5pm Sunday 28 May 2023

Perth Concert Hall

Western Australian Youth Orchestra
Jon Tooby, conductor
Paul Wright, violin
Penrhos College Combined Chorale

A captivating journey of musical legends.

Soothing, uplifting and incredibly popular, The Lark Ascending for violin and orchestra transports the audience on a captivating and ethereal musical journey.

Renowned local violinist Paul Wright will breathe new life into this classic work with the perfect mix of dazzling technique and heartfelt sensitivity.

A choir of over 100 young people will then join forces with the orchestra in a musical celebration of two inspiring songs by Australia’s Paul Jarman, specially arranged for this performance.

The concert will also feature Bernstein’s adventurous and spirited Candide Overture and Symphony No.5 by Sergei Prokofiev, best known for his musical adventure, Peter and the Wolf.

Leonard BERNSTEIN, Overture to Candide
Ralph VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, The Lark Ascending
Paul JARMAN, Sea of Berries
Paul JARMAN, Pemulwuy
Sergei PROKOFIEV, Symphony No.5 Op.100

WA Youth Orchestra has altered the program due to a change in artist availability

Tickets

Standard  $35
Concession $25 (students, concession & senior card holders)

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