Classical Music in Perth 

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’.

After a sold-out debut season in 2021, Bembina Ensemble is excited to present a brand new concert program! Egyptian Nights: Astor's Alchemy combines Astor Piazzolla's fiery tango with Egyptian Maquam in a melting pot of musical cultures. This compelling program, curated and directed by Julia Watson, will be performed with gusto by a handpicked ensemble of Perth's finest multidisciplinary musicians within the intimate surrounds of Kidogo Arthouse. Musicians: Julia Watson, violin + artistic direction Sarah Saunders, piano Danilo da Paz, accordion Michael Edelby, oud Saeed Danesh, tombak + daf Alix Hamilton, viola Teresa Vinci, violin Miranda Murray-Yong, cello Kirsty Collins, bass

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 August - Shows at 10am & 11:30am Judith Cottier Theatre, Perth College $15 per person (unallocated seating) No booking or processing fee! Peter Moore OAM, presenter I Joel Bass, conductor Returning by popular demand, WA Youth Orchestra brings Prokofiev's timeless classic to life - a tale which entertains and provides a fascinating introduction to music and the instruments of the orchestra. Families will be spellbound by the story of a young boy's adventures with his grandfather, a sly cat, a silly duck and of course - a wolf! With a live full orchestra, a special introduction to the instruments of the orchestra - all in the comfort of a wonderful theatre, it's a family event not to be missed. proudly presented by St John of God Health Care

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)

Chamber music at its best! WAAPA’s elite Indian Ocean Ensemble teams up with The ‘Phone Co. and the Seven Seas Ensemble to create outstanding new sounds and explore dynamic new collaborations. Michael Torke’s pieces May and Four Proverbs feature in a night of chamber music overflowing with energy, passion and creativity. Dangerous liaisons indeed! Music Directors - Matt Styles & Tim White OAM Performed by Indian Ocean Ensemble, The ‘Phone Co. and Seven Seas Ensemble # Booking - Friends booking open on 20 Jul - Public booking open on 27 Jul

There is nothing quite like the power of a full live orchestra to transport us across space and time via Hollywood. From 2001: A Space Odyssey through to The Prince and the Pauper and Australian film Paper Planes, we explore the extraordinary sophistication and romantic energy of music made for the screen. Let your curiosity run wild, as you hit the red carpet of Perth Concert Hall. Nigel WESTLAKE Flying Dream: Suite for orchestra from the movie Paper Planes Erich Wolfgang KORNGOLD Violin Concerto Richard STRAUSS Also sprach Zarathustra

Babies Proms with the Philharmonic Orchestra Peter Moore OAM, presenter I Elise Chong, conductor Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 August - Shows at 10am & 11:30am $15 per person (unallocated seating) No booking or processing fee! The Babies Proms offer children aged 2 - 8 the wonderful opportunity to experience live music. With a full 70-piece symphony orchestra, learn about the instruments, be invited to conduct the orchestra in a fun, interactive musical program! Proudly presented by St John of God Health Care.

Named as one of Seesaw Magazine’s top Western Australian productions of 2021, this “sublime sensory experience” now makes its way to Perth's Government House Ballroom. Directors Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), Sarah Papadopoulos (violin), Krista Low (cello), will be joined by guest musicians James Huntingford (harpsichord), Jet Kye Chong (Baroque percussion), and Andrew Skinner (Baroque flute), some of Perth’s leading exponents of historically informed performance. The 17th and 18th century music will be complemented by a re-imagining of historical dances by four young dancers and rising stars, Ekaterini Alfred, Brent Rollins, Anneliese Faase and Elliot Dunn, and lighting by GSD Productions. Pre- and post-concert refreshments (from 7pm) sponsored by Howard Park Wines. Join us at the Ballroom in your 18th century finery, for a chance to win Best Dressed! The event is made possible by the ‘Restart the Arts’ initiative of The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia.

OPERA UNDER THE STARS is celebrating 30 years of stunning opera performances, under the twinkling Broome sky in Western Australia’s North West. The milestone will be marked by a 30th Anniversary Gala featuring music from master opera composers plus lighter songs to dazzle and delight audience members. OPERA UNDER THE STARS 30th Gala is designed to entertain, enthral and excite audiences of all ages. It’s an unforgettable night of glamour and music in a magical setting. Hosted in the lush gardens of Mangrove Hotel overlooking Broome’s majestic Roebuck Bay, OPERA UNDER THE STARS offers the exquisite pleasure being serenaded by a stellar cast of international stars The 30th Gala includes performances from Yorta Yorta Soprano & Composer, Deborah Cheetham AO, Soprano, Rachelle Durkin, Mezzo-Soprano, Caitlin Cassidy, and Tenor, Paul O’Neill, together with Pianist, Mark Coughlan. Don your silk and pearls, or dress Kimberley casual for a brilliant night out. Pre-Opera dining is available at the Mangrove Hotel. Bookings essential. Tickets and travel packages to the OPERA UNDER THE STARS 30th Anniversary Gala are on sale now from www.operaunderthestars.com.au

About 2022 Maksim Oceania Tour He is back! The world-renowned Cross-over pianist Maksim is returning to Australia after 3 years! After 3 years of waiting, the first post-epidemic world tour project comes to Oceania. The ground-breaking Maksim is recognised as the world’s biggest-selling crossover pianist, who’s having sold over 4 million copies of his albums throughout 57 countries, and is returned back to Australia and New Zealand this September. Despite once living in difficult wartime, Maksim continually persists in his music career and has become one of the top pianists in the world. He is known worldwide for his classic 'Flight of the Bumblebee', ‘Croatian rhapsody’, and ‘Mission impossible’ and has experimented with the fusion of musical styles. He has won numerous awards including the MTV music award for the best debutant of the year in Asia. This September, '2022 Maksim Oceania Tour’ will be touring five metro cities - Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland. With the dazzling audio-visual stage effect, Maksim will bring the best music and the most comprehensive exposure channel to you! Presented by Harmonie International www.harmonie.com.au

ACO Principal Violin Helena Rathbone leads this tour that sees vibrant works by beloved Australians Iain Grandage and Carl Vine join British legends William Walton, Benjamin Britten, and George Frideric Handel. Festivities get underway with Handel’s irresistible Concerto Grosso in D major. It is springy and vibrant and paves the way for Vine’s Smith’s Alchemy and Benjamin Britten’s delightful Simple Symphony, written when the composer was just 20 and thus a perfect fit for this ensemble. Walton’s moving Sonata for String Orchestra has an intriguing West Australian link that adds to its savour. The work was premiered at the 1972 Perth Festival, an event now directed by Grandage. It brings the program to a sublime and uplifting conclusion. Recommended for age 8+. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available which will include A Reserve seating and Clairault Wines pre-event and at intermission on the mezzanine level. Presented by Arts Margaret River. Tickets: VIP $65, VIP member $56, Adult $52, Member $45, Youth $25, Family $120 (2A + 2Y)

Join the UWA Conservatorium of Music's own national artist Cecilia Sun on piano with the UWA Symphony Orchestra, in a celebration of oft overlooked juggernauts of the romantic era including Clara Schumann, and Amy Beach, juxtaposed with the familiarity of Brahms. PROGRAM Johannes Brahms: Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80 Clara Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7 SOLOIST: Cecilia Sun Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor (Gaelic Symphony), Op. 32 PERFORMERS UWA Symphony Orchestra Alan Lourens (Conductor) Cecilia Sun (Soloist)

From harpsichords through fortepianos to the modern piano, the history of keyboard instruments is long and fascinating. Students and lecturers introduce and perform on rare and important instruments from WAAPA's astonishing and extensive store of historical and contemporary keyboards, sharing insider knowledge and wondrous music with the audience. This is a concert to move the heart, delight the ear and fire the imagination. Performed by: Classical and Jazz Piano students and staff.