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Baiba Skride's beguiling violin. Helicopters cut through the mist in Platoon and Gene Kelly steams up your glasses in An American in Paris. They’re off to the Hollywood Hills for a richly orchestrated concert, cinematic in its scale. Between Barber’s profoundly beautiful Adagio and Weill’s final melodic symphony lies a musical reunion between Maestro Asher Fisch and Latvian violinist Baiba Skride in Korngold’s lyrical hark to Hollywood. Then they’ll whisk you off to Paris for Gershwin’s irrepressibly jazzy musical postcard to complete this American-inspired program....

Buildings are urban monoliths. Cultural institutions are perceived to be even more so. Tom Mùller’s exhibition delves into what this perceived monolith sounds like, feels like, breathes like. Conceived around the hexagonal shape central to the built form, the Gallery building internally is defined by open vistas and vertical columns, and breathes in its own rhythm. By listening/resonating with (to) the building, Mùller has created a series of works that include a replica of the central column in the exhibiting space made in pulsating light that breathes six breaths per minute. Known to calm the body and the mind, the six breaths principal is used in Buddhist, yogic and Christian practices. Original 1979 stone cement tiles from the Gallery rooftop become a sculptural element in the space, like an archaeological find in the future. These tile stacks are shrines of sound, created by Mùller while he ‘played’ the building, scraping, tapping, sounding out the surfaces which form this monolith. We, the audience, also play the building by being in it, talking, walking, being still, thinking: we are its dynamic, give it rhythm, just as it forms ours....

In this fun and creative workshop, you'll learn tips and tricks to take better photos with your smartphone. You'll learn about composition, control exposure, and put theory into practice on some of Brisbane's most scenic attractions. You'll get individualised photo critiques to help you develop your skills further. Learn more about photographing street portraits, architecture, still life, abstract, and cityscapes, and learn to edit and enhance your photos. You'll cover Perth's unique city streets, as well as the scenic Elizabeth Quay. Your teacher will be Andrew Clarke, who is an award winning photographer with a passion for capturing stunning natural and urban Australian landscapes. Since 2016, Andrew has been working as a freelance professional photographer in Perth and was named as a finalist in the Emerging Photographer of the Year category for his landscape and travel work at the 2018 AIPP Western Australian Epson Professional Photography Awards. Having worked for several years in the heart of the Perth central business district, Andrew loves showcasing the ever-changing architectural face of the city. ...

Cast your eyes to the skies. A young boy, bewitched by his father's crazy brave ambition to fly, finds himself caught up in his dad’s fantasy. But when his father goes to war and does not return, it seems his spell may be broken, and all could be lost. Thankfully mechanical winged contraptions, fluffy white clouds and the endless blue sky offer some hope that the dream might indeed be possible. Inspired by Grahame Baker-Smith’s poignant story FArTHER, this soaring concert for the whole family features music by Paul Rissmann set to stunning animations by Victor Craven in a concert program also featuring famed film composer John Williams. Join West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) and a children's choir as they cast their eyes to the skies this August....

Their Afternoon Tea menu is designed to highlight some of Western Australia’s most revered seasonal produce, alongside lesser known delights. Enjoy a Classic Afternoon Tea, or for something a little more indulgent like their Signature Afternoon Tea with a glass Taittinger Champagne. Reservations are required at least 24 hours prior. ...

Secrets, lies, love and obsession. For centuries, the symphony has been the ultimate canvas for composers to express their innermost thoughts and feelings at scale. Join presenter Paul Rissmann as he explores the motivation behind four landmark works, in a playlist that ranges from classical beauty to unadulterated horror....

Land Rover Polo in the City is an annual polo series held throughout the cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. It is a rare opportunity to witness some of Australia's best professional polo talent. The event will showcase the best of the best in a sport that has been around for two thousand years. Witness the excitement of Australia's top professional polo players competing for the trophy from the comfort and glamour of the Polo Lounge, all inclusive Polo Club or the acclaimed VIP Marquee. The day will feature matches and plenty of entertainment in between. For more information please visit the website....

Buildings are urban monoliths. Cultural institutions are perceived to be even more so. Tom Mùller’s exhibition delves into what this perceived monolith sounds like, feels like, breathes like. Conceived around the hexagonal shape central to the built form, the Gallery building internally is defined by open vistas and vertical columns, and breathes in its own rhythm. By listening/resonating with (to) the building, Mùller has created a series of works that include a replica of the central column in the exhibiting space made in pulsating light that breathes six breaths per minute. Known to calm the body and the mind, the six breaths principal is used in Buddhist, yogic and Christian practices. Original 1979 stone cement tiles from the Gallery rooftop become a sculptural element in the space, like an archaeological find in the future. These tile stacks are shrines of sound, created by Mùller while he ‘played’ the building, scraping, tapping, sounding out the surfaces which form this monolith. We, the audience, also play the building by being in it, talking, walking, being still, thinking: we are its dynamic, give it rhythm, just as it forms ours....

Lyrical melody and a powerful symphony. Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.21 is instantly recognisable. Immortalised in the 1967 film Elvira Madigan, it’s a showcase of the composer’s skill at weaving a supremely lyrical melody into a full-bodied sound world. The concerto is brought to life by South Korean pianist Yeol Eum Son, one of today’s most distinguished Mozart interpreters. Shostakovich composed some of the most devastatingly powerful music in the repertoire. Be transported back to St Petersburg in 1905 on the eve of the revolution with his intensely charged eleventh symphony, led by world-acclaimed Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko....

Triumph over tyranny. Shostakovich wrote some of the most devastatingly powerful music in the repertoire. Be transported back to St Petersburg in 1905 on the eve of the revolution with his intensely charged eleventh symphony, led by world-acclaimed Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko....

Principal Conductor and all-round raconteur Asher Fisch is your illuminating guide through the ideas and concepts of variations, featuring demonstrations with piano and full orchestra. Here with West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO), they uncover what inspired Brahms and Elgar to take original ideas, adapt them, twist them and develop them to compose vivid new orchestral works. Don’t miss this entertaining new MACA Limited Classics Series concert format that’s a hit for everyone....

Be swept away by beautiful voices and showstopping arias in a concert of operatic hits. From Puccini to Mozart, enjoy a morning of glorious music performed by West Australian Opera young artists Chelsea Burns, Matthew Dixon, Chelsea Kluga, Lachlann Lawton, Brianna Louwen and accompanied on piano by Adrian Soares....

The Perth Cultural Centre will come alive this October school holidays as the Awesome International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things brings the best in theatre, dance, music, puppetry, visual arts and more, from around the world, right to your front doorstep. Ideal for children aged up to 12 years of age. For the full program listing, including both free and ticketed events, head to their website....

As a child visiting Paris, Christophe Rousset demanded to be taken to the gorgeous Baroque palace and gardens of Versailles, now a byword for lavish ornamentation and luxurious decorative arts. It was the beginning of a brilliant career and the inspiration for what has become his life’s work in the music of this era, first as a prodigious harpsichordist and then, since 1991, as the leader of his own extraordinary ensemble: Les Talens Lyriques. To experience their performance is to understand why the French gave us so many words like ‘élan’ and ‘panache’ – words which equally describe the stunning virtuosity of Australian soprano Siobhan Stagg, their featured soloist on this tour. Playing period instruments in the tone and style which would have been familiar to Louis XIV, Les Talens wear their expertise lightly and without pretension. Christophe Rousset has put together a program fit for 18th-century royalty: a Baroque entertainment or Récréation, at which the audience are welcome guests. Entrancing instrumental works are woven amongst a series of heroines brought to life by Siobhan Stagg’s meltingly beautiful voice....

Dutilleux Ainsi la Nuit | Beethoven String Quartet in C sharp minor op 131 They invite you to join them on a fascinating 70-minute musical journey as they traverse two seven-movement string quartets, by Beethoven and Dutilleux. Many regard Beethoven’s late quartets as the holy grail of his contribution to the genre. The composer’s monumental String Quartet in C sharp minor op 131 stands apart from them all in its breadth and originality. In the 250th year since the master composer’s birth, they are excited to take on this towering work. Fast-forward 150 years and French composer Henri Dutilleux looked to Beethoven for inspiration. In his career, Dutilleux wrote only one string quartet and he made it count. A shining example of 20th century quartet repertoire, Ainsi la Nuit is architectural, modern and completely original in its composition and will captivate through its evocative, poetic and sensuous qualities....

Set at the turn of the century, cowboys and farmers are fighting over fences and water rights, while young farm girl Laurey, can’t decide between two suitors vying for her affection. Directed by Richard Carroll (Calamity Jane, The Show Goes On, Once), the production features timeless hits such as Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, People Will Say We’re in Love, and The Surrey With the Fringe on Top. Enjoy bluegrass, country and even a square-dance with the characters at the Box Social. Oklahoma! is an off-balance society full of outsiders and misfits. A fresh look at a classic musical that will bring out the shadows in the cornfields and guns in the smokehouse. This spirited spectacle invites you to join the townsfolk and band members in the heart of the action, right on the Heath Ledger Theatre stage. Oklahoma! is presented by permission of ORiGiN Trademark Theatrical on behalf of R&H Theatricals....

A classical spectacular. Bring your best voice and party spirit as they raise the roof at Perth Concert Hall with West Australian Symphony Orchestra's (WASO) annual barnstorm of flag-waving favourites. Join conductor Guy Noble, the WASO Chorus and special guests as they whip up a spectacular musical feast, complete with a cavalcade of classical hits and patriotic anthems. As always the concert comes to an unmissable end with the traditional ‘Last Night of the Proms’ sing-a-long including Jerusalem and Rule, Britannia....

Glass is one of the most exciting and dynamic art-forms in this country. It is a uniquely captivating medium, capable of almost endless transformation. Glass provides a perfect vehicle for the exploration of a range of themes, from the personal to the observational, and Australian makers are some of the world-leaders in the medium. The Tom Malone Prize is a highly-respected national event within the Australian glass arts community and it has played an integral role in the Gallery's acquisition of works by Australia's most-inspiring, innovative and accomplished artists working in this art-form. The 2020 Prize features the work of Kate Baker (New South Wales), Clare Belfrage (South Australia), Peter Bowles (Tasmania), Lisa Cahill (Australian Capital Territory), Mel Douglas (Australian Capital Territory), Ben Edols and Kathy Elliott (New South Wales), Hannah Gason (Australian Capital Territory), David Hay (Western Australia), Marc Leib (Western Australia), Jeremy Lepisto (New South Wales), Jessica Loughlin (South Australia), Nick Mount (South Australia), Kirstie Rea (New South Wales), Jason Sims (South Australia) and Jarred Wright (Queensland). These fifteen shortlisted-works demonstrate how our nation’s glass-artists continue to invent and reinvent, to challenge themselves technically, and to find new frameworks to distill human experience in accessible and enlivening ways....