The Advocates : Part 1
We are thrilled to announce the return of Artistic Director Peter Clark in 2025, who will launch the West Phil Chamber Orchestra in our exciting new flagship series, “The Advocates.”
This year marks a bold new direction for us, setting us apart from any other ensemble in Australia. Our 2025 program includes a strong commitment to nurturing the musical leaders and thinkers of tomorrow, placing musical advocacy at the heart of everything we do at the West Phil Chamber Orchestra.
Prepare to be uplifted and challenged by an incredible team of professional musicians, carefully selected by Peter, as you work on a program designed to exhilarate from beginning to end. Experience the depth and beauty of works by Purcell, Handel, Kats-Chernin, Grebla, Sutherland, and more. Through West Phil’s energizing rehearsals, these composers' works will become an integral part of your artistic identity.
Join us in April as we launch WPCO’s new flagship series with “The Advocates: Part 1,” and become part of this exciting new chapter for West Phil.
Expect Excitement; Embrace the Highest Artistry; Be inspired to become a leading Musical Advocate.
Program:
ANTONIO VIVALDI - Concerto for Strings in D Major, RV 121
ELENA KATS-CHERNIN - Moon Feather Magic
MICHAEL GREBLA - Affine
HEINRICH IGNAZ FRANZ VON BIBER - Battalia
MARGARET SUTHERLAND - Concerto for Strings
ANON - Three Folk Songs arr. Danish String Quartet
Rehearsals:
18 April 2025: 10am-5pm
19 April 2025: 10am-5pm
20 April 2025: 10:30am-4:30pm
Sir Ian & Nancy Turbott Auditorium
Western Sydney University,
Victoria Rd, Parramatta NSW
Dress Rehearsal:
21 April 2025: 10:30am-1pm
St Patrick’s Cathedral
1 Marist Pl, Parramatta NSW
Concert:
21 April 2025 2pm
St Patrick’s Cathedral
1 Marist Pl, Parramatta NSW
Tutors:
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Peter Clark
Violin & Artistic Director link -
Mia Stanton
Violin (1st Violin, Queensland Symphony Orchestra) link -
Alexander McFarlane
Viola (Associate Principal Viola, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra) link -
Paul Stender
Cello (Principal Cello, Omega Ensemble) link -
Bonita Han-Williams
Double Bass (Opera Australia Orchestra) link
Participation Fee:
The program is heavily subsidised thanks to generous support from donors and sponsors; nevertheless, there is still a relatively modest $200 participation fee. Included in the fee are
2 complimentary tickets to the performance.
Apply Now link to https://www.westphil.org.au/play-with-us