FOUR SEASONS. Vivaldi s PROGRAM. MORNING SYMPHONY SERIES Thursday 30 April 11am

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1 PROGRAM MORNING SYMPHONY SERIES Thursday 30 April 11am MACA LIMITED CLASSICS SERIES Friday 1 & Saturday 2 May 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Vivaldi s FOUR SEASONS

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3 3 Welcome For much of my career so far, I ve had the privilege of getting stuck into Vivaldi s music. Some pieces are luminous and serene, others radiant and brilliant and there is always a mischievous edginess in his Italian style. What I ve discovered is that Vivaldi is often associated with razor sharps twists of curling finger work for the violins. There is a natural velocity, which results in bursts of energy flowing from his music to make us all feel balanced and happy. Playing his music (and I ve performed around half of his vast output) is very different from listening to it. I always feel an overwhelming energy from this creative man and his masterpiece, The Four Seasons is a great example. Tonight, one of Australia s finest violinists will bring his own creative vibrancy to this irrepressible piece of music, Shaun Lee-Chen. His virtuosity is breathtaking and brilliant and I m so happy to be directing this work with him as soloist. I wanted to capture the exuberance and excitement of my work with the WASO by performing one of the giants of classical music, the great Johann Sebastian Bach. The Grand style of this magnificent work shows off the sparkle of the WASO team on stage: strings, wind, brass and timpani. And tonight we bring you the first performance by WASO of Rameau s Les Indes Galantes an Opera ballet hit in Paris in the Eighteen century representing native people from exotic locations including native North American Indians who had been captured in French held Louisiana, and exhibited at a fair in Paris. The music is beautiful, theatrical, gracious and stylish. These three extraordinary composers represent the period I adore, the colour, precision and joy of the Baroque. I hope you enjoy the Concert! Paul Dyer AO Director/Harpsichord

4 4 MORNING SYMPHONY SERIES Vivaldi s Four Seasons BACH, J.S. Orchestral Suite No.4 (18 mins) Ouvertüre Bourrée I and II Gavotte Menuett I and II Réjouissance VIVALDI The Four Seasons (39 mins) Concerto in E, RV 269, La primavera (Spring) Allegro Largo Allegro Concerto in G minor, RV 315, L estate (Summer) Allegro non molto Adagio Presto Presto Concerto in F, RV 293, L autunno (Autumn) Allegro Allegro assai Adagio molto Allegro Concerto in F minor, RV 297, L inverno (Winter) Allegro non molto Largo Allegro Paul Dyer director/harpsichord Shaun Lee-Chen violin Pre-concert Talk Find out more about the music in the concert with this week s speaker, Claire Stokes. The pre-concert talk takes place at 9.40am in the auditorium on Thursday morning. The pre-concert talk is supported by Wesfarmers Arts

5 5 MACA LIMITED CLASSICS SERIES VIVALDI S FOUR SEASONS VIVALDI The Four Seasons (39 mins) Concerto in E, RV 269, La primavera (Spring) Allegro Largo Allegro Concerto in G minor, RV 315, L estate (Summer) Allegro non molto Adagio Presto Presto Concerto in F, RV 293, L autunno (Autumn) Allegro Allegro assai Adagio molto Allegro Concerto in F minor, RV 297, L inverno (Winter) Allegro non molto Largo Allegro Interval (25 mins) BACH, J.S. Orchestral Suite No.4 (18 mins) Ouvertüre Bourrée I and II Gavotte Menuett I and II Réjouissance RAMEAU Les Indes galantes Suite (25 mins) Ouverture Entrée des quatre nations Menuets I and II Contredanse Ritournelle pour le turc généreux Tambourins I and II Prélude pour l adoration du soleil Air pour les sauvages Chaconne Paul Dyer director/harpsichord Shaun Lee-Chen violin Pre-concert Talks Find out more about the music in the concert with this week s speaker, Claire Stokes. Pre-concert talks take place at 6.45pm in the Terrace Level Foyer. Meet the Artists Enjoy a post-concert conversation with Paul Dyer & Shaun Lee-Chen post-concert Friday night in the Terrace Level Foyer. The pre-concert talks and meet the artists are supported by Wesfarmers Arts

6 UPCOMING CONCERTS Photo by Benno Hunziker Photo by Nik Babic Photo by Marco Borggreve ALCOHOL.THINK AGAIN MASTERS SERIES Sibelius Fifth Symphony Fri 8 & 9 May 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall A world premiere featuring Håkan Hardenberger, the best trumpet player in the galaxy (The Times), is followed by Sibelius life-affirming, celebratory Fifth Symphony. VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis MARK-ANTHONY TURNAGE Håkan WORLD PREMIERE SIBELIUS The Swan of Tuonela SIBELIUS Symphony No.5 Baldur Bronnimann conductor Håkan Hardenberger trumpet (pictured) Håkan was commissioned by Janet Holmes à Court AC and the Making Music Together Patrons for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra MORNING SYMPHONY SERIES Pictures at an Exhibition Thurs 4 June 11am Perth Concert Hall The sublime elegance of Mozart s Third Violin Concerto and Mussorgsky s colourful evocations in Pictures at an Exhibition come together for an exquisite morning concert. MOZART Violin Concerto No.3 MUSSORGSKY orch. RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition Tickets Eugene Tzigane conductor $27* Paul Wright violin (pictured) ALCOHOL.THINK AGAIN MASTERS SERIES Pictures at an Exhibition Fri 5 & Sat 6 June 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall The Third Violin Concerto is Mozart at his most elegant and graceful. This exquisite work is followed by Mussorgsky s much-loved Pictures at an Exhibition, full of life and colour. DVORAK Serenade in E major for strings MOZART Violin Concerto No.3 MUSSORGSKY orch. RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition Eugene Tzigane conductor (pictured) Paul Wright violin Tickets from $30* Tickets from $30* Book Now Call visit waso.com.au or ticketek.com.au *Transaction fees may apply.

7 7 WASO IN THE COMMUNITY Andrew Tait performs his viola de gamba EChO in Schools at Guildford Grammar Preparatory School Photo: Fiona Taylor Ward visits hit the right note at PMH Keep doing what you are doing Nurse, Outpatients, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children Now in our seventh year of the Hospital Orchestra Program (HOP), WASO musicians regularly visit Princess Margaret Hospital to entertain and educate the children, their families and carers in this healthcare setting. March 24 was the first of six visits planned for the year ahead. Joshua Davis ( Trombone) and Liam O Malley (Assoc Trombone) performed trombone duets whilst Andrew Tait (double bass), pictured, took along his viola de gamba. The morning was spent visiting all wards in the hospital, including performances in outpatients and day programs as well. Musicians, teachers, and children all enjoyed the extra time spent to be able to ask our musicians questions about being in WASO. The highlight for everyone was definitely the opportunity to sing along to familiar tunes a first for everyone to sing Incy Wincy Spider in Ionian mode accompanied by Andrew on his viola de gamba. EChO in Schools Building on the success of our well-known and much-loved Kids Cushion Concerts, EChO (the WASO Education Chamber Orchestra) continues to share the love of music with young people through our EChO in Schools program. Featuring one of each instrument of the orchestra, the 15-piece ensemble will perform interactive and engaging programs for students at a number of primary schools in Perth s metropolitan and surrounding areas throughout This year we are launching two great new shows EChO s Outback Adventures and S(w)ing along with EChO both of which are customisable to suit students from Kindergarten through to Year 6. Add in a fabulous presenter, plenty of audience participation during a 50-minute musical journey and finish up with a Q&A or even a have-a-go session on our student-size instruments after the show, and what better way is there to introduce students to our Orchestra.

8 8 YOUR WASO EXPERIENCE PLEASE SHARE OR DOWNLOAD Help us to be environmentally responsible by sharing your printed programs. You can also read WASO s programs on your computer or mobile device by visiting waso.com.au WHEN TO APPLAUD Musicians love applause. As a guide, audience members normally applaud: When the conductor or soloist walks onto the stage After the completion of each piece and at the end of the performance WHEN YOU NEED TO COUGH Please try to muffle your cough in a handkerchief during a louder section of the music. Cough lozenges are available from the WASO Customer Service Desk before each performance and at the interval. TOILets Male and female toilets are located on each of the four foyer levels of Perth Concert Hall. The largest number of toilets are available on the ground floor of the venue, with further toilets on the Terrace Level, Lower Gallery and Upper Gallery levels. A universal accessible toilet is available on the ground floor of the venue. First Aid There are St John Ambulance officers present at every concert so please speak to them if you require any first aid assistance. FEEDBACK Please send your feedback to PO Box 3041, East Perth WA 6892, call , waso@waso.com.au or leave us a message on Facebook or Twitter. CONNECT WITH WASO Join us on Facebook facebook.com/ WestAustralianSymphonyOrchestra Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/_waso_ Tag your photos #WASO on Instagram instagram.com/_waso_ Watch us on YouTube youtube.com/westaustsymorchestra E-News Stay up to date and sign-up to our SymphonE-news at waso.com.au WASO On The Go Download WASO s free app on itunes or Google Play. Visit waso.com.au For concert information and to listen to concert playlists. WASO on 720 ABC Perth Tune in to 720 ABC Perth on Friday mornings when Prue Ashurst joins Eoin Cameron to provide the latest on classical music and WASO s upcoming concerts. WASO on ABC classic FM This performance is being recorded for delayed broadcast on ABC Classic FM. For further details visit abc.net.au/classic

9 9 Perth Concert Hall Eating and drinking at Perth Concert Hall At the beginning of this year, leading West Australian catering consultancy service Heyder & Shears were awarded the food and beverage contract for Perth Concert Hall and have been revitalising the food and beverage options with new menus and a bigger choice of small meals and snacks. Heyder & Shears, dedicated to providing a catering and event consultancy service with precision and flair, are a welcome addition to the team at Perth Concert Hall. Hospitality has been Heyder & Shears passion for over 20 years and they specialise in working with their clients to deliver on particular needs in both the corporate and private market. The ultimate goal for Heyder & Shears is to impress beyond all expectations, and the management at Perth Concert Hall is looking forward to working with Heyder & Shears to deliver on that goal! Some changes you may have already noticed include: The new Grab & Go Menu, which includes smaller servings of food. New menus are being trialled for the buffet available prior to WASO evening and after WASO Morning Symphony concerts. A new range of alcoholic beverages featuring premium beers and ciders and a carefully selected list of red, white and sparkling wines. After completing a period of maintenance work, the Café at the Concert Hall reopened on 27 March with a fresh look and a modern Australian menu. The full menu is available on the WASO website at The team is very keen to hear your thoughts on the changes so far and get any feedback or suggestions you may have feel free to speak to any usher or member of the Front of House team or contact us at info@perthconcerthall.com.au. CONNECT with PERTH CONCERT HALL Join us on Facebook facebook.com/perthconcerthallwa Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/perthconcerthal Visit perthconcerthall.com.au Tag your photos #perthconcerthall instagram.com/perthconcerthall

10 10 ALCOHOL.THINK AGAIN MASTERS SERIES PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION Fri 5 & Sat 6 June 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall DVORAK Serenade in E major for strings MOZART Violin Concerto No.3 MUSSORGSKY orch. RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition Eugene Tzigane conductor Paul Wright violin BOOK NOW Tickets from $30* Call quoting 1258 Visit waso.com.au or ticketek.com.au *Transaction fees may apply.

11 11 about The Artists Paul Dyer Director/harpsichord Paul Dyer AO, is Co-founder and Artistic Director of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Choir. After completing postgraduate studies in The Hague, Paul performed with many major European orchestras whilst undertaking further studies with Sigiswald Kuijken and Frans Brüggen. He regularly appears as a recitalist, continuo player and conductor with major ensembles and orchestras in Australia and internationally including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Victorian Opera, Queensland Orchestra, Australia Ensemble, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Opera Australia, Australian Youth Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, the Pacific Baroque Orchestra, Vancouver, and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, London. In addition to winning five ARIA Awards for Best Classical album with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Choir, Paul is the recipient of a Churchill Fellowship, the Australian Centenary Medal and the Sydney University Alumni Medal for Professional Achievement. He is also Patron of St Gabriel s School for Hearing Impaired Children. Shaun Lee-Chen Violin Shaun Lee-Chen is one of Australia s most versatile and sought after Violinists, at home on both period and modern instruments. As a Soloist he has performed with numerous ensembles including WASO, TSO, QSO The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and The Wallfisch Band (London). He was the winner of the prestigious Symphony Australia ABC Young Performer Award in In Chamber Music Shaun has performed with the Flinders Quartet, the Tin Alley Quartet, the Australian String Quartet, the Pacifica Quartet (Chicago), the Danish String Quartet, and the Hilliard Ensemble. He has also appeared as Guest Assistant Concertmaster with SSO, Guest Associate Concertmaster with TSO and has been Concertmaster of orchestras at various festivals. Shaun also plays with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and appears regularly with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra as both soloist and Concertmaster. Shaun will appear as the featured violin soloist in the upcoming release of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra s 25th anniversary recordings.

12 12 WASO On Stage TODAY VIOLIN Semra Lee-Smith Assistant Concertmaster Zak Rowntree 2nd Violin Sarah Blackman Fleur Challen Stephanie Dean Rebecca Glorie Alexandra Isted Akiko Miyazawa Ken Peeler Elena Phatak Jane Serrangeli Kathryn Shinnick Jacek Slawomirski Bao Di Tang Cerys Tooby David Yeh VIOLA Caleb Wright Alex Brogan Katherine Drake Alison Hall Rachael Kirk Helen Tuckey CELLO Rod McGrath Louise McKay Chair partnered by Penrhos College Shigeru Komatsu Oliver McAslan Fotis Skordas Tim South DOUBLE BASS Andrew Sinclair* Christine Reitzenstein Mark Tooby FLUTE Mary-Anne Blades PICCOLO Michael Waye OBOE Elizabeth Chee Annabelle Badcock^ COR ANGLAIS Leanne Glover BASSOON Jane Kircher-Lindner Chair partnered by Sue & Ron Wooller Adam Mikulicz TRUMPET Geoff Payne^ Guest Evan Cromie Peter Miller TIMPANI Alex Timcke Associate Guest Musician^ *Instruments used by these musicians are on loan from Janet Holmes à Court AC.

13 13 Meet the Musician Sarah Blackman Violin What s your earliest memory of playing music? I remember my first violin lesson with a member of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra when I was 5 years old. I wouldn t really call it playing music as it takes a long time to learn to play but it was exciting none the less. I had grown up with music all around the house and prior to starting the violin I tried to play a clarinet duets with my parents minus the mouthpiece... (they wouldn t trust a 3 year old with a mouthpiece) so it was more like a didgeridoo. You performed with tonight s director Paul Dyer in last year s Chamber Series. How different is his approach to rehearsals? Very different. As there are much fewer people involved in chamber music it is often more like a collaboration. Paul takes this a step further and makes every individual feel involved in the rehearsal process and performances. He encourages discussion about musical interpretation from every person and there is no wrong answer, so it makes rehearsals very interesting. He is also very entertaining. What is your favourite style of music to play? In the orchestra my favourite is Romantic, and for chamber music I prefer the wellknown Classical and Romantic works. What are you most looking forward to in the rest of the 2015 season? Pinchas Zukerman playing the Brahms Violin Concerto and the Double Concerto during the Brahms Festival. Where was your last holiday destination? Last December and January I was lucky enough to travel to Europe and it was amazing. I went to Prague, Munich, Austria and Italy, there was so much snow and the novelty never wore off! It is just so beautiful there and every place has such an interesting history, not to mention the great food and beer. I can t wait to go back again. What inspires you? Great scenery, the outdoors, laid back people with a sense of humour, Hilary Hahn, and my cute little Cavoodle called Wilbur.

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15 15 TIMELINE of composers & works ANTONIO VIVALDI Born in Venice, Italy Died in Vienna, Austria JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU Born in Dijon, France Died in Paris, France JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Born in Eisenach, Germany Died in Leipzig, Germany J.S. Bach's Orchestral Suite No Vivaldi's Four Seasons 1725 Rameau's Les Indes galantes

16 16 ABOUT THE MUSIC Antonio Vivaldi ( ) The Four Seasons Concerto in E, RV 269, La primavera (Spring) Allegro Largo Allegro Concerto in G minor, RV 315, L estate (Summer) Allegro non molto Adagio Presto Presto Concerto in F, RV 293, L autunno (Autumn) Allegro Allegro assai Adagio molto Allegro Concerto in F minor, RV 297, L inverno (Winter) Allegro non molto Largo Allegro Antonio Vivaldi died in Vienna in July 1741 and was buried in an unmarked grave. His music was rarely if ever played between then and the 1930s, when musicians in Italy began rediscovering Vivaldi s huge and varied output of works. With the interest of music scholars like Alfred Einstein, composer Alfredo Casella and poet Ezra Pound, the revival of Vivaldi began; by the end of the 20th century Vivaldi was once again one of the most popular and frequently performed composers. Despite his death in obscure poverty, Vivaldi had enjoyed great popularity and success during his lifetime. Born in Venice in 1678, Vivaldi began learning violin with his father, a professional musician. He began studying for the priesthood in his early teens, though this in no way would have been seen as conflicting with the expectation of a career in music. It should be noted, too, that in Vivaldi s time one was not obliged to enter a seminary; he was effectively apprenticed to an older priest and was eventually ordained. Although ordained a priest, Vivaldi spent his adult life as a composer and violinist. His works included some 500 concertos as well as many operas, instrumental sonatas and a large body of sacred music. He pioneered the solo concerto, rather than the more common concerto grosso which had, at the very least, a pair of solo instruments. This was in part a vehicle for his own virtuosity; his playing was clearly prodigious one contemporary describes how Vivaldi put his fingers but a hair s breadth from the bow, so that there was scarcely room for the bow. He also experimented with violin technique, developing methods like position shifts, the use of mutes and pizzicato to create new sounds and effects, often with specifically illustrative intent.

17 17 Venice in Vivaldi s time was, as H.C. Robbins Landon puts it, a city past its prime, yet it maintained a rich and elaborate cultural life. A particular feature of the city was the establishment of a number of orphanages for girls that doubled as music academies. In 1703, the year he was ordained, Vivaldi began teaching at one such orphanage, the Ospedale della Pietà. In his capacity as director of music at the Pietà, Vivaldi composed the first known concertos for cello, bassoon, mandolin and flautino (sopranino recorder). On the available evidence, the students were very fine players indeed. The Four Seasons forms part of Il cimento dell armonia e dell inventione ( The Contest of Harmony and Invention ), Opus 8, which was published in 1725 in Amsterdam. The Four Seasons is a frankly programmatic work. French composers had a tradition of music imitating nature, but Vivaldi was one of the first Italian composers to experiment in this vein. Vivaldi s rhetoric exquisitely depicts the seasons progress, described also in sonnets (possibly written by him) which he affixed to the score. The bright opening of the first concerto reflects joy at the arrival of spring, and the soloist s entry sets off a chain reaction of trilling birdcalls over a static bass. Rippling passages suggest running water, and the menace of distant thunder can be heard before the birds sing again. In the slow movement, a goat-herd falls asleep among murmuring plants, not even disturbed by the repeated barking of his dog. In the finale Botticellian nymphs and shepherds perform a rustic dance with bagpipe drone. Summer s first movement embodies a sense of heat-struck lassitude with only the intrepid cuckoo and turtle-dove calling, as the shepherd fears the encroaching storm. This apprehension is carried over into the unquiet slow movement, before the storm arrives in all its fury in the finale. Autumn begins with peasants celebrating the harvest with dance and song, and, as the movement progresses, Vivaldi creates a striking musical image of drunkenness. In the slow movement, the peasants sleep off their binge, before going hunting in the finale. This contrasts cantering hunting music with the panic of the quarry, which is caught and killed. Snow, ice, chattering teeth and a cruel wind inform the first movement of Winter, but for the slow movement we go indoors and enjoy a crackling fire as the rain beats on the windows. The finale begins with ice-skating, weaving different voices in slow-moving elegant arcs. The ice cracks, the skater shivers, and the four winds are unleashed. Gordon Kerry 2005/2010 The Four Seasons first appeared in print in 1725 but we do not know when exactly they were composed or first performed. WASO last performed this work on 3 & 4 March 2006 in Kings Park with Nigel Kennedy. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY MOZART Violin Concerto No.3 featured in Pictures at an Exhibition Fri 5 & Sat 6 June Glossary Pizzicato Plucking, rather than bowing, the strings. Opus A system of cataloguing the works of a composer. Opus is Latin for work Programmatic Music which is inspired by and purports to express a non-musical idea, such as a story or a particular scene. Usually such a work (and/or its various movements) has a descriptive title, e.g. Beethoven s Pastoral Symphony

18 18 ABOUT THE MUSIC Johann Sebastian Bach ( ) Orchestral Suite No.4 in D, BWV 1069 Ouvertüre Bourrée I and II Gavotte Menuett I and II Réjouissance Bach s orchestral suites were thought to have dated from his time at Cöthen ( ), however recent studies suggest that they were actually written in Leipzig, or at least heavily revised there. The four suites appear to have been written at different times, and were not intended as a set. Performing parts indicate that they were presented by the Collegium Musicum, a voluntary association of professional musicians and university students which gave weekly public concerts in Leipzig. Bach called the suites Ouvertüren after the first movement which in each case is an Overture in the French style. The form was quite regular: a majestic first section featuring dotted rhythms followed by a fast fugal section. In the French suite, the ouvertüre would be followed by a series of dances. Bach gives his French dances a hint of Italian flavour, especially in his use of instruments. Thus in Suite No.4, he often treats the brass, woodwind and strings as independent bands, as in Menuett II, which is just for strings. The bourrée was rhythmically speaking the least complex of all French Baroque dances, often marked gay or joyful. Bach gives us a pair, the second running straight on after the first. The gavotte was characterised by regularity, proportion and calm balance. Here Bach gives us a stately but joyful dance, spiced with Italianate syncopations. His two Menuetts also feature syncopation, often decorating the cross-rhythms with trills. The suite closes with a Réjouissance (literally rejoicing ) in the style of a polonaise. Natalie Shea Symphony Australia 2004 The West Australian Symphony Orchestras only performance of this suite was on 11 and 12 April 1975 under conductor Peter Erős. YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY RESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No.2 featured in Carmina Burana Fri 19 & Sat 20 June Glossary Syncopations Accents where you don t expect them, especially as against the prevailing beat. Trills A very rapid alternation of two notes.

19 19 Jean-Philippe Rameau ( ) Les Indes galantes: Ouverture Entrée des quatre nations Menuets I and II Contredanse Ritournelle pour le turc généreux Tambourins I and II Prélude pour l adoration du soleil Air pour les sauvages Chaconne Dijon-born Rameau went to Paris to publish a book. His Treatise on Harmony was an important step in the evolution of the tonal harmony that underpins our repertoire. But Rameau s eminence as a Baroque composer owes more these days to the prodigious list of stage works he launched there with Hippolyte et Aricie, his first success at age 50. Many of Rameau s operas subscribe to the French Baroque genre, opéra-ballet. Minuets, contredanses and tambourins were essential ingredients, but you don t have to know that a tambourin was a lively two-beat Provençal dance accompanied by flute and cylindrical two-headed drum to appreciate the astonishing liveliness Rameau vested in stock dances. For Les Indes galantes Rameau eschewed the usual mythological setting. All four tableaux (entrées) tell of love in far-flung corners of the globe ( the Indies ): Peru, an Indian Ocean island, Persia and North America. After the slow-fast overture, we hear the processional entry of the four nations. Le Turc généreux is named for Osman who, though in love with Emilie, gallantly surrenders her to Valère, who freed him from slavery. The Prélude pour l adoration du soleil relates to a Sun Festival in the shadow of a Peruvian volcano. There was real-life inspiration for les sauvages : Rameau saw Louisiana Indians dancing at the Théâtre Italien in A suite of instrumental excerpts gives little indication of Rameau s stage spectacle (including volcanic eruption), but we can appreciate the range of musical gesture that even dancers at the time acknowledged as latent with suggested choreography. Gordon Kalton Williams 2015 The first performance of Les Indes galantes took place at the Paris Opéra on 23 August 1735, when two of the four entrées (Le turc généreux and Les Incas de Pérou) were premiered. The West Australian Symphony Orchestra last performed excerpts from the work in August 1980, with Thomas Mayer conducting. Glossary Tonal harmony The harmonic system which developed in the late 17th century and was the basis of all music of the Classical period. It is based on the concept of a tonic chord, to which the other chords of the scale are related, some very closely, so that they seem to lead directly back to the tonic, others more distantly. A piece of Classical music can be understood as a journey away from the tonic chord, creating a sense of tension, and then back to it, releasing that harmonic tension.

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21 MEET THE INSTRUMENT THE VIOLA 21 The viola is the alto member of the violin family and possesses a warm, dark tone compared to the lighter, more brilliant soprano sound of the violin. It is pitched a perfect fifth lower than the violin and an octave higher than the cello. The Viola primarily uses the alto clef, but also treble clef. The viola came into being in northern Italy around the early 16th century, and since then has undergone many changes. Historically, it was an instrument of the middle, and was used to cover both the alto and tenor registers. Because of this violas historically and today, vary greatly in size. The viola has a similar range to the human voice and acoustically blends well with other instruments. Before 1740 the viola was seldom treated as a soloist, however this started to change during the lifetime of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, and greater equality in partwriting and increased technical demands can be observed in the chamber music written during this period. By the 20th century, the presence of such outstanding players as Lionel Tertis and William Primrose, and composer/players including Paul Hindemith and Brett Dean, broadened the viola repertoire, realising the instrument s potential of tone and technique. Symphony Services International Pitches of the four open strings on a viola: Bow 2. Scroll 3. Tuning Pegs 4. Fingerboard 5. Strings 6. Bridge 7. F-holes 8. Finetuners 9. Chin Rest

22 22 WASO COMMUNITY SUPPORT Here s a snapshot of WASO s income sources in WASO is a not for profit organisation, deeply committed to its vision to touch souls and enrich lives through music. Support from our community is essential to WASO. Government funding and tickets sales are incredibly important but the generous and ongoing support from our community, enables WASO to continue to deepen its commitment to Western Australia and bring joy to many thousands of people, all over the state. Together we can do amazing things. Other Revenue (interest & income from investments) 3% WASO Income 2014 Philanthropy & Corporate support 20% Ticket Sales 28% Government Funding 49% Proudly orchestrating WASO s mobility and removal needs for over 35 years GRACE.COM.AU

23 23 WASO Philanthropy Philanthropy Partner Pass the baton to the next generation WASO is a charitable organisation that relies on the support of donations and bequests. A bequest is a special gift which we preserve as your legacy. It is a wonderful opportunity to ensure that WASO remains a part of the lives of future generations of Western Australians, underpinning our vision to touch souls and enrich lives through music. Monies received from bequests to WASO are invested and preserved in the Endowment Fund for the Orchestra and the income earned, less inflation, is used to support WASO s activities and programs. This means that your money lives on forever, providing funds for the development of young artists, the commissioning of new works, education programs and regional touring. For further information about leaving a bequest to WASO, please contact Alecia Benzie, Executive Manager Philanthropy, on or benziea@waso.com.au. All enquiries will be treated in confidence. Patrons & Friends Event Pinnacle String Quartet Sunday 24 May, 2pm Corner Stage, Perth Concert Hall (please note change of venue) WASO musicians Rebecca Glorie, Cerys Tooby, Rachael Kirk and Fotis Skordas will perform some beautiful chamber music featuring a wide range of styles including the music of Mozart, a movement of Dvořàk s glorious American Quartet and maybe even a tango or two! Tickets are $45 for Patrons & Friends ($55 for guests) and include a glass of wine and light refreshments. To book call the WASO Box Office on

24 24 Our Supporters Philanthropic partnerships come in all shapes and sizes Whatever the shape or size, you are helping WASO make a difference and we thank you for your support. WASO s philanthropy program continues to grow, supporting our vision now and into the future. It is an exciting time be a part of this community, to meet our musicians and to know you have helped your Orchestra to touch souls and enrich lives through music. Together we can do amazing things. Symphony Circle Recognising Patrons who have made a provision in their Will to the Orchestra Mr John Bonny Anita & James Clayton Judith Gedero Wolfgang Lehmkuhl Tosi Nottage in memory of Edgar Nottage Nigel & Dr Heather Rogers Judy Sienkiewicz Sheila Wileman Anonymous (16) Estates WASO is extremely grateful for bequests received from Estates Mrs Roslyn Warrick Rachel Mabel Chapman Endowment Fund for the Orchestra This fund includes major donations and bequests Tom & Jean Arkley Janet Holmes à Court AC Sagitte Yom-Tov Fund Excellence Circle Supporting excellence across all we do Jean Arkley Bob & Gay Branchi Janet Holmes à Court AC Torsten and Mona Ketelsen Andrew Marsden The WASO Song Book We are grateful to those who have supported new works commissioned for the Orchestra by WASO Janet Holmes à Court AC Peter Dawson Geoff Stearn Anonymous (2) Reach Out Supporting our Education & Community Engagement programs Jean Arkley Prue Ashurst Creative Partnerships Australia Ron & Penny Crittall Ken Evans Feilman Family Foundation The James Galvin Foundation Robyn Glindemann Ken Johnson Barrie & Jude Lepley Mathie Family McCusker Charitable Foundation Minderoo Foundation Mrs Morrell Joan Reyland John & Alison Rigg Simon Lee Foundation The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation Trish Williams - Stragegic Interactions Anonymous (1) If you are interested in becoming a Patron or learning more about WASO Philanthropy please contact Jane Clare, Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager, on or clarej@waso.com.au. WASO Philanthropy brochures are available from the WASO Programs & Information Desk located in the main foyer of Perth Concert Hall, or you can visit waso.com.au. All donations over $2 are fully tax deductible.

25 25 Our Supporters Annual Giving We are proud to acknowledge the following Patrons for their generous contribution to WASO in the last twelve months through our Annual Giving program. Conductor s Circle Gifts $20,000+ Janet Holmes à Court AC Brian & Nancy Murphy Patricia New Impresario Patron Gifts $10,000 - $19,999 Gay & Bob Branchi Tony & Gwenyth Lennon Joshua & Pamela Pitt Maestro Patron Gifts $5,000 - $9,999 Jean Arkley in memory of Tom Arkley Bill Bloking Gavin Bunning Ian & Elizabeth Constable Moira & John Dobson Bridget Faye AM Gilbert George & Associates Dr Patricia Kailis Dr Ronny Low & Dr Emma Richards Bryant Macfie Margaret & Rod Marston Robert May Jill Mulheron Spinifex Trust Peter & Jean Stokes Richard Tarala & Lyn Beazley AO Trish Williams Strategic Interactions Sue & Ron Wooller Anonymous (5) Virtuoso Patron Gifts $2,500 - $4,999 Prof Fred & Mrs Margaret Affleck Neil Archibald & Alan R Dodge AM Sally Burton Don Conroy Mark Coughlan & Dr Pei-Yin Hsu Stephen Davis & Linda Savage Tim & Lexie Elliott Robyn Glindemann Jacoba Hohnen & Ted Samson Sylvia & Wally Hyams Keith & Gaye Kessell Michael & Dale Kitney Mrs Morrell Jane & Jock Morrison Anne Nolan John & Paula Phillips Ms Elizabeth Sachse & Dr Lance Risbey Dr R & J Schwenger Judy Sienkiewicz Ros Thomson M & H Tuite Joyce Westrip OAM Alan Whitham Andrew & Marie Yuncken Patron Gifts $ $2,499 Ron & Sue Adams John Albright & Susan Lorimer Margaret Atkins Tony & Mary Beeley Suzanne & David Biddles Peter & Marjorie Bird Kevin Blake Matthew J C Blampey Alan & Anne Blanckensee Namy Bodinner Mr John Bonny Mrs Debbie Borshoff Jean Brodie-Hall AM Marilyn & Ian Burton Dr G Campbell-Evans Prof Jonathan Carapetis & Prof Sue Skull Peter & Sue Clifton Helen Cook Arthur & Nerina Coopes Hon June Craig AM Gay & John Cruickshank Norman & Denia Daffen Lesley & Peter Davies Russell & Susan Dixon Margaret Dobson Julian Dowse Lorraine Ellard Richard Farago Don & Marie Forrest Dr Andrew Gardner George Gavranic Roger & Ann Gillbanks Graham & Barbara Goulden Jannette Gray Sandra Gray

26 26 Our Supporters Deidre Greenfeld David & Valerie Gulland Brian & Romola Haggerty Richard B Hammond Pauline & Peter Handford Michael Harding Michael & Liz Hollingdale John & Katrina Hopkins Jim & Freda Irenic Lilian & Roger Jennings Anthony Kane & Jane Leahy-Kane Bill Kean Anthony & Noelle Keller Dorothy Kingston Nelly Kleyn Stephanie & John Kobelke Ulrich & Gloria Kunzmann Louis & Miriam Landau Irving Lane Paul Lee Rosalind Lilley Graham & Muriel Mahony Gregg & Sue Marshman Mervyn Matthews Jennifer & Arthur McComb Betty & Con Michael AO Vicki Mizen Hon Justice S R Moncrieff S B Monger-Hay Lynn Murray Val & Barry Neubecker Dr Phillip & Mrs Erlene Noble John Overton The Family of Hilary Owens Ron & Philippa Packer Michael & Lesley Page Athena Paton Associate Prof Tim Pavy Alan Pedersen in memory of Hilary Owens Charmian Phillips in memory of Colin Craft Pamela Platt Andrew & Suzanne Poli Thomas & Diana Potter Dr Leon Prindiville Chester Reeve Joan Reyland John & Alison Rigg Nigel & Dr Heather Rogers Maurice & Gerry Rousset Roger Sandercock Margaret & Roger Seares Melanie & Paul Shannon Eve Shannon-Cullity Julian & Noreen Sher Laurel & Ross Smith Dr Paul Smith & Denham Harry Michael Snell & Vicki Stewart Gail & Tony Sutherland Anna Sweetingham Lisa & Andrew Telford Gene Tilbrook Mary Townsend James & Rosemary Trotter Dr Robert Turnbull Maggie Venerys Stan & Valerie Vicich Watering Concepts Ian Watson Ann Whyntie Jean & Ian Williams AO Jim & Gill Williams Hilary & Peter Winterton AM Yalambi Farm Stud Anonymous (26) Tutti Patron Gifts $500 - $999 Geoff & Joan Airey Catherine Bagster Merle I Bardwell Bernard & Jackie Barnwell Shirley Barraclough Colin Beckett P M Bennet Michael & Nadia Berkeley-Hill John & Sue Bird in memory of Penny Bird Dermot & Jennifer Blackweir Elaine Bonds Diane & Ron Bowyer Dr & Mrs P Breidahl Elizabeth & James Brown Ann Butcher & Dean R Kubank Nanette Carnachan Claire Chambers & Dr Andrea Shoebridge Dr Anne Chester Lyn & Harvey Coates AO Agatha & Alex Cohen AO Brian Cresswell Gina & Neil Davidson Frances Davies Jop & Hanneke Delfos Rai & Erika Dolinschek Mrs G Ewen Farghaly Family Annette Finn Jim & Pamela Flaherty Joan Gagliardi Pat Gallaher Elaine Gimson Isobel Glencross Jacqui Grove Douglas M & Regina Hansen Prof Alan Harvey & Dr Paulien de Boer Richard Hatch Dr Penny Herbert in memory of Dunstan Herbert Helen Hollingshead Peter Ingram Cynthia Jee Peter S Jones B M Kent In memory of Dr Brenton Knott Trevor & Ane Marie Lacy Meg Lewis

27 27 Teresa & Jemima Loveland Megan Lowe Mary Ellen in memory of Kerensa Mrs Carolyn Milton-Smith in loving memory of Emeritus Prof John Milton-Smith Dr Peter Moss Marianne Nilsson Marjan Oxley Graham & Hildegarde Pennefather Bev Penny Adrian & Ruth Phelps Richard & Alpha Pilpel OAM Sheila Pinch Alison & John Price Ann Rawlinson Clarissa Repton James & Nicola Ridsdill-Smith Leigh Robinson Chris & Serge Rtshiladze Judith E Shaw The Sherwood Family Hendrik Smit Louise Sparrow & Family Peggy & Tom Stacy Ruth E Thorn Dr Julian Todres Patrcia Turner S R Vogt Adrienne & Max Walters Diana Warnock Anne Watson Joy Wearne Dr Chris & Mrs Vimala Whitaker Violette William Janet Williams Judith Wilton & David Turner Patricia Wong Anonymous (21) Friends Gifts $40 - $499 Thank you to all our Friends who support WASO through their gift. CELLAR DOOR RESTAURANT ART GALLERY Caves Road (Cnr Tom Cullity Drive), Cowaramup WA Open Daily 10am - 5pm Join the Vasse Felix Club to enjoy a host of unique member benefits including online ordering, access to special events and more. Sign up on our website

28 28 West Australian Symphony Orchestra CONDUCTOR LAUREATE Vladimir Verbitsky Conductor Asher Fisch Partnered by Wesfarmers Arts ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR Christopher Dragon CHORUS DIRECTOR Christopher van Tuinen CHORUS VOCAL COACH Andrew Foote VIOLIN Graeme Norris Associate Concertmaster Semra Lee-Smith Assistant Concertmaster Zak Rowntree 2nd Violin Kylie Liang A/Assoc 2nd Violin Akiko Miyazawa A/Assistant 2nd Violin Sarah Blackman Fleur Challen Shaun Lee-Chen* Stephanie Dean Rebecca Glorie Beth Hebert Anna O Hagan Melanie Pearn Ken Peeler Graham Pyatt Louise Sandercock Jolanta Schenk Jane Serrangeli Ellie Shalley Jacek Slawomirski Bao Di Tang Cerys Tooby David Yeh VIOLA Caleb Wright Alex Brogan Associate Kierstan Arkleysmith Nik Babic Katherine Drake Alison Hall Rachael Kirk Allan McLean Helen Tuckey CELLO Rod McGrath Louise McKay Assoc Chair partnered by Penrhos College Shigeru Komatsu Oliver McAslan Nicholas Metcalfe Eve Silver* Fotis Skordas Tim South Xiao Le Wu DOUBLE BASS Andrew Sinclair* Joan Wright Assoc Christine Reitzenstein Louise Ross Andrew Tait Mark Tooby *Instruments used by these musicians are on loan from Janet Holmes à Court AC. FLUTE Andrew Nicholson Chair partnered by Apache Mary-Anne Blades Assoc PICCOLO Michael Waye OBOE Peter Facer Elizabeth Chee Assoc COR ANGLAIS Leanne Glover CLARINET Allan Meyer Lorna Cook BASS CLARINET Alexander Millier Chair partnered by Altegra Property Group BASSOON Jane Kircher-Lindner Chair partnered by Ron & Sue Wooller Adam Mikulicz Assoc CONTRABASSOON Chloe Turner HORN David Evans Sharn McIver Assoc Robert Gladstones 3rd Julia Brooke Francesco Lo Surdo TRUMPET Brent Grapes Evan Cromie Assoc Peter Miller TROMBONE Joshua Davis Liam O Malley Assoc BASS TROMBONE Philip Holdsworth TUBA Cameron Brook TIMPANI Alex Timcke PERCUSSION Troy Greatz A/ HARP Sarah Bowman

29 29 Board of Directors Janet Holmes à Court AC Chairman Anne Nolan Mark Coughlan Keith Kessell Barrie Lepley Deputy Chairman Paul Shannon Julian Sher Michael Utsler Executive Craig Whitehead Chief Executive Claire Burlinson Executive Assistant Ellen Wisdom Executive Manager, Human Resources Rachael Taylor Human Resources Assistant Narelle Coghill Human Resources Assistant Svetlana Williams Payroll Officer Artistic Planning Evan Kennea Executive Manager, Artistic Planning Claire Stokes Program Manager Alan Tyrrell Program Manager Maya Kraj-Krajewski Artist Liaison/Chorus Administrator Community Engagement Cassandra Lake Executive Manager, Community Engagement Fiona Taylor Education Coordinator Gemma McDonald Community Development Coordinator Orchestral Management Keith McGowan Executive Manager, Orchestral Management Richie Burton Orchestral Operations Manager David Cotgreave Production & Technical Manager Alistair Cox Orchestral Manager Breanna Evangelista Orchestral Management Assistant Wee Ming Khoo Music Librarian Noel Rhind Orchestral Operations Coordinator Business Services Peter Freemantle Chief Financial Officer Andrew Chew Systems Administrator Angela Miller Accountant Sushila Bhudia Accounts Officer Renu Kara Accounts Assistant PHILANTHROPY Alecia Benzie Executive Manager, Philanthropy Josie Aitchison Customer Service & Philanthropy Coordinator Jane Clare Fundraising & Philanthropy Manager Corporate Development Marina Woodhouse Executive Manager, Corporate Development Luci Steinhardt Corporate Partnerships Executive Cliona Hayes Corporate Partnerships Coordinator Ginny Luff Corporate Partnerships & Events Coordinator Marketing Kelli Carnachan Executive Manager, Marketing Kirsty Chisholm Marketing Coordinator Nancy Hackett Marketing Manager Gina Beers Graphic Designer Marc Missiaen Relationship Marketing Manager Paula Schibeci Public Relations Manager Zoe Lawrence Marketing Officer Courtney Walsh Marketing Assistant Sava Papos Customer Service Manager Josie Aitchison Customer Service & Philanthropy Coordinator Beverley Trolio Customer Service Coordinator Alana Arnold Leticia Cannell Margaret Daws Vicki Prince Robyn Westbrook Customer Service Officers Perth Concert Hall Brendon Ellmer General Manager Lorraine Rice Deputy General Manager Peter Robins Technical Manager Paul Richardson Assistant Technical Manager Penelope Briffa Events Manager Bruce Gaw Maintenance Officer Nancy Hackett Marketing Manager Ryan Sandilands Marketing Assistant Megan LoSurdo Reception & Administration Sarah Salleo Reception & Administration perthconcerthall.com.au WASO programs are printed by Pilpel Print who are proud to be Green Stamp Accredited. This certification acknowledges Pilpel Print s commitment to minimising environmental impacts associated with producing printed material. All rights reserved, no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of statements in this publication we cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions, or for matters arising from clerical or printers error. Every effort has been made to secure permission for copyright material prior to printing. Please address all correspondence to the Executive Manager, Marketing, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 3041, East Perth. WA waso@waso.com.au

30 CORPORATE PARTNERS We encourage you to support these partners for generously supporting your Orchestra PARTNERS OF EXCELLENCE PLATINUM PARTNERS CONCERTO PARTNERS School of Music Tertiary Education Partner OVERTURE PARTNERS SONATA PARTNERS KEYNOTE PARTNERS ORCHESTRA SUPPORTERS MEDIA PARTNERS FUNDING PARTNERS The West Australian Symphony Orchestra is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. To share in our vision and discuss the many opportunities available through corporate partnerships please contact Corporate Development on WASO.COM.AU

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