WASO 2012 Pogram by Ian Wheaton

2012 Season

“It was my father who first encouraged me to pick up an instrument and now I couldn’t imagine my life without music in it.” Giulio Plotino, Concertmaster. Pictured age 3, at home with his father in Genova, Italy.

Principal Conductor & Artistic Adviser

Violin

Partnered by Wesfarmers Arts

Semra Lee

Paul Daniel

Assoc Concertmaster

Concertmaster

Assistant Concertmaster

Giulio Plotino

Conductor Laureate Vladimir Verbitsky

Chorus Director Marilyn Phillips

Margaret Blades*

Graham Pyatt

A/Principal 1st Violin

John Ford

Principal 2nd Violin

Yacht Grot Chair of Principal 2nd Violin

Zak Rowntree

Assoc Principal 2nd Violin

Kylie Liang

Assistant Principal 2nd Violin

Sarah Blackman Fleur Challen Stephanie Dean Dorothy Ford Beth Hebert Shaun Lee-Chen* Melanie Pearn Ken Peeler Brendon Richards Louise Sandercock Jolanta Schenk Jane Serrangeli Ellie Shalley

Jacek Slawomirski Bao Di Tang Cerys Tooby Rebecca White David Yeh

Viola

Giovanni Pasini Principal Berian Evans Assoc Principal Kierstan Arkleysmith Nik Babic Alex Brogan Katherine Drake Alison Hall

Rachael Kirk Allan McLean Helen Tuckey

Cello

Rod McGrath Principal Louise McKay Assoc Principal Shigeru Komatsu Oliver McAslan Nicholas Metcalfe Eve Silver* Fotis Skordas Tim South Xiao Le Wu

Double Bass

Andrew Rootes* Principal Joan Wright Assoc Principal Christine Reitzenstein Louise Ross Andrew Tait Mark Tooby

Flute

Andrew Nicholson Principal Mary Anne Blades Assoc Principal

Piccolo

Contrabassoon

Trombone

Oboe

Horn

Assoc Principal

Michael Waye Principal Leanne Glover Assoc Principal

Clarinet

Allan Meyer Principal Lorna Cook

Bass Clarinet

Alexander Millier Principal

Bassoon

Jane Kircher-Lindner Principal Adam Mikulicz Assoc Principal

Simone Walters Principal David Evans Principal Malcolm Stewart

Joshua Davis Principal Bruce Thompson

Bass Trombone

Assoc Principal

Philip Holdsworth Principal

Robert Gladstones

Tuba

Principal 3rd

Rachel Silver

Trumpet

David Elton Principal Evan Cromie Assoc Principal Peter Miller

Cameron Brook Principal

Timpani

Alex Timcke Principal

Percussion

Tim White Principal Troy Greatz Assoc Principal Percussion & Timpani

Harp

Sarah Bowman Principal

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

Choose Your Concerts... Masters Series

Contempo Series

Classics Series

Special Events

Morning Symphony Series

Summer Events

Chamber Series

Family Series

Latitude

In the Community

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Special Features WASO’s New Principal Partner

Special Subscriber Offer

In 2012 WASO is pleased to embark on a new journey with long standing supporter, Wesfarmers Arts as they become WASO’s Principal Partner. This new step forward together paves the way for a dynamic period of growth for the Orchestra and its contribution to the cultural life of the Western Australian community.

Free access to the Naxos Music Library

Since 1998 Wesfarmers Arts’ support has enabled soloists and conductors from around the world to perform with WASO and has helped the Orchestra reach a diverse audience through its concerts, regional program and our work with young people and schools.

The most comprehensive collection of classical music online, the Naxos Music Library contains more than 790 000 tracks of music of all genres. Subscribers will receive a Naxos username and password with their 2012 tickets. Once logged in on your computer you will be able to listen to playlists previewing our 2012 season as well as create your own soundtracks. The library can also be accessed with your iPhone or iPod Touch via the Naxos Music Library app available from the iTunes App Store. Full details will be sent with your tickets.

“WASO is without a doubt one of our state’s best-loved institutions. Over the years that Wesfarmers has worked together with WASO, we’ve seen the Orchestra go from strength to strength. Whether it’s the Cushion Concerts for young children or performances of the world’s great orchestral masterpieces, we hope you enjoy the rich diversity of musical experiences that our Orchestra offers in 2012.” Richard Goyder, Managing Director, Wesfarmers Ltd.

2012 WASO Subscribers will receive a free subscription to the Naxos Music Library until 31 October 2012. This annual service is worth over $200.

Bonus Track A Bonus Track is a surprise musical treat performed at the end of selected Masters and Classics concerts. We invite you to move seats and hear your Orchestra from a different perspective. Come along intrigued and you’ll leave enlightened!

World Artist Program The World Artist Program brings artists of the very highest international distinction to the Western Australian stage to perform with WASO. In 2012 we welcome conductors Simone Young and Tadaaki Otaka and pianists Garrick Ohlsson and Stephen Hough to our Masters, Classics and Morning Symphony concerts. Paul Daniel, WASO Principal Conductor & Artistic Adviser with Richard Goyder, Managing Director Wesfarmers Ltd.

“Rehearsing and performing six days a week; learning two instruments, preparing for world premieres every month, touring Europe before I hit my teens – I had such a privileged musical beginning at the new Cathedral in Coventry. I used to dream then of playing the big instrument called a symphony orchestra… and now I’m immensely fortunate to work with one of the very best, here in Western Australia.” Paul Daniel, Principal Conductor & Artistic Adviser. Pictured age 12, with the Coventry Cathedral Boys Choir, England. 5

Masters Series Masters 1

Masters 2

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto

Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto

Gala Season Opening

7.30pm, Friday 9 & Saturday 10 March

7.30pm, Friday 23 & Saturday 24 March

Perth Concert Hall

Alexander Lazarev returns to lead an electrifying concert featuring two Russian masterpieces. Winner of the 2009 London Piano Competition, Behzod Abduraimov will perform the much-loved Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto in a display of virtuosity and passion. We end this Russian journey with Prokofiev’s colourful Fifth Symphony.

LISZT Prometheus TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No.1 PROKOFIEV Symphony No.5 Alexander Lazarev, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano (pictured)

BEETHOVEN Egmont: Overture MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor SCRIABIN Symphony No.2 Oleg Caetani, conductor Sasha Rozhdestvensky, violin (pictured)

Masters 3

Masters 4

Stravinsky & Sibelius

Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninov

7.30pm, Friday 20 & Saturday 21 April

7.30pm, Friday 1 & Saturday 2 June

Perth Concert Hall

Stravinsky’s peasant wedding feast set the world ablaze at its premiere. Four talented Australian soloists and a mammoth orchestra and chorus reignite this fiery work. It is framed by music of eternal grandeur and joy in two of Sibelius’ most popular orchestral works.

SIBELIUS Finlandia STRAVINSKY arr. STEVEN STUCKY Les Noces AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE SIBELIUS Symphony No.2 PLUS BONUS TRACK Paul Daniel, conductor Merlyn Quaife, soprano Jacqueline Dark, mezzo soprano (pictured)

TBC, tenor James Clayton, bass WASO Chorus Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.

Outstanding violinist Sasha Rozhdestvensky returns to WASO to perform one of the best-loved violin concertos of all time, packed with sumptuous orchestral accompaniment and luscious melodies. Scriabin’s Second Symphony will provide a triumphant finale to this exciting concert.

Vladimir Verbitsky conducted the Australian premiere in 1985 and more than 25 years on, we bring Rachmaninov’s First Symphony to life again, with all of its struggles, darkness, menace and drama. Weber’s works influenced many of his successors, not least of all Hindemith, who breathes new energy and passion into lush and glorious music.

HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber TCHAIKOVSKY Variations on a Rococo Theme RACHMANINOV Symphony No.1 Vladimir Verbitsky, conductor Nicolas Altstaedt, cello (pictured) M

MEET THE MUSICIAN Louise McKay Saturday Post-Concert

An eight concert series featuring an inspiring array of outstanding soloists in a showcase of powerful works.

Masters 5

Masters 6

Brahms’ German Requiem

Mozart & Mahler

Gala Performance

7.30pm, Friday 3 & Saturday 4 August

7.30pm, Friday 24 & Saturday 25 August

Perth Concert Hall

It is a treat for Orchestra and audience alike when Simone Young is in town, and this concert marks her tenth season with WASO. Wolfgang Rihm’s set of interludes, together with Brahms’ powerful requiem, weaves an exquisite musical tapestry of orchestral and choral music.

BRAHMS Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem] WOLFGANG RIHM Das Lesen der Schrift [The Reading of the Script] Simone Young, conductor WORLD ARTIST (pictured)

George Petean, baritone Emma Matthews, soprano WASO Chorus M

MEET THE ARTIST Simone Young Friday Post-Concert

Conductor Herbert von Karajan once said, ‘A great performance of the Fifth is a transforming experience’, and led by our Principal Conductor, this concert will be no exception. We are delighted to welcome Concertmaster, Giulio Plotino and Principal Viola, Giovanni Pasini to centre stage for Mozart’s beautiful Sinfonia Concertante.

MOZART Sinfonia Concertante K.364 MAHLER Symphony No.5 Paul Daniel, conductor Giulio Plotino, violin (pictured) Giovanni Pasini, viola M

MEET THE MUSICIANS Giulio Plotino & Giovanni Pasini Saturday Post-Concert

Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.

Simone Young appears courtesy of Lepley Properties. Meet the Artist is supported by Wesfarmers Arts.

Masters 7

Masters 8

LA Guitar Quartet Plays Rodrigo

Rachmaninov & The Ring

7.30pm, Friday 9 & Saturday 10 November

7.30pm, Friday 30 November & Saturday 1 December

Perth Concert Hall

Grammy Award-winning LA Guitar Quartet joins forces with Michael Stern to present this thrilling concert. The LA Guitar Quartet is hailed for its diversity, and in this program they perform a work rich in colour and uniquely Spanish flavours. We end with the exotic suite from Stravinsky’s ballet about a fiery bird and a wicked sorcerer.

RAVEL Ma Mère L’Oye [Mother Goose] RODRIGO Concierto Andaluz OSVALDO GOLIJOV Sidereus AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

STRAVINSKY The Firebird – Suite [1945 version] PLUS BONUS TRACK Michael Stern, conductor LA Guitar Quartet, soloists (pictured)

Garrick Ohlsson returns to WASO in an exhilarating concert to close our Masters Series. Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto is one of the most challenging in the repertoire and was featured in the film Shine. Following this WASO’s Wagner tubas will be out in force for this exciting collection of music from the Ring Cycle.

RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No.3 WAGNER arr. HENK DE VLIEGER The Ring: An Orchestral Adventure Paul Daniel, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano WORLD ARTIST (pictured)

MEET THE ARTIST Garrick Ohlsson Friday Post-Concert

Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts. Garrick Ohlsson appears courtesy of Mitsubishi Corporation. Meet the Artist is supported by Wesfarmers Arts.

Classics Series Classics 1

Classics 2

Organ Spectacular

Beethoven’s Fifth Gala Performance

7.30pm, Friday 16 & Saturday 17 March

7.30pm, Friday 13 & Saturday 14 April

Perth Concert Hall

Embrace this opportunity to experience the enormous and magnificent sound of the Perth Concert Hall’s 3000-pipe organ. This powerful king of instruments will be played by Perth’s own Joseph Nolan. Vibrant young Australian Nicholas Carter returns to WASO to conduct a spectacular opening to the Classics Series.

PROKOFIEV Symphony No.1 Classical POULENC Organ Concerto SAINT-SAENS Symphony No.3 Organ Symphony Nicholas Carter, conductor Joseph Nolan, organ (pictured) M

MEET THE ARTIST Nicholas Carter Friday Post-Concert

Beethoven’s Fifth is the best known symphony in the orchestral repertoire. This concert, led by our Principal Conductor, will start with a bang with Music for the Royal Fireworks. Kurt Nikkanen makes his WASO debut performing Adès’ sparkling violin concerto. This is a concert full of great orchestral works, old and new.

HANDEL Music for the Royal Fireworks THOMAS ADES Violin Concerto Concentric Paths DEBUSSY arr. COLIN MATTHEWS Feu d’artifice [Fireworks] BEETHOVEN Symphony No.5 Paul Daniel, conductor Kurt Nikkanen, violin (pictured) M

Meet the Artist is supported by Wesfarmers Arts.

MEET THE ARTIST Kurt Nikkanen Friday Post-Concert

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

Classics 3

Classics 4

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth

Ravel’s Piano Concerto

7.30pm, Friday 15 & Saturday 16 June

7.30pm, Friday 6 & Saturday 7 July

Perth Concert Hall

From Disney to destiny: we start with Dukas’ famous work featured in the film Fantasia, and finish with Tchaikovsky’s prized Fifth Symphony, exploring the agonies and ecstasies of fate. Amy Dickson debuts with WASO in a new work specially composed for her by Ross Edwards.

DUKAS The Sorcerer’s Apprentice ROSS EDWARDS Full Moon Dances – Saxophone Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.5 Baldur Brönniman, conductor Amy Dickson, saxophone (pictured) M

MEET THE ARTIST Baldur Brönniman Friday Post-Concert

Meet the Artist is supported by Wesfarmers Arts.

Join us on a grand tour through Europe: from England to Russia, and France to Italy. Acclaimed pianist Cédric Tiberghien returns to perform Ravel’s jazz-inspired concerto. We welcome back the esteemed Tadaaki Otaka to conduct this enchanting concert, finishing with Mendelssohn’s sublime Italian symphony.

ELGAR Froissart RAVEL Piano Concerto in G LIADOV The Enchanted Lake MENDELSSOHN Symphony No.4 Italian Tadaaki Otaka, conductor WORLD ARTIST

Cédric Tiberghien, piano (pictured) M

MEET THE MusicIan Joan Wright Saturday Post-Concert

Tadaaki Otaka appears courtesy of Mitsui & Co (Australia) Ltd and Mitsui E & P Australia Pty Ltd.

The Classics Series features eight concerts to delight music lovers with a perfect blend of well-loved favourites.

Classics 5

Classics 6

Tasmin Little Plays Bruch

Arabian Nights

7.30pm, Friday 10 & Saturday 11 August

7.30pm, Friday 31 August & Saturday 1 September

Perth Concert Hall

This concert showcases the rich sonorities of your Orchestra in Brahms’ mighty Fourth Symphony. It makes the culmination of Brahms’ symphonic writing an astonishing work filled with drama and passion. Classic Brit Award-winner Tasmin Little returns to perform Bruch’s treasured concerto.

BRITTEN Peter Grimes: Passacaglia BRUCH Violin Concerto No.1 BRAHMS Symphony No.4 PLUS BONUS TRACK Paul Daniel, conductor Tasmin Little, violin (pictured) Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.

In a program of dazzling, exotic orchestral sound, Stephen Hough performs Saint-Saëns’ Egyptianinspired concerto. RimskyKorsakov’s work unveils the story of Scheherazade, who told fascinating tales for 1001 nights. Robert Spano is one of today’s most imaginative conductors and makes his debut with WASO in this breathtaking concert.

Classics 7

Classics 8

Dvořák’s New World

Mozart & Strauss

BEETHOVEN Fidelio: Overture SAINT-SAENS Piano Concerto No.5 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade Robert Spano, conductor Stephen Hough, piano WORLD ARTIST (pictured)

MEET THE MUSICIAN Tim White Saturday Post-Concert

Stephen Hough appears courtesy of John Holland.

Gala Performance

7.30pm, Friday 12 & Saturday 13 October

7.30pm, Friday 23 & Saturday 24 November

Perth Concert Hall

Spend a joyous evening with your Orchestra and hear the uplifting sounds of Dvořák’s Symphony From the New World. This work, No.6 on the ABC Classic 100, features one of the best known Largo melodies of all time. Michael Collins displays his virtuosity in two of the most stunning works for clarinet.

MENDELSSOHN The Hebrides WEBER Clarinet Concerto No.1 DEBUSSY Rhapsodie for Clarinet and Orchestra DVORAK Symphony No.9 From the New World PLUS BONUS TRACK Otto Tausk, conductor Michael Collins, clarinet (pictured)

Take a journey into the vast landscape of the Alps, from Rossini’s popular overture to Strauss’ epic symphony with 120 musicians on stage. Don’t miss Mozart’s sublime concerto featuring our own supremely talented Andrew Nicholson and much-loved Australian harpist Marshall McGuire.

ROSSINI William Tell: Overture MOZART Concerto for Flute and Harp K.299 STRAUSS, R. Alpine Symphony Paul Daniel, conductor Andrew Nicholson, flute (pictured) Marshall McGuire, harp M

MEET THE MUSICIAN Cameron Brook Saturday Post-Concert

Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.

“Playing in the Willoughby Brass Band was a fantastic learning experience. Many of the band members won jobs in professional orchestras so a seed was planted – maybe this was something I could do for a living. I’ve been very fortunate to turn a hobby into a career with WASO that has already spanned 28 years.” Cameron Brook, Principal Tuba. Pictured age 13, on his way to a band concert in Sydney.

Morning Symphony Series

Five one-hour performances of memorable music with your Orchestra.

Morning Symphony 1

Morning Symphony 2

Beethoven’s Fifth

Passionate Rachmaninov

11am, Thursday 12 April

11am, Thursday 31 May

Perth Concert Hall

Beethoven’s Fifth is the best known symphony in the entire orchestral repertoire. This concert, led by our Principal Conductor Paul Daniel, will start with a bang with Music for the Royal Fireworks.

HANDEL Music for the Royal Fireworks BEETHOVEN Symphony No.5 Paul Daniel, conductor (pictured) Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.

Rachmaninov was obsessed with fate, and his First Symphony explores this idea through many moments of struggle, darkness, menace and drama. Esteemed Conductor Laureate Vladimir Verbitsky leads WASO in this emotional musical journey.

Morning Symphony 3

Morning Symphony 4

Ravel’s Piano Concerto

Dvořák’s New World

11am, Thursday 5 July

11am, Thursday 11 October

Perth Concert Hall

This beautiful program features a jazz-influenced concerto and an exquisite symphony. Outstanding French pianist Cédric Tiberghien returns to perform Ravel’s sparkling concerto, and we welcome back Tadaaki Otaka to conduct Mendelssohn’s sublime Italian Symphony.

RAVEL Piano Concerto in G MENDELSSOHN Symphony No.4 Italian Tadaaki Otaka, conductor WORLD ARTIST

Cédric Tiberghien, piano (pictured) Tadaaki Otaka appears courtesy of Mitsui & Co (Australia) Ltd and Mitsui E & P Australia Pty Ltd.

Spend a joyous morning with your Orchestra and hear the uplifting sounds of Dvořák’s Symphony From the New World. This work, No. 6 on the ABC Classic 100, features one of the best known Largo melodies of all time. Otto Tausk returns to WASO to lead this captivating program.

HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber RACHMANINOV Symphony No.1 Vladimir Verbitsky, conductor

(pictured)

MENDELSSOHN The Hebrides DVORAK Symphony No.9 From the New World Otto Tausk, conductor (pictured)

Morning Symphony 5

Wagner’s The Ring: An Orchestral Adventure 11am, Thursday 29 November Perth Concert Hall WASO’s Wagner tubas will be out in force for this exciting collection of music from the Ring Cycle. Led by Principal Conductor Paul Daniel, this will be a musical adventure you won’t forget!

WAGNER arr. HENK DE VLIEGER The Ring: An Orchestral Adventure Paul Daniel, conductor (pictured) Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.

Enjoy a free tea or coffee prior to the concert and stay afterwards for the $16.80 Chef’s Country Luncheon Buffet featuring home-style soup with bakehouse breads, slow cooked rustic dishes, seasonal vegetables and traditional bakery sweets. Bookings essential. Wesfarmers Arts free Pre-Concert Talks take place on the stage of the Perth Concert Hall at 9.40am prior to each concert. 11

“I was ten when I first picked up the flute but it wasn’t until about ten years later that I realised that this was what I wanted to do with my life. By the time I had performed in my graduation recital I knew I wanted to play in an orchestra.” Mary-Anne Blades, Associate Principal Flute. Pictured at her 1985 graduation recital in Adelaide with her sister Margaret Blades (Associate Concertmaster).

Chamber Series

Sublime one-hour afternoon chamber concerts in the beautiful St Mary’s Cathedral.

Chamber 1

Mendelssohn & Mustonen 2pm, Friday 30 March St Mary’s Cathedral Felix Mendelssohn loved to perform chamber music for his friends. His octet, like a small symphony, ranges from virtuosity to elegance, and dreaminess to brilliance. Watch the WASO string players move as one and listen to their musical conversations in this beautifully crafted chamber concert. OLLI MUSTONEN Nonet No.2 MENDELSSOHN String Octet in E flat Chamber 2

Mozart’s Masterpiece 2pm, Friday 27 July St Mary’s Cathedral Mozart’s Gran Partita is a masterpiece. An astonishing work for 13 virtuoso musicians written for winds and double bass, it featured in the 1984 film Amadeus and stands at the pinnacle of classical chamber music. Along with Telemann’s charming Duo, this program showcases WASO’s magnificent woodwind players. TELEMANN 6 Canonic Sonatas TWV 40 No.119: Duo No.2 in G minor for Bassoon and Double Bass MOZART Serenade No.10 K.361 Gran Partita Jane Kircher-Lindner, bassoon Andrew Rootes, double bass Chamber 3

Best of Baroque 2pm, Friday 26 October St Mary’s Cathedral Widely regarded as the finest music from the Baroque period, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti are unsurprisingly popular. Concertmaster Giulio Plotino performs a glorious movement of Bach’s Partita followed by a thrilling concerto for four violins, and finally a sublime work from the ingenious Handel. This is a concert to leave you uplifted. J. S. BACH Brandenburg Concerto No.1 in F major BWV 1046 J. S. BACH Partita in D minor BWV 1004: Chaconne VIVALDI Concerto for Four Violins in B minor RV 580 HANDEL Concerto Grosso in D major Op.6 No.5

Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch prior to the concert at the Duxton Hotel’s Grill Restaurant for only $28. For bookings call 9261 8025 and quote “Chamber Series Concert”.

Giulio Plotino, director 13

“Not long after I had started playing the cello I entered my school eisteddfod. It was one of my first big performances and I remember being overjoyed that it went so well. It was such an exciting day for my parents and me. I still get so much joy from performing and I love being able to share that with an audience.” Louise McKay, Associate Principal Cello. Pictured age 8, after a performance at Penrhos College.

Latitude

Pushing orchestral boundaries.

Widen Your Symphonic Horizons Can:

• A DJ mix an Orchestra? • East meet West, North meet South? • A new classical piece make the charts?

This is no typical concert series. Be blown away by the full force of your Orchestra in Mt Lawley’s art deco gem, the Astor Theatre. The Astor has been home to thousands of films and many great artists from jazz to pop to soul. It’s now home to Latitude, WASO’s new music festival, with some of the hottest musicians, newest sounds and freshest ideas. Expect the unexpected – this is cutting edge music at its most dynamic.

Latitude 1

Latitude 2

Horizons

Boundaries

8pm, Wednesday 15 August

8pm, Saturday 18 August

Astor Theatre

Paul Daniel, conductor

Paul Daniel, conductor (pictured)

Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.

“Art demands of us that we should never stand still.” Beethoven The Astor Theatre first opened on 5 November 1919 as The Lyceum. In 1941 the venue's name was changed to one still used today, the Astor Theatre. WASO is excited to be presenting Latitude in this Perth landmark. For more information on the venue visit www.liveattheastor.com.au, like facebook.com/astor-theatre-perth or call 08 9370 1777. 15

“Playing my graduation recital was the highest mountain I’d had to climb thus far. As a performer, I carry this experience with me always. It’s a landmark on my musical path, which began with There’s a Hole in My Bucket for solo bassoon and now sees me performing symphonic masterpieces with WASO.” Adam Mikulicz, Associate Principal Bassoon. Pictured age 21, with Simone Walters (Principal Contrabassoon) at the Victorian College of the Arts. 16

Contempo Series ERNST & YOUNG PRESENTS Contempo 1

Star Wars and Beyond 7.30pm, Friday 4 | 2pm & 7.30pm, Saturday 5 May Perth Concert Hall

Celebrate the 80th birthday of the creative genius behind the iconic film music, John Williams, in WASO’s intergalactic event! Following the success of the sensational Space Classics concerts in 2010, Anthony Inglis returns to take us on a journey to a galaxy far, far away. Hear favourites from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, E.T., Schindler’s List, Superman and many more! Anthony Inglis, conductor & presenter Presented by arrangement with Raymond Gubbay Ltd.

ERNST & YOUNG PRESENTS Contempo 2

Symphonic ABBA 7.30pm, Friday 7 & Saturday 8 September Perth Concert Hall Gimme, Gimme, Gimme the best music of the 70s! Dance your way into the Perth Concert Hall for a night of ABBA’s disco classics including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and Waterloo. Relive your favourite hits by one of the world’s most successful pop groups, performed by international vocal phenomenon, Rajaton. Rajaton, vocal ensemble

Contempo 3

The Best of Rodgers & Hammerstein 7.30pm, Friday 2 & Sunday 4 November Perth Concert Hall Rodgers and Hammerstein: they go together like the Captain and Maria! The music of these creative geniuses has brought joy to hundreds of millions of listeners: from Oh What a Beautiful Morning to Getting to Know You – these are a few of My Favourite Things! This concert will lead you down memory lane in an evening you won’t forget. Featuring two of the West End’s finest soloists, this promises to be Some Enchanted Evening! Jacqui Scott, vocalist Andrew Halliday, vocalist Presented by West End International Ltd.

Special Events Tim Minchin vs WASO – Round II 8pm, Friday 10 February

7.30pm, Saturday 23 June & 3pm, Sunday 24 June

Challenge Stadium

Perth Concert Hall

Tim Minchin Versus The Orchestras returns to Australia after a sold out national tour in 2011. This epic show has already thrilled 38,000 Australians, and its arena tour of the UK – which included performances at the O2 and the Royal Albert Hall – was hailed as “a thing of jawdropping wonder”.

“If there’s an artist more naturally disposed to a hybrid of pop and orchestration, I do not know his name.” The Age, Melbourne

TICKETS

25 years ago Vladimir Verbitsky made his first appearance with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra in a program of exquisite music. To celebrate this milestone in our history, we recreate his first ever concert with WASO. Brimming with timeless Russian repertoire in the magnificent acoustics of the Perth Concert Hall, new memories will be created as we reflect on a relationship treasured by audience and Orchestra alike.

Book now at Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au

SPECIAL TICKET OFFER

“Minchin gave full rein to his musical genius, launching satirical songs like hand grenades into the crowd’s sensibilities.” The Sunday Mail, Adelaide

Iain Grandage, conductor Tim Minchin, comedian (pictured)

Burt Bacharach Farewell to Symphonies Tour 7pm, Monday 23 April Riverside Theatre, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Proclaimed The Greatest Living Composer (2008 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award) when honoured with his eighth Grammy, Burt Bacharach’s illustrious five decade chart run has earned three Academy Awards and over seventy hits including Alfie, What’s New Pussycat?, I Say A Little Prayer, Walk on By, Anyone Who Had

A Heart, This Guy’s In Love With You, The Look of Love and Arthur’s Theme. You’ll be entranced with every sophisticated moment that is the ultra cool legend, Burt Bacharach with his magnificent band, singers and WASO in this, his final Perth performance. Burt Bacharach, conductor (pictured)

TICKETS Book now at Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

Verbitsky’s 25th Anniversary Gala

By subscribing to a series of concerts you can purchase tickets at the concession price to Verbitsky’s 25th Anniversary Gala. Reserve

Standard Concession

$90 $80

$80 $70

$50 $45

BORODIN Prince Igor: Overture TCHAIKOVSKY Eugene Onegin, Act III: Prince Gremin Aria LIADOV Eight Russian Folk Songs BORODIN Prince Igor, Act II: Alas, I now can find no rest MUSSORGSKY Boris Godunov, Act I: Vaarlam’s Song MUSSORGSKY arr. RIMSKYKORSAKOV Night on Bare Mountain SHOSTAKOVICH The Gadfly – Suite (Excerpts) TCHAIKOVSKY None but the Lonely Heart Op.6 No.6 MUSSORGSKY Song of the Flea TCHAIKOVSKY Overture 1812 Vladimir Verbitsky, conductor (pictured)

Daniel Sumegi, bass-baritone

Summer Events Water Corporation PRESENTS

Jay Laga’aia at the Zoo

Symphony at the Movies with Michael Parkinson

6.45pm, Sunday 22 January

Saturday 25 February

Perth Zoo

Pioneer Women’s Memorial, Kings Park & Botanic Garden

Gates open 5.30pm

Gates open 5pm

Perth Zoo will transform into a musical wonderland for children and the young at heart with Playschool presenter Jay Laga’aia. After his fun-filled show in 2009 Jay returns to lead the Orchestra through a variety of popular kids’ classics.

Suitable 2 – 7 year olds. Warwick Potter, conductor Jay Laga’aia, presenter (pictured) Zoo exhibits open from 5.30pm – 6.30pm.

TICKETS General Admission $35 Under 1 year Free (ticket required) To book contact WASO on 08 9326 0000 or www.waso.com.au

Interviewer of the stars and recipient of countless awards, Sir Michael Parkinson (aka ‘Parky’) will join WASO in the stunning surrounds of Kings Park, presenting some of the greatest orchestral movie scores of all time including Gone with the Wind, Casablanca, Lawrence of Arabia and The Godfather.

Guy Noble, conductor Sir Michael Parkinson, presenter (pictured)

TICKETS General Admission

$115

To book General Admission tickets contact WASO 08 9326 0000 or waso.com.au To book VIP, Gold and Silver reserved seating tickets contact Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au

“With both my parents being orchestral musicians, I grew up in a house surrounded by music and had a behind the scenes view of life as a professional musician. This experience was invaluable when the time came to decide whether to follow music as a career. From an early age I would practise every day under the watchful eye of my mum. My parents always encouraged me and I know they are proud of me for following in their footsteps.” Sarah Blackman, Violin. Pictured age 6, practising at home in Adelaide.

Family Series

Especially created for families, this three-concert series opens doors to a world of wonder, fun and delight.

Family 1

Magic Circle Mime 3pm, Sunday 29 April Perth Concert Hall A bugle-playing mime artist who wants to sing opera and a tap dancing ballerina are just two of the zany characters who get in the way of our Principal Conductor Paul Daniel in this comical family dilemma! Magic Circle Mime bring ‘the art of listening’ to life in this imaginative and fun-filled WASO concert. Suitable 5 – 12 year olds. Paul Daniel, conductor Magic Circle Mime (pictured)

Paul Daniel appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts.

ERNST & YOUNG PRESENTS Family 2

Play Me a Picture 3pm, Sunday 22 July Perth Concert Hall A family event like no other! A picture paints a thousand words, and Phil Doncon together with your West Australian Symphony Orchestra will leave you speechless. As WASO plays some of the most colourful orchestral music, Phil will transform an empty canvas into something magical right before your very eyes. Suitable 6 – 13 year olds. Warwick Potter, conductor Phil Doncon, artist (pictured) Family 3

Witches, Wizards & WASO 3pm, Sunday 28 October Perth Concert Hall They’re creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky… WASO that is! This thrilling, spine-tingling showcase of spooky classics will be a treat this Halloween. Dress up as your favourite scary characters and hear some of the bestknown eerie music of all time! Suitable 6 – 13 year olds. Warwick Potter, conductor

“I love that this job gives me the chance to travel and take music to all parts of Western Australia and play for children who may have never had the chance to hear live classical music. The look of wonder on their faces when they see and hear a double bass for the first time is very special.” Joan Wright, Associate Principal Double Bass. Pictured on tour in the Pilbara, Western Australia, 1991. 22

In The Community

WASO reaches out to touch souls and enrich lives ensuring that all Western Australians have access to musical experiences of the highest quality, no matter where they live.

Fremantle Arts Centre Courtyard Music Series

West Australian Symphony Orchestra Free Event

2pm, Sunday 19 February Fremantle Arts Centre Following on from a successful concert in 2011 musicians from the West Australian Symphony Orchestra will once again perform a free, outdoor community concert of beautiful music in the relaxed surrounds of the Fremantle Arts Centre. For more information visit fac.org.au or call 08 9432 9555.

Kids’ Cushion Concerts 9.45am & 11.15am, Tues 15 & Wed 16 May Joondalup Reception Centre

9.45am & 11.15am, Wed 9, Thurs 10, Sat 12 & Sat 19 May 9.45am & 11.15am, Wed 11, Thurs 12, Fri 20 & Sat 21 July Wardle Room, Perth Concert Hall

9.45am & 11.15am, Fri 13 & Sat 14 July South Perth Civic Centre Toot, whistle, plonk, boom, shake, rattle and roll! WASO’s Education Chamber Orchestra (EChO) is a high-energy 15 piece ensemble, featuring one of each instrument of the orchestra. We invite all our young friends to join us and have a go on our instruments after the show. Enjoy 50 minutes of musical celebration as we dance, sing and have lots of fun. More concerts in venues around the metro area will be announced later in 2012. Please check www.waso.com.au for details.

TICKETS General Admission $12.00 Under 1 year Free (ticket required) On sale now.

City of Perth

Symphony in the City Free Event

7.30pm, Saturday 8 December Langley Park, Perth Join an audience of thousands for WASO’s spectacular Symphony in the City event, moving for the first time to Langley Park. Bigger and better than ever, you’re in for a treat under the stars as we present some of the greatest symphonic music of all time.

In The Community (cont.)

WASO Chorus The WASO Chorus is recognized as one of the foremost symphonic choruses in Australia. The Chorus has performed with some of the world’s leading conductors, including Vladimir Ashkenazy, Marin Alsop, Vladimir Verbitsky, Thierry Fischer, Claus Peter Flor, Matthias Bamert, Richard Hickox, Charles Dutoit and Paul Daniel.

“The WASO Chorus… more than came up to expectations.” 7 July 2010, The West Australian

Marilyn Phillips has been the Chorus Director since January 2006. She was Head of Music with West Australian Opera from 1995 to 2005 and is an elected Associate of the Royal Academy of Music. In 2000 Marilyn was awarded a Centenary Medal for services to Australian opera. Highlights for the WASO Chorus have included Mahler’s Symphony No.2, Beethoven’s Symphony No.9, Orff’s Carmina Burana and Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast with WASO, and Mahler’s Symphony No.8 with the Sydney Symphony. In 2012 the WASO Chorus will feature in Stravinsky & Sibelius (see page 6) and Brahms’ German Requiem (see page 7) and their own event, The Big Sing. They will also tour to Hong Kong in November.

If you are interested in joining the WASO Chorus, please contact Stephen McAllan, Chorus Administrator on 08 9326 0051 or mcallans@waso.com.au

“WASO Chorus came through with honour enhanced.” 26 July 2010, The West Australian

The Big Sing

WASO Chorus on Tour

Free Event

1.30pm, Sunday 23 September

8pm, Friday 30 November & Saturday 1 December

Perth Concert Hall

Hong Kong Cultural 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 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.

Marilyn Phillips, chorus director

Tickets To book your complimentary seat please contact the WASO Box Office on 08 9326 0000 from Monday 9 July 2012.

In their first international tour, the WASO Chorus joins the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre to perform an epic choral masterpiece.

Tickets To book contact www.hkpo.com from May 2012.

In The Community (cont.)

Education

Outreach

WASO has always been committed to providing a fantastic range of educational events and resources to students across the state. 2012 will be bigger and better than ever, with musicians visiting many schools within the metropolitan area, and tours reaching Broome, Exmouth, Tom Price, Geraldton, Carnarvon and Esperance.

We continue to expand our range of experiences to people all around our state, including:

Students at Onslow Primary School enjoying WASO on the Road.

Principal Conductor Paul Daniel, Principal Bass Clarinet Alex Millier, Principal Viola Giovanni Pasini and WASO staff at PMH for Hospital Orchestra Project.

As always, there will be a variety of fun and interactive events including:

The Hospital Orchestra Project (HOP) takes small groups of WASO musicians to students in the Hospital School Services at Princess Margaret Hospital, introducing them to the world of orchestral music and instruments. These ensembles present concerts in the Telethon Theatre which are broadcast throughout the hospital on Starlight TV, and also take the music directly to students by visiting them in the wards.

• Fabulous Fridays • Open Rehearsals • Morning Symphonies • Primary school concerts • A concert featuring music from Designated Set Works

• Simulcasts to regional areas • Performances for people with special needs • Performances in regional areas • Hospital Orchestra Project

Hospital Orchestra Project Partner

WASO’s Set Works Concert in 2011.

WASO on the Road at Roebourne Primary School.

To obtain a 2012 WASO DISCOVER! brochure or for further information, please contact Prue Ashurst, Education Manager on 08 9326 0022 or education@waso.com.au For up-to-date information, resources and activities, please visit www.waso.com.au 25

In The Community (cont.)

Young & Emerging Artists Program

WASO Online

Supporting and mentoring the next generation of creative musicians, our program nurtures them through unique training opportunities.

The constant growth in digital technology brings with it exciting new opportunities for orchestras to connect with audiences. In 2012 there have never been more ways to experience WASO, wherever you are across our vast state, country or globe. There are many easy ways to connect with WASO online - if you have any questions, just ask us!

• The International Artist Masterclass Program has seen worldrenowned musicians such as Renaud Capuçon and Jean-Yves Thibaudet host workshops with aspiring performers. • The Orchestral Training Program allows young instrumentalists to join WASO in rehearsals, undertake a mock audition and receive one-on-one tuition with WASO musicians.

facebook.com/WestAustralianSymphonyOrchestra twitter.com/_WASO_ youtube.com/WestAustSymOrchestra

WASO Webcasts Enjoy selected concerts from the comfort of your own home through WASO webcasts, live and on demand on iiNet’s Freezone website or iiNet’s app. WASO is pleased to present the following webcasts in partnership with iiNet in 2012: • The Composition Project is a unique opportunity for young WA composers to develop their skills in a professional environment and hear their work brought to life by WASO. Other Young & Emerging Artists opportunities include: • ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards (see below) • Assistant Chorus Director • Symphony Services Conductor Training • Young Conductor Program

Masterclass Partner

Beethoven’s Fifth Verbitsky’s 25th Anniversary Gala LA Guitar Quartet Plays Rodrigo Symphony in the City

Saturday 14 April Saturday 23 June Saturday 10 November Saturday 8 December

More webcasts will be announced in 2012. See WASO website for details.

Orchestral Training Program Partner

ABC Symphony Australia

Young Performers Awards 2012 Grand Final

6pm, Thursday 4 October Perth Concert Hall This is one nail-biting event as three of the country’s most talented young musicians battle it out. Hear them first with WASO as they showcase some of the most challenging and impressive concertos, in a bid to win a prize of $20,000 to further their career.

TICKETS One Reserve On sale 12 December 2011.

$30.00

Artistic Program Manager Kellie Wilson interviews Principal Bass Clarinet Alex Millier.

www.waso.com.au Buy tickets, learn about our education and philanthropy programs and plan your visit at www.waso.com.au. The new ‘Watch, Listen & Learn’ section is jam packed with podcasts, programs, webcasts and videos. Look out for more exciting changes in 2012!

If you would like to know more about connecting with WASO online please contact Kirsty Chisholm, Digital Marketing Coordinator on 08 9326 0021 or chisholmk@waso.com.au 26

In The Community (cont.)

Friends of Waso

Volunteers

The Friends of WASO is a membership program with a nominal annual membership fee. Friends events raise funds to support an annual Friends of WASO scholarship which provides professional development opportunities for Orchestra musicians.

Volunteers form an invaluable team of supporters at WASO both in the administration office and at concerts. Participating in WASO’s volunteering program supports us in a number of ways, from helping with mail-outs to handing out concert programs at the Perth Concert Hall. There are many ways to get involved!

Becoming a Friend is a wonderful way to be involved with your Orchestra. Friends receive: • A quarterly newsletter, Encore, which keeps you up to date with WASO news and events. • Access to our Patrons & Friends lounge pre-concert and interval during Masters and Classics concerts. • Specially organised events including our Tea & Symphony Open Rehearsals and Celebrate the Section events. To learn more please contact the Friends of WASO on 08 9326 0016 or friendsofwaso@waso.com.au

2011 Patrons and Friends Committee.

To learn more please contact Sarah Gallinagh, Donations & Bequests Coordinator on 08 9326 0075 or gallinaghs@waso.com.au

WASO In Partnership with

West Australian Opera

West Australian Ballet

Richard Strauss

Gaetano Donizetti

Elektra

Lucia di Lammermoor

7.30pm, 8, 11 & 14 February

7.30pm, 14, 17, 19 & 21 July

His Majesty’s Theatre

City of Perth’s Opera in the Park

Giacomo Puccini

Georges Bizet

Madam Butterfly

Pearlfishers

8pm, 18 February Supreme Court Gardens West Australian Opera presents three fully staged operas annually with WASO as well as a free Opera in the Park event at Supreme Court Gardens. West Australian Opera’s 2012 season ‘Year of the Diva’ celebrates a year of leading women – rich in voice and full of love, drama and passion.

7.30pm, 23, 25, 27 & 30 October, 1 & 3 November His Majesty’s Theatre Tickets Subscriptions On sale 3 Oct 2011

Season 2

Season 3

His Majesty’s Theatre

11 – 26 May

Join West Australian Ballet in 2012 for a spectacular year as it celebrates its 60 year Diamond Anniversary. Artistic Director Ivan Cavallari has programmed four significant seasons including two with WASO. They are sure to surprise, delight and put you in the mood to celebrate.

15 – 29 September

Tickets Subscriptions On sale 7 Oct 2011 Single Tickets On sale 14 Nov 2011 Book at BOCS on 08 9484 1144.

www.waballet.com.au Seasons to be announced 6 October 2011.

Book at BOCS on 08 9484 1144.

www.waopera.asn.au

“Everywhere we turn, music is all around us. I remember picking up pots and pans when I was young and discovering ‘cymbals’ and the joy of making noise. Nothing has changed! I still get so much joy from playing at the back of the Orchestra (it’s the best seat in the house!) and getting swept up by the passion and the thrilling sound of the music.” Tim White, Principal Percussion. Pictured are Tim’s children Sally, age 5 and Luke, age 3, in their kitchen.

Private Giving Box office income, government funding and the generous commitment of our corporate supporters make significant contributions to WASO. However, these sources of income are simply not enough. Increasingly it is our Patrons that enable us to continue to achieve our vision… to touch souls and enrich lives through music.

Supporting Your Orchestra

A Message From Paul Daniel

Patrons become part of a special community. There are many opportunities to be involved in exclusive Patrons’ events, as well as all our Friends of WASO events. There are several ways to support your Orchestra:

Annual Giving Program Annual Giving is an important way of supporting WASO’s core activities. These donations form the backbone of philanthropy, enabling WASO to plan each year with confidence.

Endowment Fund for the Orchestra This is an investment in the Company’s future to ensure our children’s children share the joy of live, classical music in Western Australia. Major gifts and bequests are preserved in this fund.

Special programs We have a number of special programs that support specific areas, including commissions, instrument acquisition and young artist and education programs. Please talk to us if you have a specific project you would like to support. You are invited to join our community of Patrons. You can make a donation when you complete the booking form or by donating online at www.waso.com.au. All gifts are tax deductible. Every gift makes a difference.

To learn more, visit www.waso.com.au or please contact Alecia Benzie, Executive Manager, Private Giving on 08 9326 0020 or benziea@waso.com.au

Help ensure the music never stops… WASO is at the cultural heart of Western Australia, bringing its music to more and more lives every year. Music touches the soul of society in unique, unfathomable and life-changing ways, and West Australians have some of the world’s most wonderful musicians right in their midst. ‘Symphony’ or ‘sounding together’ used to refer to just those musicians. These days, it means all of us – we all have a role to play, to join the lives and souls of all of us together – musicians, audiences, young and old, inside and outside the concert hall. Our Private Giving Program is a simple but crucial way for our Patrons to play their part in this symphony, to bring great music and musicians to WA, to connect our work more closely and meaningfully to our community. Supporting this work is vital for the Orchestra’s growth and future projects.

Paul Daniel Principal Conductor and Artistic Adviser

Customer Information There are four easy ways to experience the music of your West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Full Series, Packaged or Create Your Own subscriptions, or single ticket purchases.

Subscriber Rewards

Additional Information

Our way of saying “Thank You” for your commitment to great music all season long.

Single Tickets

You can enjoy better seats at lower prices – savings of 5–20% – with a priority booking period. Ticket exchanges – change your subscription tickets between subscription concerts, subject to availability, from Monday, 19 December 2011. Additional tickets at concession price, where applicable. Pay half now, half later – complete your payment by Friday, 27 January 2012. Exclusive subscriber card – providing access to discounts from a wide range of arts organisations and retailers.

Single ticket purchases are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Available from 9am, Monday, 12 December 2011 from: WASO Box Office 08 9326 0000 www.waso.com.au or BOCS Ticketing 08 9484 1133 www.bocsticketing.com.au

Entertainment Book Vouchers Entertainment Book vouchers cannot be used as payment on advance orders and should not be mailed in. They must be presented in person at the WASO Box Office from Tuesday, 3 January 2012.

How Do We Process Your Order?

Group Discounts

Current Subscribers to Masters, Classics, Morning Symphony, Chamber, Family and Contempo Series have a priority subscription renewal period.

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

Seats not renewed by Friday, 14 October 2011 will be released for sale. Packaged and Create Your Own subscriptions are processed in order of receipt.

A 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, WA Opera and concerts performed at Challenge Stadium and Riverside Theatre). You can purchase Gift Vouchers in any amount from the WASO Box Office on 08 9326 0000 during office hours or download the booking form from www.waso.com.au

Concessions Australian pensioner card, TPI and Veterans Affairs, Health Care Card holders (not Seniors HC card), full-time students, under 30 years. Note: Seniors Card does not apply. Please enclose photocopied/scanned proof of eligibility with your booking.

Gift Vouchers

Under 30 years If you are aged under 30 you can receive substantial savings on your ticket purchases. Please enclose photocopied/scanned proof of age with your booking.

Companion Card Companion Card holders receive one complimentary ticket for their Carer. Concessions apply only to the individual named on the card. Please include photocopied/scanned proof of eligibility with your booking. 31

Perth Concert Hall Gifts A selection of musically inspired gifts, including a number of WASO CDs, are available for purchase from the Encore Giftshop in the Perth Concert Hall foyer. Encore is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and during performances.

Disability Access

Renowned as having one of the finest music acoustics in the southern hemisphere, the Perth Concert Hall is located on St George’s Terrace, Perth and is the performance home of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

Restaurant Situated within the Perth Concert Hall, the à la carte Restaurant offers elegant dining in a comfortable setting. Enjoy a relaxed 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. For restaurant bookings please call the Perth Concert Hall on 08 9231 9946.

Chef’s Foyer Variations Carvery Conveniently 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.

Beverages Foyer 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 and have your drinks waiting for you. 32

For WASO concerts in the Perth Concert Hall there are areas of seating specially allocated which provide universal access for people with disabilities and their guests. To view where these are situated please access the seating plan online at the WASO website or call our Customer Service staff on 08 9326 0000. Please also specify any special requirements on the seating preference section of your booking form. Perth Concert Hall has universal access via the ramp at the St George’s Terrace entrance. Lift access to the foyers on all levels is available from the top level of the No.7 car park. ACROD parking is also available – car park access is off Terrace Road (river front). A hearing induction loop operates between seats N6:35 and X6:35 inside the Stalls area of the auditorium. For general enquiries please call the Perth Concert Hall on 08 9231 9900 or visit www.perthconcerthall.com.au

Interior View of Perth Concert Hall

Perth Concert Hall (cont.)

Seating Map

Refer to website to view location of wheelchair seats.

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

Timers A First Package The perfect introduction to symphonic music, from the straightforward to the sensational!

Organ Spectacular

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth

Dvořák’s New World

7.30pm, Friday 16 & Saturday 17 March

7.30pm, Friday 15 & Saturday 16 June

7.30pm, Friday 12 & Saturday 13 October

Perth Concert Hall

PROKOFIEV Symphony No.1 Classical POULENC Organ Concerto SAINT-SAENS Symphony No.3 Organ Symphony Nicholas Carter, conductor Joseph Nolan, organ

DUKAS The Sorcerer’s Apprentice ROSS EDWARDS Full Moon Dances – Saxophone Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.5 Baldur Brönniman, conductor Amy Dickson, saxophone See page 8 for details.

See page 8 for details.

Vocal Package

The WASO Chorus and fine soloists come together to create this unique concert package with WASO.

Stravinsky & Sibelius

Verbitsky’s 25th Anniversary Gala

7.30pm, Friday 20 & Saturday 21 April

7.30pm, Saturday 23 June 3pm, Sunday 24 June

7.30pm, Friday 3 & Saturday 4 August

Perth Concert Hall

Featuring: STRAVINSKY arr. STEVEN STUCKY Les Noces AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Paul Daniel, conductor Merlyn Quaife, soprano Jacqueline Dark, mezzo soprano TBC, tenor James Clayton, bass WASO Chorus See page 6 for details.

Featuring: TCHAIKOVSKY Eugene Onegin, Act III: Prince Gremin Aria BORODIN Prince Igor, Act II: Alas, I now can find no rest MUSSORGSKY Boris Godunov, Act I: Vaarlam’s Song TCHAIKOVSKY None but the Lonely Heart Op.6 No.6 MUSSORGSKY Song of the Flea

Featuring: BRAHMS Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem] WOLFGANG RIHM Das Lesen der Schrift [The Reading of the Script]

Vladimir Verbitsky, conductor Daniel Sumegi, bass-baritone

See page 7 for details.

See page 18 for details.

Brahms’ German Requiem

Simone Young, conductor George Petean, baritone Emma Matthews, soprano WASO Chorus

Gala Package

The best of the best. Concerts celebrating Vladimir Verbitsky’s 25th Anniversary plus four exceptional programs selected from our Masters and Classics Series.

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto

Verbitsky’s 25th Anniversary Gala

Brahms’ German Requiem

7.30pm, Friday 9 & Saturday 10 March

7.30pm, Saturday 23 June 3pm, Sunday 24 June

7.30pm, Friday 3 & Saturday 4 August

Perth Concert Hall

LISZT Prometheus TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No.1 PROKOFIEV Symphony No.5 Alexander Lazarev, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano See page 6 for details.

Beethoven’s Fifth 7.30pm, Friday 13 & Saturday 14 April Perth Concert Hall HANDEL Music for the Royal Fireworks THOMAS ADES Violin Concerto Concentric Paths DEBUSSY arr. COLIN MATTHEWS Feu d’artifice [Fireworks] BEETHOVEN Symphony No.5

Paul Daniel, conductor Kurt Nikkanen, violin

BRAHMS Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem] WOLFGANG RIHM Das Lesen der Schrift [The Reading of the Script] Simone Young, conductor George Petean, baritone Emma Matthews, soprano WASO Chorus See page 7 for details.

Mozart & Strauss 7.30pm, Friday 23 & Saturday 24 November Perth Concert Hall ROSSINI William Tell: Overture MOZART Concerto for Flute and Harp K.299 STRAUSS, R. Alpine Symphony Paul Daniel, conductor Andrew Nicholson, flute Marshall McGuire, harp

See page 8 for details.

See page 9 for details.

Piano Package

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

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto

Arabian Nights

Rachmaninov & The Ring

7.30pm, Friday 9 & Saturday 10 March

7.30pm, Friday 31 August & Saturday 1 September

7.30pm, Friday 30 November & Saturday 1 December

Perth Concert Hall

Featuring: TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No.1

Featuring: SAINT-SAENS Piano Concerto No.5

Alexander Lazarev, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano

Robert Spano, conductor Stephen Hough, piano

See page 6 for details.

See page 9 for details.

Featuring: RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No.3 Paul Daniel, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano See page 7 for details.

Ravel’s Piano Concerto 7.30pm, Friday 6 & Saturday 7 July Perth Concert Hall Featuring: RAVEL Piano Concerto in G Tadaaki Otaka, conductor Cédric Tiberghien, piano See page 8 for details.

Ticket Prices 1

Full Series Subscription

Attend every concert in a chosen series and receive up to 20% discount and a host of additional benefits. A

Standard B

Concession* B

Under 30* B

Masters

8 Concerts

20% Discount

537.60

473.60

370.00

473.60

409.60

330.00

256.00

192.00

160.00

Classics

8 Concerts

20% Discount

537.60

473.60

370.00

473.60

409.60

330.00

256.00

192.00

160.00

Morning

5 Concerts

15% Discount

5 Concerts

15% Plus buffet lunch

233.75 (One Reserve) 199.75 (One Reserve) 106.25 (One Reserve) 317.75 (One Reserve) 283.75 (One Reserve) 190.25 (One Reserve)

Latitude

2 Concerts

5% Discount

66.50 (One Reserve) 38.00 (One Reserve)

Chamber

3 Concerts

10% Discount

94.50 (One Reserve)

Contempo

3 Concerts

10% Discount

251.10

Family

3 Concerts

10% Indoor concerts only

54.00 (One Reserve)

198.00

^ Restricted viewing. * For details on applicable concessions see page 31.

Packaged Subscription

Choose one of our suggested packaged subscriptions and receive up to 15% discount and a host of additional benefits. Standard B

Concession* B

Package A: First Timers

3 Concerts

10% Discount

221.40

194.40

135.00

194.40

167.40

120.00

Package B: Vocal

3 Concerts

10% Discount

228.60

201.60

140.00

201.60

174.60

125.00

Package C: Gala

5 Concerts

15% Discount

382.50

340.00

250.00

340.00

297.50

225.00

Package D: Piano

4 Concerts

10% Discount

302.40

266.40

185.00

266.40

230.40

165.00

^ Restricted viewing. * For details on applicable concessions see page 31.

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Seating Preferences Full Series, Packaged, Create Your Own Subscriptions and Single Ticket purchases.

Please either tick seating preferences for Perth Concert Hall as Best Available, or Number the Boxes in order of preference: Best Available

A reserve

B reserve

C reserve^

Stalls

Rear Stalls

Upper Gallery

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Lower Gallery

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Special Requirements: Please indicate wheelchair or other preferences

^ Restricted viewing. * Choir Stalls are Single Ticket purchases only.

Full Series Subscriptions Attend every concert in a chosen series.

Fill in the NUMBER of FULL Series Subscriptions required, with relevant reserve and discount (if any): Std

Masters

Classics

A RESERVE CONC*

U30

Std

B RESERVE CONC*

U30

Std

C RESERVE^ CONC*

U30

Fri

537.60

473.60

256.00

473.60

409.60

192.00

370.00

330.00

160.00

Sat

537.60

473.60

256.00

473.60

409.60

192.00

370.00

330.00

160.00

Fri

537.60

473.60

256.00

473.60

409.60

192.00

370.00

330.00

160.00

Sat

537.60

473.60

256.00

473.60

409.60

192.00

370.00

330.00

160.00

Morning 233.75 199.75 with buffet lunch

317.75

283.75

Latitude 66.50 (One Reserve)

Subtotal

106.25 (All One Reserve) 190.25 (All One Reserve) 38.00 (One Reserve)

Chamber

94.50 (One Reserve)

Contempo

Fri

251.10

198.00

Sat/Sun

251.10

198.00

Family 54.00 (One Reserve) Total $ A

* A copy of all applicable concessions must be supplied with booking form. See page 31. ^ Restricted viewing.

Packaged Subscriptions Choose from our suggested packages on pages 34–35. Fri

Package A: First Timers

SAT

SUNΔ

A RESERVE Std CONC*

B RESERVE Std CONC*

C RESERVE^ Std CONC*

221.40

194.40

167.40

135.00

120.00

Package B: Vocal

228.60

201.60

174.60

140.00

125.00

Package C: Gala

382.50

340.00

297.50

250.00

225.00

Package D: Piano

302.40

266.40

230.40

185.00

165.00

* A copy of all applicable concessions must be supplied with booking form. See page 31. ∆ Verbitsky’s 25th Anniversary Gala only. ^ Restricted viewing.

Subtotal

Total $ B 37

Create Your Own Subscription Choose 4 or more concerts.

Fill in the NUMBER of PACKAGES required. Please tick:

4 Concert

5–7 Concert

8+ Concert

Subscriptions must have the same number of tickets at the same discount for all selected. Masters Series

Fri

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto

Sat

Std

CONC*

Gala Concert

Subtotal

Sat

Verbitsky’s 25th Anniversary Gala

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SUN

Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto

Morning Symphony Series

Stravinsky & Sibelius

Beethoven’s Fifth

Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninov

Passionate Rachmaninov

Brahms’ German Requiem†

Ravel’s Piano Concerto

Mozart & Mahler

Dvořák’s New World

LA Guitar Quartet Plays Rodrigo

Wagner’s The Ring

Rachmaninov & The Ring

Latitude

Classics Series

Horizons

Fri

Sat

Subtotal

†

Thurs

WED

Sat

Boundaries

Organ Spectacular

Chamber Series

Beethoven’s Fifth† Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Ravel’s Piano Concerto Tasmin Little Plays Bruch

fri

Mendelssohn & Mustonen

Mozart’s Masterpiece

Best of Baroque

Contempo Series

Arabian Nights Dvořák’s New World Mozart & Strauss†

Fri

Sat

2PM 7.30PM

SUN

Std

Star Wars and Beyond

Symphonic ABBA

Rogers & Hammerstein Under 30 years prices are not available for Create Your Own Subscriptions. † Gala concert – please check pricing. * For applicable concession see page 31.

CONC*

Total $ C

Single Tickets Single Tickets on sale 12 December 2011.

concert Title

Date (DD/MM)

These are a Christmas 2011 gift.

Type & quantity

Subtotal

Std

Conc*

U30

Std

Conc*

U30

Std

Conc*

U30

Std

Conc*

U30

Add transaction fee $6.60 PLUS for Summer Events add $2.60 Registered Post = Total $ D

* For applicable concession see page 31. Refer to Calendar on page 43 for concert dates.

Donations Optional.

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$500

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Other $

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Totals & Payments

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* A copy of all applicable concession(s) must be supplied with booking form. See page 31.

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FINAL TOTAL

F INstalment AMount

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Ticket Prices (cont.)

Create Your Own 3 Subscription

Choose 4 or more concerts from the list below and receive up to 20% discount and a host of additional benefits.†† A

Masters/Classics