Tchaikovsky’s ‘Sixth Symphony’, or the ‘Pathetique’, has always carried a sense of darkness, which makes WASO’s performance of the composer’s final work perfect for these uncertain times, writes Rosalind Appleby.
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Orchestra invites dancers to spring into Stravinsky
13 January 2022
Western Australian Youth Orchestra is injecting some bounce into its repertoire, in a collaboration with choreographer Scott Elstermann that sees six dancers performing on mini-trampolines. Nina Levy jumps in to learn more.
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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: Gautier Capuçon Plays Tchaikovsky
27 August 2018
5 and 6 October @ Perth Concert Hall · Presented by West Australian Symphony Orchestra · Superstar cellist Gautier Capuçon returns to WASO to perform Tchaikovsky’s …
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Music: Ingrid Fliter Plays Mendelssohn
8 March 2018
6 and 7 April, 7:30PM @ Perth Concert Hall · Presented by West Australian Symphony Orchestra · A dazzling concerto and Tchaikovsky’s powerful ‘Fate’ symphony. Composed …
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Music: Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
8 March 2018
5 April, 11:00AM @ Perth Concert Hall · Presented by West Australian Symphony Orchestra · Dan Ettinger debuts with a dramatic masterpiece. Israeli conductor Dan Ettinger …
