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Piano Panoply: A Celebration of the Piano and its Music: Past, Present and Future

Piano Panoply, from 3-5 October, is a three-day celebration of the piano, featuring concerts, a public exhibition, a free public lecture and a research symposium.

Led by Music Directors Dr Tonya Lemoh (Head of Classical Piano) and Stewart Smith (Director of the Centre for Keyboard Heritage and Performance Research), Piano Panoply showcases the richness of WAAPA's keyboard collection with performances by piano staff, guests and students.

Passionate about piano? Come and join us at WAAPA for a fabulous three-day festival celebrating the multi-faceted world of this glorious instrument. Presented by an impressive array of leading music scholars and brilliant performers, this festival includes several unique concerts, a free interactive exhibition, and a day of fascinating discussions, presentations and interviews at the piano Panoply Symposium.

Renowned scholar Dr Andrew Snedden is the symposium’s keynote speaker whose insights delve into the connections between the past and present in the sphere of Western art music. His presentation, CRISIS AND CREATIVITY: Art Music Performance in the C21st will explore the following:

Few musicians realised in 1900 that their profession was about to undergo rapid, radical change. The seeds were already planted for three revolutions, one sociological, one aesthetic, and one technological. Just over a century later, we face the same three disruptions in an imminent future.

In an interactive exhibition, master piano technician Dr Paul Tunzi will share his expertise in the realm of historic keyboard instruments, encouraging audience members to explore this rich legacy and experience the thrill of getting close to these instruments and hearing their stories.

The unique array of concerts will be performed by WAAPA staff and students, as well as distinguished visiting artists.

Concerts include a recital presenting unearthed treasures of Australian music from the Romantic era, and an event which presents a re-imaging of music at the piano featuring new works, improvisation and different genres.  The weekend also includes recital of glorious lyrical, passionate Romantic period works by Liszt and his contemporaries, followed by a walk through the English Pleasure Gardens, where you will enjoy chamber music, songs and elegant works for historic keyboards.

A not-to-be-missed event for all piano lovers- we look forward to welcoming you to WAAPA!

Get a 25% discount for 3 or more Piano Panoply concerts booked in one transaction:

  • Romantic Piano Inspirations: Liszt and Company: Friday 3 Oct, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
  • The Australian Album: A Recital: Saturday 4 Oct, 5.00pm - 6.15pm
  • The Piano Reimagined: Saturday 4 Oct, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
  • From the Drawing Room to the Pleasure Gardens: Sunday 5 Oct, 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Registration is required to attend the Piano Panoply Free Talks and Free Exhibition:

  • Symposium: Friday 3 Oct, 9.00am - 4.00pm
  • Keynote Address: Friday 3 Oct, 5.00 - 6.15pm
  • Historical Piano Exhibition and Interactive Showcase: Saturday 4 Oct, 1.00pm - 1.50pm (Session 1), Saturday 4 Oct, 2.30pm – 3.20pm (Session 2)

Performance Details

Venue

Richard Gill Auditorium

Performance dates

3rd Oct 9:00am , 3rd Oct 5:00pm , 3rd Oct 7:00pm , 4th Oct 1:00pm , 4th Oct 5:00pm , 4th Oct 7:00pm , 5th Oct 2:00pm

Ticketing information

$27 - Full
$22 - Concession
$20 - Friends

Bookings open

9th Jul 12:00am - Friends
16th Jul 12:00am - Public

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