The Australian Baroque Christmas Concert 

Directed by conductor Hugh Lydon

Curated and directed by Aquinas Schola Director and WASO Chorus Director Hugh Lydon, this is a classic English Christmas celebration concert, Westminster Cathedral style. Join us for mince pies and a stunning program of festive works by Bach, Handel and Corelli as well as some traditional Christmas Carols. 

Wednesday, December 18th, 6pm 

Saint Michael’s the Archangel, Leederville 

Join us for an evening of Baroque splendor with West Australian Opera Principal Artist Brigitte Heuser, as West Australian Opera and Australian Baroque Orchestra unite to explore life's beauty in resilience. 

The recital Le Belle Immagini; tranquillità e tumulto (The beautiful image; tranquilty and turmoult)  opens with Vivaldi's"Sovente il sole" from "Andromeda Liberata" which foreshadows the theme that life rejuvenates after a challenge.

 Handel's "Ombra mai fu"  and Glück's "Le belle Immagini" relish the moment to appreciate peace and calm before disturbance. 

Aria's from Vivaldi's Juditha Triumphans and Farnace vividly depict the depth of human experience—from fragility to fury. Handel's duet "Bramo aver mille vite" from Ariodante and aria "Dopo Notte" celebrate overcoming adversity and challenge, showcasing Brigitte Heuser's coloratura vocal prowess.

Don't miss this moving evening of music that celebrates resilience and beauty of life with the West Australian Opera and Australian Baroque.

Mozart’s Piano Quartets

With the internationally acclaimed fortepianist and Patron of Australian Baroque, Dr Geoffrey Lancaster AO, we present Mozart’s two sublime Piano Quartets KV 478 and KV 479—a form of chamber music invented by Mozart himself. Containing keyboard writing that was considered unplayable in Mozart’s time, these magnificent works are universally regarded not only as revealing the composer at his very best, but also as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Mozart’s fortepiano chamber music.

Also on the program is Mozart’s rarely heard and inspiringly beautiful Rondo in F major KV 494 for solo fortepiano, written only seven days after Mozart had penned his second piano quartet.

This performance takes place within the Brett Whitely exhibition at the John Curtin Gallery.

Date: Thursday, November 21

Time: 7:00 PM  

Venue: John Curtin Gallery, Curtin University, Bentley 

Exhibition: Brett Whiteley

Haydn’s and Mozart’s Vienna 

Be delighted and thrilled by the ravishing sounds and passionate nuances-of-meaning familiar to late eighteenth-century lovers of music in Haydn’s and Mozart’s Vienna; fortepianist Geoffrey Lancaster plays scintillating masterpieces by music’s first eccentric genius, Gottfried Müthel, by the musical connoisseur’s beloved Joseph Haydn, and by the ever-astonishing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Thursday, November 7

6:00 – 7:30PM

WA Art Collective 

Baroque in Toodyay with Emma Pettemerides 

After our recent performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, we return to beautiful Toodyay for a feast of music by Purcell, Rameau, Handel and Vivaldi and the words of love's greatest poet, Shakespeare, on a musical pilgrimage from love’s first kiss to life’s last breath at eternity’s portal. West Australian Opera principal artist Emma Pettemerides and Australian Baroque invite you to join us for this succulent musical banquet.

Sunday, October, 27th, 3pm 

Toodyay Memorial Hall

This concert is part of the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries WA touring program and is supported by the Shire of Toodyay. 

Intimate Musical Conversations - Keyboard Collective Series

In 2023, in collaboration with the WA Art Collective, we launched Intimate Musical Conversations, curated by Dr Geoffrey Lancaster AO. 

Dr Paul Tunzi curates our 2024 offering of this unique keyboard series. The audience, sitting close to a performer and their instrument, hear the player tell of the questions that were catalysed by performance, and the thinking and playing that necessarily took place in response.

Performers and speakers: 

Paul Tunzi, Jordan Proctor, Eva Hinsman, Jake Smith, and Nicholas Williams

Sunday, October 20, 2pm 

Eileen Joyce Studio, University of Western Australia 

35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

Join us for Vivaldi in the Vines in the beautiful surrounds of Faber Vineyard. A stunning program by Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, starring flautist Andy Skinner, paired with equally stunning wines from Faber. Start with a gourmet platter for lunch, wine tastings and then sit back and enjoy a program of some of Vivaldi’s most sublime works!

Times:

• Wine Tastings & Lunch served 12-1:30

• Concert 1:30-2:30

• Further Wine Tasting available 2:30 onwards

Venue: Faber Vineyard - the Barrell Room: 233 Haddrill Rd, Baskerville, WA

Tickets: $97 (+booking fees)

Included in your ticket are our generous and delicious lunch platters with a spectacular range of local and artisan cheeses, charcuterie and homemade treats. Join the musicians for this delicious feast in the glorious surrounds of Faber Vineyard.

Please advise any special dietary requirements when booking otherwise we may not be able to cater for your needs on the day. 

* We can provide GF, vegetarian and vegan options.

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

Australian Baroque Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger gives a masterclass in playing music in the Baroque style.
Three musicians will participate in this hour-long masterclass, chosen to present a varied range of instruments and Baroque music.

The audience is open to all, with both musicians and music appreciators encouraged to attend. Gain fascinating insight into performing music written during the Baroque Period (1600 to 1750) from one of Australia's leading specialist musicians of the period.

Expressions of interest are sought from musicians of AMEB Grade 6 level and above or equivalent, who would like to be considered as one of the masterclass participants. For more information contact performing.arts@kalamunda.wa.gov.au

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

This show is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed live, on baroque instruments, as Vivaldi would have heard it himself! Under the direction of Artistic Director and violinist Helen Kruger, Australian Baroque presents an awe-inspiring program for string orchestra, performing the well-loved fiery works of Vivaldi.

Elysian harmonies

This concert presents chamber-music works of unsurpassed beauty. The satiating creative spirit of JS Bach and of Telemann accords with the seductive allure of musical masterpieces by Pisendel—the Dresden-based student of Vivaldi—and Francoeur le Cadet—the esteemed Master of Music to King Louis XV. This auditory feast—containing works of unparalleled depth and mastery, providing a window into the soul—is simply not to be missed. 

Australian Baroque is joined by the sensational London-based baroque cellist Kinga Gaborjani, who brings a lifetime’s experience and dazzling technique to the interpretation of eighteenth century repertoire.  

Performers: Dr Geoffrey Lancaster harpsichord, Kinga Gaborjani cello, Andy Skinner flute, Helen Kruger violin

Midland Junction Arts Centre, Auditorium

Doors open 6:30pm 

Concert 7-8pm

With the support of the City of Swan, we are delighted to present this FREE MASTERCLASS with guest cellist and music educator from London, Kinga Gaborjani. 

This is an open masterclass, so audience members are very welcome. This event is free thanks to the City of Swan support. 

Please email Helen on helen@australianbaroque.com if you would like to be one of the performers.  THREE performers will have 20mins each as part of this masterclass opportunity. 

About Kinga: 

Kinga Gáborjáni, originally from Hungary, studied baroque cello with Jennifer Ward Clarke and viola da gamba with Richard Campbell at the Royal Academy of Music in London. She gained her postgraduate degree with distinction in 2007.

Kinga performs with many UK period instrument orchestras with whom she has toured all over the world. Since 2008, she has played with the English Baroque Soloists, under Sir John Eliot Gardiner, since 2022 as a principal cellist and gamba player. 

She was co-principal cellist for the English Touring Opera for 8 years and she has been guest principal cellist with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the English Concert. 

She is part of chamber groups and viol consorts, as well as giving recitals as a soloist. 

She also plays the Lirone, an instrument with 14 strings, used by Monteverdi and other 17th century composers in operatic works.

Kinga also works as a mindset coach, helping fellow musicians cope with performance anxiety as well as non-performers develop in confidence.

Australian Baroque & West Australian Opera with Rachelle Durkin 

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Baroque opera with Rachelle Durkin and the Australian Baroque in Un Bellissimo Fuoco — an evening of sublime vocal artistry and timeless masterpieces.

Experience the gripping drama of Handel's "Vo'far guerra" from Rinaldo, where love and conflict intertwine in a powerful display of passion. Delve into the emotional depth of Handel's Rodelinda as Queen Rodelinda navigates loss and renewal. Feel the intense emotions of Vivaldi's In Furore, exploring themes of divine anger and redemption.

Explore the complexities of love and betrayal in Handel's "Consolati o bella" from Orlando, a heartfelt aria revealing the turmoil of a love triangle. Celebrate love's triumph with Handel's exuberant "Bravo Aver Mille" from Ariodante, an aria bursting with joy and heartfelt emotion. Discover the haunting beauty of Purcell's "Music for a While", offering solace amidst the emotional journey of the evening.

Date: Thursday, August 29

Time: 6pm

Venue: Hackett Hall, WA MUSEUM BOOLA BARDIP