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Symphonie Fantastique

WASO | Masters

  • Friday, 9 Aug 2024 - 7:30PM
  • Saturday, 10 Aug 2024 - 7:30PM

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Tour de force

A fantastical journey of imagination, Berlioz’s music vividly depicts his dreams and visions, his torment and euphoria. Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique is an epic orchestral tour de force, a stunning musical self-portrait of obsessive passion for an unrequited love.

We open with Mendelssohn's overture, The Hebrides. Ride the waves of the Atlantic in this dark and brooding work, as Mendelssohn's music envelops you in the might of mother nature. Perth saxophonist Matthew Styles takes centre stage as he premieres Holly Harrison’s new Saxophone Concerto.


PROGRAM

Felix MENDELSSOHN The Hebrides
Holly HARRISON Saxophone Concerto (World Premiere)
Hector BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique


ARTISTS

Umberto Clerici conductor
Matthew Styles saxophone


RUNNING TIMES

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Start
 7:30pm
25-minute interval*
Finish 9:30pm*

*Times are approximate and subject to change at any time.


FOOD & BEVERAGE

Menus will be available closer to the concert date. 


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Presented by West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

Holly Harrison's Saxophone Concerto commissioned for WASO by Geoff Stearn.