SEASON 2023!

SEASON 2023 LET THE FUN BEGIN!

Perth Symphony Orchestra is a proud collaborator with our First Nations artists – wonderful and talented musicians such as Phil Walleystack, pictured here performing in PSO’s String Sessions in October, 2022.

Perth Symphony Orchestra acknowledges the Whadjuk people of Noongar boodja, traditional custodians of the land in which we work, live and make music upon.

We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

WELCOME It is with great pride that I welcome you to Perth Symphony Orchestra’s first ever annual season program. In a final gift to the orchestra that she founded, Creative Director Bourby Webster has curated a year of musical experiences that speaks to the heart of why this organisation was created.

With concerts that celebrate the best of West Australian talent and performance venues that span concert halls to hay bale amphitheatres, Perth Symphony continues its ground-breaking work in smashing barriers and providing some of the most diverse orchestral experiences around the globe.

The achievement of our first annual season would not be possible without the fantastic support of the companies and individuals who share our vision and passion to connect and inspire every West Australian through music.

We thank Principal Partner, Minderoo Foundation for their leadership and longstanding commitment, Founding Partner Warburton and Patron Tim Roberts, and the many companies, foundations and individuals who have contributed to support the evolution of our orchestra.

We invite you to come on a journey with Perth Symphony as we push the boundaries of orchestral music into a brand new era.

CATHERINE HENWOOD CEO

CREATIVE MESSAGE Creating a program for Perth Symphony for the first time has been a huge undertaking but one I have relished. Programing for an orchestra whose aspiration is to reach every Western Australian with relevant, meaningful, engaging music is a massive yet rewarding challenge.

Our commitment to showcasing WA talent is loud and clear with our String Sessions series, and our classical program is far reaching. Music & Art: Kathleen O’Connor brings an under-recognised WA artist’s worldly story to life; and the music of Handel is celebrated by candlelight in a marvellous collaboration with Aquinas Scholar Cantorum.

Watch an orchestra morph into an awe-inspiring rock beast as we pay tribute to one of the biggest bands of all time, the legendary INXS. We continue our mission to take music out of the concert hall as we showcase our dazzling electric string quartet INNEKA at The Court Hotel.

Our Narrogin Hay Bales concert promises to be a memorable collaboration between local and professional musicians.

Performed under the stars in an arena of hay bales, this concert will celebrate the wonder and joy of music-making and its ability to touch hearts in every corner of our vast State.

Finally, we bring the year home with our annual tradition The Snowman, showing that music is and always will be, the most magical and memorable way to bring any story to life.

Join this remarkable orchestra for our first-ever annual program as we explore diverse genres, programs and venues, and through the talent of our musicians, we will become connected through music in the most extraordinary way.

BOURBY WEBSTER FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

SEASON 2023 String Sessions with Katy Steele & Joel Jackson The Astor Theatre, Wednesday 29th March, 7.30pm INXS: Reimagined Perth Concert Hall, Saturday 13th May, 7.30pm Art & Music - The Life of Kathleen O’Connor The Art Gallery of WA, Friday 30th June, 7.30pm & Saturday 1st July, 2pm/7.30pm Handel By Candle Perth Concert Hall, Thursday 31st August, 7.30pm INNEKA The Court Hotel, Friday 22nd September, 8.30pm String Sessions with Kav Temperley, Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse The Astor Theatre, Thursday 12th October, 7.30pm Narrogin Hay Bales Concert Town of Narrogin, Saturday 25th November, 7.30pm The Snowman Scotch College, Saturday 10th, 2pm/4pm & Sunday 11th December, 10.30am/12.30pm

PSO IN COLLABORATION ABBA Symphonic Joondalup Resort, Thursday 9th February Disney 100: The Concert Riverside Theatre, Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd April

WITH

KATY STEELE & JOEL JACKSON WEDNEDAY 29th MARCH THE ASTOR THEATRE 7.30PM

SONGS, STORIES, STRINGS, SMILES This edition of String Sessions sees Katy Steele (Little Birdy) and Joel Jackson (TV and film star) take to the The Astor Theatre stage. PSO has reworked their songs for a sumptuous string section shining a new light on the power and emotion in these artists’ most personal songs.

Perthonality Blake Williams returns as our engaging and brazen host, digging deep to reveal the stories behind the music.

Join us for an unequalled night of stunning music, intimate stories, at-times hilarious personal reflections and a discovery of WA’s most remarkable talent.

A WHOLE NEW SENSATION ...

Perth Symphony will rock Perth Concert Hall with a full symphonic tribute to iconic Australian band: INXS. Michael Hutchence, the Farriss brothers, Kirk Pengilly and Garry Beers formed one of the biggest rock bands that took the world by storm.

Join us for an evening tracing the journey that took INXS from the pubs of Perth to Wembley Stadium. This will be a hugely anticipated concert for the orchestra that breaks the rules, who have previously presented the music of Nirvana, George Michael, The Doors, Prince, The Eurhythmics, ABBA and Bowie in reimagined performances.

INXS Reimagined will combine the greatest hits that you know and love with the full force of a symphony orchestra. Come and celebrate the incredible music of the band that changed the world, INXS.

ART & MUSIC THE LIFE & ART OF

KATHLEEN O’CONNOR FRIDAY 30th JUNE 7.30PM SATURDAY 1st JULY 2.00PM / 7.30PM ART GALLERY OF WA

A PIONEERING WEST AUSTRALIAN WOMAN IS CELEBRATED...

Gay Paris in the Belle Epoque, London during the blitz, life in Western Australia...welcome to the ultimate melding of art and music that crosses boundaries and borders, celebrating the life of this remarkable West Australian painter: Kathleen O’Connor.

This extraordinary pioneering West Australian woman, daughter of famous engineer, C. Y. O’Connor, now has her story told through a chamber orchestra performance and readings by author and historian Amanda Curtin.

Join us at the Art Gallery of WA to discover the life of this ground-breaking woman.

HANDEL BY CANDLE THURSDAY 31st AUGUST PERTH CONCERT HALL 7.30PM

FROM THE MOMENTOUS TO THE INTIMATE, EXPERIENCE HANDEL IN ALL HIS GLORY Perth Symphony Orchestra presents music of one of the greatest British composers of all time – Georg Frederic Handel.

An immersive, exciting and engaging performance that will open your eyes to this crazily gifted composer!

From stunning chamber music through to his most epic pieces reimagined featuring soloist and choir, this is a night of beautiful baroque by candlelight.

Joined by special guest soprano, Bonnie de la Hunty, and Aquinas’ Schola Cantorum, experience music that is celebrated the world over. Join us for a magical, candle-lit concert that is guaranteed to give you goosebumps.

INNEKA

FRIDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER THE COURT HOTEL 8.30PM

EDGY – ORIGINAL - ELECTRIC

INNEKA! Perth Symphony’s incredible electric string quartet takes to the stage for their first headline performance following appearances at Telethon and other major events across WA. Experience breathtaking virtuosity combined with iconic dance hits of the 90s for a truly unforgettable performance.

Featuring ultra-cool DJ, Al Black, on the decks and special guest artists, this evening will feel more like a night in the club than an evening with the orchestra.

Come party with Inneka at The Court Hotel!

WITH

KAV TEMPERLEY, GINA WILLIAMS & GUY GHOUSE THURSDAY 12th OCTOBER THE ASTOR THEATRE 7.30PM

ROCK HITS STRIPPED BARE WITH SONGS FROM THE HEART

Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe), Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse, will share the stage with the Perth Symphony Orchestra string section to present their music in an acoustic, stripped back, moving way never heard before.

String Sessions host Blake Williams will guide you through a night of music and laughs as he interviews the artists between sets to get the low-down on their music, careers and what happens behind the scenes.

GREEN SHOOTS

NARROGIN HAY BALES CONCERT SATURDAY 25th NOVEMBER NARROGIN 7.30PM

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS, ON A FARM IN THE WHEATBELT, IN AN ARENA OF HAY BALES...

THIS IS WESTERN AUSTRALIA Narrogin Hay Bales Concert will be one of the most unique experiences you will ever have.

This performance will be a celebration and culmination of the Green Shoots program, where local Narrogin musicians and residents will perform side by side with Perth Symphony Orchestra.

Get ready for an evening of music that will touch your soul and leave you full of pride for what it means to be Australian. * Join our mailing list to receive ticket information for this performance.

SATURDAY 9th DECEMBER 2PM / 4PM SUNDAY 10th DECEMBER 10.30AM / 12.30PM SCOTCH COLLEGE

A FAMILY CHRISTMAS TRADITION...

A timeless Christmas Story meets the magic of a live orchestra. Perth Symphony has enchanted over 15,000 people of all ages with their performances of The Snowman.

Through gorgeous animation and a soaring orchestral soundtrack, this heart-warming film tells the story of a young boy’s adventure with a snowman who comes to life on Christmas Eve. Presented by Libby Hammer, this delightfully engaging show brings the Christmas spirit to life, and introduces children to the magic of a live orchestra.

The City of Joondalup’s most popular annual music event, the Valentine’s Concert, is back at Joondalup Resort on Thursday 9 February 2023, celebrating an icon of the ‘70s with ABBA Symphonic.

Dancing queens, who thank ABBA for the music and the songs they are singing, will be taken back to the ’70s by Perth Symphony Orchestra and internationally acclaimed vocalists Annie Skates and Emma Kershaw, direct from the UK.

A Centenary of Magical Moments.

Be dazzled as a cast of Australian musical theatre stars, Perth Symphony Orchestra and maestra Jessica Gethin bring your favourite Disney animated film scores to life.

Featuring hit songs from Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast, The Lion King, Moana, Encanto and many more, join us as original Disney film footage is projected live on the big screen at the Riverside Theatre.

Become part of our world in April, as Disney in Concert arrives in Perth for the first time in forever!

CLUB PSO $30 Membership fee *As little as $2.50 per month Club PSO members are the frontline fans of Perth Symphony. Join this group of fun, fresh and fearless individuals who love musical adventures that will take you from classical masterworks to 90s club anthems, with our stage being the State of Western Australia.

Get to know our musicians and our very large band… our symphony orchestra!

Join Club PSO today and receive membership benefits such as: • • • • *

Regular Club PSO Newsletter Early access to tickets on selected events Invitation to Meet the Musicians event* Club PSO Bumper sticker Ticket costs may apply

Become a frontline fan! ticketing@perthsymphony.com (08) 9384 5060 Further information at www.perthsymphony.com

PRIORITY PASS: CHOOSE YOUR PSO EXPERIENCE Experience the full range of music genres through our customisable concert packages. Purchase tickets to 4 or more selected concerts* and receive 10% discount plus membership benefits: • • • •

Early access to tickets on selected events Access to the best available seating Complimentary Club PSO membership Additional tickets for friends can be purchased at a 10% discount

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PSO concerts only, does not apply to PSO Collaboration Concerts. Booking fees apply.

To book your Priority Pass call Perth Symphony on (08) 9384 5060 or email ticketing@perthsymphony.com To purchase PSO Collaboration Concerts (ABBA Symphonic, Synthony, Disney 100), head to our website www.perthsymphony.com

BECOME A PSO DONOR FUN + FRESH + FEARLESS = FORTISSISSIMO! When you donate to Perth Symphony you join a music phenomenon that connects West Australians in the most remarkable way… through music.

GAME CHANGER

$10,000+

Includes: • DOUBLE Priority Pass to all PSO performances • Invitations to VIP Events • Your own private PSO Trio event of your choice • Complimentary Club PSO membership • Final balance of your tax deductible donation is calculated after ticketing costs have been removed

MAVERICK

MAJOR PLAYER

$5,000+

Includes: • DOUBLE Priority Pass to all PSO performances • Event invitations • Complimentary Club PSO membership • Final balance of your tax deductible donation is calculated after ticketing costs have been removed

$2,500+

Includes: • SINGLE^ Priority Pass Subscription to 4 performances • A complimentary Club PSO membership • Final balance of your tax deductible donation is calculated after ticketing costs have been removed ^ Upgrade your Maverick for two, by simply purchasing an additional Priority Pass

CHAMPION FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN MUSIC WITH PERTH SYMPHONY’S WOMEN ON THE PODIUM Women on the Podium (WOTP) brings new leadership opportunities for West Australian women who aspire to a career in conducting.

Through a year long program packed with learning opportunities, your support enriches our scholars.

GOLD BATON CIRCLE $5,000+

Support an Advanced Scholar for one year of learning through Women on the Podium.

SILVER BATON CIRCLE $3,000+

Provide Intermediate Scholars with a Conducting Workshop from a guest conductor.

CONDUCTORS CIRCLE $1,500+

Provide a Leadership Workshop for all WOTP scholars from a WA arts leader.

All Women on the Podium Circle members receive Invitations to WOTP events and workshops and receive regular WOTP e-news about the outcomes achieved.

To join, please email philanthropy@perthsymphony.com or call (08) 9384 5060 Further information at www.perthsymphony.com

CHEERS TO OUR PARTNERS! We propose a toast to the wonderful partners who help us bring Music To Everyone.

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

FOUNDING PARTNER

WOMEN ON THE PODIUM PARTNER

CONCERT PARTNERS

HOME OF PSO

HOME OF THE SNOWMAN

ANNUAL PARTNERS

GOVERNMENT & INDUSTRY PARTNERS

* As at 15 November 2022

COMPANY APPLAUSE FOR OUR PARTNERS

EXECUTIVE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Catherine Henwood

CHAIR Philip Thick

FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR Bourby Webster

DIRECTORS Jane Bailey Julian Donaldson Kim Grist Heather Warner Ashley William Smith

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Holly Pedlar

ARTISTIC ORCHESTRA MANAGER Georgina Harper

PATRONS

PRODUCTION MANAGER Donelle Gardiner

PATRON OF PERTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Timothy Roberts

ARTISTIC PLANNING ASSOCIATE Emily Gelineau

ARTISTIC PATRON Charles Hazelwood

LIBRARIAN/ORCHESTRA ASSISTANT Megan Barbetti

MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Dana Harvey MARKETING MANAGER Callen Dellar PHILANTHOPY COORDINATOR Melissa Mikucki

COMMUNITY & EDUCATION COMMUNITY ENAGEMENT MANAGER Helen Kruger WOMEN ON THE PODIUM COORDINATOR Penny Shaw

FINANCE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Tricia Kingston BOOKKEEPER Carol Daynes

RECONCILLIATION WORKING GROUP Julian Donaldson Catherine Henwood Helen Kruger Phil Walleystack

OUR MUSICIANS Every performance is made possible by the incredible talent and loyalty of our musicians.

We celebrate these wonderful individuals who bring virtuosity, musicality, heart and soul to so many stages across WA.

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