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Sat 28 October @ 7:00pm Perth Concert Hall

Dreams & Nightmares: A Halloween Symphony Spectacular

Enter a realm where dreams and nightmares intertwine, as the West Coast Philharmonic Orchestra presents a spine-tingling, awe-inspiring Halloween concert like no other.

Prepare for an evening of enchantment and fright, where the power of music brings to life the shadows of the night and the dreams that enchant our sleep. “Dreams & Nightmares” will take you on a mesmerizing journey through a world where reality and imagination collide.

From the glistening beauty of Mozart’s “Queen of the Night” aria to the haunting adventures of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and much more, let this concert cast a spell over you – transporting you to a world of both enchantment and frightful delight!

Stephen SCHWARTS, arr. Ted RICKETTS Wicked (Highlights)
Paul DUKAS The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Elena KATS-CHERNIN Eliza Aria (from Wild Swans)*
André PREVIN I Want Magic (from A Streetcar Named Desire)*
Hector BERLIOZ March to the Scaffold (Symphonie Fantastique, Mvt. 4)
Hector BERLIOZ Dream of a Witch’s Sabbath (Symphonie Fantastique, Mvt. 5)
Danny ELFMAN Nightmare Before Christmas (Orchestral Suite)
Claude DEBUSSY Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Queen of the Night Aria (from The Magic Flute)*
Joe HISAISHI Merry-Go-Round of Life (from Howl’s Moving Castle)
Klaus BADELT Pirates of the Caribbean (Suite from Curse of the Black Pearl)

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7pm, Saturday 28 October 2023

Perth Concert Hall

Presented by the West Coast Philharmonic Orchestra

*Featuring Guest Artist: Jessica Blunt, soprano

Conducted by Samuel Parry

28 Oct
Sat 2 December @ 7:00pm Perth Concert Hall

LEVEL UP: A Video Game Symphony

PLAYER ONE: Are you ready for LEVEL UP?

Prepare to be transported into the realms of your favourite video games as the award-winning Western Australian Wind Symphony breathes new life into iconic video game soundtracks. 

From the sweeping arrangements of The Legend of Zelda to the classic beats of Super Mario Bros., this concert will immerse you in the captivating world of gaming. Also featuring music from Cuphead, Undertale, Metal Gear Solid, Donkey Kong and more – these nostalgic classics and modern masterpieces will take you on a sonic quest like no other.

Join us for an extraordinary musical journey that brings to life the unforgettable melodies and epic soundscapes from your favourite gaming adventures. 

Get out your favourite character costumes, bring your gamer friends and LEVEL UP!

LEVEL UP: A Video Game Symphony

7pm | Saturday 2 December 2023

Perth Concert Hall

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Presented by the Western Australian Wind Symphony

Conducted by Samuel Parry

02 Dec
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20 July 2023 / By Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier / General News Guest Artist Orchestra Wind Symphony

A World of Music Under One Roof: “Planet Earth” Proves Storming Success

Words and photography by: Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier Concert Highlights: Breathtaking guest solo from oboist/ cor anglais supremo Leanne Glover, marking her……

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3 July 2023 / By Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier / General News Guest Artist Orchestra

Breath of the West: WA Oboist Leanne Glover on a Life in Music and Australian Arts

By: Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier For Australian classical performer Leanne Glover, there are strong links between the musicality of the human voice……

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17 May 2023 / By Shayne Harris / General News

Welcome to the Team, Shanae Campbell!

Meet our new Ensemble Coordinator, Shanae Campbell! After receiving so many wonderful applications from our music-loving community, the team at……

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