Taras Bulba - Franz Waxman - FilmHarmonia

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The FilmHarmonia Orchestra plays Taras Bulba by Franz Waxman (arr. John Glenesk Mortimer).

The 1962 film Taras Bulba is based on the novella of the same name by Nikolai Gogol (originally published in 1835, revised in 1842). The story follows the hard life of a Cossack man and his two sons, drawing on the tumultuous history of the region. The music is by turns agile and heroic, then heavy with the bitterness of grief and betrayal.

German-born composer Franz Waxman composed first for German films, then moved to Hollywood in 1935. In addition to becoming a giant of film music, Waxman founded the Los Angeles Music festival, which ran from 1947 to 1966.

**Our Conductor - Joshua McNulty**

Joshua McNulty is a seasoned conductor, composer, and educator in the Australian music community. As the founder and Musical Director of The FilmHarmonia Orchestra and the Musical Director of the Inner West Community Band, he has significantly fostered musical excellence. He has also led ensembles like the Macquarie University Symphony Orchestra, the Canaria Scoring Orchestra, the Wellington Players, and the Strathfield Symphony Orchestra.

An accomplished reed player now exploring brass instruments, Joshua brings versatility to his music-making. He directs numerous school bands across Sydney and tutors aspiring musicians. His passion for narrative-driven music is evident in his compositions, premiered by both The FilmHarmonia Orchestra and the Inner West Community Band.

A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium under Dr. John Lynch and Dr. Anthony Clarke, Joshua continues to advance the Australian wind band community through his leadership and contributions.

The Orchestra:

* Principal
+ Committee Member

Violin One

Mark Rossman *
Jesse Chen
Leala Darby
Justina Hanna +
Camille Hanrahan-Tan
Madeleina Hanrahan-Tan
Marina Wu

Violin Two

Daniel Zhou *+
Ben Callaghan +
Tania Koeferl
Aiden Quan +
Ashur Varde

Viola

Renee Richardson *
Ariel Gillespie
Po Shen Wang

Cello

Mina Scarratt *
Mike Feghali
Kay Lin Ng

Double Bass

George Machado *
Georgina Gordon
James Grandison

Piccolo
Milia Cavallaro

Flute

Alex Woof *
Jessica Campbell
Milia Cavallaro
William Kollen

Oboe

Hannah Kovilpillai *
Karina Williams

Clarinet

Simon Parker *
Talia McLennan +
Hisashi Nakahara
Neil Mitchell

Bass Clarinet
Helen Hamlin *

Bassoon
Keith Mitchell *
Jaslyn Nash

Piano
Claire Howard Race

Keyboard
Emma Stanton

French Horn

Alex Green *
Andy Laurich
Michael Neil
Julia Leung

Trumpet

Micah Napier
Aimé Langeveldt +

Trombone

Angus Blake*
Ben Basclain
Conor Bratty

Bass Trombone
Sebastian
Djayasukmana +

Tuba
Sohtaka Kikuchi *

Percussion

Steve Machamer *
Cameron Hall
Andrea Leong

Timpani
Freya Steele *
Jessica Rainert +
Morgan Ridley-Smith +

* Principal + Committee Member