Mother’s Day is only two weeks away, and what better way to spoil your Mum than treating her to a night out at the Concert Hall? Our 2023 calendar is absolutely packed, so we’ve put together a handy gift guide of some of our most exciting events to help you pick the perfect present for your Mum.
Classical
Among the Birds and the Trees
Musica Viva Australia
Sunday 14 May, 6:30pm
In this riveting collection of ensemble and solo works, classical music leaders Adam Walker, Timothy Ridout and Anneleen Lenaerts present an exquisite blend of flute, viola and harp. This rare combination of instruments transports listeners to a world of glowing sounds, with something entrancing around every corner of a gently twisting path.
This concert takes place on Mother’s Day, so would make the perfect family outing!
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Symphonic Titans
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 June, 7:30pm
Asher Fisch, who has built WASO into a formidable Mahler orchestra, returns to the composer’s powerful First Symphony, which opens with sounds of nature before building to a suspenseful and grand finish. WASO’s own Principal Bassoon Jane Kircher-Lindner will also perform Australian composer Andrew Schultz’s brilliant new Bassoon Concerto.
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Mozart
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Wednesday 21 June, 7:30pm
Following the enormous success of their first Perth concert of 2023, The Four Seasons, the Australian Chamber Orchestra returns to the Hall to shine a light on Mozart’s inventive “middle period”, bringing to the composer’s Paris, Haffner and Linz Symphonies the trademark wit and spark that have made the ACO an audience favourite around the world.
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Handel by Candle
Perth Symphony Orchestra
Thursday 31 August, 7:30pm
Perth Symphony Orchestra celebrates the music of one of the greatest British composers of all time, George Frideric Handel, in its critically acclaimed immersive, exciting and totally engaging way. From little known yet stunning chamber music to some of his most epic pieces reimagined for chamber orchestra, this is a night of rule-breaking Baroque.
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Rock & Pop
Rolling Thunder Vietnam
Friday 19 May, 7:30pm
Saturday 20 May, 2pm & 7:30pm
Acclaimed as “a musical and dramatic triumph” that “reaches deep into the soul”, this uplifting rock drama features epic and stirring songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s and deeply-affecting stories of courage, sacrifice, resilience and love. With a dynamic young cast backed by some of Australia’s most illustrious rock musicians, the show brings to vivid life a tumultuous world of anti-war protest, romance and revolution.
Save 20% on Standard tickets when you book by Monday 8 May, 4pm!
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Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael
Saturday 29 July, 8pm
The highly-acclaimed George Michael tribute show is back by popular demand! The show is packed with crowd pleasing anthems, from Wham! classics of the ‘new pop’ revival to the chart topping success of the eighties album Faith, plus favourites from the nineties and noughties including the irresistible Flawless.
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The Best of the Bee Gees with the George Ellis Orchestra
Friday 1 September, 8pm
The Best of the Bee Gees celebrates 25 years on the world stage accompanied by The George Ellis Orchestra with special guests Colin “Smiley” Petersen and Roslyn Loxton. This Silver anniversary will be packed with international hits and memories spanning the decades from the Bee Gees song book, with orchestral charts as originally written and recorded by the brothers Gibb.
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The Stevie Wonder Story
Saturday 9 September, 8pm
After a hugely successful show last year, The Stevie Wonder Story is back. Hear wonderfully authentic renditions of classic hits from Stevie’s songbook in this superbly rich musical and visual feast, with Philly style horns, a rhythm section including full percussion and outstanding backing vocalists.
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Comedy, Talks & Pop Culture
Taylor Tomlinson: The Have It All Tour
Sunday 25 June, 7pm
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson exploded onto the international stage when her hour-long special Quarter-Life Crisis debuted on Netflix just as the world entered into a once-in-a-century pandemic. Now, she’s on her way to Australia for the very first time!
Tickets for this show are extremely limited – book now to avoid disappointment!
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An Evening with Peter Singer
Friday 21 July, 7pm
Join philosopher and bioethicist Peter Singer as he delves into his vast body of work, from animal liberation to effective altruism, and gives insights into some of the most pressing ethical issues of our time. This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics and social justice.
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Lucy Durack’s ROM COMcert
Sunday 24 September, 8pm
Celebrate the music of your favourite rom-coms with Australia’s leading lady of stage, Lucy Durack, along with best mates Rob Mills and Bert LaBonté. With glorious standards like ‘Come Away With Me’ (Maid In Manhattan), ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’ (Dirty Dancing), ‘Love Is All Around’ (Four Weddings and a Funeral), this will be an evening of unapologetic romance.
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World
George Dalaras
Monday 22 May, 7pm
One of Greece’s most iconic musicians, George Dalaras, will perform his first ever concert in Perth this May! Join us for this exclusive, one-night-only concert that showcases the most important stages of this great Greek singer’s illustrious music career, featuring selected classics from his enormous repertoire.
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Still unsure what to get? Buy a Perth Concert Hall gift voucher and let your Mum choose the show!
