WASO Chorus
Conductor: varies
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. | Nov |November 2009: PAUL DANIEL CONDUCTS ELGAR WASO Chorus
Fri 20 & Sat 21 November 2009, 7:30pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Paul Daniel
with Western Australian Symphony Orchestra
Soloists: Michael Collins, basset clarinet
Programme:
JULIAN ANDERSON Alleluia AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
ELENA KATS-CHERNIN Ornamental Air
ELGAR Symphony No.1
Tickets: $38-75
http://www.waso.com.au/eventDetail.aspx?ProductID=2205
Status: confirmed (last update: 15/2/2009)
Last update: 25/10/2009
Past Concerts:
1900: | Jan
2002: | Jun
2004: | Nov
2005: | Sep
2006: | Feb | Jun | Sep | Dec
2007: | Apr | Jun | Oct | Nov
2008: | Apr | Jul | Nov
2009: | Apr | May | Aug |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
April 2008: Remembrance WASO Chorus
Thu 24 & Sat 26 April 2008, 8pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Martyn Brabbins
with Western Australian Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins, conductor
Natalie Clein, cello
Programme:
BRITTEN Sinfonia da requiem
ELGAR Cello Concerto
SCULTHORPE Sun Music III
BERNSTEIN Chichester Psalms
http://www.waso.com.au/eventDetail.aspx?ProductID=1253
July 2008: WASO Chorus Sings!
Enjoy the excitement and pleasure of voices in harmony singing some of the world’s most popular choral music – and more. From the lush Romanticism of Brahms to the snappy rhythms of Broadway, from the classics to Lloyd Webber, this is a program that will delight audiences of all ages.
WASO Chorus
Saturday 26 July 2008, 3pm & 7.30pm
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
conducted by Marilyn Phillips
http://www.waso.com.au/eventDetail.aspx?ProductID=1298
November 2008: Fauré Requiem
WASO Chorus
Fri 21 & Sat 22 November, 8pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Thierry Fischer
with Western Australian Symphony Orchestra
Soloists: Sara Macliver, soprano
Teddy Tahu Rhodes, baritone
Programme:
MESSIAEN Les offrandes oubliées
RAVEL Don Quichotte à Dulcinée
RAVEL Cinq mélodies populaires grecques
DEBUSSY Nocturnes
FAURE Requiem
http://www.waso.com.au/eventDetail.aspx?ProductID=1281
April 2009: ST MARK'S PASSION
GALA WASO Chorus
Wednesday 8 April 2009, 6:39pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Richard Mills
with Western Australian Symphony Orchestra
Soloists: Shaun Lee-Chen, violin
Rachelle Durkin, soprano
Aivale Cole, soprano
Elizabeth Campbell, mezzo soprano
Charles Mellor, tenor
Harry Peeters, bass
Programme:
GABRIELI Canzona
VIVALDI Motet In furore iustissimae irae RV626
VIVALDI Violin Concerto RV253 La tempesta di mare
RICHARD MILLS Passion According to St Mark
http://www.waso.com.au/eventDetail.aspx?ProductID=2362
May 2009: MOZART'S REQUIEM WASO Chorus
Fri 29 & Sat 30 May 2009, 7:30pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Paul Daniel
with Western Australian Symphony Orchestra
Soloists: Penelope Mills, soprano
Fiona Campbell, mezzo soprano
James Egglestone, tenor
Paul Whelan, bass
Programme:
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.1
MOZART Requiem (Süssmayr) K626
http://www.waso.com.au/eventDetail.aspx?ProductID=1900
August 2009: The Big Sing WASO Chorus
Sunday 16 August 2009, 1:30pm
Perth Concert Hall
conducted by Marilyn Phillips
http://www.waso.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=209
Last update: 25/10/2009 |