DuoMöller-Fraticelli

60th Anniversary Year Feature Artist – Duo Möller-Fraticelli

The Guitar Society is thrilled to present our first feature artist for our 60th Anniversary year – Duo Möller-Fraticelli. Performing more than 50 concerts per year throughout Europe, Oceania, North and South America, award-winning European guitarist Johannes Möller’s close collaboration with Argentinean guitarist Laura Fraticelli has resulted in a unique...

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GUITAR SOCIETY AGM 2020 – 60TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR

Notice of the 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Classical Guitar Society of Western Australia to be held on Friday 14th of February 2020 at 5:30pm at 150 Guildford Rd Maylands. The Committee invites members to hear about the activities planned to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Society in...

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WAAPA Graduation Recitals

5:30pm - Rohan Bacskai (3rd Year Recital) 6:30pm  - Abbey Bradstreet (3rd Year Recital) 7:30pm  - Tayne Burnside (3rd Year Recital)

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Chrystian Dozza Concert

Exciting South American guitar virtuoso Chrystian Dozza will be performing a concert featuring his own compositions.  A special event not to be missed!  Chrystian is currently touring Australia, and we were lucky enough to have him visit Perth a second time. As an additional incentive, Chrystian will also play three...

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GSO Christmas Concert

Join the Guitar Society Orchestra as they end a fantastic 2019 concert season with a bang!  At the picturesque setting of Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre.  

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Music For Pleasure: Jane Darcey and the CGS Orchestra

Classical guitar concert featuring performances by Jane Darcey followed by the Classical Guitar Society orchestra Jane Darcey and the Classical Guitar Society Orchestra present an afternoon of beautiful music for both solo guitar and orchestra. Music featured is mostly by Australian composers, including Darcey's compositions from her latest CD, music...

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Morgan Remaj in Recital

Australian guitarist Morgan Remaj is making waves in Europe and returns to Perth for a stunning recital featuring music by Scarlatti, Ponce, Bennett, Asencio, Narvaez, and Bogdanovic. Morgan is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (Edith Cowan University), where he studied with Jonathan Paget. Morgan continued...

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Guitar Society Orchestra in Concert

Join us for an afternoon of beautiful classical music presented by the Classical Guitar Society of Western Australia Orchestra. During intermission sumptuous complementary afternoon tea will also be served. This is a major fundraising event for OMEP WA Inc (Organisation Mondiale pour l’Education Prescolaire). The OMEP organisation, which consults with...

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WA Classical Guitar Players’ Forum

Presented by the WA Classical Guitar Society and Instrumental Music School Services This unique event gives students the opportunity to practice performing in front of a supportive live audience. It is open to all students and small ensembles from beginners to advanced. Expressions of interest to Steven Sutherland on 0405...

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UWA Guitar Studio (Lunchtime Concert)

The UWA Guitar Studio will present a free concert of solo and chamber repertoire, featuring some very special works including Bill Kannengieser’s rarely performed “Gongan” for prepared guitar quartet, and Leo Brouwer’s epic Concerto Elegiaco. From the lute works of Bach to the hypnotic minimalist compositions of Steve Reich, there’s...

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From Beatles to Bowie

Music Direction by: Jonathan Paget; Melissa Fitzgerald Performed by: Classical Guitar students and staff WAAPA’s Classical Guitar students get their groove on! The smooth, mellow sound of the nylon-stringed guitar might be more often associated with classical music, but this concert showcases arrangements of pop and rock classics from musical...

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Guitar Masterclass with Jonathan Fitzgerald

Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald, Chair of Guitar at the UWA Conservatorium of Music, will present a free masterclass for advanced high school classical guitar students. Performers: participation is free, email Jonathan Fitzgerald at jonathan.fitzgerald@uwa.edu.au to book a spot (performance spots are limited) FREE ADMISSION, no bookings required

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Unsung Eusebius, Forgotten Florestan

Jonathan Paget (guitar, ca.1848) Renowned Australian guitarist Jonathan Paget performs 19C repertoire for solo guitar recital on an historic instrument, reflecting Schumann’s iconic Romantic alter egos: Eusebius the dreamer, and Florestan the passionate revolutionary. Included is repertoire by Diabelli, Giuliani, Sor, Craevanger, Arcas, and Moretti. Entry by donation; all funds...

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The Guitar Chamber Project

The guitar is the perfect accompaniment to a melodic line, whether sung, or played on flute, violin, or other instrument. Join WAAPA’s talented guitarists in an exploration of the beautiful chamber repertoire of the guitar. Entry by donation, no bookings required

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All Shall Be Well – CD Launch – Jane Darcey

Well known classical guitarist, music teacher and composer, Jane Darcey is pleased to announce the launch of his most recent CD recording, “All shall be well”, showcasing her musical artistry and performance talent. An accomplished soloist and collaborator with other classical musicians in Perth and throughout the South-West, Jane has...

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Save Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre – Christmas Concert

Performances by the Guitar Society Orchestra and Special Guests Presented by the WA Classical Guitar Society & the WA Gould League Venue: Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre Cnr Flynn & Selby Street, Wembley Tickets: $25 Adults $15 Seniors & Children (Children under 5 free) Purchase online at https://www.trybooking.com/ZGOO

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WAAPA Guitar Graduation Recitals

6.00pm – Robert Parker (third-year recital) 7.00pm – Stefan Pavlovic (fourth-year recital) 8.00pm – Cameron Somodji (fourth-year recital) FREE ADMISSION

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Callum Henshaw: National Tour

Plus supporting performances from emerging WA artists, Don Candy (UWA graduate), and Cameron Somodji (4th-year WAAPA student) As part of his tour as the 2017 winner of the Melbourne International Concert Artist Guitar Competition, Cal performs a scintillating program of guitar artistry, featuring works by Domenico Scarlatti (Italy), Manuel M....

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