Open Rehearsal: Wagner and Strauss
Dates & Times
A behind-the-scenes look at the workings of an orchestra
Join WASO as we throw open the doors, inviting students to join the Orchestra at rehearsal. An optional pre-rehearsal welcome provides an overview of the works and the musicians’ experience preparing for a rehearsal and a performance. Students then join the rehearsal to watch the conductor work with the full Orchestra to put the finishing touches on a mainstage concert.
This rehearsal is for Wagner and Strauss.
Schedule for Open Rehearsals
9.30am pre-rehearsal welcome (optional)
10am - 11.30am rehearsal*
*Please note that rehearsals may finish +/- 15 minutes to the times outlined.
Rehearsal repertoire will be selected by conductors from the concert program and rehearsal of specific works cannot be guaranteed.
About the Music
Richard WAGNER Tristan und Isolde: Prelude & Liebestod
James LEDGER Cello Concerto (World Premiere)
Richard STRAUSS Don Juan
Richard STRAUSS Der Rosenkavalier: Suite
Asher Fisch conductor
Li-Wei Qin cello
The yearning Prelude and transcendent Liebestod from Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde opens an evening of musical passion, desire, and abandon. Acclaimed cellist Li-Wei Qin brings his superb musicianship to the world premiere of James Ledger’s new Concerto. Asher Fisch then sweeps WASO through Strauss’ depiction of the swaggering exploits of legendary libertine Don Juan and the sumptuous elegance of music from his grand opera, Der Rosenkavalier.
James Ledger’s Cello Concerto commissioned for WASO by Geoff Stearn.
Event & Ticket Details
Attending an Open Rehearsal is free!
Bookings are essential as places are limited.
*Rehearsals may finish +/- 15 minutes to the times outlined
Booking Form
Questions?
Once you have submitted your Booking Form, our Education team will be in touch to confirm numbers, payment and further details.
If you have any questions, please contact Christina Diaz Schools & Education Manager via email or ph +61 8 9326 0022
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