"Breathtaking" - MetSO's spring concert

Experience an exhilarating concert of sweeping melody, virtuoso brilliance and rarely heard orchestral treasures.

The program opens with the Australian premiere of trailblazing British film composer Doreen Carwithen’s dramatic Bishop Rock Overture. Followed by Louise Farrenc’s powerful and richly expressive Symphony No. 3, showcasing the distinctive voice of one of nineteenth-century France’s most remarkable composers.

Performed by MetSO Artist Audrey Jarvis, Korngold’s magnificent Violin Concerto then takes centre stage with its soaring lyricism, cinematic colour and dazzling solo writing.

The concert concludes with another Australian premiere: Korngold’s joyful Straussiana, a sparkling tribute to the irresistible elegance and charm of the Viennese waltz. Under the baton of City of Stirling conductor Elise Chong, these works promise an afternoon of colour, drama and musical storytelling.

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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).