Accelerate! Guitars is UWA’s elite performance training program designed for classical guitarists in Years 10–12 who are looking to take their playing to the next level! Participants will have the opportunity to work closely with Chair of Guitar Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald, as well as some very special guests. The program...
The UWA Guitar Studio is excited to embark on its 5th annual tour of WA’s South West and Great Southern, with concerts in Albany (Monday 25 May), Margaret River (Tuesday 26 May), and Busselton (Wednesday 27 May), and outreach programs for the students of Albany and North Albany Senior High...
Guitar Artistry: Boyd Meets Girl 7.30pm Friday 21st August Richard Gill Auditorium, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts Performed by: Rupert Boyd (guitar) and Laura Metcalf (cello) Tickets: $30 Full, $25 Conc, $23 Friends Bookings: waapa.ecu.edu.au Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf in a...
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...
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...
5:30pm - Rohan Bacskai (3rd Year Recital) 6:30pm - Abbey Bradstreet (3rd Year Recital) 7:30pm - Tayne Burnside (3rd Year Recital)
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...
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.
Free to attend/observe. All welcome. Enquiries, contact Jonathan Paget onj.paget@ecu.edu.au.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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 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
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...