Celebrate the timeless beauty of Johannes Brahms' compositions at Perth Concert Hall. From intimate lunchtime concerts to grand orchestral performances, immerse yourself in a musical journey featuring works by Brahms, Beethoven, Debussy, and more!

Enchanting Brahms: A Symphony of Events in Perth

Perth is set to resonate with the timeless beauty of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music this October and November. From the lyrical Ballet Music from Idomeneo to the immortal Requiem, the city's Perth Concert Hall will host a series of enchanting events. Notable highlights include the return of favorite WASO guest conductor Fabien Gabel and pianist Alexandra Dariescu's stunning performances. Join us as Perth honors one of history's greatest composers with concerts that promise to leave you spellbound.

Mozart's Masterpieces in Perth: A Celebration of Musical Brilliance

As the year winds down, Perth Concert Hall offers a series of spectacular events celebrating a rich tapestry of musical genres. From the classical triumph of Brahms to the soulful rhythms of Duke Ellington and the eclectic energy of The Cat Empire, these concerts promise an unforgettable experience for all music lovers. Join us on this journey as we delve into the vibrant performances that await, featuring a symphonic delight, a jazz afternoon, a tribute to a jazz legend, and a world music fiesta infused with orchestral grandeur.

A Symphony of Celebrations: Brahms, Jazz, and The Cat Empire at Perth Concert Hall

Performing some exciting new material as well as The Cat Empire classics re-invented for the orchestral world, these performances will draw on the vibrant worlds of Afro-Cuban, Seychellois Kreol, Brazilian and flamenco music combined with the band’s unique sense of musical style.

Featuring world-class flamenco artists, experience The Cat Empire live with your State Orchestra. You’ll shimmy, shake and sing your way through the performance.  

The Cat Empire

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Duke Ellington is undeniably one of the most prominent musical icons of the 20th century. His big band classics reach deep into your soul and transform you through their distinctive ensemble sounds. And they’re still amongst the most-performed today: Take the A Train, In A Sentimental Mood, Caravan, and of course, It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing). 

Tribute to Duke Ellington

Led by Adrian Kelly and Melissa Skinner, this group of superb musicians will create a vibrant and memorable afternoon of music-making featuring Duke Ellington’s stunning arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite.

Relax in the stunning gardens of Government House and be transported by the superb performances.

Music on the Lawn: The WA Jazz Project

Our final concert concert opens with Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture, a jubilant and jocular celebration of student life.

Principal Clarinet Allan Meyer will enthral you with Brahms’ Clarinet Sonata, rich with colour and heard here in Berio’s superb arrangement for full orchestra. Contrasting with all his previous symphonies and in the hands of Asher Fisch, Brahms’ final and finest Symphony No.4 makes for an unforgettable finale.

Brahms’ Triumph

Principal Clarinet Allan Meyer will enthral you with Brahms’ Clarinet Sonata, rich with colour and heard here in Berio’s superb arrangement for full orchestra. Contrasting with all his previous symphonies and in the hands of Asher Fisch, Brahms’ final and finest Symphony No.4 makes for an unforgettable finale.

Multi-award-winning German-Korean violinist Clara-Jumi Kang makes her WASO debut with Brahms’ glorious Violin Concerto, in an irresistible explosion of sound.

Following a remarkable reception in 2022, Maestro Vasily Petrenko returns to conduct Brahms’ Second Symphony, a masterpiece bursting with colour and sweeping lyricism.

Brahms' Splendour

A chameleon of the new generation: he’s met with acclaim in the great recital halls of the world and forges new horizons by ranging fearlessly beyond classical music. You can’t help but get carried away with his magic.

For his Australian debut, Shibe celebrates his Scottish heritage in a thrilling ride through the Highlands and beyond, with Shibe on classical guitar and Richard Tognetti directing the strings of the ACO. Then tradition is thrown to the wind as Shibe takes up his electric guitar and the ACO steps into a technicolour world of musical invention.

Scotland Unbound

His new show, coincidentally called Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! is a nostalgic, one-man musical reflecting his love of comedy, music, life and what he calls mock and roll, a weird hybrid of comedy and music, with tributes to George Harrison and Robin Williams and a salute to The Rutles, the Beatle parody movie he created which was the world’s first ever mocumentary about the legendary pre-fab four whose legend will last a lunchtime.

Eric Idle

Regarded as one of the most exciting violinists of her generation, Tur Bonet has delighted and fascinated fans across Europe with her performances of repertoire ranging from Bach to Messiaen. Now she makes her Australian debut with Musica Alchemica, her hand-picked ensemble who bring an honesty and a joyful sense of discovery to these works by Corelli, Telemann, Biber and other jewels of the Baroque.

Musica Alchemica

Conclude your musical journey with “Ave Rex: A Musical Journey of Advent to Christmas” a glorious combination of WASO's Brass Octet, the Cathedral Consort, organist Stewart Smith and directed by Joseph Nolan.

This concert is a blend of sacred and secular Christmas classics, highlighted by the world premiere a new setting of the Magnificat by young West Australian composer, Ruben Davies.

Ave Rex: A Musical Journey of Advent to Christmas

Mark is known for his no-nonsense approach to self-help. He cuts through the noise of typical personal development advice with his refreshingly blunt philosophy. Mark gives life advice that is science-based, pragmatic and non-bullshitty – a.k.a life advice that doesn’t suck and will help you to unf*ck yourself.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Live

Spend a heart-warming evening in the company of award-winning podcaster, author, screenwriter, and journalist Dolly Alderton as she celebrates her latest book, Good Material. 

Dolly’s bestselling books have stolen the hearts of readers everywhere - including cultural tastemakers like Lena Dunham, Stanley Tucci, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Elizabeth Gilbert. 

An Evening with Dolly Alderton

Hear your favourite anthems from the likes of INXS, AC/DC, Prince, Free, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Kiss, Queen, Tina Turner and many more, performed by stellar guest artists, a killer rock band and The Rock Proms Orchestra.

This year’s line-up of vocalists includes Australian Idol and The Voice Australia semi-finalist and hit recording artist, Lee Harding; our newest rock chick, Zkye, from YouTube sensation ‘Sing It Live’ who boasts more than 150K subscribers; Jerson Trinidad from the original season of The Voice Australia; and The Rock Proms 2023 star and favourite, Louie Lee Feltrin. Plus Mr ‘Denim & Lace’ Marty Rhone performing an orchestrated version of his gold mega hit with the Proms Orchestra.

The Rock Proms 2024

Celebrating the timeless collaboration between Hayao Miyazaki and Joe Hisaishi, this event promises to transport you through 35 years of animated cinematic brilliance. Experience the stirring melodies and expressive themes that have breathed life into some of the most beloved animated films of all time.

A Walk in the Skies: A Tribute to the Music of Joe Hisaishi

Now, with 500 episodes and half a billion downloads under their belts, the gang is embarking around the world on their Thundernerds tour, celebrating 10 years of podcasting. They'll be touring venues across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia (including a return to the iconic Sydney Opera House), and New Zealand. 

Each Thundernerds show features a unique live recording of the podcast. Dan, James, Anna, and Andy will share their four favourite facts from the previous seven days, along with an all-new first half filled with fun, facts, and questionable puns. 

No Such Thing As A Fish

Rory will be taking to the stage to reflect on how, over the course of a decade, he went from being a political outsider to standing in for the prime minister before being sacked from a Conservative Party that he had come to barely recognise. During his career in politics, Rory learned first-hand how profoundly hollow and inadequate the UK’s democracy and government had become.

Rory Stewart

Roy Orbison Orchestrated features incredible arrangements of Roy’s timeless classics, conducted and masterfully arranged by award winning composer, Emma Greenhill. The show will feature Roy’s biggest hits including ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’, ‘You Got It’, ‘Crying’ and so many more.

Filled with emotion and world class musicianship, Damien will raise the roof in celebration of one of the world’s greatest singers.

Damien Leith

Aussie rock royalty Jon Stevens with his legendary hits including ‘Touch’, ‘No Lies’, and ‘Take Me Back’ alongside the nation's soul diva Kate Ceberano with her own iconic anthems such as ‘Brave’, ‘Bedroom Eyes’, and ‘Pash’ will be standouts of this superstar show.

Stevens and Ceberano will also honour Australia’s The Voice and original Superstar, John Farnham, in a special musical tribute.

Superstars Live

With a career spanning seven decades and a staggering 14 GRAMMY awards, few artists have had more influence on modern music than Herbie Hancock. The creative force behind timeless classics like Cantaloupe Island, Chameleon, and Rockit, Hancock's genre-transcending appeal and unmistakable style have cemented his status as "today’s greatest living artist," as extolled by The Washington Post.

Herbie Hancock

Joining us will be operatic soprano Chelsea Burns (WA) and musical theatre vocalist Lainey O’Sullivan (Ireland), breathing new life into some of your favourite hits from the stage. Featuring works such as the poignant aria "O mio babbino caro" by Giacomo Puccini, the passionate "Meine lippen sie küßen so heiß" by Franz Lehár, and show-stopping hits like "Don't Rain On My Parade" from "Losing My Mind", there is sure to be something for everyone.

From Carmen to Phantom: A Symphonic Celebration

After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh is coming to Australia with a brand-new show examining the human condition... are people inherently good? Is charity always a positive thing? Is hustling the key to success? Or is all this a load of rubbish we've made up to keep people working hard for no reason.

Join Romesh as he examines all of these issues and more while providing no real answers.

Romesh Ranganathan

With its haunting melodies, soaring choral writing, and profound emotional depth, Mozart’s Requiem is a transcendent musical experience. The glorious solo voices together with the sonorous majesty of the WASO Chorus will resound Mozart’s final work through the acoustics of Perth Concert Hall, transporting you with its drama and touching humanity. This program honouring Mozart’s legacy is completed with the vivacious Paris Symphony and Ibert’s charming homage to the great composer himself.

Mozart's Masterworks

Jeonghwan Kim, winner of the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition, returns to Perth after his spectacular recital in Government House Ballroom last August. Together with the OpusWA Arts Orchestra and conductor Mark Coughlan he will perform one of the best-loved and most enduring of all piano concertos, Rach 2, as it is affectionately known.

Ravishing Rachmaninov

From the lyrical Ballet Music from Idomeneo to the ever-popular Elvira Madigan Piano Concerto, Mozart’s music continues to astonish audiences with its sheer beauty. Pianist Alexandra Dariescu’s artistry will leave you in awe, while the vibrant Overture from The Magic Flute sets the stage for the grand finale, the spirited Symphony No.39. Favourite WASO guest conductor Fabien Gabel returns for this concert of beloved classics.

Mozart’s Odyssey

Mozart’s music continues to astonish audiences with its sheer beauty. The lyrical Ballet Music from Idomeneo and the vibrant Overture from The Magic Flute, set the stage for Mozart’s spirited Symphony No.39. Favourite WASO guest conductor Fabien Gabel returns for this concert of beloved classics.

Mozart's Odyssey

Ensemble Q is a group powered by the passion and fizz of curiosity and underpinned by the virtuosic integrity of some of Australia’s finest musicians. It might just be the perfect playground for making music. Their ear-catching program includes works by William Barton and Paul Dean alongside hand-picked masterpieces by Brahms and Ligeti, which promise to wrap audiences in a multi-faceted kaleidoscope of sound.

Ensemble Q & William Barton

Spend an evening in the company of internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, musician, actor, writer and comedian Tim Minchin as he celebrates the publication of his first non-fiction book, You Don’t Have to Have a Dream. 

In conversation with a special guest interviewer, hear Tim share his inimitable thoughts and advice on life, art, success, kindness, love and thriving in a meaningless universe. Drawing from his legendary university commencement addresses, Tim’s rallying cry for creativity, critical thinking, and compassion in our daily lives will touch the science-loving reality-romantic in all of us.

A Conversation with Tim Minchin

Calling all explorers and animal enthusiasts! Prepare for a thrilling expedition through the jungle, across the savannah, over treetops and into the ocean in this sensational concert for the whole family. 

Join us on a journey of sound, where wild creatures come to life through much-loved melodies performed live by WASO. This program is filled with fun, from the mischievous antics of Bluey, the catchy lyrics of Baby Shark and the heroic story of Peter and the Wolf. Get ready to roar with your State Orchestra in this symphonic safari. 

Classic Adventures: Wild Animals

Luke and Sassy Scott O’Halloran don’t know life without one another in it. With their #1 Spotify charting podcast Luke and Sassy Scott (LiSTNR) and a social media following 5+ million strong, they’ve quickly become the world’s most relatable and beloved siblings.

Luke and Sassy Scott Live is a nostalgic deep dive into Luke and Scott’s journey from humble beginnings to social media stardom, taking audiences through their youth as two rapscallion brothers hooning around the streets of Mill Park in Melbourne’s north-east, all the way to the manicured streets of the upper-class suburb of Brighton.

Luke & Sassy Scott

Two years ago, Sales was in the concluding stages of gastro and spent a statistically-significant proportion of stage time complaining about her tummy. Last year, Crabb lost her voice entirely and pivoted to French mime, butcher’s paper and a text-to-voice app that allowed her to make sanguine observations in the voice of Barack Obama

Chat 10 Looks 3 Live

A work of imaginative genius, Mahler’s monumental Symphony is a joyous celebration of the creative spirit and an uplifting, exultant testament to eternal love and our shared humanity.

Performed for the first time in Western Australia, this astonishing sonic spectacle is a once-in-a-generation concert experience.

Mahler 8

Franz Liszt was renowned for his ultra-virtuosic works for piano. One of the greatest pianists of our time, Lukáš Vondráček will shine in Liszt’s Piano Concerto No.1, an innovative masterpiece that is dazzling and daring.

Elgar described his Second Symphony as a “passionate pilgrimage of the soul”. Musically rich and emotionally complex, it encompasses the heights of joy and the depths of despair. Principal Conductor Asher Fisch leads us through this enigmatic yet glorious work.

Liszt's Piano Concerto

Elgar described his Second Symphony as a “passionate pilgrimage of the soul”. Musically rich and emotionally complex, it encompasses the heights of joy and the depths of despair. Principal Conductor Asher Fisch leads us through this enigmatic yet glorious work.

Elgar's Symphony No.2

Embark on a thrilling musical odyssey and rediscover César Franck’s symphonic masterpiece. From a thunderous opening to a triumphant finale, each movement unfolds like a captivating chapter in an epic saga. Surrender to its charms, and you’re drawn into the magic of this hidden gem.

Debussy’s symphonic poem, Prélude à 'L’après-midi d’un faune' evokes the languorous heat of a summer afternoon with its dreamy flutes and luscious orchestral colours.

The Forgotten Symphony

Michael Zammit performs Diamond as if he were standing on stage at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles that Hot August Night. He toured the US with Aussie legends Pseudo Echo and now fronts his own band the Tequila Brothers, who together recreate the iconic album.

The Hottest Hot August Night

Join us for an unforgettable evening showcasing the extraordinary talent of our school's larger ensembles. From symphonic orchestras to vibrant choirs and dynamic bands, immerse yourself in a diverse repertoire that spans classical masterpieces to contemporary hits. 

Experience the magic as our passionate young musicians take centre stage, weaving together harmonies that will resonate long after the final note. 

JSRACS Music Gala Night

Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, the Australian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed chamber orchestras in the world, renowned for their inspired programming, unrivalled virtuosity, energy and individuality.

Silence & Rapture

Inspired by the belief that great stories can inspire change, Wakakirri is designed to promote student engagement and well-being in schools through the creation and performance of captivating Story-Dances.

Wakakirri 2024

Experience a kaleidoscope of dreams, visions, and euphoria as Symphonie fantastique takes you on a journey through the vivid imagination of Hector Berlioz. A stunning musical self-portrait and epic orchestral tour de force.

We open with Mendelssohn's overture, The Hebrides. Ride the waves of the Atlantic in this dark and brooding work, as Mendelssohn's music envelops you in the might of mother nature. Perth saxophonist Matthew Styles takes centre stage as he premieres Holly Harrison’s new Saxophone Concerto.

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5 - 6 Dec, 2024

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Dec 1, 2024

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