Perth Classical Music Events

.ecu - Amazing ECU City Campus opening performance for the WAAPA Symphony Orchestra under Jessica Gethin, featuring Elgar’s Cello Concerto with Finlay Labuschagne and Mozart by Emma Matthews AM. The opening number was the premiere of ‘Perth City Skylines’ by WAAPA student composer Domenic Lamattina followed by Debussy. Second concert tomorrow.

- Wesley at One - A great solo performance of early baroque for solo theorbo from Matt Jones.

- A bright brass sound at WA Classical Music Club with Zoe McGivern and Joe Ryan!

- ‘Masters of the Baroque’ - Thursday 23/Friday 24 April, 7.30pm, His Majesty’s Theatre. “Step into the splendour of the Baroque as internationally acclaimed conductor and keyboardist, Chad Kelly, directs WASO in a program of brilliance and beauty. We open with a selection of timeless works by Handel, with soprano Prudence Sanders bringing her exquisite voice to the His Majesty’s Theatre stage. Be dazzled by Bach’s Concerto for Harpsichord, Pergolesi’s vibrant Sinfonia from L’Adriano in Siria, and Telemann’s firecracker finish to his La Bizarre Overture-Suite. This is a celebration of Baroque masters at their finest.” Full program and tickets:WASO.com.au

- Two Great Instruments - Two Great Musicians’ - Thursday 7 May, 10am , Mt Claremont Community Centre. “Ryan Lee and Gladys Chua Play The Worlds’ Greatest Classical Chamber Music for Violin and Piano. The program is varied and exciting covering Bach, Mozart, Beach, Kreisler, Tchaikovsky, Brahms and Saint-Saëns.” Tickets:Eventbrite.com.au

- ‘Something Old, Something New’ - Thursday 7 May,7pm, Callaway. “Featuring special guest artist and winner of the World Marimba Competition, Machi Ishida, this concert includes music ranging from John Cage’s early explorations, through to marimba-virtuoso Michael Burritt’s recent work, White Pines for marimba soloist and ensemble.”

- ‘Convergence’ - Sunday 3 May, 3pm, Church of the Resurrection. “Allegri’s first concert for 2026 is a rich mix of soloists, collaborations and composers. Program highlights: Rob Gladstones (horn) - Knechtel concerto in D, Composer of the season Raudi Rayner with ‘Fleeting Daydream’ for Flute choir and strings, Olga Kharitonova and Irina Lgotkina playing ‘Smoke gets in your eyes’, Flute choir directed by Rebecca Guy and more!” Full details and tickets: trybooking.com/DLANP

- ‘St Mary’s Choral Collaboration with Mirabilis Collective - Her Sound, Her Story’ - Wednesday 23 April, 7pm, Karrinyup. “St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School choirs from Years 6 - 12 join forces with Mirabilis Collective for a vibrant celebration of music by remarkable women.
This special concert features inspiring repertoire by Australian and international women composers and songwriters, performed in collaboration with professional musicians.
The evening will also welcome St Mary’s Old Girls Julia Nicholls (composer, violinist) and Lucinda Nicholls (soprano), alongside student instrumentalists and narrators, in a concert that highlights creativity, leadership and the power of women’s voices in music.” Tickets:humanitix.com

.concerts - ‘Mozart, Bach and Timeless Composers’ - Friday, 8.30pm, St Mary’s Cathedral. Featuring Dolce Ensembles String Quartet. Tickets:feverup.com

- ‘High Tea with HSO’ - Sunday 19 April, 2.30pm, Midland Town Hall. “After another year of fantastic music up at Perth
Observatory, HSO is approaching the next concert of the year with a more elegant touch. Enjoy a graceful afternoon of live orchestral music paired with a classic high tea, featuring sweet and savoury treats served alongside fine tea.” Tickets:trybooking.com

- ‘Music on The Terrace - A Night At La Scala’ - Saturday 18 April, 7pm/Sunday 19 April 4pm, Government House Ballroom. “Italian opera comes to the Government House Ballroom for two special evenings celebrating the great tradition of Italian music.” Featuring Italian tenor Giuseppe Infantino, Australian opera star Rachel Durkin, rising local talents Ruth Burke and Ben Del Borrello, supported by the OpusWA Orchestra under the baton of Mark Coughlin. Tickets:artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au