Metropolitan Symphony - Rhapsody - Winter 2026
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MetSO Young Artist 2026
Joshua Noronha - Piano
with the Metropolitan Symphony.

Conductor : Izaak Wesson

Be swept away by Rhapsody!

Join us for a spectacular afternoon of orchestral favourites, virtuosic brilliance and unforgettable melody. Taking centre stage, MetSO Young Artist Joshua Noronha is an emerging pianist recognised for his expressive playing, technical brilliance and thoughtful musicianship.

The program opens with the Australian premiere of Florence Price’s Concert Overture No. 1, a vibrant and energetic work, rich in orchestral colour by the trailblazing American composer who broke barriers as the first African-American woman to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra.

Gershwin’s ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue follows, a dazzling fusion of jazz and classical styles in one of the most iconic works of the twentieth century that perfectly captures the energy and spirit of this unique musical era.

The concert concludes with Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, one of the most beloved works in the piano repertoire, renowned for its sweeping melodies, lush orchestration, dramatic intensity and breathtaking piano writing.

Program :

Florence Price Concert Overture No 1**

Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue - Soloist : Joshua Noronha

featuring the saxophones of Symbios Quartet

Rachmaninoff : Piano Concerto No. 2 - Soloist : Joshua Noronha

**AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

For information about our Lotterywest free tickets program for eligible Schools, Community and Youth groups, please visit our website’s news page or Email info@metsoperth.org

All concerts in our 2026 main series are held in the Taryn Fiebig Concert Hall, Churchlands Senior High School; one of WA’s finest live performance venues.

This family friendly concert is suitable for all ages and has good disability access.

This event is proudly sponsored by the

City of Stirling,

Lotterywest and

Churchlands Senior High School.

MetSO is partnered with Zenith Music and Snadens Pianos;

and with Act-Belong-Commit (Mentally Healthy WA).

Thank you to Rotary Club of Dalkeith for supporting the Orchestra and our world class MetSO Young Artist Program.

MetSO Patron:
His Excellency the Honourable Christopher John Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia

Tickets from $12-$27 (online) and can be booked at metsoperth.org/tickets, or by Googling “metso tickets”.

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