CLASSICAL GUITAR EVENTS 2007 | |||
Performers | Event Type | Date / Time | Venue |
Rich Strings GUITAR SOCIETY ORCHESTRA |
A deluxe selection of music for guitars. Featuring guest artists Matthew Laurenson and Duo Diavolo |
3pm Sat 8 Dec Tickets at the door or 9446 3343 $15 full $12 Conc $40 family |
Fremantle Town Hall |
MANDOLINE AFFAIRE CONCERT Penny Ross - mandolin & John Jooste - guitar Mandolinaffaire web site |
FREE concert to launch the new CD, 'Holly and the Ivy’. The CD features some well known Christmas carols as well as Christmas songs from the 20th century and some beautiful Christmas music from Spain, Paraguay, Ireland and Australia. |
10.30am Sun Dec 9 Info and/or pre-order on the web site or 9367 7895 |
Cygnet Cinema Preston Street Como |
Lucy Boubis Claire Sambell Simon Harker |
WAAPA GRADUATION RECITALS Classical guitar |
From 3.30pm Frid 30 Nov FREE |
Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts Edith Cowan University Bradford St Mt Lawley |
Duo Diavolo Duncan Gardiner guitar & Dora Piekart violin Duncan's web site |
GALA CONCERTS Duo Diavolo are on tour in WA between now and the end of the year. All the details are on Duncan's web site $15, $12 Conc $35 family Further info: nacnud83@hotmail.com or 04 02 30 54 09 or web site |
2.30pm Sat Nov 17 |
Maddington Community Centre cnr Yule & Alcock St Maddington |
7.30pm Sat Nov 24 |
Floreat Uniting Church 50 Berkeley Cres Floreat | ||
Classic Guitar Society Players' Forum Director - Kevin Fraser |
Performers wishing to play should contact Kevin Fraser at kevfraser@bigpond.com | 3.30pm Sun 4 Nov |
North Perth Lesser Hall View St North Perth |
Matthew Laurenson |
UNIVERSITY OF WA GRADUATION RECITALS Classical guitar |
5pm Sat 3 Nov FREE |
Callaway Auditorium Music Dept University of WA Crawley |
PLECTRA GUITAR ENSEMBLE |
Guitar students from every faculty at WAAPA | 1.10pm Tues 23 Oct FREE |
Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts Edith Cowan University Bradford St Mt Lawley |
GUITARSTROPHE! COME SEE COME SAH TURDAY ![]() Guitarstrophe! web site |
Guitarstrophe! The WA Guitar Ensemble | 7pm Sat Oct 13 $15 - adults $12 - concession For tickets and information call 9458 4127 or email info@guitarstrophe.com |
Paul Latham Auditorium Churchlands Senior High School 20 Lucca St Churchlands |
![]() More about Nathan NATHAN SINCLAIR with JUNIPER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA |
Each concert in the Orchestra's European Journey Concert Series has focussed on music from a particular region of Europe, and at this concert the focus is on Italian music of the baroque period. Nathan will be playing the Vivaldi lute concerto in D on modern guitar. Further info contact Katherine Potter of the Juniper Chamber Orchestra on 0405 106 171. | 6pm Sun Sept 30 Seating is unreserved Bookings via BOCS 9484 1133 (www.bocsticketing.com.au) $50 standard $25 students pensioners under 30 years of age and $15 student rush tickets will be available at the door from 5:30pm |
Government House Ballroom St George's Tce Perth |
DUNCAN GARDINER solo recital Duncan's web site |
Duncan presents a showcase of guitar music at the St. Georges Cathedral Lunch-hour concert series | 12.10pm Wed Sept 26 $8 & $5 |
St George's Cathedral St George's Tce Perth |
Classic Guitar Society Players' Forum Director - Kevin Fraser |
Performers wishing to play should contact Kevin Fraser at kevfraser@bigpond.com |
3.30pm Sun 23 Sept |
North Perth Lesser Hall View St North Perth |
DUNCAN GARDINER with Hills Symphony Orchestra Duncan's web site |
Duncan joins the Hills Symphony Orchestra to perform Richard Charlton's Concertino Capriccio plus the premiere one of Duncan's own compositions for guitar and strings. Other works on the programme include Gershwin's famed Rhapsody in Blue and Saint-Seans' Dance Macabre. | 7.30pm Sat Sept 15 $15 & $10 Bookings 9293 4813 |
Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre 42 Canning Road Kalamunda) |
LUMINESCA The Australian Cello and Guitar Duo Trish O'Brien and Gareth Koch Two recitals in WA More about Luminseca |
Together, celebrated solo cellist Trish O'Brien and ARIA award winning guitarist Gareth Koch are Luminesca, the Australian Cello and Guitar Duo, which has been seducing audiences across the Eastern States in over 40 concerts a year. On their first national tour, Luminesca will be featuring music from their extraordinarily successful debut CD, 'Seduction', which was recently chosen as "CD of the Week" on ABC Classic FM. Their on stage rapport and virtuosic playing capture the hearts of all who hear them. | 8pm Tues Sept 4 $50/35/20 Bookings via BOCS 9484 1133 (www.bocsticketing.com.au) |
Government House Ballroom |
7.30pm Wed Sept 5 $50/35/20 Tickets 08 9841 1661 |
Albany Town Hall | ||
DEL FUEGO Samba, Bossa Nova, Rumba, Flamenco and Jazz played by Glenn Rogers - guitar Matt Willis - bass Cathie Travers - accordion |
Del Fuego is Spanish for 'made of fire', a most suitable moniker for a band rising from the flames of music set on fire. Playing the repertoire made famous by Xavier Cugat, Antonio Carlos Jobim and the Gypsy Kings, this exciting quartet comprises acoustic guitars and percussion to blend samba, bossa nova, rumba, flamenco and jazz. Enjoy a musical journey through tempestuous Latin rhythms and gentle romances. | 8pm Fri 31 Aug |
Bookings at KULCHA Ph 9336 4544 1st floor 13 South Tce Fremantle (above Dome Cafe) |
19TH WA INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL | Inquiries - Paul Duhig School of Instrumental Music Ph 9272 7877 |
Sat 25 Aug 1.30 - 5.20pm Sun 26 Aug 9.30-12.40 & 1..30-5.30pm |
Paul Latham Auditorium Churchlands Senior High School 20 Lucca St Churchlands |
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Classic Guitar Society Public Masterclass Observers welcome |
6.30pm Wed Aug 22 $70 players $10 observers $5 Conc Contact Jonathon Paget j.paget@ecu.edu.au |
Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts Edith Cowan University Bradford St Mt Lawley |
WAAPA Students Masterclass | 2pm Thurs Aug 23 Observers welcome |
Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts Edith Cowan University Bradford St Mt Lawley | |
Solo recital | 7.30pm Frid Aug 24 $20/$15 Bookings 9370 6895 or www.waapa.ecu.edu.au |
Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts Edith Cowan University Bradford St Mt Lawley | |
ALAN BANKS Alan Banks web site |
Lunchtime concert at His Majesty’s Theatre Featuring classics of the guitar repertoire presented in Alan’s own unique and virtuosic style |
12.30 to 1.10pm Door open at noon Thurs 9 Aug |
Lexus Dress Circle Bar His Majesty's Theatre [upstairs] |
MANDOLINE AFFAIRE CONCERT Penny Ross - mandolin & John Jooste - guitar Mandolineaffaire web site |
We have been booked to perform at Cottesloe Civic Centre in the Music For Pleasure series Programme includes some pieces from our forthcoming CD |
3pm Sun July 29th Bookings 9330 3507 $15 full $12 Conc |
Cottesloe Civic Centre |
MILICA ILIC WITH PAUL WRIGHT Enjoy a night of technical amazement, entertainment and laughter as Milica and Paul present their favourites |
Classical guitarist extraordinaire Milica Ilic returns to Perth for the second time during her visit from the UK. She is joined by violinist Paul Wright, Professor at the University of Western Australia, who not only features on all of Milica's albums, but is also a feature violinist of the Kashtany Duo | Sun 6:00pm 15 July 18, Presale $16, Member $14 |
Bookings at KULCHA Ph 9336 4544 or on-line KULCHA 1st floor 13 South Tce Fremantle (above Dome Cafe) |
7th DARWIN INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL More about the Darwin Festival |
10 days of the best in the world of the classical guitar organized by Artistic Director Mr Adrian Walter | July 4 to 14 2007 |
Charles Darwin University Darwin Northern Territory |
TIM BRADY (CANADA) | Solo concert as part of Tura New Music's monthly new music night Club Zho Tim will also conduct a workshop at the Australian Society for Music Education (ASME) National Conference on Tuesday 10th July. For details visit www.asme2007.com.au |
8 pm Wed 11th July Tickets $15/$10 student available at the door. Bookings/Enquiries phone Tura 9228 3711. |
The Bakery (233 James St Northbridge) |
SAMUEL DASS - SITAR MAESTRO Don't miss this special event as the modern-day Ravi Shankar dazzles you with his amazing technique and depth of knowledge |
KULCHA welcomes world sitar master Samuel Dass direct from Malaysia for one very special solo show. Recently silencing all critics, Samuel won seven gold medals at the International Performing Arts Championships in Los Angeles, including Best Soloist and Best World Musician. At home either in an Indian classical concert or a jazz session Samuel J Dass weaves pure sitar music | 8:00pm Fri 13 July $16, Presale $14, Member $12 |
Bookings at KULCHA Ph 9336 4544 1st floor 13 South Tce Fremantle (above Dome Cafe) |
ALAN BANKS Join Alan for a relaxing and inspiring afternoon of guitar favourites Alan Banks web site |
Featuring classics of the guitar repertoire presented in Alan’s own unique and virtuosic style | 3:00 pm Sun 8 July For bookings phone 0410753479 |
Cottesloe Civic Centre |
THEA NIELSEN & OLIVER FARTACH-NAINI Flute and guitar duo from Berlin |
Two appearances in Perth | 1.30-4.30pm Frid June 29 Master class Contact Dr Paget, 9370 6404 or j.paget@ecu.edu.au |
Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts Edith Cowan University Bradford St Mt Lawley |
8pm Sat June 30 "Berlin Tango" An evening of Australian premieres of new tango works that José Cibils, Coco Nelegatti, Carlo Domeniconi and Richard Charlton havd dedictaed to the duo. |
Bookings at KULCHA Ph 9336 4544 or on-line KULCHA 1st floor 13 South Tce Fremantle (above Dome Cafe) | ||
GUITAR SOCIETY ORCHESTRA presents String Spell |
Magical music for guitar and mandolin | 3-5pm Sat 30 June $15 full $12 Conc $40 family Book 9446 3343 |
Fremantle Town Hall |
DUNCAN GARDINER with Uria String Quartet |
Musica Miscellanea Vivaldi Lute Concerto in D Major Organised by the Recorder and Early Music Society of WA |
3pm Sun June 17 $15 & $12 |
Cottesloe Civic Centre Broome St Cottesloe |
DUNCAN GARDINER & surprise special guest | Lunchtime Classical Guitar Recital | 12.10pm Wed June 6 $8 & $5 |
St George's Cathedral St George's Tce Perth |
Slava and Leonard Grigoryan 2007 National Tour |
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7pm Thurs 24 May 9755 5277 |
Cullen Wines Margaret River |
8pm Sat 26 May Bookings via BOCS 9484 1133 (www.bocsticketing.com.au) or Octagon Theatre 6488 2440 |
Octagon Theatre University of WA Crawley | ||
Jonathon Paget & Stewart Smith |
Music for guitar and harpsichord | 1.10pm Tues 22 May FREE |
Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts Edith Cowan University Bradford St Mt Lawley |
GUITARSTROPHE! Live in concert ![]() Guitarstrophe! web site |
This event is a fund raiser for Guitarstrophe!'s concert tour to the Darwin International Guitar Festival and England in July 2007 | 7pm Sat May 12 $15 - adults $12 - concession For tickets and information call 9458 4127 or email info@guitarstrophe.com |
Paul Latham Auditorium Churchlands Senior High School 20 Lucca St Churchlands |
GuitarFest |
GuitarFest combines students from classical, jazz and contemporary music in a spectacular and eclectic range of new music for plucked instruments. | 7.30pm Wed 9 May |
Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts Edith Cowan University Bradford St Mt Lawley |
Classic Guitar Society Players' Forum Director - Kevin Fraser |
Performers wishing to play should contact Kevin Fraser at kevfraser@bigpond.com |
2-4pm Sun 29 April |
North Perth Lesser Hall View St North Perth |
MANDOLINE AFFAIRE CONCERT Penny Ross - mandolin & John Jooste - guitar Mandolineaffaire web site |
His Majesty's Lunchtime concert This will be our third consecutive annual concert in this series and we are delighted to be performing at this beautiful venue again. |
12.30 to 1.10pm Door open at noon Thurs April 5 There is a small entrance fee.Find out more about the concert by contacting His Majesty’s Theatre on 9265 0900 The atmosphere is light and casual and the venue is licensed so you can have a pre concert drink.Our programme will feature an eclectic mix of popular music from around the world…. from light classics to all sorts. |
Lexus Dress Circle Bar His Majesty's Theatre [upstairs] |
Saffire - The Australian Guitar Quartet http://www.saffire.com.au/ |
Featuring for the first time at the Weir Saffire comprises four of Australia's top classical guitarists - Karin Schaupp, Slava Grigoryan, Gareth Koch and Leonard Grigoryan |
Mar 17, 2007 $42 per person |
Mundaring Weir Hotel |
DUNCAN GARDINER winner of the 2006 most outstanding student award |
Classical Tuesday Lunchtime Classical Guitar Recital Works by Pujol, Dyens, Jirmal, Houghton and Gardiner |
1.10pm Tues Feb 27 FREE |
Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts Edith Cowan University Bradford St Mt Lawley |
MANDOLINE AFFAIRE AT COSHAM WINERY Penny Ross - mandolin & John Jooste - guitar Mandolineaffaire web site Our programme will include a light mix of popular classics, music from Spain, Ireland, Africa, South America, some popular film themes and others. If you like the idea of a romantic summer evening under the stars with a bottle of good wine and a hamper then this is for you. Sit back and enjoy the romantic sound of music from ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’ and ‘Dr Zhivago’ or you may even want to get up and do Zorba’s Dance or a tango. |
These concerts are a regular event at the winery and are always well attended so if you are thinking of coming you need to book soon. Our performance will be from 7.00 to 8.00 pm and then from 8.30 pm Aldo di Toro (tenor) & Emily Lyons (piano) will be on stage for an evening of light opera and much more. | TWO CONCERTS Sat 7-8pm Jan 20 and Sun 7-8pm Jan 21 Tickets: $39 full $35 conc Bookings Ph Maxinne 9293 5424. No BYO will be allowed and you can check out available wines and costs for Cosham Wines at their website:www.coshamwines.com.au You can pre order picnic hampers by phoning Caroline on 9293 5549 |
Cosham Wines 101 Union Rd Carmel WA |
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