Brahms’ Triumph

Iridescent classics

Johannes BRAHMS Academic Festival Overture
Johannes BRAHMS arr. BERIO Clarinet Sonata No.1
Johannes BRAHMS Symphony No.4

Asher Fisch conductor
Allan Meyer clarinet

Our final Spring Fest concert opens with Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture, a jubilant and jocular celebration of student life. Principal Clarinet Allan Meyer will then enthral you with Brahms' Clarinet Sonata, rich with colour and heard here in Berio’s superb arrangement for full orchestra. Then, Brahms’ final and finest symphony, the Fourth, an astounding work that captures the very essence of his musical genius. In the hands of Asher Fisch, this cornerstone of the symphonic repertoire will make a truly unforgettable finale to WASO’s Spring Fest at Winthrop Hall.

Asher Fisch appears courtesy of Wesfarmers Arts. Allan Meyer’s Chair is supported by Leanne & Sam Walsh AO through the Duet program.