WASO Conductor Laureate Vladimir Verbitsky combines his extensive knowledge of Russian repertoire with countryman Sasha Rozhdestvensky in a performance of Shostakovich’s gripping Violin Concerto.
Dynamic maestro Jakub Hruša debuts with WASO in a program of colourful symphonic stories from his Czech homeland.
Written at the height of Stravinsky’s success as composer with Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes,
Petrushka is a brilliant example of the composer’s musical genius.
Praised by
The San Francisco Chronicle for his “breathtaking display of fiery virtuosity and interpretive subtlety,” Marc-André Hamelin performs one of the pinnacles of piano repertoire.
Strauss’ magnificent tone poem
Don Juan sets the stage for WASO’s Associate Concertmaster, Margaret Blades, to make her solo debut with the Orchestra.
One of his finest works, Elgar’s First Symphony was hailed as the greatest symphony of modern times and will not disappoint with its orchestral brilliance and thematic genius.
La Valse, Ravel's explosive cocktail of courtly waltz and Viennese decadence opens a dance extravaganza. Gershwin's big band
Rhapsody in Blue, Bernstein's musical version of Romeo and Juliet, and the intriguing English scandals of Thomas Adés make for a thrilling, memorable on-your-toes end to the season.