Eva-Maria Westbroek out of WASO’s Tristan und Isolde
The soprano has withdrawn from the orchestra’s hotly anticipated presentation of Tristan, which was to have featured Stuart Skelton and Westbroek in the title roles.
August 3, 2018
Review: Pablo Ferrández Plays Dvorák’s Cello Concerto (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Two WASO debuts impress in this satisfying concert of two favourites and an Australian premiere.
July 17, 2018
Elena Schwarz selected for LA Phil Dudamel Fellowship
The Swiss-Australian conductor will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in concerts in November and December as part of the orchestra’s mentorship program.
July 11, 2018
Christopher Dragon flies back to WASO
The young Australian conductor, now based in Colorado, returns to Perth to conduct a symphonic tribute to Comic-Con – and there may be a costume involved.
April 9, 2018
Asher Fisch on scaling Strauss’ Alpensinfonie
Like Strauss, WASO’s Munich-based maestro knows a thing or two about hiking in the Bavarian mountains.
March 2, 2018
Review: Asher Fisch Conducts Strauss’ A Hero’s Life (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
A well-shaped programme with pieces that spoke to each other across the centuries.
December 3, 2017
Asher Fisch revels in spending a Spanish hour with Ravel
The maestro, and WASO Principal Conductor, celebrates the joys of French and putting sex on stage.
November 28, 2017
Limelight’s Opera Recording of the Year 2017
Ravel's lesser-known operatic jewel is perfectly cast, lovingly conducted and all in the best possible taste.
November 21, 2017
Review: Ravel: L’Heure Espagnole (Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Asher Fisch)
Asher Fisch's German band tells a saucy tale with a Frenchman's opera set in Spain.
November 21, 2017
Review: Asher Fisch Conducts Schumann (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
The premiere of Paul Stanhope's much-anticipated Trombone Concerto receives a warm response.
November 20, 2017
Paul Stanhope: a trombone can balance a whole orchestra!
The Australian composer talks about his brand new trombone concerto ahead of its premiere by Joshua Davis and WASO.
November 15, 2017
WASO extends Asher Fisch’s contract for four more years
The Israeli-born maestro will helm the orchestra he has taken from strength to strength until 2023. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 7, 2017
Review: Inspiring Wagner (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Fisch and WASO deliver music-making to set the pulse racing.
September 7, 2017