Embark on a musical journey like no other, with UNSW Wind Symphony. From the sparkling satire of Bernstein’s Overture to Candide, to the grandeur of Wagner’s Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral, this concert promises a fun and exciting ride. Explore Bach’s architectural genius in the Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor, experience jazz flair and big band brilliance in Artie Shaw’s Clarinet Concerto, and revel in the shimmering beauty of Whitacre’s Lux Aurumque. With stops in the Classical elegance of Mendelssohn and the pulsing energy of Hindson’s RPM, the program culminates in a cinematic voyage through Journey to the Centre of the Earth. It’s a thrilling, genre-spanning celebration of drama, depth, and delight! 

Program 

BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide 
WAGNER Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral 
BACH Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor 
SHAW Clarinet Concerto 
MENDELSSOHN Overture for Band 
WHITACRE Lux Aurumque 
HINDSON RPM 
GRAHAM Journey to the Centre of the Earth 
 

Paul Vickers, conductor 

Brian Ee, clarinet