WASO embraces new venues and new programs in its 2025 season

Despite the temporary closure of Perth Concert Hall, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra shows no sign of slowing down in 2025.
WASO's Principal 3rd Horn Robert Gladstones and Associate Principal Oboe Liz Chee.

With Perth Concert Hall closed for a $150.3 million redevelopment from 2025 until early 2028, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) has embraced the challenge of presenting its 2025 season in new venues with gusto.

“One of our most diverse programs to date, this season includes thrilling symphonies, some of your favourite concertos, and new programs spanning the best of Baroque, chamber classics and an underground new music adventure. One thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to artistic excellence and excitement. We’re delighted to welcome some exceptional guest conductors and soloists to WASO in 2025 and to present the world premieres of works by Australia’s finest composers.”

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Richard Watts OAM is ArtsHub's former National Performing Arts Editor; he also presents the weekly program SmartArts on Three Triple R FM. Richard is a life member of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, a Melbourne Fringe Festival Living Legend, and was awarded the 2019 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards' Facilitator's Prize in early 2020. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Green Room Awards Association in 2021, and a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in June 2024. Photo: Fiona Hamilton. Follow Richard on Bluesky @richardthewatts.bsky.social and Instagram @richard.l.watts