2025 Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Gala
Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
Young Artists Gala
Government House Ballroom
February 23rd 3pm 2025
(doors open at 2:30pm)
An intimate showcase of Western Australia’s brightest young talents and a celebration of Community Arts at its best.
Featuring sensational MetSO Young Artists: Alexander Chua (piano), Audrey Jarvis (violin), Beth Redwood (soprano) and Kyle Garces (baritone) as well as guest soloist, MetSO Conductor and world-renowned violinist Ronald Thomas AM. Also featuring acclaimed concert pianist Lydia Lai, MetSO Conductor Hannah Herriman and MetSO Distinguished Conductor Bruce Herriman.
In addition, performances from our friends; Choir - Echoes of Ukraine.
Echoes of Ukraine Choir
Alina Chornoruk, Tetiana Durytska , Olga Hurina,
Valentina Kryachok, Natalia Kulchytska, Diana Kulik,
Volodomyr Liashchenko (Choir Conductor),
Sasha Miliarova, Nataliia Manchur, Olena Moreva,
Marta Osoba-Buttrose (Choir Director),
Halina Scanlon, Oksana Paulina Tkaczuk, Anna Trofymova
An enchanting program of old favourites and new works from talented West Australian composers.
Plus of course
our fantastic
MetSO Ensembles
including :
MetSO Brass, MetSO Chamber,
MetSO Intermediate (MISO) &
for the first time, a special appearance by our
Avanti - Beginner Ensemble
Our MetSO Young Artist recipients for 2025 will be announced at this special event.
MetSO Gala Feb 23rd
Full Orchestral Players List
Violin Tania Aitken, Sarah Butler, Isabella Bruechle, Mark Bruechle, Alexander Cheng, Chris Cheng, Ben Clapton (MetSO Concertmaster), June Creagh (MetSO Chamber Concertmaster), Kellie Cowling, Roland Dankbaar, Joanne Dickson, Alison Farmer, Cristina Filguera, William Hoang, Gavin Holz, Marianne Holzherr, Emily Huynh, Lilly Huynh, Hannah James, Paul Jansz, Miho Karuppiah, Alan Kosmynin, Stacy Kuksa, Annie Lai, Julia Leigh, Martha Leigh, Eliza McKenzie, Rory McKenzie, Sally Meehan, Dorothy Miles, John Peiris (MetSO Concertmaster), Charlotte Pelletier, Irene Pelletier, Clare Pullin, Jerome Rivalland, Sophia Sherring, Barbara Symington, Trevor Tibbits, Anastasia Vlahos, Alyssa Whittington, Cassandra Worthington, Ruth Yap, Faith Yap
Viola Ann Bray, Jennifer Clee, Raymond Clee, Shelley Cross^, Lyriq Engeln, Hannah Herriman, Kirstie Leigh, Renee McKenzie, Peter Mee*, Darren Schwarz, Sophia Wong
Cello Sonia Barea, Jane Bond, Lara Brand, Julie Harris, Tida Huang, Belinda McGregor, Claire McKinnon, Thomas Pelletier, Vaux Robertson, Delia Stanley, Christine Uy
Contrabass Christine Bezic, Darren Leigh, Ti-wan Porter
Flute Megan Barbetti, Hannah Chiang, Edward Cranfield, Rachel Hicks, Jennifer Mummert, Sherene Nee, Laura Van Rijn
Oboe Andrew Battagel, Teresa Duhig
Clarinet Andrea Brittan, Andrew Bryson, Liz Campbell, Carlton Perfect
Bassoon Rachael Harmer, Amy Thomson
Horn Lucie Alexander, Paul Arney, Emily Brooke, Sandra McKenna
Trumpet Wallace Cowling, Sam Vail
Trombone Yuri Deans, Sam Lander
Tuba John Parker
Percussion Ethan Yip
^Noel Mattocks Chair
*Performing on Carolyn Charnley Memorial Viola