Calendar of Events for 2007

(in date order as a historical record of concerts in 2007 - scroll down to find upcoming & future concert dates and programmes) 

Saturday, 7:00pm 17th Feb 2007 

Note: This is not open to the public

St Ives Retirement Village
Tighe St, Jolimont

 

Programme    

1. Gassenhauer (J. Hotteterre/K. Schindler/M. Praetorius)
2. Spanish Impressions - Cortege (E. Boucheron)
3. Drei Satze (K Schwaen)
       Bagatelle, Kinderlied mit Variationen, Tanz 
4. A Dark History (R. Schulz/P. Capp 2006)
       Soprano Soloist: Kathryn Kenny
5. From Russia With Love (L. Bart arr. R. Schulz)
6. Pennyslvania Polka (L. Lee, Z. Manners)
7. Pennyglen (Robert Kay 2006)
8. A Lament (Robert Schulz 2006)
9. Sandgroper Serenade (Robert Schulz 1981)
                                                                                      

Comments: Highly successful concert enjoyed by the audience in a very close, intimate setting. The audience had lots of questions and it became a very interactive concert. Young Leo (Naomi's boy) stole the show at the end with an (attempted) solo on whistle as we finished "Sandgroper Serenade". A wonderful supper was provided by the residents (one of the reasons we love performing at retirement villages !!).

Sunday, 2:00pm 25th March 2007 

Note: This is not open to the public

Swan View Cottages, Bentley

 

Programme    

1. Gassenhauer (J. Hotteterre/K. Schindler/M. Praetorius)
2. A Dark History (R. Schulz/P. Capp 2006)
       Soprano Soloist: Kathryn Kenny
3. Drei Satze (K Schwaen)
       Bagatelle, Kinderlied mit Variationen, Tanz 
4. Balalaika Souvenir (Joh. B. Kok)
5. From Russia With Love (L. Bart arr. R. Schulz)
6. Pennyglen (Robert Kay 2006)
7. Edsijoan Tango (John Jooste 2006)
8. A Lament (Robert Schulz 2006)
9. Sandgroper Serenade (Robert Schulz 1981)
                                                                                      

Comments: As usual, a warm reception from the retirees at Swan View Cottages together with a wonderful, home made, afternoon tea (one of the reasons we love performing at retirement villages !).

Friday, 7:00pm 30th March 2007 

*** PUBLIC CONCERT ***

Rossmoyne Senior High School

 

Programme    

1. Gassenhauer (J. Hotteterre/K. Schindler/M. Praetorius)
2. Orchestra Suite No. 1 (Elke Tober-Vogt 2006)
       Movement 1 - Toccata
3. Bolero (Robert Schulz 2000)
4. Balalaika Souvenir (Joh. B. Kok)
5. Berghausener Spielmusik (Roland Ganz 2000)
6. Lara's Theme (Jarre arr. R. Schulz 2001)
7. Jazz Pop Rock Suite (Claudio Mando 2005)
       Movement 5 - Promenade
       Movement 6 - Stomp 

       
                                                                                      

Comments: WAMO's contribution to the school fund raising concert (for their orchestra's trip to Malaysia) was well received by an enthusiastic audience. The highlight was our first performance of Orchestra Suite No 1 (Tober-Vogt) which startled and enthralled the audience with its percussive and dynamic nature. It received lots of positive comments afterwards - a real attention getter.

Saturday, 2:00pm 30th June 2007 

*** PUBLIC CONCERT ***

Fremantle Town Hall
(joint concert with the Guitar Society of WA)

 

Programme    

1. Orchestra Suite No. 1 (Elke Tober-Vogt 2006)
2. Turkische Suite in 5 Satzen (Burkhard Wolters 2003)
3. Three Latin Pieces (John Jooste 2006)
4. Suite in D (R Schulz 2006)
5. Spanisch Impressionen fur Gitarre Solo & Zupforchester
   (Siegfried Behrend 1983)
                                                                                     

Comments: A fun concert with the WA Classical Guitar Society orchestra conducted by Kevin Fraser and then Duncan Gardiner on the last two items. We had a large audience of approx. 200 people. A feature of the night was the world premiere performance of Suite in D by Robert Schulz, written for his young Winthrop Ensemble (five young boys who started on the mandolin about 18 months ago). Backed by the full orchestra, the boys did their best performance to date and impressed us all. Loads of fun - the audience loved it. Drinks and nibbles at Rosie O'Grady's afterwards completed the day.

 

Sunday, 3:00pm 8th July 2007 

Note: This is not open to the public

Parkland Villas
52-54 Liege St, Woodlands.
(opposote Greater Union Cinemas)

 

Programme    

1.  3 Latin Pieces (J. Jooste 2006) - Marcusaari Tango
2.  Fantasy Espagnola (R. Ganz 1989)
3.  Impressions D'Espagne (E. Boucheron) - Bolero
4.  Harry Lime Theme (Arr. R. Schulz)
5.  3 Latin Pieces (J. Jooste 2006) - Fandango F'Francis
6.  A Dark History (R. Schulz/P. Capp 2006)
7.  Balalaika Souvenir (Joh. B. Kok)
8.  Elegy (R. Kay 2005)
9.  3 Latin Pieces (J. Jooste 2006) - Edsijoan Tango
10. Lara's Theme (Jarre arr. R. Schulz 2007)
11. Jazz Pop Rock Suite (Claudio Mando 2005)
              Movement 6 - Stomp 
                                                                                     

Comments: A concert which didn't go as well as planned (musically) but still enjoyed by the audience. A very nice afternoon tea followed. 

Thursday, 2nd August 2007 

*** PUBLIC CONCERT ***

Hale School Auditorium
(WAMO performing on one item only)

 

Programme    

1. Suite No 2 (K. Wolki)
                                                                                     


Photo taken at the Hale School concert where WAMO combined with the guitar students from Hale School performing Wolki's "Suite No. 2". Wolki's work is unique in the mandolin repertoire in that in some movements there are up to four separate guitar parts allowing for full expression of the guitars. An ideal piece for showcasing the Hale School guitar students. Thanks go to Marcus Roberts at Hale School for co-ordinating this event.

Saturday, 25th August 2007 

*** PUBLIC CONCERT ***

Guitart Society Festival/Churchlands SHS Auditorium
(WAMO performing on one item only)

 

Programme    

1. Suite No 2 (K. Wolki)
                                                                                     


Comments: A repeat of the Wolki "Suite No. 2" with the Hale School students. Well received as the final item on the programme for that day, and a pleasant surprise for many guitar enthusiasts to see such a large ensemble of plucked string instruments.

Sunday, 11th November 2007
 
*** PUBLIC CONCERT ***

Notre Dame University Courtyard
(joint concert with Fremantle Choir)

 

Programme    

1. Orchestra Suite No. 1 (Elke Tober-Vogt 2006)
2. Turkische Suite in 5 Satzen (Burkhard Wolters 2003)
3. Jazz Pop Rock Suite (Claudio Mando 2005)
4. Pennyglen (Robert Kay 2006)
5. A Lament (Robert Schulz 2006)
6. A Dark History (R. Schulz/P. Capp 2006)
       Soprano Soloist: Kathryn Kenny
7. Three Latin Pieces (John Jooste 2006)
8. Suite in D 
                                                                                     


Comments: This concert featured works by three West Australian composers - John Jooste, Robert Schulz and Robert Kay (see photo below). The concert was held on a very hot day with limited air conditioning! Never the less, a succesful concert well recieved by the audience. Robert Schulz's young Winthrop Ensemble stole the show with a performance of the music they will be taking to Sydney for the Federation of Australasian Mandolin Ensembles (FAME) music camp on 6-12 January 2008.


L to R: John Jooste, Robert Schulz and Robert Kay