CONCERT PROGRAM SAT 10 DEC 7.30PM LANGLEY PARK, PERTH BI AY CITY OF PERTH R T HD The concert will conclude at approximately 9.30pm. This is a smoke-free event. Pre-concert entertainment & activities Children s face painting & balloon artists at rear of venue 5.00pm 7.00pm Ray Walker Trio 5.45pm 6.25pm Welcome to Country Kolbang Djin Djin (Gerard Brophy, composer) Mr Barry McGuire, Boodja Bidi Dancers Guildford Grammar String Ensemble with members of WASO Guy Noble conductor/presenter Jennifer Barrington soprano Fiona Campbell mezzo soprano Laurence Jackson violin WASO Chorus West Australian Symphony Orchestra GLINKA Russlan and Ludmilla: Overture DUKAS The Sorcerer s Apprentice RICHARD M & ROBERT B SHERMAN arr. ANNE DUDLEY Mary Poppins Medley KARL JENKINS Benedictus from The Armed Man (A Mass for Peace) MASSENET Thaïs: Méditation JOHN WILLIAMS Star Wars: Main Title BIZET Carmen: Séguidille BIZET Carmen: Habanera BRAHMS Academic Festival Overture MASCAGNI Cavaleria Rusticana: Intermezzo OFFENBACH The Tales of Hoffmann: Barcarolle TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture Tonight s 10th birthday celebrations are supported by Water Corporation & Lotterywest.
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WELCOME Tonight it is my great pleasure to welcome you to an evening of beautiful music from your West Australian Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. On behalf of WASO, we are thrilled to share this wonderful event with the people of Perth, and with regional Western Australians via a live broadcast and webcast. The City of Perth Symphony in the City encapsulates our mission to touch souls and enrich lives through music. We are passionate about making symphonic music relevant and accessible to the entire state, and our heartfelt thanks go to our two major sponsors, City of Perth and Lotterywest, whose support has enabled us to provide this free event. Thanks must also go to Wesfarmers Arts, WASO s Principal Partner, and media partners The West Australian and 720 ABC Perth. Enjoy the concert and we look forward to welcoming you to a WASO concert in 2017 at our performance home, the Perth Concert Hall. Tonight we celebrate a decade of Symphonies in the City a wonderful tradition that highlights the cultural richness and beauty of our capital city. We are thrilled to partner with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra to provide this unique experience for the people of Perth. On behalf of the City of Perth, we are excited to welcome back conductor Guy Noble, who led the inaugural event back in 2007. We would also like to thank the many staff, artists and volunteers for their valuable contribution and for sharing their immense talents with us tonight. Tonight you will hear well-known classics, blockbuster film music, and highlights from the WASO 2017 season, culminating in Tchaikovsky s explosive 1812 Overture as the finale. The City is extremely proud to contribute to this major cultural celebration and on behalf of the City of Perth I hope you enjoy the evening. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 2016 City of Perth Symphony in the City on behalf of Lotterywest. We re delighted to continue to partner with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra to present this free concert, which marks its tenth anniversary tonight. Lotterywest is proud to support this concert, which takes the magic of a live symphony orchestra to all corners of the state through a regional broadcast. Thank you to the Department of Regional Development and Westlink for their ongoing role in making this broadcast possible. Lotterywest remains the only lottery in Australia where money raised from the sale of games is distributed directly to benefit the WA community through our grants. It s thanks to all of our players that we re able to continue to support great community events, like Symphony in the City, that bring people together. We hope you enjoy the concert you helped make it happen! Janet Holmes à Court AC WASO Chairman Lisa-M. Scaffidi The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Heather Zampatti Chairman Lotterywest Keep an eye out for our volunteers collecting donations! Support our Education & Community Engagement programs, and show you love WASO with your sticker! CONNECT TONIGHT WITH WASO Instagram.com/_WASO_ Tag your photos #WASOSITC twitter.com/_waso_ Put #WASOSITC in your tweets Have fun with our official Snapchat filter!
ABOUT THE ARTISTS GUY NOBLE Conductor & Presenter Guy Noble is a conductor, broadcaster, pianist and writer who loves all genres of music and has played, conducted or talked about most of them. Guy has worked with a wide variety of international artists including Harry Connick Jnr, Ben Folds, The Beach Boys, Glenn Frey, Randy Newman and Clive James and has conducted numerous Last Night Of The Proms concerts around the country. He presents regularly on ABC Classic FM, writes a column for Limelight Magazine, and is the host and conductor of the Music on Sundays series for The Queensland Symphony Orchestra and the Classics Unwrapped concert series for the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. JENNIFER BARRINGTON Soprano Jennifer was born in Perth and graduated from the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. She was a member of the West Australian Opera Young Artist programme and made her professional stage debut as Papagena in Die Zauberflöte in 2008. She has been a finalist in many prestigious singing competitions including Opera Foundation Australia s German Opera Grant and most recently represented WA as one of six finalists in the 2014 90th Anniversary Melbourne Herald Sun Aria, accompanied by Orchestra Victoria. Last year, Jennifer made her Melbourne debut as soprano soloist in Handel s Messiah with the Heidelberg Symphony. FIONA CAMPBELL Mezzo soprano Fiona Campbell is one of Australia s most versatile and beloved classical singers a producer and guest ABC presenter, accomplished international performer, recitalist and recording artist. She was the winner of the national Limelight Award for Best Solo Performance 2011 (with the ABO in their Haunting Handel concert series), vocal winner of the ABC Young Performer of the Year Award and the ASC Opera Awards. Fiona sings regularly as a principal artist with all of the major ensembles and orchestras in Australia; her international collaborators have included the Brodsky Quartet, Tokyo Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, Hong Kong Philharmonic and many others. LAURENCE JACKSON Violin After studying at The Royal Academy of Music in London, Laurence joined the Maggini Quartet in 1993 with whom he toured all over the world and made numerous recordings, winning the 2001 Gramophone Award for Chamber Music, 2002 Cannes Classical Awards as well as two Grammy Award nominations. Laurence was appointed concertmaster of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) in 2006, touring extensively and making many recordings. Laurence is an Honorary Fellow of both Brunel University, London and Canterbury University and was awarded a fellowship of the Royal Academy of Music in 2013. Laurence was appointed WASO Concertmaster in 2016. Happy 10th Birthday Symphony in the City perth.wa.gov.au Photo: Emma Van Dordrecht
WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) is Western Australia s largest and busiest performing arts organisation. With a reputation for excellence, engagement and innovation, WASO s resident company of full-time, professional musicians plays a central role in creating a culturally vibrant Western Australia. WASO is a not for profit company, funded through government, ticket revenue and the generous support of the community through corporate and philanthropic partnerships. WASO s mission is to touch souls and enrich lives through music. Each year the Orchestra entertains and inspires the people of Western Australia through its concert performances, regional tours, innovative education and community programs, and its artistic partnerships with West Australian Opera and West Australian Ballet. The Orchestra is led by Principal Conductor and Artistic Adviser Asher Fisch. The Israeli-born conductor is widely acclaimed for his command of the Romantic German repertoire and is a frequent guest at the world s great opera houses. Each year the Orchestra performs over 175 concerts with some of the world s most talented conductors and soloists to an audience in excess of 190,000. An integral part of the Orchestra is the WASO Chorus, a skilled ensemble of auditioned singers who volunteer their time and talent. waso.com.au ON STAGE TONIGHT VIOLIN Laurence Jackson Concertmaster Semra Lee-Smith A/Assoc Concertmaster Rebecca Glorie A/Principal 1st Violin Zak Rowntree * Principal 2nd Violin Kylie Liang Assoc Principal 2nd Violin Sarah Blackman Fleur Challen Sara Duhig^ Beth Hebert Jane Johnston Sunmi Jung Christina Katsimbardis Ellie Lawrence Lawrence Lee^ Ken Peeler Graham Pyatt Louise Sandercock Jolanta Schenk Jane Serrangeli Kathryn Shinnick Jacek Slawomirski Kate Sullivan Bao Di Tang Cerys Tooby David Yeh VIOLA Alex Brogan Kierstan Arkleysmith Nik Babic George Batey^ Benjamin Caddy Alison Hall Rachael Kirk Allan McLean Elliot O Brien^ Helen Tuckey CELLO Rod McGrath Chair partnered by Tokyo Gas Shigeru Komatsu Oliver McAslan Nicholas Metcalfe Eve Silver * Fotis Skordas Tim South Xiao Le Wu DOUBLE BASS Andrew Sinclair * Joan Wright Kirsty Collins^ Christine Reitzenstein Andrew Tait Mark Tooby FLUTE Andrew Nicholson Mary-Anne Blades PICCOLO Michael Waye OBOE Peter Facer Elizabeth Chee COR ANGLAIS Leanne Glover CLARINET Allan Meyer Lorna Cook BASS CLARINET Alexander Millier BASSOON Jane Kircher-Lindner Chair partnered by Sue & Ron Wooller Adam Mikulicz Jenna Schijf^ HORN David Evans Sharn McIver Robert Gladstones Principal 3rd Horn Julia Brooke Francesco Lo Surdo TRUMPET Brent Grapes Rosie Turner^ Peter Miller Michael Olsen^ TROMBONE Joshua Davis Liam O Malley BASS TROMBONE Philip Holdsworth TUBA Cameron Brook TIMPANI Alex Timcke PERCUSSION Brian Maloney Chiron Meller A/Assoc Principal Percussion and Timpani Robyn Gray^ Paul Tanner^ HARP Bronwyn Wallis^ PIANO/CELESTE Graeme Gilling^ Principal Associate Principal Guest Musician^ *Instruments used by these musicians are on loan from Janet Holmes à Court AC TICKETS FOR WASO S 2017 CONCERTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE TONIGHT AT THE WASO INFORMATION TENT.
WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHORUS Formed in 1988, the WASO Chorus brings together auditioned singers who volunteer their time and talents to perform under the WASO banner. The Chorus is led by Chorus Director Christopher van Tuinen and Vocal Coach Andrew Foote. For more information visit waso.com.au Christopher van Tuinen Chorus Director Andrew Foote Vocal Coach Lea Hayward Accompanist SOPRANO Julie Anderson Valerie Bannan Anna Börner Cate Creedon Erika Dietrich Jordan Dunne Bronwyn Elliott Nike Titilola Etim Lindsay Foster Louise Gillett Kath Goodman Lesley Goodwin Pauline Handford Diane Hawkins Blanche Holzman Michelle John Marie McKinnon Alicia Metusela Elysia Murphy Sheila Price Chelsea Seymour Sarah Shneier Gosia Slawomirski Magdalena Todea Margot Warburton ALTO Marian Agombar Janet Baxter Llewela Benn Patsy Brown Sue Coleson Catherine Dunn Julie Durant Kaye Fairbairn Jenny Fay Susanna Fleck Dianne Graves Louise Hayes Victoria Hogg Jill Jones Shew-lee Lee Kate Lewis Diana MacCallum Tina McDonald Margot Morgan Deborah Piesse Liz Rombawa Louise Sutton Claire Taylor Olga Ward Jacquie Wright TENOR Allan Griffiths Peter Handford David Lancaster John Moreton John Murphy Andrew Paterson Jay Reso Brad Wake BASS Justin Audcent Michael Berkeley-Hill Charlie Bond Allan Davies Tony Errington Ken Gasmier Stephen Hastings Tony King Benjamin Lee Andrew Lynch Tony Marrion Patrick Melling Peter Ormond Steve Sherwood Christopher Smith Andrew Wong WASO PHILANTHROPY Did you know that WASO is a not-for-profit organisation? This means we rely on public support and generosity to keep doing what we do best providing the highest quality live classical music to as many Western Australians as possible. Today we invite you to make a donation towards WASO s award-winning Education & Community Engagement programs. From Onslow to Albany we are dedicated to enriching lives and touching souls through music. Your contribution, whatever the size, will help us to continue offering young people across the state access to music that they might not otherwise experience. You can find out more about what we do in the WA community on the big screens today, or any time at our website waso.com.au. So keep an eye out for our volunteers collecting donations before the concert and show that you love WASO with your sticker. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show! WASO Philanthropy is partnered by The Perth Mint WASO IN THE COMMUNITY WASO s 2017 Education & Community Engagement program is live! New partnerships will assist us to reach even more people than ever before at Perth Concert Hall, in community settings and classrooms across the state. We are proud to celebrate the achievements of our nationally recognised programs, excited about new initiatives and delighted that we can continue to offer many opportunities for free. We are particularly pleased to host Paul Rissmann as our artist in residence for Education Week + June 19 26. A number of our programs sell out, so we encourage you to book early. For program information and bookings visit waso.com.au/education
WIN! WASO TICKETS For your chance to win WASO tickets simply complete the entry form. 1 st PRIZE 8 tickets (Value $712) Swing On This Friday 16 June 8pm Perth Concert Hall COMPETITION ENTRY FORM For your chance to win tickets simply complete the entry form and place it in the barrel between the stage and the WASO Information Tent by 7pm. Entrants must be 18 years or over. The winners will be drawn prior to the start of tonight s concert. Title First Name 2 nd PRIZE 6 tickets (Value $534) The Music of John Williams: The Original Movie Soundtracks Friday 28 July 8pm Perth Concert Hall Surname Address Suburb Postcode Email Year of Birth How would you prefer to be contacted about WASO events, offers and news? Email Mail Both 3 rd PRIZE 4 tickets (Value $367.20) Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone in Concert Terms and conditions Entrants must be 18 years or over. By entering this competition you understand that your details will be placed on the WASO database for the exclusive purpose of providing you with information on WASO events, offers and news. This information remains exclusive to the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and will not be released to a third party. Employees of WASO and their families are not eligible to enter the competition. For more information about WASO s Privacy Policy and Personal Information Collection Statement visit waso.com.au/sfl/privacy Saturday 6 May 1.30pm Riverside Theatre, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
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