Gershwin Reimagined So Many Compositions and Songs Which I Listen to Works Such As Rhapsody in Blue British-Born Laura Mvula’S Debut Album, Have Come to Know and Love

WASO On Stage

VIOLIN CELLO TRUMPET Semra Lee-Smith Melinda Forsythe° Brent Grapes A/Assoc Concertmaster Shigeru Komatsu Fletcher Cox° Graeme Norris Oliver McAslan Adam Hawksworth^ A/Assistant Concertmaster Nicholas Metcalfe Peter Miller Zak Rowntree* Eve Silver* Gershwin Principal 2nd Violin TROMBONE Fotis Skordas Kylie Liang Joshua Davis Chair partnered by Penrhos College Tim South Chair partnered by Dr Ken Evans Assoc Principal 2nd Violin Xiao Le Wu and Dr Glenda Campbell-Evans Fleur Challen Liam O’Malley A/Assistant Principal 2nd Violin DOUBLE BASS Thomas Gilmore^ Stephanie Dean Andrew Sinclair* Chair partnered by Marc & Nadia Geary Reimagined Louise Elaerts BASS TROMBONE Beth Hebert Christine Reitzenstein Philip Holdsworth Alexandra Isted Mark Tooby Jane Johnston° TUBA Tune up your music Friday 7 June 2019, 8pm Christina Katsimbardis FLUTE Cameron Brook know-how and Chair partnered by Peter & Jean Stokes Ellie Lawrence Andrew Nicholson win special WASO Perth Concert Hall Chair partnered by Anonymous Andrea Mendham° TIMPANI Mary-Anne Blades experiences by Lucas O’Brien Alex Timcke listening to Melanie Pearn PICCOLO PERCUSSION ABC Radio Perth Ken Peeler Michael Waye Louise Sandercock Chair partnered by Pamela & Josh Pitt Brian Maloney Jolanta Schenk Francois Combemorel OBOE Assoc Principal Percussion Jane Serrangeli Liz Chee & Timpani Kathryn Shinnick Amanda Dean^ Bao Di Tang COR ANGLAIS Robyn Gary^ Teresa Vinci° Leanne Glover Paul Tanner^ David Yeh Chair partnered by Sam & Leanne Walsh HARP CLARINET VIOLA Bronwyn Wallis^ Alex Brogan Allan Meyer A/Principal Viola Lorna Cook KEYBOARDS Benjamin Caddy Matthew Kidd^ Adam Pinto^ A/Assoc Principal Viola Kierstan Arkleysmith BASS CLARINET BANJO Nik Babic Alexander Millier Philip Waldron^ Alison Hall BASSOON Rachael Kirk Jane Kircher-Lindner Allan McLean CONTRABASSOON *Instruments used by these Helen Tuckey musicians are on loan from Chloe Turner Janet Holmes à Court AC. HORN Principal David Evans Associate Principal Alex Morton° Assistant Principal Julia Brooke Contract Player˚ Guest Musician^ Francesco Lo Surdo LISTEN LIVE ON 720AM, DIGITAL RADIO, ONLINE OR VIA THE ABC LISTEN APP.

abc.net.au/perth @abcperth The West Australian Symphony Orchestra respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Elders of the Indigenous Nations across From The Conductor About The Artists Western Australia and on whose Lands we work. Having grown up surrounded by jazz, I I consider Gershwin a visionary for opening Laura Mvula believe Gershwin is part of the fabric of up the world of ‘symphonic jazz’. When you Gershwin Reimagined so many compositions and songs which I listen to works such as Rhapsody in Blue British-born Laura Mvula’s debut album, have come to know and love. When you you can hear his classical influences and I Sing to the Moon, was released in talk about the art of combining orchestra think that’s one of the things that sets him 2013 to critical acclaim. After winning Catfish Row: I. Catfish Row Catfish Row: IV. Hurricane and song, Gershwin is certainly one of the apart! His songs really lend themselves multiple MOBO awards and receiving fathers in that respect. to being explored in new ways while truly nominations for Ivor Novello and Brit Fascinating Rhythm Kiss My Feet [Laura Mvula] standing the test of time. In arranging Gershwin’s works, I wanted Awards, 2016 saw Mvula receive her Someone to Watch Over Me Show Me Love [Laura Mvula] to explore new textures, harmonies It has been an honour arranging Gershwin’s second Mercury Prize nomination in and symphonic possibilities combined timeless songs for symphony orchestra, three years for The Dreaming Room. I Got Rhythm Catfish Row: V. Good Morning, with a dose of soul and freedom showcasing his playfulness and magic for Recorded over a 12-month period, this Sistuh record was an expansion of what was Catfish Row: II. Porgy Sings whilst remaining faithful to Gershwin’s the audience to enjoy! wonderful and sensitive songs. an already captivating sound, and duly ‘S Wonderful Troy Miller went on to win the 2017 Ivor Novello But Not For Me Conductor and Arranger Award for Best Album. If Sing to The They Can’t Take That Away on to compose the music for the RSC’s Embraceable You Moon was the sound of a young artist production of Anthony and Cleopatra From Me honing her craft, then The Dreaming which opened in Stratford in March 2017 A Foggy Day All songs by George Gershwin unless About The Conductor Room can be described as the sound of and later transferred to the Barbican. In 2018 she collaborated with author Ben otherwise listed. a confident and accomplished lyricist Catfish Row: III. Fugue showing the progression of an artist who Okri, writing a musical accompaniment to Troy Miller has truly come into her own. Since the his poem Love Like A Lion, a composition Interval (25 mins) release of this record, Laura has gone that was debuted at the Proms. Troy Miller is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, conductor and producer; a Troy Miller conductor and arranger rare talent whose artistry transcends the José James Laura Mvula vocalist confines of genre. José James vocalist Troy’s unique skillset and collaborations Minneapolis born vocalist, José James have led to many exciting orchestral has consistently delivered eclectic and This performance runs for approximately two hours and includes a 25 minute interval. alluring melodies to the public for over Program order subject to change. projects across diverse artists and genres. Troy has worked with orchestras including ten years. James blends elements of jazz, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, R&B and hip-hop to create the distinctive West Australian Symphony Orchestra Netherlands Philharmonic orchestra, The sounds that make his work unique. The Los Philharmonia, BBC Concert Orchestra Angeles Times boasts, “James [is a] genre and returned to conduct the London hybridist who claims both b-boys and jazz West Australian Symphony Orchestra supported by hundreds of visiting As a prolific and talented producer and Symphony Orchestra in 2017 in a concert purists in his fan base... a winningly singular (WASO) thrives on the enthusiasm, artists, alongside the volunteers of the Ivor Novello award-winning writer Troy of his own arrangements of Laura Mvula’s presence in contemporary American music. passion and support of our entire WASO Chorus to create exceptional has produced albums including Laura studio albums for Symphony Orchestra to Not just singular, but magnetic.” community. We harness this energy performances for hundreds of thousands Mvula’s The Dreaming Room, Grammy a sold-out Barbican. to create events and programs across of people each year. Award-winning Gregory Porter’s More Throughout his career, James has released James’ latest musical venture, Lean On the state to stimulate learning and 2019 brings the exciting collaboration Liquid Spirit, Rebecca Ferguson’s seven albums, all of which have earned Me: José James Celebrates Bill Withers participation in a vibrant cultural life. with Stewart Copeland and the Lights Superwoman & Lady Sings The Blues him accolades worldwide from critics To learn more about WASO pays homage to one of his personal Up the Orchestra tour, which Troy will and worked on John Newman’s record and music lovers alike. James has played Our resident company of full-time musicians, visit waso.com.au or heroes, Bill Withers. Released on Blue professional musicians are the beating conduct and has helped co-arrange and Tribute which has sold over 1.3 million on prestigious stages all over the world, connect with WASO. Note in September 2018, with this heart of our organisation. The Orchestra orchestrate. copies in the UK. including the Central Park Summerstage plays a central role in the vibrancy of in New York, The Kennedy Center in DC, album James aims to unite listeners and our creative state, and they are also London’s Royal Festival Hall and Billboard champion each other’s voices and stories Live Tokyo, to name a few. through Wither’s brilliant catalogue.