WSP 2025 Program
21 April
Brilliant violinist Peter Clark returns to lead our new flagship series “The Advocates.” This year, we embark in an exciting new direction, doing things unlike any ensemble in Australia. Our 2025 program is built around a staunch commitment to developing the musical leaders and thinkers of tomorrow, where musical advocacy is at the forefront.
23 May
Revel in the chance to be the first Australian audience to hear multi-award-winning Brazilian composer Amaral Vieira’s unforgettable Stabat Mater, conducted by the incredible Dr Sarah Penicka-Smith.
9 June
The Advocates returns with the next chapter in our flagship series, building on the success of Part 1.
In Part 2, we shine a spotlight on the role of Australian composers in shaping our world, with music by the brilliant Anne Cawrse and Graeme Koehne—voices of clarity, depth, and national significance. Their works will be heard alongside the timeless brilliance of J.S. Bach and Samuel Barber, in a program curated by returning Artistic Director Peter Clark.
28 September
The Advocates : Part 3
We’re thrilled to welcome back Artistic Director Peter Clark this September as we reach the final chapter of WestPhil’s flagship junior series: The Advocates.
Building on the energy and inspiration of Parts 1 and 2, this third instalment brings the series to a powerful close - celebrating great musical voices of the past while giving space to fresh and vital contemporary expression.
5 October
Horizons:
WestPhil Chamber Orchestra
WSP proudly launches the Western Sydney Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra (WPCO) with Horizons – a bold new step in shaping a vibrant musical future for Western Sydney.
Led by Artistic Director Peter Clark, this debut program features 17 outstanding young musicians and their mentors performing alongside acclaimed violin soloist Amalia Hall. Together, they will bring to life an exhilarating program of rhythm, brilliance, and passion.
This is more than a concert – it’s the beginning of a new chapter for orchestral music in Western Sydney. Don’t miss this landmark event.