Nigel Westlake, the Willoughby Symphony’s 2018 Composer-in-Residence is guest conductor for Flight, a breathtaking concert of Nigel’s innovative works. One of Australia’s greatest composers, Nigel Westlake’s music has won numerous awards and is performed all over the world. He has created several dramatic film soundtracks as well. The opening item from the evocative score for the film Paper…
The Willoughby Symphony opens its 2018 season with Gala, dazzling Italian-themed concert under Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, Dr Nicholas Milton AM. This inspirational program includes the powerful and passionate music of Verdi, Rossini’s wit and perennial freshness, Mascagni’s glorious Intermezzo and Respighi’s Pines of Rome with its thunderous climax. Gala will also welcome to the Concert Hall stage the…
The Willoughby Symphony Choir will perform Mendelssohn’s glorious oratorio Elijah, considered by some to be his greatest work. Elijah is a masterpiece for singers and orchestra featuring solos and ensemble of great beauty and some of the most awe-inspiring choruses ever written. Inspired by the Old Testament story of the prophet Elijah, the work is a…