2022 Concerts

How does an orchestra work and what do all those instruments really look and sound like? Join in all the fun as we go on a journey of musical discovery to experience the sights and sounds of the symphony orchestra.

PUCCINI La Boheme Paul Terracini conductor Penrith Symphony Orchestra Penrith Symphony Orchestra Festival Chorus Simple feelings and powerful drama; PSO brings a Puccini masterpiece to the concert hall stage. La Boheme is a tale of love, envy, loss and heartbreak, all set to the composers soaring and evocative score. Featuring an exciting and talented young cast, this is an event not to be missed.

HANDEL Messiah

Luke Spicer Conductor

Laura Scandizzo Soprano
Kyla Allan Alto
Michael Butchard Tenor
Jeremy Boulton Bass
Lucy McAlary Chorus Director

 

Penrith City Choir
Penrith Symphony Orchestra

 

STORMER Awakening & Dance – PSO Composer Prize MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 Lina Lee violin Paul Terracini conductor A pair of the best-known works in the repertoire combine with an exciting new composition from an emerging artist. The drama of Beethoven’s fifth symphony, alongside the virtuosity of Mendelssohn’s violin concerto draw the Symphonic Series to a fitting climax. 

MOSS Sapiens

TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto

BRAHMS Symphony No. 3

Alicia Poon Violin

Paul Terracini Conductor

The grand Romanticism of one of the great violin concertos, alongside Brahms’ joyous third symphony. Setting the scene for these two masterpieces, Balikirev’s evocative and atmospheric overture opens the concert.

ELFMAN Batman

STEINER Casablanca

NORMAN James Bond

ROTA The Godfather

ZIMMER Batman: The Dark Knight Rises

MORRICONE The Mission, Cinema Paradiso

WILLIAMS Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Schindler’s List, E.T., Harry Potter

Paul Terracini conductor

Be swept up by the magic of the Silver Screen. Revel in an evening of great moments and familiar themes from the world of cinema.

Gooden UWS Composer Prize
PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
Adella Li piano

Paul Terracini conductor

In a program of mirth and melancholy, Prokofiev’s most popular piano concerto shines bright, alongside Tchaikovsky’s grand yet poignant fifth symphony. Soloist Adella Li is a graduate of the Conservatorium High School and an emerging, award winning talent on the classical scene.