CLASSICAL GUITAR EVENTS 2015

CLASSICAL GUITAR EVENTS 2015

Performers	Event Type	Date / Time	Venue
Shimmering An evening of festive guitar music from around the globe presented by the Classic Guitar Society	Western Australian premiere performances of music by Paul Svoboda, Gerald Garcia and Jane Darcey with Perth Guitar Quartet; Duncan Gardiner, Melissa Fitzgerald, Chris Kotchie and Jameson Feakes and Guitar Duo of Jane Darcey and Kylie Bishop	7pm Sun Dec 13 $20/15 Trybooking.com/JQVG	North Perth Lesser Town Hall 26 View Street North Perth
Maxim Vengerov violin maestro in Perth PROGRAM JS BACH Chaconne from Violin Partita no 2 in D minor, BWV1004 BEETHOVEN Sonata No 7 in C minor op 30 no 2 Allegro con brio Adagio cantabile Scherzo (Allegro ) Finale (Allegro) RAVEL Violin Sonata in G major Allegretto Blues: Moderato Perpetuum mobile: Allegretto YSAŸE Violin Sonata no 6 in E major, Op. 27 for solo violin ERNST Étude no 6 (The Last Rose of Summer) for solo violin Introduction Theme and Variations PAGANINI Cantabile op 17 in D major for violin and piano PAGANINI I Palpiti Op.13 (arranged by Fritz Kreisler)	Maxim Vengerov with pianist Roustem Saitkoulov Musica Viva 70th Anniversary Gala Recitals Info on Musica Viva web page	7.30pm Sun Dec 6 Tickets from Musica Viva 1800 688 482 or on-line Musica Viva or Ticketek [opens in a new tab]	Perth Concert Hall 5 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000
Joseph & James Tawadros	Joseph & James Tawadros with Richard Tognetti & The Australian Chamber Orchestra Tickets and info at ACO web page	7.30pm Wed 2nd Dec	Perth Concert Hall 5 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000
Joseph & James Tawadros	Joseph Tawadros live in Fremantle The superb Joseph Tawadros is performing with the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Perth and while here is performing in a one-off concert in Fremantle at St John's church. Joseph has attained international acclaim through his recordings and performances, with his latest album "Permission to Evaporate" featuring some of the jazz greats of New York.	7.30 or 8pm Thurs/Tues 3 or 10 Dec NOTE I found contradictory information on the web about the day, the date and start time for this event.	St John's Church 3 Adelaide St Fremantle WA 6160
Plucked Strings Something French Recital of recordings by Rafael Andia - entire programme	Broadcast with Graham	6 to 7pm Sun Nov 29	On the radio RTRFM 92.1 Live stream on the internet = www.rtrfm.com.au
Casey Fitzpatrick guitar WAAPA BMus Graduation Recital	Graduation recital from guitar programme at WAAPA Free and open to the public	2.30pm Sun Nov 22	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
Adrian Phillips guitar WAAPA BMus Graduation Recital	Graduation recital from guitar programme at WAAPA Free and open to the public	3.30pm Sun Nov 22	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
Plucked Strings with guests Casey Fitzpatrick and Adrian Phillips	Plus an interview with Maxim Vengerov - violin super-star coming Dec 6 [see below] Maxim Vengerov - Czardas on Youtube [opens in a new tab] Broadcast with Graham	6 to 7pm Sun Nov 8	On the radio RTRFM 92.1 Live stream on the internet = www.rtrfm.com.au
Dan Mijat graduation recital UWA School of Music	Graduation recital from guitar programme at UWA Free and open to the public	6.30pm Mon Nov 2	Callaway Auditorium Music Dept University of WA Crawley
Plucked Strings with guest Dan Mijat More about Dan's band The Mondays	Broadcast with Graham	6 to 7pm Sun Oct 25	On the radio RTRFM 92.1 Live stream on the internet = www.rtrfm.com.au
UKULELE GLEE EXTRAVAGANZA		7pm Thurs 22 Oct Unreserved $10/5	Callaway Auditorium Music Dept University of WA Crawley
WAAPA Guitar Showcase No. 2	A variety concert showcasing the performances of WAAPA guitar students	FREE ADMISSION 7:30pm Tues Oct 20	Spectrum Gallery Building 3.191 WA Academy of Performing Arts2 Bradford St Mt Lawley Google map location
Katy Hadfield Presented by the Classic Guitar Society of WA, Inc.	Please come along and support the societies’ final “emerging artist” recital for 2015, the very talented UWA graduate Katy Hadfield.	12pm Sun Oct 18 Tickets at the door: $15/10 conc. and CGSWA members	North Perth Lesser Hall View Street North Perth
The Spanish Guitar Musical Director: Jonathan Paget Performed by: WAAPA guitar students and staff	Spain is the birthplace of the guitar; likewise, the guitar is at the heart of the Spanish musical soul. This concert traces this history of the guitar, from the delicate intabulations of 16th century vihuelistas, the rowdy songs and dances of the Spanish Baroque, the virtuosic masterpieces of its classical maestros, the passionate and folkloric works of the Romantics, as well as the soulful expressivity of its modern masters. WAAPA guitarists present this beautifully structured program of Spanish guitar music (including solo and chamber works), interwoven with insightful commentary by Dr Jonathan Paget.	Tickets: $25/20 7:30pm Tues Sept 22	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
Classical Guitar Showcase	A variety concert showcasing the performances of WAAPA guitar students	FREE ADMISSION 1.10pm Tues Sept 22	Spectrum Gallery Building 3.191 WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
Andrey Lebedev Presented by the Classic Guitar Society of WA, Inc. Andrey Lebedev web page	ANU graduate, and winner of the Adelaide International Guitar Competition, and recipient of an International Guitar Foundation Young Artist Scheme (including the mentorship of Julian Bream).	7.30pm Wed Sept 16 Tickets at the door $20/$15 conc $12 CGSWA members	St Paul's Catholic Church 106 Rookwood St Menora
Forum WA Classic Guitar Society Players Forum	Players of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this community-based performance forum. Teachers are particularly asked to encourage their students to play. For more information email	2pm Sun Sept 13 (1.45 registration) Free to CGSoc Members $5 for non-members Time-slots for performers will range between 5 and 15 minutes.	School of Instrumental Music 150 Guildford Rd Maylands (access from Peninsular Ave)
Plucked Strings Interview with Andrey Lebedev	Interview with Andrey Lebedev Broadcast with Graham	6 to 7pm Sun Sept 13	On the radio RTRFM 92.1 Live stream on the internet = www.rtrfm.com.au
UWA Guitar Ensemble	UWA Schol of Music Thursdays Free Lunchtime Concert Series	1.10pm Thurs 27 Aug further info:- concerts@uwa.edu.au or 64 88 78 36	Callaway Auditorium Music Dept University of WA Crawley
27th WA CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL - 2015 This event is run in partnership with the WA Classical Guitar Society which was founded in 1960 to provide a vehicle for professional development, forums and master classes, a platform for performances of local, interstate and over seas artists, and the general promotion of the classical guitar throughout Western Australia. More info about this huge festival School of Instrumental Music web page	Deadline for guitar ensemble festival entries is June 5th - Oops - gone The aims of the Festival are:- To provide a performance opportunity for students (especially young students). To give ensembles an opportunity to hear others perform. To provide each ensemble with constructive comments from an informed adjudicator. To present each ensemble with a certificate which recognises its participation. No other event in WA involves the participation of any where near the number of guitarists who go in the Festival.	Sat 22 Aug and Sun 23 Aug	Carine Senior High School 51 Everingham St Carine
The Guitar Artistry of Marcin Dylla Marcin Dylla's web page	Hailed as “among the most gifted guitarists on the planet”, Polish guitarist Marcin Dylla is a rare phenomenon in the recent history of the classical guitar. He is winner of an unparalleled 19 first prizes in international competitions, including the most prestigious Guitar Foundation of America competition in 2007. Much in international demand as a soloist, concerto artist, at festivals, and as an educator, Dylla is an elite among the younger generation of international guitar players. WAAPA is privileged to host Marcin Dylla for this very special and memorable solo recital. Marcin also travels to Perth as artist/adjudicator for the WA Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival, hosted by the WA Classical Guitar Society, Inc.	Masterclass with Marcin Dylla 6 to 8pm Thurs Aug 20 Players $90 Observers free Inquiries to Jonathan Paget j.paget@ecu.edu.au	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
		RECITAL Tickets: $25/20 7:30pm Frid Aug 21 Bookings online Phone 9370 6636	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
RADIOTHON 2015 Dig Deep for RTRFM 92.1	The show when we celebrate our Plucked Strings show and ask your support for this show and for community radio station RTRFM 92.1 Please mark your diary for this special show Broadcast with Jason and Graham Ph 9260 9210 Of course you are not limited to the August 16th broadcast, you can subscribe on-line for Radiothon up to Sat Oct 10. You can still subscribe online, here is the link but be sure to nominate Plucked Strings, rtrfm.com.au/subscribe So good to be supported by lovers of Plucked Strings Graham and Jason	6 to 7pm Sun 16 Aug	On the radio RTRFM 92.1 Ph 9260 9210 Live stream on the internet www.rtrfm.com.au
"Luxuriant”: Aria quintet , Diane Riddell and Mimi Duo (Duncan Gardiner)	Bach's Brandenburg V features with the wonderful flute soloist Diane Riddell and the quintet’s divine Violinist Susannah Williams. Guitarist Duncan Gardiner performs his own works with Setsu Masuda as well as Vivaldi’s well-loved Guitar concerto in D major (with Aria Quintet). The concert will also include upbeat music such as Piazzolla’s Libertango and Duncan Gardiner’s Flamingo Tango.	3pm Sun 9 Aug $10 (children) $35 (adults) concession also available Tickets online or at the door www.trybooking.com/IDPH; more information at www.ariaquintet.com	The Church of the Resurrection Swanbourne
Ruth Roshan & Tango Noir are delighted to be returning to WA in July/August " Ruth Roshan web page	Tour with new recording by Tango Noir - Stories of Love and Regret Ruth Roshan (Vocals, Mandolin) Phil Carroll (Accordion) Aaron Barnden (Violin) Caerwen Martin (Cello) Amir Farid (Piano)	Albany Harbourside Concert Series Thurs 7:30pm July 30	Albany Entertainment Centre
		Hola Tangueros!!! Saturday night alternative Milonga with Ruth Roshan & Tango Noir 8pm Sat, Aug 1 Welcoming environment Exclusively Tango Music Price $20 / $10 for JRDA Members TAXI DANCERS - 8-9pm All Welcome - TANGO LOVERS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS, beginners, experienced dancers and non dancers. Come a be part of the friendly and warm environment as you enjoy the elegance of Tango. EXCLUSIVELY Tango Music - Tradicional, Nuevo tango, Milonga and Vals. Dress Code - It is known in the Tango Culture to dress for the occasion. Please dress ELEGANTLY. Milonga Time: from 8pm till late Looking forward to see you there!	Juan Rando Dance Academy 296 Churchill Ave Subiaco 6008
		Ruth Roshan & Tango Noir Sun 6.00pm Aug 2	The Ellington Jazz Club web site The Ellington Jazz Club 191-193 Beaufort St Perth Ph 9228 1088
Jameson Feakes	Jameson is a high-flying graduate from the WA Academy of Performing Arts and presents a rich program of new music and guitar favourites, including contributions by award-winning film composer Nigel Westlake.	Sun 12pm 19 July Tickets available at the door: $15 adults / $10 concession and CGSWA members	North Perth Lesser Hall View Street North Perth
Intro to Ukelele	Introductory workshops to find out how easy it is to start playing this amazing little instrument. $25 Suitable for children 8-13 further info:- concerts@uwa.edu.au or 64 88 79 85	10am - 12pm Thurs July 9	Eileen Joyce Studio Music Dept University of WA Crawley
Jonathan Paget & Craig Lake Guitar duo	Chamber Jam at The Ellington Exciting WA-based guitar duo Jonathan Paget & Craig Lake share highlights from their soon-to-be-released album of Spanish and Latin favourites. Both are accomplished solo players with international accolades, Craig noted as “a refined musician” [Slava Grigoryan], and Paget for his “brilliant technique” [Soundboard, USA] “up there with some of the best” [Classical Guitar, UK]. Info about other performers on this night on The Ellington web page. They are; Perth Viol Consort Andrew Tait, Shaun Ng, Makoto Harris, Clare Tunney Dexter’s Right Yiannis Maxwell (accordion), Nick Schurmann (oboe)	Doors at 7pm First act 7.30pm Mon June 29 $15 bar $20 seated.	The Ellington Jazz Club web site The Ellington Jazz Club 191-193 Beaufort St Perth Ph 9228 1088
Guitar Society Orchestra presents "An Afternoon of Classical Indulgence"	Conducted by Jane Darcey and performed by the Classical Guitar Orchestra	2pm Sun 21 June Tickets at the Door	Maylands Yacht Club East St Maylands
WAAPA Guitar Showcase No. 1	A variety concert showcasing the performances of WAAPA guitar students	FREE ADMISSION 7:30pm Tues June 2	Spectrum Gallery Building 3.191 WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
World Organisation for Early Childhood Education Concert Sumptuous afternoon tea and concert for $20.00 per person	Join us for a wonderful afternoon of classical guitar. This is a public fund raising event in aid of the World Organisation of Early Childhood Education. Conducted by Jane Darcey and performed by the Classical Guitar Orchestra. Featuring solo performances by Jane Darcey and Isaac Mangano.	Sun 2pm June 7 Tickets are available at the door or reserve your seat by emailing: OMEP WA Secretary Mary Vajda omepwa@gmail.com	St David's Church Hall Cnr Simpson and Bombard St Applecross
GROVE CLASSICS 2015 A VIENNESE BOUQUET Jonathan Paget (early guitar) & Stewart Smith (early piano) Featuring music from the age of Jane Austen, played on period instruments	A recital with one of Australia's most exciting guitarists, Jonathan Paget and one of the most active early keyboard players in Australia, Stewart Smith; the programme will feature music from the early 19th century played on period instruments, and includes guitar solos by Sor and Craevenger, and duets by Carulli and Hummel. Jonathan will play his Viennese Bauer guitar (from the 1850s) and Stewart will play his 1830s English Clementi piano. This event includes a complimentary wine tasting and the intimacy of superb chamber music in the comfortable environment of the state-of-the-art The Grove Library building.	5pm Sun May 31 Tickets $15/35 at the door (cash only) generous discounts for online bookings—see http://cappuccino-concerts.com.au/node/382	The Grove Library Building 1 Leake St Peppermint Grove (cnr Leake St & Stirling Hwy)
UWA Guitar Ensemble	UWA Schol of Music Thursdays Free Lunchtime Concert Series	1.10pm Thurs 21 May further info:- concerts@uwa.edu.au or 64 88 78 36	Callaway Auditorium Music Dept University of WA Crawley
UKULELE GLEE EXTRAVAGANZA		7pm Thurs 21 May Unreserved $10/5	Callaway Auditorium Music Dept University of WA Crawley
Music in Space UWA Guitar Ensemble	The UWA School of Music Guitar Ensemble is the premier guitar group in Western Australia, receiving the highest awards at the 2014 WA Classical Guitar Festival. This special concert, performed within the beautiful acoustics of the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery to accompany the HERE&NOW15 exhibition, will feature contemporary classical works by predominantly Australian composers. The ensemble will be joined by student soloists and duos in this special intimate performance.	6 - 7:30pm Thurs 14 May Entry is free but bookings essential. Tickets Book online	Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery University of WA Crawley
"La Guitaromanie" (19th-Century Guitar Mania) Musical Director: Jonathan Paget Performed by: WAAPA guitar students and staff	The guitar was fantastically popular in early 19th-century Europe, leaving an indelible impression on the fashionable salons of the rich and famous. “La Guitaromanie” was used by contemporaneous Parisian guitarist Charles de Marescot to describe this phenomenon, illustrated by a famous drawing showing fashionable dandies smashing their “Lacôte” guitars over one another in a heated discussion over guitar technique at a Parisian café. In a potpourri of guitar solos and chamber works, WAAPA students and staff explore the untouched riches of the early Romantic guitar.	Tickets: $25/20 7:30pm Tues May 12	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
Cappuccino Concert - mimi duo!	Guitar and piano duets are a rare beast but in the hands of mimi duo (Duncan Gardiner – guitar and Setsu Masuda – piano), the result is breathtaking and beautiful. Gardiner and Masuda each bring their own specialities to create a magical blend of music including exotic impressions from Japan and Spain, to intricate works of Bach, sweet sorbets of Schubert, passionate tangos and heartfelt originals. mimi duo has captivated Perth audiences since their inception in 2012 and are establishing a lasting musical collaboration through their many concert engagements across the state.	3rd May 2015 (Sunday) - 4pm (Doors open at 3:30pm) Tickets: $25/$30 from www.trybooking.com	Bar Orient Hotel 39 High Street Fremantle 6160
Forum WA Classic Guitar Society	Another opportunity for you or your students to play at the next guitar forum is here! This event is open for anyone interested, so let as many people know as possible. It is the perfect opportunity to gain some much needed performing practice for exams or concerts and a chance to gain feedback from the attending teachers/guests. Interested players should contact Caroline Binsted	2pm Sun May 3 Free to CGSoc Members Gold coin for audience Time-slots for performers will range between 5 and 15 minutes.	School of Instrumental Music 150 Guildford Rd Maylands (access from Peninsular Ave)
Stephanie Jones Stephanie Jones web page	Pintura Sonido solo classical guitar recital Stephanie will be performing a program of Spanish guitar music, featuring music for the vihuela through to late 19th century romantic classics. This recital is the first in a series of concerts that Stephanie will be giving around Australia.	Easter Monday 12pm April 6th $15/$12, $10 CGSoc Members Light refreshments served after the recital	North Perth Lesser Town Hall View Street North Perth
		Double Delights [Shared programme with violin] Royal Schools Music Club 7.30pm April 11	Callaway Auditorium Music Dept University of WA Crawley
		Margaret River 18th April, 2pm	Swallows Winery
Dowland’s A Musical Banquet Musical Director: Jonathan Paget Performed by: WAAPA guitar & vocal students	John Dowland, renowned English Renaissance lutenist, travelled widely on the continent and in 1610 published an anthology of 21 songs representing some of his choicest favourites of all the songs that he had encountered across Europe. It was playfully titled “A Musical Banquet: furnished with varietie of delicious Ayres, collected out of the best authors in English, French, Spanish, and Italian.” For this concert, WAAPA guitarists and singers perform Dowland’s beautifully scripted Jacobean program in newly completed arrangements for guitar and voice.	FREE ADMISSION 7:30pm Tues March 31	Chapel at John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School Cnr Mirrabooka & Boyare Ave Mirrabooka
DUNCAN GARDINER CD LAUNCH Duncan Gardiner's web site	Celebrate the launch of Duncan Gardiner’s second album, Incense & Arabie. Gardiner (guitarist and composer) is hijacking North Street Music’s immensely popular Chamber Jam concert series to showcase his atmospheric and heartfelt original music. Highlights from the album will be brought to life in the cool surrounds of the Ellington Jazz Club by a host of wonderful guest performers including Setsu Masuda (mimi duo), Mel Fitzgerald, Chris Kotchie, Dan Christoffersen (Perth Guitar Quartet) Susannah Williams, Sara Duhig, Grace Ah-quee, Catherine Tabi and Giovanni Vinci (Aria Quintet). Hosted by North Street Music and held at the Ellington Jazz Club, the evening promises to be truly unforgettable.	Doors at 6.30pm for 7.30pm start Mon Mar 30 $15 bar $20 seated. CDs will be available for purchase on the night followed by signing.	The Ellington Jazz Club web site The Ellington Jazz Club 191-193 Beaufort St Perth Ph 9228 1088
Plucked Strings with guest Stephanie Jones	Broadcast with Graham	6 to 7pm Sun 29 Mar	On the radio RTRFM 92.1 Live stream on the internet = www.rtrfm.com.au
The Romantic Guitar: Jonathan Paget	Jonathan Paget (guitar) performs 19th century guitar masterpieces on a period instrument, with special guest artist Stewart Smith on historic fortepiano.	Free event 1:10pm Tues March 24	Music Auditorium WA Academy of Performing Arts 2 Bradford St Mt Lawley
Plucked Strings with guest Duncan Gardiner	Broadcast with Graham and live performance by the Perth Guitar Quartet: Melissa Fitzgerald, Chris Kotchie, Duncan Gardiner, Daniel Christoffersen	6 to 7pm Sun 22 March	On the radio RTRFM 92.1 Live stream on the internet = www.rtrfm.com.au
Chamber Jam at The Ellington lots of guitar	Four & Six (violin, guitar) Australian violinist Gillian Catlow and Luxembourg-born Dutch guitarist Charles Hoernemann began their musical partnership as Four on Six in 2010. Their diverse and ever-expanding repertoire includes Gypsy Jazz, Brazilian Choro, Tango, Bossa Nova, Samba, Waltz Musette, compositions from Scandinavia, the Beatles and tunes from the Great American Songbook. In short, if they love it, they play it! Fado Pica (Portuguese guitar, flute/sax, guitar) Fado Bica is WA’s leading Portuguese music group, playing traditional and new Fado, jazz and original compositions. Led by Mike Burns on Portuguese guitara, the group features Lucas van Berkel on flute and saxophones, and Peter Altmeier on guitar. With Manoli Vouyoucalos on bass, they are in the process of recording a CD, which should be finished in April. As with all Fado, the music can be pretty, bright, gentle or virtuosic, but always full of saudade – that magical element that joins it to samba, bossa and the classics of recent centuries. Fado Bica takes you on a journey of melody, improvisation and jangling grooves. Info about other performers on this night on The Ellington web page.They are Ryan Davies & Tara John (piano for four hands)	Doors at 7pm First act 7.30pm Mon Feb 23 $15 bar $20 seated.	The Ellington Jazz Club web site The Ellington Jazz Club 191-193 Beaufort St Perth Ph 9228 1088
Quo Tardis: Relative Dimensions in Time & Sound Fiona Campbell (Soprano) & Simon Rovis-Hermann (guitar) part of Fringeworld Festival	The girl with the golden voice, Fiona Campbell and Australia guitar legend Simon Rovis-Hermann traverse the centuries in an audio feast fit for Time Lords. Why don’t you step inside? “Spectacular” [Sydney Morning Herald]; “Outstanding” [The Australian]; “Riveting” [Limelight Magazine].	50 mins, 12-18 Feb at 5.30pm Tickets $20/25 Perth Cultural Centre Box Office in front of State Library or on-line fringeworld.com.au	The Pleasure Garden//Casa Mondo James St end
Returning to Fringe Duo Caliente Duncan Gardiner with Rebecca Guy (flute) Duncan Gardiner's web site	Part of Fringe World Festival at The Ellington Duo Caliente is a Latin duo for flute and guitar performed by Duncan Gardiner (guitar) and Rebecca Guy (flute). The Duo live up to their name, promising the hottest favourites from tango maestro Piazzolla to the most achingly beautiful Spanish impressions of Ravel in addition to their own original pieces inspired by South American dance music.	Doors open at 6pm 6.30pm start Tues Feb 10 to Thurs Feb 12 $15 bar $20 seated.	The Ellington Jazz Club web site The Ellington Jazz Club 191-193 Beaufort St Perth Ph 9228 1088

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