Classical Music in Perth 

In an Australian premiere, French conductor Fabien Gabel presents a dramatic work by one of his country’s most exciting young composers, Camille Pépin.

Ever winging up and up, our valley is his golden cup. Few pieces of music effortlessly move you and this weaving Lark soars even higher when performed by Emma McGrath. In a concert of gleaming elegance, the works of Pépin, Vaughan Williams and Saint-Saëns dance into your heart, making way for the expansive melodies of Brahms’ Third. Composed at the height of his creative powers, Brahms’ symphony begins with a passionate unfolding of joyous longing and brooding drama and concludes with a shimmering final hush.

The world's best composers returned again and again to the endlessly fascinating combination of violin, cello and piano, and this is the Trio's passion. This series presents gold standard repertoire that will speak to all listeners. Haydn - Gypsy Rondo trio, Beethoven - `Archduke` trio, Brahms B major trio Op8. There is brilliance, tenderness and grandeur for the ear, and deep command of technique for the mind. The West Australian Piano Trio represents the pinnacle of skill and experience.

Joanna’s Candlelit Soirées are an absolutely magical series of dinners hosted by Kidogo Arthouse during winter, featuring unique performances by some of Perth’s finest musicians. Be serenaded and entertained as you enjoy a warm candlelit dinner in the glorious 19th century limestone gallery. The soirées, provide the perfect atmosphere for musicians to freely express themselves and create memorable concerts that are unique to Kidogo Arthouse, Fremantle. The magnificent acoustics and intimate ambience of the space, coupled with the delightful menu makes for a truly remarkable experience that you do not want to miss out on! WHAT YOU RECEIVE 1 x Candlelit Music & Dining Experience in the beautiful 19th Century Limestone Gallery 2 x Slices of freshly baked Irish soda-bread + butter 1 x Main Course of the day 1 x Dessert of the day *We cater to common dietary needs, please specify yours when checking out. TICKETS Early Sitting $68 + BF (Incl. Dinner) Late Sitting $78 + BF (Incl. Dinner)

In 1827 Franz Schubert composed an emotionally charged song cycle. Setting poems of the German writer Wilhelm Müller, Schubert created an emotional journey of a man trekking across frozen rivers and snowy landscapes, lamenting his lost love. It is indeed a winter’s journey (Winterreise), full of images and metaphors of love, loss, nationhood. A Winter’s Journey is a new staging by Musica Viva Australia of Schubert’s iconic songs, bringing a very different winter into focus, set against a backdrop of Australian painter Fred Willliams’ vivid landscapes. Acclaimed stage director Lindy Hume is our cartographer, mapping the terrain of heart and country for the gripping stage charisma of English tenor Allan Clayton and sensitive musicianship of Australian pianist Kate Golla. Videographer Dave Bergman provides the backdrop, bringing to life 24 Williams paintings that match and contradict Müller’s poems and Schubert’s musical imagination, all in gorgeous larger-than-life imagery. This powerful artistic combination sets the perfect conditions to experience Schubert’s immortal masterpiece – songs of love and loss that still speak to us vividly, in this far distant time and place.

International conductor Tze Law Chan joins forces with the WA Youth Orchestra on stage at the Perth Concert Hall to present a stunning collection of symphonic greats. Featuring Howard Shore’s epic film score, The Lord of the Rings Symphonic Suite, Benjamin Britten’s, charming and magical, The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, and Rachmaninov’s monumental and emotionally compelling Symphony No.2. ARTISTS WA Youth Orchestra Tze Law Chan, conductor PROGRAM Howard Shore, The Lord of the Rings Symphonic Suite: The Fellowship of the Ring Benjamin Britten, The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 Sergei Rachmaninov, Symphony No.2, in E minor Op.27 TICKETS Standard $35 / Concession $25 (concession & senior card holders) / School Student $20 (18yrs & under) BOOKINGS & INFORMATION Book Online - perthconcerthall.com.au Call Perth Concert Hall (08) 9231 9999 or Book in person at the Perth Concert Hall Box Office Proudly presented by Woodside, Principal Partner

Shostakovich wrote some of the most devastatingly powerful music in the repertoire. Be transported back to Saint Petersburg in 1905 on the eve of the revolution with his intensely charged Eleventh Symphony, as world acclaimed Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko makes his WASO debut. We open with the exuberant overture to Nielsen’s rollicking opera, Maskarade, then shine a light on one of Australia’s brightest musical talents. Emily Sun brings a perfect balance of expression and eloquence to Mozart’s Fourth Violin Concerto.

Of all the musical lineages, the Bachs of Thuringia are surely the most exceptional. From the sublime music of Johann Sebastian Bach himself to the highly fashionable ‘London Bach’ (Johann Christian), the wild ‘Berlin Bach’ (Carl Philipp Emanuel), and the music of JS Bach’s cousin, Johann Bernhard, this concert provides a sonic snapshot of an exceptional body of European music. Music Director - Stewart Smith Performed by Classical Music students and staff # Booking - Friends booking open on 20 Jul - Public booking open on 27 Jul

The program includes Louis Vierne, Frank Martin, Edward C Bairstow and Henri Mulet. Such big, bold, exciting works, performed by a very fine player, perfectly match the size and scope of the Cathedral space and organ.  

Percussion wizard Timothy Constable (Sydney Symphony Orchestra) astonishes audiences around the globe. As a solo performer, composer, and artistic director of Synergy Percussion, Constable’s bewitching performances are legendary. Join Constable on a thrilling journey in sound, from the beauty of JS Bach’s music played on marimba, to Korean drumming, and the untamed rhythmic power of Iannis Xenakis. Performed by Timothy Constable (percussion) # Booking - Friends booking open on 20 Jul - Public booking open on 27 Jul

With fiery passion and heart-wrenching emotion, the intensely expressive musicians in Z.E.N. Trio come together for a rare and unforgettable tour with Musica Viva Australia. Comprised of three internationally acclaimed soloists, the Z.E.N. Trio have made their name through the BBC New Generation scheme, a Deutsche Grammophon recording, and countless Embarking on their first national tour, the Trio premiere a new work from Musica Viva Australia FutureMaker, Matt Laing, a composer of great virtuosity and originality. Alongside this work is Arno Babajanian’s thrilling trio, and Dvorák’s intoxicating ‘Dumky’.

Furious, tender, harrowing and harmonious, Britten’s anti-war anthem decries the senselessness of the battlefield. Interweaving the poignant words of celebrated war poet Wilfred Owen with the Latin text of the Requiem mass, Britten laments the collective bloodshed and sorrow with a vital and visceral oratorio on the hell of war.

In a night of drama and superb musicianship, WAAPA’s three leading instrumentalists join the orchestra to battle it out in the final of the prestigious 2022 Warana Prize, with each student performing their favourite concerto movement. Internationally-renowned Head of Strings Paul Wright inspires the WAAPA Symphony Orchestra in Czech composer Bedrich Smetana's masterworks The Moldau and The High Castle. Music Directors - Peter Moore OAM & Paul Wright Performed by WAAPA Symphony Orchestra and soloists # Booking - Friends booking open on 20 Jul - Public booking open on 27 Jul

Join violinist Rebecca Glorie, violinist Andrea Mendham, violist Daniel Schmitt, cellist Melinda Forsythe, and double bassist Giovanni Vinci for ravishingly beautiful music for string quartet and double bass: Dvorak’s sublime String Quintet no 2, and Onslow's String Quintet no 20. This concert is sure to be a feast for your ears. DVORAK: String Quintet no.2 in G minor, op.77 (B.49) Due to COVID restrictons online bookings are preferred, tickets are limited and proof of vaccination (or exemption) for people aged 16 and over is required. The 2022 chamber music concert season is proudly supported by Forgotten Books (www.forgottenbooks.com)