WASO's performance of Shostakovich's Symphony No 5 was met with rapturous cheers, as was the cheeky farewell to retiring double bassist Andrew Tait.

Announcing West Australian Symphony Orchestra's 2022 season, Asher Fisch discusses how he and the orchestra are still learning from each other.

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra double bassist concludes a 32-year career with the orchestra at this Saturday's concert.

An attention to detail and a sophisticated handling of the entire spectrum of orchestral colours rendered this performance a triumph.

In the dangerous world of Joseph Stalin’s Russia, an embattled Dmitri Shostakovich unveiled a new symphony that would miraculously please both audiences and the authorities. Angus McPherson speaks to Asher Fisch and Mark Wigglesworth about the music that changed the composer’s life forever.

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra was particularly impressive with its splendid performance of Brahms' heroic Symphony No 1 under the baton of Maestro Asher Fisch.

Due to COVID WASO is only accepting Assistant Conductor applications from WA residents this year, says Executive Manager of Artistic Planning, Evan Kennea.

The West Australian Orchestra, conductor Asher Fisch and soloists Elena Perroni and Adrian Tamburini navigated Brahms' German Requiem beautifully.

Francesco Celata is the latest SSO star to shine as soloist in this concert conducted by Asher Fisch.

Back in Perth for the first time in a year, the maestro shares the challenges and triumphs of conducting opera productions and orchestras across a world in the grip of a global pandemic.

Asher Fisch returns to lead a bold and diverse season that relies on WASO’s own musicians.

The orchestra’s 2020 Remixed program includes Carmina Burana and Dvořák’s Eighth conducted by Jessica Gethin, while Asher Fisch conducts Tchaikovsky, Brahms and Beethoven.