Fresh off their stunning back-to-back victories at the National Band Championships, the WA Wind Symphony returns in triumphant form with Refractions — a bold and exhilarating showcase of music from around the world. Featuring powerful cinematic moments, moving contemporary works, and the Australian premiere of Invocación by Serrano Alarcón, this concert is a celebration of world-class talent and musical storytelling. Come and experience the sound of champions in a performance you won’t want to miss!

Artists

Samuel Parry, conductor

West Australian Wind Symphony

Programme

Festival March  Mazamicz Amano

The Catskills from East Coast Pictures Nigel Hess

The Creation of Faith Jodie Blackshaw

How to Train Your Dragon John Powell, arr. Ton van Grevenbroek

Fantasy Variations on a Theme by Niccolo Paganini James Barnes

Invocacion Luis Serrano Alarcon

Step into a world of imagination and wonder as the West Coast Philharmonic Orchestra presents Once Upon A Time—a concert of unforgettable tales told through the power of music. From timeless classics by Strauss and Tchaikovsky to whimsical adventures and stirring contemporary works including the WA premier of Kats-Chernin’s Inner Angels. Join us for a night of drama, fantasy, and musical brilliance—where fairy tales come to life and legends leap off the page.

Artists

Samuel Parry, conductor

West Coast Philharmonic Orchestra 

Programme

Overture from Hansel and Gretel Engelbert Humperdinck

“Scene” from Swan Lake Tchaikovsky

“Waltz of the Flowers” From The Nutcracker Tchaikovsky

Hungarian March from “The Damnation of Faust” Hector Berlioz

Peter Pan (Suite for Orchestra) James Newton Howard

Inner Angels Elena Kats-Chernin

Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks Richard Strauss