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WASO Chorus


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The WASO Chorus support the West Australian Symphony Orchestra in major symphonic choral concerts. It is auditioned and rehearsed on a project basis and currently boasts 190 auditioned members.

Recent Performances include Carmina Burana conducted by Vladimir Verbitsky, Mahler Symphony No 2 conducted by Matthias Bamert, Beethoven Symphony No 9 conducted by Vladimir Verbitsky and Mozart Requiem conducted by Matthias Bamert.

Rehearses varies
Joining Requirements: Auditions take place on a project by project basis. The requirement is to prepare a song of your choice (preferably classical) and provide two copies of the piano accompaniment. WASO provide a pianist. The audition will take about 5 minutes and will include some sight singing.
Contact: Stephen McAllan , phone: 9326 0051, email: mcallans (at) waso.com.au
Postal Address: PO Box 9994 Perth 6848

website:
http://www.waso.com.au


Upcoming Concerts:

Please note: The following list includes confirmed and planned concerts.

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Last update: 20/4/2008


Past Concerts:


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January 1900:

The Big Sing

WASO Chorus
Sunday 20 August 2006, 1:30pm
conducted by Marilyn Phillips

Programme:
O Fortuna' Carmina Burana, 'Va Pensiero' Nabucco
http://www.waso.com.au


June 2002:

Fortune's Wheel

Carmina Burana
WASO Chorus
Fri 21, Sat 22 June 2002, 8pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Vladimir Verbitsky
with West Australian Symphony
Soloists: Shu-Cheen Yu, soprano
David Hamilton, tenor
Andrew Schroeder, baritone

Programme:
VINE Celebrare Celeberrime
RESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances - Set 2
ORFF Carmina burana
http://www.waso.com.au/greatclassics.asp


November 2004:

Verdi Requiem

WASO Chorus
Fri 12 & Sat 13 November 2004
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Matthias Bamert
with WA Symphony Orchestra
Soloists: Rosamund Illing, Bernadette Cullen, Antonio Nagore, Bruce Martin
http://www.waso.com.au


September 2005:

Transcendence

Modern choral piece, written in the shadow of the September 11 attacks.
WASO Chorus
Fri 2 & Sat 3 September 2005
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Marin Alsop
with West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Programme:
John Adams 'On the Transmigration of Souls'
http://www.waso.com.au


The Magic Flute

WASO Chorus
Fri 9 & Sat 10 September 2005
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Gerard Korsten
with West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Soloists: Sara Macliver (soprano), Cyndia Sieden (soprano), Steve Davislim (tenor), Teddy Tahu Rhodes (baritone), Karl Huml (bass)

Programme:
Mozart - 'The Magic Flute' excerpts.
http://www.waso.com.au


February 2006:

BEETHOVEN Symphony No.9 (Ode to Joy)

WASO Chorus
Friday 17 & Saturday 18 February, 8[pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Matthias Bamert
with Gondwana Voices
Soloists: Rebecca Nash, soprano
Elizabeth Campbell, mezzo soprano
Stuart Skelton, tenor
Philip Kang, bass

Programme:
BRETT DEAN Vexations and Devotions WORLD PREMIERE
*BEETHOVEN Symphony No.9 (Ode to Joy)

http://www.waso.com.au/eventDetail.aspx?ProductID=79


June 2006:

RACHMANINOV The Bells

WASO Chorus
Fri 16 & Sat 17 June 2006, 8pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Vladimir Verbitsky
with Barry Douglas, piano

Programme:
BORODIN In the steppes of central Asia
TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No.1
*RACHMANINOV The Bells
http://www.waso.com.au/eventDetail.aspx?ProductID=323


September 2006:

MOZART Mass in C minor

WASO Chorus
Fri 1 & Sat 2 September 2006, 8pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Matthias Bamert
Soloists: Nancy Argenta, soprano
Sara Macliver, soprano
Paul McMahon, tenor

Programme:
HAYDN Symphony No. 104 (London)
MOZART Mass in C minor, K427 (The Great)
http://www.waso.com.au/eventDetail.aspx?ProductID=494


December 2006:

BERLIOZ Te Deum

WASO Chorus
Fri 1 & Sat 2 December 2006, 8pm

Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Matthias Bamert
Soloists: Steve Davislim, tenor

Programme:
CARL VINE Symphony No. 7 WORLD PREMIERE
BERLIOZ Te Deum
http://www.waso.com.au/eventDetail.aspx?ProductID=581


April 2007:

Elgar 'The Dream Of Gerontius'

WASO Chorus and Melbourne Chorale
Fri 13 & Sat 14 April 2007, 8pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Richard Hickox
with West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Soloists: Ann Murray, mezzo soprano, Glenn Winslade, tenor, Matthew Best, bass


June 2007:

French Colour

WASO Chorus
Fri 15 & Sat 16 June 2007, 8pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Yan Pascal Tortelier
with West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Programme:
BERLIOZ Roman Carnival (Overture)
STRAVINSKY Symphony of Psalms
DUTILLEUX Métaboles
DEBUSSY La Mer


ABC Classic FM - Keys to Music

WASO Chorus
Tuesday 19 June 2007, 7:30pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Graham Abbott
with West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Programme:
STRAVINSKY Symphony of Psalms (Live recording for broadcast on Keys to Music, ABC Classic FM)


October 2007:

Mahler 3

WASO Chorus
Fri 12 & Sat 13 October 2007, 8pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Oleg Caetani
with West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Soloists: Ladies of the WASO Chorus

Programme:
MAHLER Symphony No.3


November 2007:

Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem

WASO Chorus
Fri 16 & Sat 17 November 2007, 8pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Lothar Zagrosek
with West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Programme:
MOZART Symphony No.38 'Prague'
BRAHMS Ein deutsches Requiem


Last update: 20/4/2008