FEATURING

WA Youth Orchestra
Jen Winley, conductor

PROGRAM

Batman Suite (1989), Danny Elfman
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein
An American in Paris – tone poem for orchestra, George Gershwin
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture Op.21, Felix Mendelssohn

Batman Suite – West Side Story – An American in Paris – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Experience the captivating magic of iconic cities through music at the WA Youth Orchestra’s debut concert at the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia, Heath Ledger Theatre.

Journey from the shadowy allure of Gotham City with Danny Elfman’s Batman Suite to the vibrant energy of New York’s streets in Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Gershwin introduced the Jazz Age to concert halls with An American in Paris. Its bold opening and vibrant tunes capture the essence of Paris, from lively dance halls to charming boulevards.

Let the orchestra, led by conductor Jen Winley, transport you with a performance of the most thrilling orchestral works, echoing the spirit of renowned urban landscapes and theatrical brilliance.