WestPhil Chamber Orchestra "The Advocates: Part 1"

The Advocates: Part 1

Expect Excitement; Embrace the Highest Artistry; Be inspired to become a leading Musical Advocate.

WestPhil Chamber Orchestra is thrilled to announce the return of our brilliant Artistic Director, Peter Clark, in 2025, as we launch our exciting new flagship series, “The Advocates.”

This year marks a bold new direction for us, setting us apart from any other ensemble in Australia. Our 2025 program includes a strong commitment to cultivating the next generation of musical leaders and thinkers, placing musical advocacy at the heart of everything we do at WestPhil.

Prepare to be inspired by the extraordinary talent of our young musicians, supported by seasoned professionals, as they deliver an exhilarating program from beginning to end.

Featuring works of profound depth and beauty by a range of composers through history to today, through West Phil’s dynamic rehearsals, these works become integral to our artistic identity.

Program:

ANTONIO VIVALDI - Concerto for Strings in D Major, RV 121
ELENA KATS-CHERNIN - Moon Feather Magic
MICHAEL GREBLA - Affine
HEINRICH IGNAZ FRANZ VON BIBER - Battalia
MARGARET SUTHERLAND - Concerto for Strings
ANON - Three Folk Songs arr. Danish String Quartet

PERFORMERS:

Peter Clark - Violin & Artistic Director
Mia Stanton - Violin (1st Violin, Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
Alexander McFarlane - Viola  (Associate Principal Viola, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra)
Paul Stender - Cello (Principal Cello, Omega Ensemble)
Bonita Han-Williams - Double Bass (Opera Australia Orchestra)
&
The Talented Young Members of the WestPhil Chamber Orchestra