WAAPA Graduation Recitals
5:30pm - Rohan Bacskai (3rd Year Recital) 6:30pm - Abbey Bradstreet (3rd Year Recital) 7:30pm - Tayne Burnside (3rd Year Recital)
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...
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.
Masterclass with Morgan Remaj
Free to attend/observe. All welcome. Enquiries, contact Jonathan Paget onj.paget@ecu.edu.au.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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
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....
Masterclass with Callum Henshaw
Free to attend/observe. All welcome. Enquires j.paget@ecu.edu.au.
Guitar Travels
The cross-cultural instrument of choice, guitar music can be found across all seven continents of the globe. Likewise, the conceit of journeying is a frequent programmatic meme, sometimes literal sometimes figurative. Join us in an evening of guitar entertainment in which WAAPA’s talented guitarists transport us through colourful and expressive...