A celebration of grand opera and delicate beauty

Richter’s dramatic homage to Wagner’s grand operas marks the stage return of WASO Horns and opens the first digital ensemble concert for 2020.  Mendelssohn’s irresistible Octet then rises majestically and takes you through to a joyous and energetic finale as the WASO strings whisk you away to a wintery dream-state. 

PROGRAM AND ARTISTS

HANS RICHTER Wagneriana (8 mins)
WASO Horn Section* 
Principal David Evans 
Principal 3rd Horn Robert Gladstones
Julia Brooke
Francesco Lo Surdo
Dorée Dixon

MENDELSSOHN Octet for Strings, Op.20 (33 mins)
Concertmaster Laurence Jackson
A/Associate Concertmaster Semra Lee-Smith
Principal 2nd Violin Zak Rowntree^ 
Associate Principal 2nd Violin Kylie Liang
Associate Principal Viola Alex Brogan
Viola Benjamin Caddy
Principal Cello Rod McGrath** 
Associate Principal Cello Eve Silver^ 

*Section partnered by Rod & Margaret Marston
**Chair partnered by Tokyo Gas
^Instruments on loan from Janet Holmes à Court

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We believe the power of music is needed now more than ever. This is why we are delighted to offer our Ensemble Edition digital concerts to you without any cost. However, if you enjoy the concert and you are able, we ask that you consider making a donation to WASO so we can let the music play on. All contributions greater than $2.00 are fully tax deductible.

Presented by West Australian Symphony Orchestra