WASO | Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
Pre-show Artist Talk from 4 pm
A NOTE FROM BREC’S CREATIVE LEARNING COORDINATOR
Experience the expressive power of live orchestral music with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. This compelling program explores how composers use music to communicate emotion, ideas and identity across different times and cultures. Students will hear the dazzling virtuosity of Glazunov’s Violin Concerto, encounter a world premiere by Australian composer Elizabeth Younan, and discover the dramatic storytelling at the heart of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony. Through rich orchestral colour, memorable melodies and powerful musical contrasts, this concert offers valuable insights into composition, performance and the enduring impact of symphonic music. All patrons are invited to attend a pre-concert talk, offering further insights into the music, the orchestra and the live performance experience.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
FOR SCHOOL YEARS 7 – 12
CURRICULUM LINKS
Learning Arts: The Arts Music Responding,(Music Literacy) Making Music (Practical and Performance Skills)
General Capabilities: Literacy, Numeracy, Critical and Creative Thinking
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
Fate and power
French conductor Chloé van Soeterstède makes her WASO debut with a program of luscious melodies, dramatic virtuosity, and orchestral power.
One of WASO’s favourite guest artists, Simone Lamsma, returns to perform Glazunov’s radiant Violin Concerto.
Showcasing a world premiere by Australian composer Elizabeth Younan alongside beloved orchestral favourites, the program closes with the sweeping drama and emotional power of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony.
.PROGRAM
Nikolai RIMSKY-KORSAKOV The Tsar’s Bride: Overture
Alexander GLAZUNOV Violin Concerto
Elizabeth YOUNAN New Work (World Premiere)
Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4
Chloé van Soeterstède conductor
Simone Lamsma violin
Elizabeth Younan’s New Work commissioned for WASO by Geoff Stearn.
Chloé Van Soeterstède
Conductor
Chloé Van Soeterstède is attracting the attention of orchestras across the globe for her intuitive, sensitive, expressive music-making and her commanding and positive presence on the podium. She is praised repeatedly for her eye for detail, her energy and enthusiasm, efficiency in rehearsal and musical intelligence. She is forging excellent relationships with orchestras world-wide and 26/27 marks her third season as Principal Guest Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
Simone Lamsma
Violin
Hailed for her “brilliant… polished, expressive and intense” (Cleveland Plain Dealer) and “absolutely stunning” (Chicago Tribune) playing, Dutch violinist Simone Lamsma is respected by critics, peers and audiences as one of classical music’s most striking and captivating musical personalities.
With an extensive repertoire, Simone has been the guest of many of the world’s leading orchestras such as New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, London Symphony, London Philharmonic…
WASO’s Regional Tours are supported by MM Electrical Merchandising and the Western Australian Government.
BREC’s Creative Learning Program is proudly supported by donors to our 2026 Annual Giving Campaign.
ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS
Bring your students to BREC for the best excursion you’ll have this year.
Book your school group now via the form below or contact the our team for more information.
Contact the BREC Education Office
T: 1300 661 272
E: education@bunburyentertainment.com
* Please note that BREC’s Creative Learning Program is subject to change.