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The Organisation

About WASO

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra

From the centre of Perth to the furthest corners of the state, we have provided the soundtrack to life in WA since 1928.

As the State Orchestra, Perth’s first and finest, WASO is the largest employer of performing artists in Western Australia and reaches two million people with musical experiences each year on stage, in our community, and online.

From concert halls to classrooms, hospitals to aged care, we bring joy, inspire learning, and nurture participation in our community, because everybody deserves the opportunity to experience live music. Every year, through community and leading industry partnerships, we engage a new generation of young and emerging artists to help secure a bright future for music in Australia.

We celebrate our rich classical music heritage with great artists from all over the world and commission and perform new repertoire to renew and expand it. The Orchestra collaborates widely with major arts companies and independent artists, performing opera to ballet, movies to musicals, jazz to rock. We champion the diversity of music in all its forms, with a team of talented and passionate people who create unforgettable experiences for all West Australians to enjoy. 

Asher Fisch is Principal Conductor and Artistic Adviser of our Orchestra and we are proud to call Perth Concert Hall home.

Our Vision

To enrich lives through music.

Our Purpose

We provide the soundtrack to life by creating, curating and presenting high quality musical and entertainment experiences for the enjoyment of all West Australians.

Our Values

Excellence
Our pursuit to be the best never ends.

Passion
We love what we do and share this enthusiasm with others.

Teamwork
We are better when we’re together.

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Creative Partnerships

In addition to many performances in our own season, WASO has an extensive performance calendar in partnership with other Australian arts organisations. Your Orchestra lies at the heart of the artistic life of the state, and our creative partnerships provide opportunities to experience the Orchestra just about every week of the year.

West Australian Ballet
waballet.com.au

West Australian Opera
waopera.asn.au

Perth Festival
perthfestival.com.au

Western Australian Youth Orchestra
wayo.com.au

Australian National Academy of Music
anam.com.au

About

The Organisation

  1. About WASO
  2. Our History
  3. Board and Management
  4. Awards
  5. Annual Reports
Concerts

Visit our What's On Calendar to book your tickets.

Support Us

Contribute to WASO with a donation.

Sounds & Stories

News, Reviews, Webcasts, Music and more!

Engagement

Explore our Education & Community programs.

Box Office

Perth Concert Hall
5 St Georges Terrace

Perth WA 6000

Mon — Fri, 9am to 5pm
+61 8 9326 0000
waso@waso.com.au


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