James Clayton along with the 130 voices of the WASO Chorus and UWA Symphonic Chorus. Jessica Gethin - Conductor spoke to Limelight Magazine ahead of her WASO debut.

21.01.2022 On your return to concerts this week, you may notice we've made some changes to keep you, our audience, safe. These changes include perspex screens at key service points, increased sanitisation of surfaces and COVID Safety training for all front of house staff. However, we all need to do our part. Please help us stay COVID Free by following our five simple safety steps. In this video, WASO musicians Brent Grapes, Zak Rowntree, Brian Maloney & Liam O'Malley show you how.

20.01.2022 Join the Perth Concert Hall's dynamic Front of House team! If you're customer-focused, love working with people and have a passion for the performing arts, this is the opportunity for you. Applications for this casual position close Friday 13 November.

20.01.2022 Just launched! We are delighted to present WASO’s 2021 Schools Season packed full of inspiring and imaginative learning opportunities for students of all ages to engage with their state orchestra. Bookings are now open for schools.

20.01.2022 A fantastic first visit back at Perth Childrens Hospital this morning as part of WASOs Hospital Orchestra Project. It was a Meet the Strings morning - WASO musicians visited children on the wards followed by a Meet the String Quartet performance in the auditorium that was broadcast out to the wards on Starlight TV. It is always a joy to share music with patients, families and staff. Thank you to our partners School of Special Educational Needs Medical and Mental Health and the Starlight Childrens Foundation Australia.

20.01.2022 We were thrilled to welcome our Corporate Partners "Back on Stage" last night with a magical event held on stage at Perth Concert Hall featuring special performances from WASO ensembles throughout the night. WASO is very thankful to our Corporate Partners, without whose support we would not be the Orchestra we are today. The event was a fantastic opportunity to extend our thanks in person following a 5-month break from live performances. It was another amazing night of live music and we are extremely excited to welcome audiences back in October for our mainstage program. For more info on WASOs Corporate Partnerships > http://bit.ly/wasocorporatepartners

20.01.2022 This weekend, WASO musicians Semra Lee-Smith, Rod McGrath, Zak Rowntree and Liz Chee and Board member Sara Macliver will be performing across three digital concerts as part of the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall. Be sure to tune in this Friday 4 & Saturday 5 September to experience some sublime classical music, streamed directly to your home. Tickets & more info > https://bit.ly/31Mffnu

19.01.2022 WERE HIRING! Are you passionate about music and marketing? WASO has an exciting full-time position available for a Marketing Coordinator with razor-sharp communication and analytical skills. If this sounds like you, head over to our website to learn more about the role and how to apply.... Applications close Friday 7 August 2020.

18.01.2022 Meet Brent, WASO's extraordinary Principal Trumpet. He's extremely excited to have the opportunity to play his favourite concerto, Tomasi's Trumpet Concerto, as part of our 2021 Season. Tickets for WASO's 2021 Season are now on sale: www.waso.com.au

18.01.2022 We are so excited to be partnering with WA Youth Orchestra over the next three years with support from Woodside Energy. This unique partnership will provide a foundation of training opportunities for the professional development of WAYO's young musicians. With Woodside's support, these talented young musicians will be provided with rare access to WASO, strengthening the pathway for them to become the professional musicians of the future and much more!

17.01.2022 The band is back! This week marked the first time the full Orchestra has rehearsed together since March. These rehearsals have been designed to reconnect the Orchestra as a team before they hit the mainstage with an audience. AFL footballers need preseason training after a break, and just like any other elite team player, so do our musicians. The Orchestra played through some carefully selected repertoire conducted by Jessica Gethin - Conductor and all participants of our Eme...rging Conductor Program had the opportunity to conduct WASO for the first time. Plus, we workshopped West Australian composer Olivia Davies new work Stratus that was originally commissioned for its premiere performance in July this year. We cannot wait to perform to you, our audience, once again. WASOs 2020 Remixed Season is on sale now > https://bit.ly/wasoremixed

17.01.2022 Perth Concert Hall is singing again! Last night we welcomed back our WASO Chorus for their very first socially distanced Chorus Rehearsal. Over 130 voices, including our WASO Chorus, will come together this October for Carmina Burana, our first orchestral concert back on the mainstage. More info > https://bit.ly/waso-carminaburana

17.01.2022 Our friends at SCOOP have written a fantastic piece about our upcoming Carmina Burana concert and the talented local artists who will be performing alongside us.

16.01.2022 In the final edition of our Backstage Baking Roster; Akiko Miyazawa, Alex Timcke and Louise Sandercock share their favourite recipes to enjoy with their colleagues during interval. Learn how to make delectable chocolate truffles, treacle cookies and lemon lime tart.

15.01.2022 When the brass started playing it was amazing, I was nearly blown off my seat! I had forgotten what the sound of a trumpet was like and it was magnificent. It is quite indescribable actually, the feeling of being inside an orchestra. - Semra Lee-Smith, Associate Concertmaster Experience the joy of last weeks return to rehearsals with this exclusive podcast, created by Seesaw Magazines Rosalind Appleby. Listen now at the link below.

14.01.2022 "Showing not the slightest sign of nerves, Emmalena Huning's delivery of Mozart's fifth violin concerto was assured beyond her years." An exquisite night of music and an amazing debut. Tonight's performance is sold out but the good news is we're playing on until Sunday. Final tickets available > http://bit.ly/waso-dvorak

14.01.2022 You can now book your FREE tickets to Lotterywest Christmas Spectacular, a City of Perth celebration at RAC Arena! This magical production will feature more than 130 WA performers on stage including your very own West Australian Symphony Orchestra and WASO Chorus led by Perth’s rising star Jen Winley - Conductor. Plus. some of our favourite special guests - WA's leading lady Lucy Durack, international musical theatre star Amy Manford - Soprano, and acclaimed soprano Samanth...a Clarke. We hear Santa may even make an appearance! Get your tickets to this free family friendly event > https://bit.ly/waso-christmasspectacular

14.01.2022 Joining WASO in 2019, Associate Principal Trumpet Jenna Smith has quickly become part of the family. We caught up with Jenna to find out about her hidden talents off-stage.

13.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce our Lotterywest Christmas Spectacular at RAC Arena. Western Australia’s favourite leading lady, Lucy Durack, will be our host while your West Australian Symphony Orchestra and special guests perform a much-loved program in this City of Perth celebration. Families can sing-along to Baby, It’s Cold Outside, What A Wonderful World and Santa Claus is Coming to Town while also enjoying favourites from The Nutcracker and Home Alone. There may even be a g...uest appearance from Santa himself These are free ticketed events with tickets available via Ticketek from 10am Wednesday 18 November https://www.waso.com.au//whats-/concert/christmas-symphony

13.01.2022 We are so looking forward to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix next year, but before that lets celebrate the wonderful music behind the magic! Here is a video of WASO musicians Graeme Norris, Zak Rowntree, Alex Brogan, Andrew Nicholson, Rod McGrath, Andrew Sinclair & Brent Grapes performing Harrys Closet from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I. Make sure you check out the global performance at harrypotterinconcert.com/magic at the end of August.

12.01.2022 Yesterday, the lucky residents at Brightwater Onslow Gardens in Subiaco enjoyed our very first Music for the Ages performance in 5 months - and it was smiles all-round. An outdoor setting was perfect for our string quartet performance of popular classical and musical theatre repertoire. Music For the Ages has been designed to reach older adults living in aged care, by providing chamber performances in the comfort of their home environment. For more information please visit our website > https://bit.ly/39U5XrW WASOs Community Outreach program is proudly supported by Act-Belong-Commit.

12.01.2022 Its been way too long since we were all together enjoying live music at Perth Concert Hall and we cant wait to get back to it. We spoke to Perth Concert Halls Deputy General Manager Lorraine Rice about what changes we can expect to ensure we all stay COVID-free.

12.01.2022 Have you ever listened to a symphony that you know really well, and at the end of one movement, before the start of the next one, you start to hear that next movement in your mind? You might have a secret musical ability...

11.01.2022 Cellist Nick Metcalfes time off the mainstage has been an opportunity to work on creative endeavours of the building kind. We spoke to Nick about his latest project - a doghouse for his partners schnoodle, Luna.

11.01.2022 We'll see you at Perth Festival 2021 'Bilya'. We've just received our program in the mail - have you got yours? We're so thrilled to be performing across four exciting events: - Dreams of Place with WA Youth Orchestra and Della Rae Morrison - Apart/Together with Tim Minchin... - Hymns for End Times with Rachael Dease and Voyces - City of Perth Opera in the Park with West Australian Opera Tickets are now on sale for Friends of the Festival and to the general public on Wed 25 November.

10.01.2022 Whether were on stage, or working behind the scenes here at WASO, not being able to experience the concerts we work so hard to bring you left a hole in our hearts. With our return to the stage imminent, we spoke to some of our amazing administration team to find out what theyre most excited about.

08.01.2022 Words cannot describe the feeling of being back on the Perth Concert Hall stage with a full orchestra, 90 choristers and a buzzing (physically distanced) audience. Last night's opening performance of Carmina Burana was truly sensational. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has helped us on our return to concerts. Three more nights to come - we can't wait to share this extraordinary experience with you once again.

08.01.2022 2020 is a milestone year for our Crescendo program, as we are now teaching all students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 at North Parmelia and Medina Primary Schools. As a special opportunity this year, our oldest Crescendo students participated in a Conducting Workshop, delivered by one of WASOs 2020 Emerging Conductors, Jen Winley - Conductor. The students learnt about the role of the conductor and then had a go conducting their class. This was an invaluable opportunity for their musical development, and as you can see it was a lot of fun too!

08.01.2022 Due to the WA Governments extension of Phase 4 COVID-19 restrictions, we have made some changes to our 2020 Remixed concert program in October to ensure the safety and peace of mind of all musicians, venue staff, and audiences. Ticket holders will be contacted directly about these changes. Its important to us that everyone has the opportunity to comfortably experience our return to the stage. Safely, the show will go on.... Read more > https://bit.ly/wasoconcertupdates

07.01.2022 A rollicking time was had by all at last night's classical spectacular Last Night of the Proms. Extra seats have been released for tonight's performance at 7.30pm so bring your party spirit, raise your flags and get ready to sing along to some of classical music's greatest hits. Tickets available at https://bit.ly/3l6iP35

07.01.2022 Quite simply, it’s amazing to be back performing with an audience. I am so privileged to be here in Western Australia and to play in an orchestra of this calibre. It really makes me grateful for where I’m at in life, and where WA is in relation to the current global climate. Brian Maloney, WASO Principal Percussion We couldn't agree more. We're back for one final performance of Dvoák’s Symphony No.8 and Mozart’s fifth violin concerto today at 5pm. Tickets > https://bit.ly/waso-dvorak

07.01.2022 Attending today's sold out performance of Carmina Burana? Don't forget the show begins at 5pm. Perth Concert Hall will be open from 3.30pm so why not arrive early, settle in and enjoy some light refreshments before we begin. See you there!

06.01.2022 What a treat! Eskimo Joe and Iain "Iggy" Grandage will be live on Facebook today at 5pm AWST to talk about their orchestral collaborations with WASO. If you loved these concerts, be sure to listen in for some interesting insights into Iains process of reimagining Eskimo Joes contemporary hits for the orchestra.

06.01.2022 Extra seats have now been released for The Emperor. Join us on Sunday 29 November 5pm for Beethoven's mighty and majestic 'Emperor' concerto and Brahms' sweeping final symphony. Tickets available via our website.

06.01.2022 Thanks to all our wonderful Patrons & Friends and Corporate Partners who attended our 2021 Season Launch event last night. After such a turbulent year, we are so thrilled to share our vision for 2021. Our upcoming season places the spotlight on Australian talent and the exceptional musicians of our Orchestra - with 9 performing as soloists throughout the year including David Evans, Julia Brooke, Robert Gladstones, Frankie Lo Surdo, Brent Grapes, Andrew Nicholson, Liz Chee, Laurence Jackson and Daniel Schmitt. Subscriptions for WASO's 2021 Season are now on sale > www.waso.com.au

06.01.2022 Have you heard the good news? Tickets for all 2021 WASO concerts are on sale, which means now is your chance to buy all the single tickets your heart desires. Visit our website for more: https://waso.com.au/

06.01.2022 The countdown is on for WASOs annual barnstorm of flag-waving favourites, Last Night of the Proms. For all those who (like Guy Noble) cant quite wait until November for a boisterous singalong, heres a special treat and small taste of whats to come. Tickets for Last Night of the Proms on sale now > https://bit.ly/2020proms

06.01.2022 Hallelujah! It's the end of an era and the beginning of a wholesale return to concert-going and music making together again in Perth. The new exemptions for ticketed and seated performing arts venues recently announced by the State Government are a game-changer for our local arts industry. To celebrate, here's something very special from the archive, recorded with our WASO Chorus and musicians of the Orchestra. Subscriptions for our 2021 Season are now on sale. Visit our website for more details > https://waso.com.au/

05.01.2022 It was a delight to return to Perth Concert Hall earlier this month for the Composition Project final showing. This year, WASOs flagship Young and Emerging Artists program saw a COVID-19 friendly overhaul. The seven emerging composers were given the opportunity to write a solo work for a WASO musician and workshops were delivered digitally. These brand new works were premiered live to a buzzing audience of industry, family and friends. Congratulations to our emerging comp...osers and WASO musicians on a successful return to stage! Read more about the Composition Project > https://bit.ly/3365sK2

05.01.2022 WASO Principal 3rd Horn Robert Gladstones has been repairing and servicing brass instruments for schools, students, community players and professionals since 2004. He gave us a tour of his workshop where he brings instruments back to life.

04.01.2022 Since the very first WASO performance that opened Perth Concert Hall in 1973, we have always called it home. As the resident company, we are ecstatic to hear this news. Thank you to the McGowan Government for committing to the Perth Concert Halls vision to become the home of music in WA. Through this redevelopment, our audiences, musicians, and the wider community will all benefit.

04.01.2022 Last night, WASO was delighted to perform at the Perth Concert Hall for the first time since March, presenting an exclusive concert for our Patrons, Friends and Bequestors. WASOs community of Patrons and Friends provided invaluable support through donations and well wishes during WAs COVID-19 gathering restrictions. It was so gratifying to thank them for their generosity through sharing extraordinary music and in-person at the Corner Bar after the concert! Patrons & Friends are given access to exclusive events and behind the scenes opportunities. For more information on joining our philanthropic community, visit www.waso.com.au

04.01.2022 We're making a list and checking it twice before we make an exciting announcement on this year's Christmas Symphony. News to come this Sunday!

04.01.2022 It's been such a joy visiting students at Roseworth Education Support Centre, South Ballajura Education Support Centre, Kenwick School and Castlereagh School as part of our Harmony Music program. In these tailored concerts, students got to know our musicians and their instruments in the comfort of their school environment. Highlights were the musical storybook ‘Wombat Stew’ and dancing and singing along to repertoire from around the world. For more information on WASO's Community Outreach programs > https://bit.ly/wasocommunity

03.01.2022 We're bringing the music back to Perth Concert Hall with two huge weeks of concerts. This week, we are joined by special guests Jessica Gethin, Amy Manford, Perry Joyce and James Clayton for four sold out performances of Carmina Burana. Then, in next week's concert Dvorak's Symphony No.8 rising star of the violin Emmalena Huning takes centre stage to perform Mozart's Violin Concerto No.5. Tickets for selected concerts available > http://bit.ly/waso-dvorak

03.01.2022 The band is back together, having returned to rehearsals on the Perth Concert Hall stage last week. As our excitement builds towards our mainstage return in October, Jenna Smith, Associate Principal Trumpet and Liz Chee, Associate Principal Oboe gave us some insight into their pre-concert rituals.

02.01.2022 WASO Principal Percussion Brian Maloney was recently announced as UWA Conservatorium of Music’s Chair of Percussion. With applications soon to open for the next intake of WASO and UWA’s Master of Music (Orchestral Performance) we caught up with Brian to find out about his new role and his life of music.