Russian-born conductor Vasily Petrenko leads WASO to deliver the drama and violence of Shostakovich’s Symphony No.11, writes Sandra Bowdler.
Tag Archives: Shostakovich
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Orchestral magnificence
13 September 2021
Asher Fisch and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra demonstrate the delicacy and power of symphonic music, says Rosalind Appleby.
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Music: Shostakovich & Tchaikovsky
21 May 2019
5 & 6 July @ Perth Concert Hall · Presented by West Australian Symphony Orchestra · A Russian spectacular. Estonian-born Hendrik Vestmann makes his WASO debut …
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Music: Fascinating Firsts by Ravel, Shostakovich & Mendelssohn
7 March 2019
14 April @ Dr Robert Braham Auditorium, Trinity College · Presented by Chimera Ensemble · Enjoy Chimera Ensemble’s first concert for 2019 in the fabulous Braham …
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Music: Side by Side
23 January 2019
26 July @ Perth Concert Hall · Presented by West Australian Symphony Orchestra · NEW! West Australian Symphony Orchestra and the Australian National Academy of Music …
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Music: Karina Canellakis & Ning Feng: Russian Masterworks
27 August 2018
23 & 24 November @ Perth Concert Hall · Presented by West Australian Symphony Orchestra · The most profound of Shostakovich’s ‘War Symphonies’ echoes the suffering …
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Music: Steven Isserlis Plays Shostakovich
11 June 2018
27 June @ Perth Concert Hall · Presented by Australian Chamber Orchestra · Legendary cellist Steven Isserlis joins Richard Tognetti and the ACO for Shostakovich’s monumental …
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