Join the West Coast Philharmonic Orchestra for Not Strictly Ballroom, an exhilarating celebration of toe-tapping music inspired by the vibrant world of dance. From the wide-open American West to the glittering salons of France, from the rhythmic heart of Mexico to the sweeping romance of Russia, this program brings together some of the most irresistible dance-infused orchestral works ever written. Expect an evening of high energy, lush colour, and breathtaking musical storytelling.

Artists

Samuel Parry, conductor

West Coast Philharmonic Orchestra

Programme

Hoe-Down from “Rodeo” Aaron Copland

Dance Bacchanale from “Samson and Delilah” Camille Saint-Saens

Suite of Dances Florence Price

La Valse Maurice Ravel

Danzon No.2 Arturo Marquez

Symphonic Dances Sergei Rachmaninoff

Feel the spark that sets everything in motion. The WA Wind Symphony lights the fuse with Catalyst, an electrifying concert that crackles with colour, power, and momentum. This high-impact program brings together bold musical voices from around the world and features the WA premiere of Pounce by Holly Harrison—a work bursting with energy and bite. Catalyst is a night of thrilling sound and unstoppable drive—an evening of music that inspires, energises, and sets ideas in motion.

Artists

Samuel Parry, conductor

Western Australian Wind Symphony

Programme

“Naval Bleu”, Toshio Mashima

“Jerusalem”, Hubert Parry arr. Julie Giroux

“Pounce”, Holly Harrison

Symphony No. 1, “Earth, Water, Sun, Wind”, Philip Sparke