CLASSICAL GUITAR EVENTS 2011
Performers	Event Type	Date / Time	Venue
Guitar graduation recitals at WAAPA for 2011 3.30pm Sidney Brien 4.30pm Daniel Christoffersen 5.30pm Courtney Hilton(Bachelor of Music)	Free and open to the public	Sat Nov 26	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
West Australian Mandolin Orchestra and Recorder and Early Music Society of WA Robert Schulz - Director	This Concert celebrates 35 years of music making for WAMO Glyn Marillier’s Lorne Concerto for alto recorder and mandolin orchestra, and the Concerto in D Minor for descant, treble and bass recorders with mandolin orchestra by Hermann Ambrosius	8pm Sat 26 Nov Tickets are $25 and available through www.trybooking.com and at the door.	St Andrews Church 259 Barker Rd Subiaco
Guitar graduation recitals at WAAPA for 2011 Melissa BRANSON (Bachelor of Music, Honours) Melissa's web page	Free and open to the public	Sat Oct 29 5.30pm	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
ONCE UPON A TIME: GUITAR STORIES WAAPA Guitar students Music Director Jonathan Paget	GUITAR EVENINGS Free recital WAAPA’s Guitar students present solo and chamber works that capture the unique ability of the guitar to tell stories, both fanciful and true.	7.30pm Tues 25 Oct	Building 15(room 15.127 to be precise) Kurungkurl Katijin Gallery Space Edith Cowan University Mt Lawley [new building with bright yellow walls]
KRZYSZTOF PIOTROWICZ Russian Guitar CD Launch With this special KULCHA performance, he will launch his debut solo CD, Russian Guitar: Volume 1, which is the first of its kind recorded in Australia and one of the first in ...the world outside of Russia. Krzysztof's web site (CD PREVIEW ON FIRST PAGE)	Krzysztof Piotrowicz is Australia's pioneer performer of the traditional Russian guitar repertoire - music including Russian Romances and Russian-Romani (Gypsy) songs and dances, performed on both classical guitar and on the native Russian 7 string guitar. Krzysztof also plays the native Russian balalaika folk instrument and will perform solos on the night from his new recording as well as Russian Gypsy duets with Mardae Selepak.	8pm Frid 14 Oct Door $15 pre-sale $13 2010 Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition - Grand Finalist 2011 Music Council of Australia "Freedman Fellowship" Nominee	Bookings at KULCHA Ph 9336 4544 or on-line KULCHA 1st floor 13 South Tce Fremantle (above Dome Cafe)
Chamber Jam at The Ellington Duncan Gardiner, guitar with Annabelle Southern, mezzo-soprano One of 3 acts on the night Duncan Gardiner's web site Why not get a group of friends together and book yourself a table before they all book out?!	Duncan Gardiner and mezzo-soprano Annabelle Southern will be pairing up to present some original and inspired love-songs as well as some other charming songs from the 19th century. There’s nothing more intimate than the sounds of voice and guitar and you’ll surely agree.	7:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm) Mon Sept 26 $20 seated $15 standing	The Ellington Jazz Club 191-193 Beaufort St Perth Ph 9228 1088 The Ellington Jazz Club web site
The Divine Guitar UWASoM Guitar Ensemble and Soloists	Some of Western Australia’s finest young guitarists studying at the University of WA School of Music present works by Richard Charlton, Mark Houghton, Maximo Diego Pujol, Roland Dyens, and others.	Free Lunchtime Concerts 1 pm Thurs 22 Sept	Octagon Theatre University of WA Crawley
GUITAR HORIZONS WAAPA Guitar students and staff Music Directors Jonathan Paget and Freddie Grigson	This musical cross-over event explores a panoply of different guitar playing styles, from classical to jazz. In an explosion of creativity, rhythm and melody, Guitar Horizons brings together a host of talented WAAPA staff and student guitarists in ensemble and solo pieces, in a spectacular mix of music for guitarists of all persuasions.	7.30pm Thurs 22 Sept $23 Full $18 Concession/Friends	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley WAAPA web site for on line bookings
St Georges Cathedral Lunchtime Recital Duncan Gardiner, guitar with Annabelle Southern, mezzo-soprano Duncan Gardiner's web site	Duncan Gardiner and mezzo-soprano Annabelle Southern will be pairing up to present some original and inspired love-songs as well as some other charming songs from the 19th century. There’s nothing more intimate than the sounds of voice and guitar and you’ll surely agree.	1 to 1.45pm Wed 7th Sept Free with a retiring donation	St Georges Cathedral 38 St Georges Tce Perth
23rd WA CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL - 2011 The aims of the Festival are:- To provide a performance opportunity for students (especially young students). To give ensembles an opportunity to hear others perform. To provide each ensemble with constructive comments from an informed adjudicator. To present each ensemble with a certificate which recognises its participation.	An opportunity for ensembles to strut their stuff More info about this festival Inquiries:- Caroline Berrer	Sat 27 Aug 10.30-12.10pm and 1.00-5.20pm Sun 28 Aug 9.15-12.20pm and 1.00-5.35pm	Carine Senior High School 51 Everingham St Carine
RADIOTHON Please show us your support during Radiothon 2011. August 19 to 28.	By subscribing or donating you will be investing in a broadcast voice for non-commercial music, independent thinkers, and contributing to your community in a very positive way.	RTRFM ad for Radiothon on Youtube	Subscribe on the radio = 92.1 Subsribe on the internet = www.rtrfm.com.au
'The Guitar Family' THE MELBOURNE GUITAR QUARTET MGQ web page MGQ are a brilliant addition to Australia’s musical landscape,” – Slava Grigoryan. The leading ensemble of its kind in Australia, the Melbourne Guitar Quartet has taken the musical world by storm with their passion, experience and dedication. MGQ presents an eclectic blend of new compositions and transcriptions, including works from their highly acclaimed CD recordings, Four Elements (2008) and Toccata (2010) as well as as newly arranged works by Granados and Debussy.	A Special Workshop with MGQ with talented WAAPA students, presenting works for quartet and trio	Observers welcome free entry 6.30-8.30pm Wed Aug 24	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley WAAPA web site for on line bookings
	MGQ Recital at WAAPA	7.30pm Fri 26 Aug $30 Full $25 Concession/Friends
	Solo Guitar Masterclass with Melbourne Guitar Quartet	10.00am to 12.00pm Sat Aug 27 $75 per players inquiries to Jonathan Paget j.paget@ecu.edu.au Observers: $10 adults, $5 concession, free to CGSWA members	Gymnasium, Carine Senior High School
GUITAR AND MARIMBA SHOWCASE Music Directors Jonathan Paget and Tim White	LUNCHTIME AT THE LIBRARY Free	1pm Frid 19 Aug	State Library Theatre Alexander State Library 25 Francis St Perth Cultural Centre
GUITARSTROPHE! presents All Strung Out	Free refreshments Food hamper raffle The WA Guitar Ensemble Inc.	7pm Sat Aug 6 Full $15 Conc. $10 Information 04 18 95 16 51	Kelmscott Senior High School Performing Arts Centre Parking in staff car park Cnr Third Ave & Camillo Rd Entrance to concert via staff room
Epiphanies!: Lisa Harper-Brown (soprano) and Jonathan Paget (guitar) In a stunning collaboration between two award-winning Australian musicians, soprano Lisa Harper Brown, and classical guitarist Jonathan Paget, “Epiphanies” presents an enthrallingly dramatic and poignant selection of original works and arrangements by modern American and English composers including Brouwer, De Falla, Villa-Lobos, Argento, and Britten. Be intrigued, moved, and captivated!	The performance culminates in Domenic Argento’s celebrated masterpiece, Letters from Composers, which dramatises the real words of the great composers (Chopin, Mozart, Schubert, Bach, Puccini) in song, poignantly expressing their most intimate thoughts, their gripes, and their creative epiphanies in selections from real historical letters!	50 adults $40 conc 2pm Sun 26 June	John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre Hale School Unwin Avenue Wembley Downs
Classic Guitar Society Orchestra presents An afternoon of guitar romance Featuring music by JS Bach, L Boccherini, A Borodin, A Dvorak, E Grieg, G F Handel, M Llobet, J-B Lully, P Svodoba, T Tisserand, R Vaughn Williams Conducted by Nick Kostourkov and Renee Cappetta	Solo and duet performances	2.00pm Sun 26 June $5 at the door	Maylands Yacht Club East Street Maylands
University of WA Graduation Recitals Classical guitar Justin Low Nathan Clarke	6pm Justin Low 7pm Nathan Clarke	Free and open to the public Thurs June 23	Callaway Auditorium Music Dept University of WA Crawley
Guitar Empire! The Western Australian Mandolin Orchestra, the guitar students of Kelmscott Senior High School. Duncan Gardiner Caroline Berrer & Michelle Fossa, flautist. Duncan Gardiner's web site	A rarely-heard guitar concerto Spanish Impressions with the WAMO. Also several delightful guitar duets with Caroline Berrer and excerpts from Piazzolla's l'histoire du tango with flautist, Michelle Fossa	7pm Wed June 22 $5 at the door or 0418 951 651	Kelmscott Senior High School Theatre cnr Third Ave and Cammillo Rd Kelmscott
WAAPA Guitar Graduation Recitals Claire Bonner & Melissa Branson Claire' s web page Melissa's web page	Claire Bonner's recital is "Opera Tunes and Parlour Tales" with Clint Strindberg for our favourite Lieder. Operatically inspired masterpieces by 19th Century guitar greats Giuliani, Sor and Mertz.	Mon June 20 Claire Bonner 7.30pm Melissa Branson 8.30pm Free and open to the public	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
Classic Guitar Society Orchestra presents A night of guitar romance Featuring music by JS Bach, L Boccherini, A Borodin, A Dvorak, E Grieg, G F Handel, M Llobet, J-B Lully, P Svodoba, T Tisserand, R Vaughn Williams Conducted by Nick Kostourkov and Renee Cappetta	Guest performances by: Sidney Brien(WAAPA student) Mathew Laurenson(WACGSO member) Christine Yeong and Rebecca Gibbons(WACGSO member)	7.00pm Sun 12 June $15, $10 conc $5 Members Door sales	Fremantle Town Hall
SLAVA GRIGORYAN PLAYS RODRIGO with WA Symphony Orchestra Stefan Asbury, conductor Wesfarmers Arts Classics Series There will be a free pre-concert talk on the Terrace level of the Perth Concert Hall given by Will Yeoman at 6.45pm. Grigoryan Brothers' web page	DE FALLA El amor brujo: Ballet Suite [Love, the Magician] RODRIGO Concierto de Aranjuez BARTOK Concerto for Orchestra	7.30pm Frid 3 June 7.30pm Sat 4 June Tickets $25 - $79 Bookings link	Perth Concert Hall
Kalamunda Music Society Duncan Gardiner with Lena Mackenzie (violin) and Guenevere Measham (cello) Duncan Gardiner's web site	The trio will perform works from the Baroque to the present day including a trip to South America with some fun and fiery songs and dances.	2pm Sun 29th May $12, $10, Members KMS: $6 Available at the door	St Brigid’s College Performing Arts Centre 200 Lesmurdie Road Lesmurdie
Lulo Reinhardt Lulo Reinhardt the legacy. Grandnephew to the legend & the keeper of the flame. Lulo Reinhardt is the foremost authentic and distinctive musical voice in Gypsy music today. Critics and fans agree that it is not solely because Lulo is the great-nephew of world-famous musician extraordinaire Django Reinhardt: It's about Lulo's unique musical genius, and his ability to make it appear so utterly effortless. The fact is that Lulo has devoted his life to music. Lulo Reinhardt web page	Lulo Reinhardt’s International Latin-Swing project features violinist Daniel Weltlinger (Australia), bassist Harald Becher (Germany), drummer Uli Krämer (Germany) and keyboardist Sean Mackenzie (Australia).	Lulo Reinhardt and the Latin Swing Project will be performing at:- Friends Restaurant on 21st May, Ellington Jazz Club 6pm 22nd May and Fly By Night Club on 23rd May.	The Ellington Jazz Club 191-193 Beaufort St Perth Ph 9228 1088 The Ellington Jazz Club web site
Music for the Soul Duncan Gardiner with Lena Mackenzie (violin) and Rachel Found (flute) Duncan Gardiner's web site	The Royal Schools Music Clubs warmly welcomes guitarist/composer, Duncan Gardiner, to perform heartfelt chamber music. He will present a programme consisting entirely of original works.	7.30pm Sat 14th May $10 donation for non-Royal Schools Music Club members.	Callaway Auditorium Music Dept University of WA Crawley
THE PARISIAN SALON WAAPA Classical Music students and staff Music Directors Jonathan Paget and David Wickham	Parisian salons in the 19th century were the loungerooms of the social elite, where extravagant soirees presented a veritable musical banquet of song and chamber music, highlighted by performances of celebrated instrumental virtuosi on piano, violin, and guitar. The retired opera composer Rossini was the most sought.after booking agent, and many leading composers and performers from Chopin to Liszt cut their teeth in this welcoming environment. This program recreates this extraordinarily rich musical experience.	7.30pm Thurs 12 May $23 Full $18 Concession/Friends	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley WAAPA web site for on line bookings
Classics in the Chapel Duncan Gardiner and guest musicians on violin and cello Duncan Gardiner's web site	To start, they will perform exquisite adagios by Bach, Handel and Vivaldi before getting on their dancing shoes to perform some exciting Celtic dance-tunes. After interval, they move into more contemporary territory with a selection of original works.	7pm Sat 30th April (pre-concert super served at 6:00pm)	Swallows Welcome 542 Wallis Rd East Witchcliffe near Margaret River)
JOSEPH TAWADROS TRIO - Egyptian Oud Virtuoso Joseph will be joined by brother James and jazz bass legend, Steve Hunter.	On Tour At 27, Joseph Tawadros has established himself as one the world's leading oud players. A virtuoso of amazing diversity and sensitivity, he tours worldwide, dazzling audiences with his brilliant technique, passionate musicianship and joyous style of performance. His seven albums have garnered seven ARIA and five Limelight award nominations.	8pm Thurs 28 April $30, pre-sale $25, Members $20	Bookings at KULCHA Ph 9336 4544 or on-line KULCHA 1st floor 13 South Tce Fremantle (above Dome Cafe)
Enchanté Jemma Armstrong [flute] and Melissa Branson [guitar] one of 3 acts at The Ellington Jazz Club Chamber Jam Meliss'a web page Melissa's web page Othe acts are:- Shenzo Gregorio – Stunt Violinist 5 String Electric Violin http://www.youtube.com/user/shenzo2000 and Philip Everall - Bass Clarinet http://philipeverall.com/	Enchanté is a lively, feminine classical duo, with a broad repertoire ranging from impressionist pieces from the 19th century, through to lively tangos and jazz. Enchanté performs regularly in and around Perth, and has been the live entertainment for charity events such as those held by The Cancer Council and The Heart Foundation.	7.30pm Mon 25th April	The Ellington Jazz Club 191-193 Beaufort St Perth Ph 9228 1088 The Ellington Jazz Club web site
The Piece of Gold UWASoM Guitar Ensemble and Soloists	The guitar students of University of WA School of Music present a concert featuring new works by Roland Dyens, Roque Carbajo, Nadia Borislova and others.	Free Lunchtime Concerts 1 pm Thurs 21 April	Octagon Theatre University of WA Crawley
Morning Melodies – A Celtic Rhapsody Duncan Gardiner, and guest musicians on violin and cello Duncan Gardiner's web site	Treat yourself to a morning of fun, laughter and excitement with Morning Melodies at The Don. A classical touch to beloved traditional favourites such as Danny Boy, Ashokan Farewell and others. Hear these great tunes alongside soothing ballads and lively jigs and reels.	11:00am Wed (morning tea served at 10:15am) 20th April $11, $10 for groups of 10+, $3 carers. Available on 9493 4577 or online: www.gosnells.wa.gov.au	Don Russell Performing Arts Centre Murdoch Rd Thornlie)
POSTCARDS FROM EVERYWHERE WAAPA Guitar students Music Director Jonathan Paget	GUITAR EVENINGS Free recital Exploring the multicultural horizons of the classical guitar, WAAPA guitar students present a kaleidoscope of solos and chamber works from around the world.	7.30pm Tues 12 April	Building 15(room 15.127 to be precise) Kurungkurl Katijin Gallery Space Edith Cowan University Mt Lawley [at the end of Woodsome St]
Letters from Composers: Lisa Harper-Brown (soprano) and Jonathan Paget (guitar)	Classical Tuesdays Free	1pm Tues 5 April	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
Duncan Gardiner with Rachel Found (flute) and Kathryn Shinnick (violin) Chamber Jam one of 3 acts at The Ellington Jazz Club Duncan Gardiner's web site	Acclaimed guitarist, Duncan Gardiner, will present a selection of his captivating original works - music influenced by gypsy and world music, plus jazz and Latin styles. Other acts are- A string octet performing masterpieces by Bruch, Shostakovich and Haydn, as well as a horn quartet that promise a musical act filled with comedy.	Mon 28th Mar Starts 7.30	The Ellington Jazz Club 191-193 Beaufort St Perth Ph 9228 1088 The Ellington Jazz Club web site
KRZYSZTOF & SELEPAK Chamber Jam one of 3 acts at The Ellington Jazz Club Mardae Selepak and Krzysztof Piotrowicz Krzysztof's web site	Other acts are- Q Brass Quintet - combine classical and jazz genres Callum, Peter Miller, Bill McAllister, Jeremy Grieg & Wendy Tait Joe Black Trio- jazz, latin, tango, Hungarian gypsy music Julia Watson, Ellen Paynter & Holly Norman Krzysztof Piotrowicz and Mardae Selepak are West Australia's leading guitar duo. They perform virtuosic guitar music from Russia and Eastern Europe's Roma Gypsy culture, music which is mostly unheard to western listeners. Featuring Krzysztof's unique Russian 7 string.	Mon 28th Feb Starts 7.30	The Ellington Jazz Club 191-193 Beaufort St Perth Ph 9228 1088 The Ellington Jazz Club web site
CLAIRE BONNER Claire' s web page	GUEST ON PLUCKED STRINGS with Graham	6 to 7pm Sun Feb 27	On the radio = 92.1 Live stream on the internet = www.rtrfm.com.au
Enchanté Melissa Branson - guitar with Jemma Armstrong - flute PLUS Duncan Gardiner - guitar with Lena MacKenzie - violin	"Music in the Garden" Festival, Victoria Park The event is free, and listeners are encouraged to bring along a picnic and chairs, and enjoy the live music. Melissa's web page Duncan Gardiner's web site	4 - 6pm Sun 20 Feb	Victoria Park Arts Centre 12 Kent St East Victoria Park
MUSIC MAKERS THE CLASSICAL GUITAR INSPIRATION AND DEDICATION Presenter: Craig Ogden Program 4: John Williams	John Williams is, simply, the most famous living classical guitarist in the world. In this final program in the series, guitarist Craig Ogden speaks with John Williams about his current projects, composition, keeping fit, and, as he approaches the age of 70, he looks back over more than five decades of playing the guitar.	Listen Again to recent Music Makers programs 12.05 - 1pm SUN AFTERNOON Feb 13 With Mairi Nicolson Production: Ngaire Duffield	ABC Classic FM radio 97.7
Claire Bonner Guitar Claire performed as part of the cabaret duo Cheeky Chic Cabaret in 2010, and returns to Chamber Jam to perform as a soloist. plus ISQ (The ‘contemporary’ version of the Imperial String Quartet). ISQ features Rachael Aquilina and Pascale Whiting (Vln), Bourby Webster (Vla), Emma McCoy (Vla) and Jules Lutero (Percussion) and Philip Everall – Bass Clarinet	Chamber Jam at The Ellington Upcoming young guitarist Claire Bonner brings a heady mix of operatic love, betrayal, murder…and comic genius – along with a rare 19th century guitar – to the Ellington Jazz Club this month when she performs operatic fantasies based on Verdi’s Rigoletto and Rossini’s Barber of Seville. Now Perth music lovers can enjoy these timeless tunes in arrangements by one of the 19th century’s most celebrated guitarist-composers, Johann Kasper Mertz, in the intimate and suave Ellington Jazz Club.	Doors at 7pm First act 7.30pm Mon Jan 31 $15 bar $20 seated.	The Ellington Jazz Club 191-193 Beaufort St Perth Ph 9228 1088 The Ellington Jazz Club web site
FLAMENCO PURO - WITH SEBASTIAN SANCHEZ Dancer Farida Rabih, Guitarist Jose Manuel Giraldo, and singer Manolo Muñoz form the core group of Flamenco Puro.	Song and guitar combine with infectious rhythms to depict a range of moods that this artform evokes like no other. Joined on this occasion by internationally acclaimed flamenco dancer, Sebastian Sanchez.	8pm Sat 29 Jan	Bookings at KULCHA Ph 9336 4544 or on-line KULCHA 1st floor 13 South Tce Fremantle (above Dome Cafe)

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