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Free concerts at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Lunchtime Concerts

A tasty series of free lunchtime concerts featuring staff, students or visiting guests serving up sumptuous musical treats for hungry ears!

Opening night: 22nd Feb, 1.10 pm
Closing night: 24th Oct, 1.10 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
The Marriage of Figaro

Mozart’s sublime comic opera, performed in Jeremy Sam’s lively translation, is the ultimate tale of mistaken identity, fidelity, forgiveness and sparkling joy.

Opening night: 21st Mar, 7.30 pm
Closing night: 27th Mar, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Darlington Quartet: Cavatina

The extraordinary Darlington Quartet, WAAPA’s Quartet-in-Residence, performs works by Beethoven and Imogen Holst.

Opening night: 28th Mar, 7.30 pm
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Flying Solo

WAAPA's Music Artist students showcase their original music for acoustic solos and duos in the intimate setting of The Edith Spiegeltent.

Opening night: 10th Apr, 7.30 pm
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Aiyun Huang: Percussion Virtuoso -- CANCELLED --

Through mesmerising explorations of drumming, philosophy, imagination, and percussion theatre, Huang takes the art form into the future.

Opening night: 19th Apr, 7.30 pm
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News From Nowhere

Hear this captivating piece, along with works by Sculthorpe, Westlake, Charlton and others, in a poignant and intimate exploration of modern Australian guitar repertoire.

Opening night: 24th Apr, 7.30 pm
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Defying Gravity: Dream Garden

Over three performances, percussionist Adam Tan joins Defying Gravity to create an enchanted world of sound, rhythm and groove.

Opening night: 26th Apr, 7.30 pm
Closing night: 27th Apr, 7.30 pm
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Ocean, Again: Iran Sanadzadeh

Melbourne-based composer, performer and researcher Iran Sanadzadeh presents electronic music from her debut album Ocean, Again, performed on terpsichora floors.

Opening night: 1st May, 7.30 pm
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The Lieder and Art Song Project

In a night of divine music, WAAPA’s Classical Voice students join Argentinian-Australian pianist, coach and repetiteur Andrea Katz to perform treasures from German Lieder and French Art Song.

Opening night: 3rd May, 7.30 pm
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Jazz in the Theatre: Paul Grabowsky AO

For this concert you will hear Grabowsky accompanied by the next generation of jazz performers, interpreting his masterful compositions that reflect the rich tapestry of human emotions – ranging from the vibrant, spontaneous and exuberant, to the introspective and melancholic.

Opening night: 3rd May, 7.30 pm
Closing night: 4th May, 7.30 pm
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The Unreal

Guest artist Iran Sanadzadeh invites Composition and Music Technology students in collaboration with students from Performance Making to imagine a new path for sound that takes it beyond the familiar, auditory or actioned.

Opening night: 4th May, 7.30 pm
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Harmonies of the Now

Join a selection of vocalists from Diploma to 4th Year students as they take you on a journey through modern pop song arrangements for choir.

Opening night: 8th May, 7.30 pm
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SoundSpectrum2024.1

An amazing showcase of new works for acoustic and electronic instruments from the next generation of composers and composer/performers.

Opening night: 9th May, 7.30 pm
Found Pianos - WAAPA
Mr Ashe's Broadwood

This concert celebrates the 200th anniversary of WAAPA’s recently restored 1824 Broadwood grand, an instrument almost identical to that owned by Beethoven.

Opening night: 10th May, 7.30 pm
Free concerts at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
WAAPA Jazz Young Artist Ensemble

WAAPA proudly presents an exciting showcase of the rising talent of the Western Australian jazz world.

Opening night: 15th May, 7.00 pm
Free concerts at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Bury and Rise

Students from WAAPA’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the University of Western Australia's Wind Orchestra join forces for a spectacular special event at Churchlands Senior High School.

Opening night: 16th May, 7.00 pm
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Piano Parade

Showcasing WAAPA’s stunning Fazioli grand piano, the Classical Piano students present a kaleidoscope of music, from virtuoso showpieces to ethereal nocturnes and much more.

Opening night: 17th May, 7.30 pm
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Songs in the Key of WAAPA

Join WAAPA’s graduating Contemporary Music students as they each present a short performance of original songs and/or original arrangements.

Opening night: 20th May, 7.30 pm
Closing night: 28th May, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
New Standards: Jazz by Women Composers

Join us for a transformative evening that celebrates the pivotal role played by women composers in this ever-evolving musical landscape.

Opening night: 23rd May, 7.00 pm
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The Enchanted Isles

Be enchanted as WAAPA's String Camerata celebrates the wonderful tradition of British string composition, in music from Purcell to Britten and beyond.

Opening night: 23rd May, 7.30 pm
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WAAPA Sax Gala

This performance celebrates the end of the first day of the Massed Sax Festival, and continues the decades of WAAPA saxophonic excellence

Opening night: 25th May, 7.00 pm
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Massed Sax Orchestra

Celebrating the 10th year of the Massed Sax Festival, this unique concert showcases the incredible talent of saxophonists from all walks of life.

Opening night: 26th May, 7.00 pm
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Starstruck 24

This night showcases the Diploma and Advanced Diploma students as they present the creative collaborations that highlight their WAAPA Music Artist journey.

Opening night: 11th Jun, 7.30 pm
Closing night: 12th Jun, 7.30 pm
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Melodies & Stories: An Evening with Ben Abraham

The award-winning LA-based Australian singer-songwriter Ben Abraham performs songs from his catalogue with the Contemporary Music students.

Opening night: 19th Jul, 7.30 pm
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Nanjing Collaborations

East meets West in three scintillating performances that showcase diverse musical collaborations between WAAPA staff and students, and visiting music faculty and students from Nanjing University of the Arts (NUA).

Opening night: 25th Jul, 7.30 pm
Closing night: 2nd Aug, 7.30 pm
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Taryn Fiebig Award

This performance showcases six magnificent finalists, who compete for the 2024 Taryn Fiebig Award.

Opening night: 1st Aug, 7.30 pm
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Vladimir Gorbach: Guitar Artistry

Described as ‘a gift to the world of music’, Russian-born classical guitarist Vladimir Gorbach is internationally acclaimed for his outstanding musicality and brilliant virtuosity.

Opening night: 8th Aug, 7.30 pm
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Early Music Mystery Tour

Stewart Smith leads an intrepid group of student explorers though a fascinating and dynamic musical landscape with works spanning from the 1st century AD to the end of the 19th century.

Opening night: 9th Aug, 7.30 pm
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Warana Prize and Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony

In a night of drama and superb musicianship, WAAPA's leading classical soloists join the WAAPA Symphony Orchestra to battle it out in the final of the prestigious 2024 Warana Concerto Competition.

Opening night: 16th Aug, 7.30 pm
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A Postcard from Paris

This year, in collaboration with the Western Australian Opera, WAAPA is delighted to have WAO’s Artistic Director, Christopher van Tuinen, conducting the choir in a French-inspired program of works.

Opening night: 22nd Aug, 7.30 pm
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Darlington Quartet: Tango Sensations

Acclaimed saxophonist Jamie Oehlers joins the Darlington Quartet to perform Astor Piazzolla's gorgeous Five Tango Sensations.

Opening night: 22nd Aug, 7.30 pm
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La Influencia

Don't miss this fiery collaboration – it’ll be an unforgettable night of rhythm, melody, and pure Latin passion!

Opening night: 23rd Aug, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Radio Active Albany

This performance covers a wide musical base from pop to rock, R’n’B to soul and funk classics, in a spectacularly produced concert with a huge cast of talented young musicians and singers.

Opening night: 23rd Aug, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Carnival of the Animals

This concert is creativity at its most exciting, a performance experience overflowing with energy and passion.

Opening night: 23rd Aug, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
The Songbook Sessions

This showcase performance features an eclectic combination of acoustic and band-driven music that is truly inspiring!

Opening night: 27th Aug, 7.30 pm
Closing night: 28th Aug, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Richard Gill Award

Established in his honour, the Richard Gill Award is an annual showcase of the skills of WAAPA’s graduating class of Classical Music students.

Opening night: 30th Aug, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Harmony Unbound

Join us for a captivating evening of vocal virtuosity, as WAAPA's Jazz Vocal Choir pays tribute to the iconic groups that have helped shaped the genre

Opening night: 5th Sep, 7.30 pm
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Fiona Digney Drums up a Storm

Fiona Digney will dazzle in amazing new solo works for percussion, and join Defying Gravity to present some all-time classics.

Opening night: 6th Sep, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Paul Williamson: Collaborative Jazz Mosaic

This mosaic of jazz musicianship showcases technical and compositional diversity in a dynamic, energetic and joyful performance.

Opening night: 12th Sep, 7.00 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Steve Reich’s Drumming

Steve Reich’s masterpiece Drumming is an overwhelming and unforgettable experience.

Opening night: 12th Sep, 7.30 pm
Closing night: 14th Sep, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Hallelujah with the WAAPA Gospel Choir

Join the WAAPA Gospel Choir as they perform music of the Gospel and sing praise with their voices.

Opening night: 2nd Oct, 7.30 pm
Found Pianos - WAAPA
The Beau Monde

Drawing on WAAPA’s rich collection of historical instruments, this concert explores the music of this domestic setting and features chamber music by JC Bach, songs from the pleasure gardens, and examples of the newly emergent solo and duet repertoire from London’s finest composers.

Opening night: 4th Oct, 7.30 pm
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Black Zenith

Audio-visual duo Black Zenith (Darren Moore and Brian O'Reilly - Singapore) investigate the intersecting points between electronic music, improvisation and abstract moving images.

Opening night: 9th Oct, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
The Mediterranean Guitar

The Spanish may have invented the guitar, but the Italians also made the instrument their own!

Opening night: 10th Oct, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
The Mod Squad

Guest artists Black Zenith are joined by hearNOW, WAAPA's new collaborative Art Ensemble.

Opening night: 11th Oct, 7.30 pm
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The Opera Gala

Featuring the graduating Classical Voice class of 2024 along with the marvellous Mark Coughlan as Musical Director, this elegant performance is a night not to be missed.

Opening night: 11th Oct, 7.30 pm
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Emma Pask and the WAAPA Big Band in Concert

Refreshing, unpretentious and positive ... Mo Award winner Emma Pask is one of Australia’s favourite voices in jazz.

Opening night: 11th Oct, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Music Prizes and Accolades

A night of celebration and achievement, as WAAPA's top music students receive a glittering series of performance prizes and scholarships.

Opening night: 18th Oct, 7.30 pm
Special events at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
WA Screen Academy Gala Screening: Elements

The 2024 Screen Academy Gala Screening premieres the original short films produced by this year's cohort of producers, writers, directors, cinematographers, sound designers and editors.

Opening night: 24th Oct, 6.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
SoundSpectrum2024.2

WAAPA’s outstanding Composition and Music Technology students share the best of their original compositions for acoustic and electronic instruments in an exciting showcase of new music.

Opening night: 24th Oct, 7.30 pm
Music performances at the WA Academy of Performing Arts
Spooktacular!

The musical sensation that is Spooktacular! is back, to see out the semester and bring in the holiday season.

Opening night: 25th Oct, 7.30 pm
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