CITY OF PERTH

SAT 13 DEC 7.30PM LANGLEY PARK, PERTH

Symphony in the City, the WASO Chorus and this free regional broadcast are supported by Lotterywest.

CONCERT PROGRAM

Richard Mills conductor Christopher Dragon assistant conductor* Peter Facer oboe Joshua Davis trombone WASO Chorus West Australian Symphony Orchestra Eddie Perfect presenter

WAGNER Lohengrin, Act III: Prelude ORFF Carmina burana: O Fortuna TCHAIKOVSKY Sleeping Beauty – Suite: Waltz ENNIO MORRICONE The Mission: Gabriel’s Oboe BARRY arr. STANLEY BLACK James Bond Medley* FAURE Pavane

SCULTHORPE Kakadu (excerpts) JOHN WILLIAMS Harry Potter Suite: Hedwig’s Theme BEETHOVEN Symphony No.9: 4th movement (excerpts) GERSHWIN arr. JOSHUA DAVIS Summertime TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture

MARGARET RIVER CULTURAL CENTRE

GOLDFIELDS ARTS CENTRE

ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT

CENTRE

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) is Western Australia’s largest and busiest performing arts company. Established in 1928, WASO is the state’s only fulltime professional orchestra, playing a central role in the cultural life of Western Australia. WASO’s vision is to touch souls and enrich lives through music. Each year the Orchestra reaches out into the community and gives people across Western Australia and beyond the opportunity to experience the magic of classical music through concert performances, touring, education programs, and other initiatives. The Orchestra presents over 190 performances each year with some of the world’s finest conductors and soloists to an audience in excess of 180,000. In addition to its own concerts, WASO regularly performs with the West Australian Opera and West Australian Ballet.

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Enhance your ExperienceWASO WEBSITE Buy tickets, listen to playlists, view concert programs, learn about our education and philanthropy programs and plan your visit at waso.com.au.

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It is my great pleasure to welcome you to City of Perth Symphony in the City, an evening of beautiful music from your West Australian Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

Under the baton of Richard Mills, the talent of the Orchestra will be showcased with music from the ballet, opera and concert stage. You’ll hear highlights from WASO’s exciting 2015 season, popular film music and solo performances from some of the wonderful musicians in the Orchestra.

Symphony in the City is a great way for WASO to celebrate with the people of Perth and Western Australia, the end of another successful year of music making. We are delighted to once again be able to share the concert with regional Western Australians thanks to this live broadcast and webcast.

Tonight, we also take the opportunity to thank and farewell Jan Stewart, who retires as CEO of Lotterywest this year. WASO is immensely grateful for the instrumental role Jan has played in championing community programs, and for setting an exceptional example for support and engagement with the arts. Thank you Jan. We hope you enjoy your next endeavour.

Each year, Symphony in the City is made possible with the generosity of two major sponsors; the City of Perth and Lotterywest. My sincere thanks go to both of these organisations for their continued support.

Thanks must also go to Wesfarmers, WASO’s Principal Partner, The West Australian, 720 ABC Perth and the Water Corporation, who provide the magnificent Sound Shell.

Enjoy the concert and best wishes for a safe and happy festive season.

Janet Holmes à Court ACWASO Chairman

WelcomeWest Australian Symphony Orchestra

WASO ChorusFormed in 1988, the WASO Chorus brings together auditioned singers who volunteer their time and talents to perform under the WASO banner in a variety of programs and concert settings. Led by Chorus Director Christopher van Tuinen and Vocal Coach Andrew Foote, this passionate and enthusiastic group has performed with acclaimed conductors including Asher Fisch, Simone Young, Vladimir Ashkenazy and Richard Hickox.

The WASO Chorus is supported by Lotterywest.