St. George's College
Welcome to Music at St George’s College! We take pride in fostering classical music, not only within our campus but also in the local community. Our focus is on nurturing young musicians at secondary or tertiary levels. Through mentorship, practice, and performance opportunities, we empower them to excel. Join us—whether as an audience member, musician, patron, or friend—and be part of the musical legacy at St George’s.
Southwest Summer Tour - Rachelle Durkin at Leeuwin Estate
Saturday 18 January 2025
Meet us in the stunning surrounds of the Leeuwin Estate Art Gallery for some excellent wine and canapés, followed by an exciting concert of popular classics and opera favourites performed by superstar soprano Rachelle Durkin. Accompanied by pianist Mark Coughlan, they will be joined by guest artist Barnaby Beahan on flute, the brilliant young voices of St George’s College Consort as well as the talented St George’s College String Quartet.
Event Proceedings:
4pm Leeuwin Estate wines and canapés upon arrival
4:45pm Guests take their seats in the gallery
5:00pm Concert commences
6:15pm Concert concludes. Guests are welcome to stay and enjoy a drink in the alfresco.
7pm Post-performance drinks conclude
Leeuwin Estate Art Gallery
Southwest Summer Tour - Dunsborough Concert
Sunday 19 January 2025
Join us in the Dunsborough as we showcase some of Western Australia’s finest musicians, performing an exciting program of popular classics for voice, piano and strings. This concert features our very own talented St George’s College String Quartet and the St George’s College Consort, alongside the world-class talents of violinist Paul Wright, pianist Raymond Yong, and guest artist Barnaby Beahan.
If you would like to see superstar soprano Rachelle Durkin sing at Leeuwin Estate on Saturday 18 January, tickets can be purchased through the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/CXDOZ
St George's Family Centre Dunsborough
Opera in the Quad 2025
Saturday 15 February 2025
The stunning Quadrangle at St George's College is the unique venue for opera star Emma Matthews and pianist Mark Coughlan to present Opera in the Quad - an evening of the best loved moments from the magical world of opera.
Emma and Mark will be joined by three brilliant young singers — mezzo-soprano Caitlin Forrest, tenor Vin Trikeriotis and baritone Devon Lake to create a special evening of musical treasures. Experience the passion and joy of opera in our beautiful garden setting.
Please note seating is provided for all ticket holders and is unreserved.
No picnic blankets or deck chairs are to be brought to the concert.
Please feel free to bring your own drinks.
Doors open 5:45pm.
St George's College Quadrangle
Christmas in the Quad 2024
Monday 16 December 2024
Celebrate the festive season with a delightful evening of music in the beautiful surrounds of the College's Quadrangle. This years program features a variety of young and talented soloists, and showcases the college's symphonic orchestra and various choirs. Please bring your own food, drink, low chairs and picnic blankets.
Featured artists include Mark Coughlan (maestro), Paul Wright (concertmaster), Raymond Yong (pianist), Phoebe Tait (soprano), Ciaran McChord (tenor), and Audrey Jarvis (violin)
Door open at 5:30pm
Please note that there is strictly no reserve seating prior to doors opening. Items used to reserve seating prior to doors opening will be removed and stored in a safe place at the Archway entrance. Priority entry will be given to those that are infirm or disabled, so please make yourself known on the day if this applies to you.
St George's College Quadrangle
Dining Hall Recital: St George's College String Quartet
Sunday 17 November 2024
The St George's College String Quartet presents its first featured recital of 2024. Under the direction of one of Australia's finest violinists, Paul Wright, the quartet is a young and talented group of string students. Featured recently in the college's recent Meditations concert, the quartet return to perform an exciting program of music by Haydn and Beethoven.
Hackett Dining Hall
Audrey Jarvis Recital (CANCELLED)
Sunday 27 October 2024
Featured recently in the College's Meditations Concert as a member St George's College String Quartet, 15 year old Audrey Jarvis returns for a solo recital. Under the tutelage of Paul Wright, Audrey has performed with orchestras all over the world including Italy, Amsterdam and Australia. Audrey is excited to be featuring in the College’s upcoming Dining Hall Recital with the St George's College String Quartet, as well as being a featured soloist at our Christmas in the Quad Concert. Accompanied by pianist Jonathan Bradley, Audrey will present an exciting and diverse program of works by Schubert, Wieniawski, Pisendel, and Szymanowski.
Ruth Rodgers Room
A Cappella Affair: A Jukebox Musical Comedy
Between Friday 11 October 2024 and Saturday 12 October 2024
The charismatic young voices of the St George's A Cappella groups, Newby Blues and Mockingbirds face off against the St George's College Consort in this entertaining and original musical. This collaborative and somewhat hilarious project is based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and showcases a range of live performances of some of the greatest hits through the ages.
Please note that doors open at 6:30pm for both concerts and that there will be an interval of 20 minutes in between acts. There is strictly no parking on college grounds.
Hackett Dining Hall
Meditations: Buxtehude's Membra Jesu Nostri
Between Friday 20 September 2024 and Sunday 22 September 2024
Paul Wright, one of Australia's finest violinists, is joined by the St George's College String Quartet, Chapel Choir, and Consort to present Buxtehude's masterpiece, Membra Jesu Nostri.
Buxtehude had considerable influence on composers such as J S Bach and G F Handel. Being a standout among Buxtehude's compositional oeuvre, this work of seven cantatas reflects on aspects of Christ's suffering on the cross. The music is characterised by its sense of warmth, purity, balance, and profound expressiveness.
Please note that doors at 6:30pm on Friday 20 September and 3:30pm on Sunday 22 September. There is strictly no parking on college grounds.
St George's College Chapel
International Piano Recital: Victor Sangiorgio
Sunday 11 August 2024
London-based Australian pianist Victor Sangiorgio performs at St George's College for the first time. Victor has performed solo and chamber music throughout the world in venues including Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and the Sydney Opera House. Victor will present a diverse program of solo piano works ranging from Scarlatti and Haydn to Liszt and Rachmaninoff.
Doors open 3:30PM. Please note that there is strictly no parking on college grounds.
Hackett Dining Hall
Dunsborough Winter Tour 2024
Between Saturday 13 July 2024 and Sunday 14 July 2024
Join us for two exciting concerts in Dunsborough as we celebrate the arrival of the Dunsborough Concert Piano, generously gifted by members of the local Dunsborough community.
Saturday Concert: Piano Celebration
Pianists Mark Coughlan, Raymond Yong, and Chern Yue Khor present a piano recital of music by Mozart, Chopin and Schubert.
Sunday Concert: Songs and Sonatas
Opera superstar Rachelle Durkin and violin prodigy Ellie Malonzo join our pianists for an afternoon of chamber music.
St George's Community Care, Dunsborough
Community Choir Formal Dinner 2024
Monday 17 June 2024
Community Choir Formal Dinner
Thursday 17 June 2024
This is the Trybooking link to book your tickets for the Community Choir Formal dinner for 2024. Please purchase tickets for your guests under your own name, so we can allocate your guests appropriately. Please do not forward this link to your guests.
Feel free to contact myself (Ewald Didericks) at music@stgc.uwa.edu.au if you have any queries or concerns. Please find a map down below to find the JCR if you get lost!
Pre-Dinner Rehearsal in the Ruth Rodgers Room starting at 5:45pm
Pre-drinks will commence in the JCR at 6:30pm.
Dinner commences at 7pm.
Attire: Formal
St George's College
Piano Recital: Alexander Chua
Saturday 15 June 2024
One of Western Australia's finest young pianists, Alexander Chua is presenting an intimate solo piano recital at St George's College this Saturday. Alexander performed in our sold-out Chopin Showcase concert last year and has also appeared as soloist at Christmas in the Quad. Alexander was recently selected to participate in the national Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition. He will present an eclectic and exciting program of Bach, Mozart, Chopin and Ravel.
Ruth Rodgers Room
Romantic Rhapsody
Between Saturday 13 April 2024 and Sunday 14 April 2024
Beethoven and Liszt revolutionised the world of piano playing with their unprecedented levels of virtuosity, dramatic flair and emotional depth.
This program includes some of the most enduring piano masterpieces such as Beethoven’s Appassionata and Liszt’s Spanish Rhapsody.
Playing on our Fazioli concert grand piano, Mark Coughlan and Raymond Yong will be joined by special guests Shuan Hern Lee, a brilliant young star of the piano and international competition winner, and the remarkably talented Hope Hoe.
Doors open 3:30pm
Please note that there is strictly no parking on college grounds.
Hackett Dining Hall
Tenebrae: Lamentations by Candlelight
Friday 29 March 2024
A special candlelit concert of musical reflections and text readings on the themes of Good Friday. Latin for Darkness, Tenebrae services at Easter are characterised by the gradual extinguishing of candles to the point of total darkness. This concert offers an artistic exploration of the dark and mystifying themes embedded in the Tenebrae service. The voices of the St George's College Consort will perform selections of Gesualdo's Tenebrae Responsoria along with other pieces by Weelkes and Purcell.
Doors open 6 PM. Please note that there is strictly no parking on college grounds.
St. George's College Chapel
From the Beginning
Sunday 10 March 2024
A special recital of virtuosic music for violin and theorbo from the early 17th century.
Netherlands-based UWA/WAAPA graduate Ciara Sudlow is completing a masters in early music at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam whilst working as a violinist and violist with professional period ensembles around Europe and Australia. Theorbist Matthew Jones lived and worked as a professional musician in London and Berlin for 20 years before returning to Perth in 2018 and is currently working on his PhD at WAAPA.
The duo performed regularly between 2020 and 2022 and are excited join forces again to present a unique program showcasing early 17th century music for violin and theorbo. This repertoire is a strong source of passion for both musicians that offer a clearer perspective into this often-overlooked repertoire.
Doors open 2:45 PM. Please note that there is strictly no parking on college grounds.
Ruth Rodgers Room
Opera in the Quad
Saturday 17 February 2024
The stunning Quadrangle at St George's College is the unique venue for opera star Paul O'Neill and pianist Mark Coughlan to present Opera in the Quad - an evening of the best loved moments from the magical world of opera.
Paul and Mark will be joined by three brilliant young singers — soprano Jessica Blunt, mezzo-soprano Ruth Burke, and baritone James Pinneri to create a special evening of musical treasures. Experience the passion and joy of opera in our beautiful garden setting.
Please note seating is provided for all ticket holders and is unreserved.
No picnic blankets or deck chairs are to be brought to the concert.
Please feel free to bring your own drinks.
Doors open 5:45pm.
St George's College Quadrangle
Perth A Cappella Academy (CANCELLED)
Monday 22 January 2024
After ten years in The King's Singers, countertenor Tim Wayne-Wright examines and explains what it truly means to be an ensemble singer. During these workshop sessions, Tim will cover the main issues and hurdles that every choir faces – from vowel matching and achieving a good blend, to tips on how to truly engage and communicate with your audience through the power of vocal colours. All of the key elements of accomplished ensemble singing will be explained and explored. Come along and be part of this fascinating journey through the world of a cappella ensemble singing!
St George's College
South-West Summer Tour
Between Friday 19 January 2024 and Sunday 21 January 2024
Join us in the South-West as we showcase some of Western Australia’s finest musicians, performing an exciting program of popular classics for voice, piano and strings. These regional concerts feature our very own talented St George’s College String Quartet and the St George’s College Consort, alongside the world-class talents of violinist Paul Wright, and pianists Mark Coughlan and Raymond Yong.
Concert Details are as below:
Friday 19 January, 6:00 - 7:15 PM at Bay Life Uniting Church, Busselton
Saturday 20 January, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Leeuwin Estate Art Gallery, Witchcliffe
Sunday 21 January, 2:00 - 3:15 PM at St George's Community Care, Dunsborough
Tickets to the Leeuwin Estate Concert on Saturday 20 January can be purchased through the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/CNZJX
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Twilight Serenade: Music for Voice, Piano and Strings
Saturday 20 January 2024
Featuring Paul Wright, Mark Coughlan and Raymond Yong. Joined by the St George’s College Consort and St George’s String Quartet.
Meet us in the stunning surrounds of the Leeuwin Art Gallery for wine and canapés, followed by an exciting concert of popular classics for voice, piano and strings by some of the state’s finest musicians; violinist Paul Wright and pianists Mark Coughlan and Raymond Yong will be joined by the brilliant young voices of St George’s College Consort and talented St George’s College String Quartet.The program will include music by Beethoven and Schubert, alongside songs by Gershwin, Porter and Ellington.
Event Proceedings:
4 PM Canapés and a welcome drinks
5 PM Guests take their seats in the gallery
5:15 PM Concert commences
6:30 PM Concert concludes. Guests are welcome to stay and enjoy a drink in the alfresco.
7 PM Post-performance drinks conclude
Leeuwin Estate Art Gallery
Christmas in the Quad 2023
Monday 18 December 2023
Join us as we celebrate the festive season with a delightful evening of outstanding music and holiday cheer. Doors open 5.30pm for 7pm concert.
Experience an enchanting evening of music in the captivating surrounds of our Quadrangle. The program features a variety of young and talented musicians including our symphonic orchestra, various choirs and brilliant soloists. Please bring your own food, drink, low chairs and picnic blankets.
Please note that there is strictly no reserve seating prior to doors opening. Items used to reserve seating prior to doors opening will be removed and stored in a safe place at the Archway entrance. Priority entry will be given to those that are infirm or disabled, so please make yourself known on the day if this applies to you.
St. George's College Quad
Community Choir 2023
Monday 30 January 2023
The St. George's College Community Choir is up an running again, with a year packed full of wonderful concerts, exciting opportunities, and having a bunch of fun to boot!
Under the experienced leadership of David Woods and Tim Chapman, this year is sure to be one to remember.
We rehearse every Monday from 7.30pm - 9pm during WA school terms. Subscriptions are $110 per term, or $400 if you buy for the whole year (10% off!).
We can't wait to make music with you all!
Ruth Rodgers Room
Girls Choir 2023
Monday 30 January 2023
The Girls Choir of St George's College provides exceptional school-aged girls an opportunity to learn and perform stunning liturgical music dating from the Renaissance to modern-day masterworks. Choristers receive expert tuition from the Choir's director and mentors, in vocal technique, music theory, choral practice and liturgical performance. The Girls Choir are the first professional Girl Trebles in Australia, receiving individual remuneration for regular performance engagements.
Ruth Rodgers Room
A Cappella Awesome Night (CANCELLED)
Friday 29 September 2023
Cringe
St George's College Quadrangle
Cantus: Music for Voices and Strings
Between Saturday 23 September 2023 and Sunday 24 September 2023
Join us for two thrilling concerts as associate concertmaster of WASO, Riley Skevington leads the St George’s College String Orchestra, Chapel Choir, and Consort. This promises to be a captivating musical journey in the atmospheric College Chapel. Program includes Handel's Dixit Dominus.
Reserve your seat now for a transformative concert experience in our St George’s College Chapel. See you there!
Please note that there is strictly no parking on college grounds.
St. George's College Chapel
Romantic Reverie
Sunday 3 September 2023
Join us for a delightful program of music that explores the themes of love and romance.
This program features a range of talented young artists. Georgia Mercer (Soprano) and Ciaran McChord (Tenor) will be accompanied by Adrian Soares in arias by Mozart, Gounod and Donizetti. The St George's College Wind Quintet will reprise repertoire from their recent southwest tour including works by Danzi, Mozart and Ibert. And to conclude the concert we are delighted to present brilliant violinist Emily Leung with pianist Mark Coughlan to perform the dazzling Carmen Fantasy by Sarasate.
There is limited seating so reserve your ticket now to avoid missing out. We hope to see you there.
Please note that there is no parking on college campus.
Ruth Rodgers room
Public Compline: A Martyr's Embrace
Thursday 10 August 2023
Join us for a mesmerizing and contemplative Public Compline Service, as we commemorate the inspiring legacy of Saint Lawrence. Held in the serene Chapel of St. George's College, the service will be sung by the acclaimed St. George's College Consort under the direction of the talented David Woods. At 8pm, as the sun sets, immerse yourself in an hour of transcendent choral music and prayers.
Following the service, join us for a sparkling reception where you can engage with fellow attendees and share in the profound experience of the evening. This sacred and uplifting event is not to be missed—a cherished opportunity to honour Saint Lawrence and seek solace in the power of music and community.
Please note that there is strictly no parking on college campus. Doors open 7:45pm. Tickets are complimentary however booking is required.
St George's College Chapel
Chopin Showcase
Sunday 30 July 2023
Experience an unforgettable evening of piano mastery at our upcoming concert, Chopin Showcase.
Renowned pianists Mark Coughlan and Raymond Yong are joined by brilliant rising stars Alexander Chua and Chern Yue Khor to transport you with their performances of some of Chopin's finest music.
The Waltzes, Mazurkas, Ballades, Polonaises, and Scherzos of Chopin have been important landmarks in the piano literature for nearly 200 years. This concert will explore a captivating cross-section of some of his finest piano works.
Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the concert. Please note that there is no parking available on college grounds.
Hackett Dining Hall
South-West Winter Tour
Between Friday 14 July 2023 and Sunday 16 July 2023
Join us for a wonderful series of concerts through the southwest featuring a stunning program of Mozart, Beethoven, Rutter, and more. These concerts showcase two of our talented ensembles, the St George’s College Wind Quintet and the St George’s College Vocal Consort.
We are also very lucky to have music fellow Dr Raymond Yong joining us on solo piano for the Busselton and Margaret River Concerts.
Concert Details are as below:
Friday 14 July, 7:00-8:15pm at Busselton Bay Life Uniting Church
Saturday 15 July, 2:00-3:15pm at Dunsborough Community Care Centre
Sunday 16 July, 2:00-3:15pm at Margaret River Uniting Church
Please note that the Friday and Sunday concert programs are identical.
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Community Choir Formal Dinner June 2023
Monday 19 June 2023
This is the Trybooking link to book your tickets for the Community Choir Formal dinner for 2023! Please purchase tickets for your guests under your own name, so we can allocate your guests appropriately. Please do not forward this link to your guests.
Feel free to contact myself (Ewald Didericks) at music@stgc.uwa.edu.au if you have any queries or concerns. Please find a map down below to find the JCR if you get lost!
Pre-Dinner Rehearsal in the Ruth Rodgers Room starting at 5:45pm
Pre-drinks will commence in the JCR at 6:30pm.
Dinner commences at 7pm.
Attire: Formal
Hackett Dining Hall, St. George's College
Music of the Early Baroque from Rome to Venice
Sunday 4 June 2023
Join us for an evening of inspiring early music in the beautiful chapel of St George's College. Presented by St George's College Music in collaboration with Artistic Director Stewart Smith, this concert will feature performances by the St George's College Consort alongside guest artists from HIP Company including Shaun Lee Chen (Violin), Sarah Papadopoulos (Violin), Krista Low (Viola da Gamba), and Bonnie de la Hunty (Soprano). With works by Valentini, Quagliatti, Monteverdi, Corelli, and others, this promises to be a remarkable evening. There are two evening concerts, with a sparkling reception to follow after the latter.
St George's College Chapel
Community Choir Formal Dinner (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 23 May 2023
Formal dinner
Hackett Dining Hall
In Memoriam: ANZAC Public Compline
Thursday 20 April 2023
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.
Join us for an evening of remembrance as we reflect and remember the 14 Georgians who died during the Second World War. We are especially excited to welcome guest artist and trumpeter Jack Collinson to join us for this evening. The Consort will be bringing you inspiring music from MacMillan, Whitacre, and more. Customarily exclusively sung for residents, this promises to be a remarkable night like no other.
Doors open 7.30pm.
St. George's College Chapel
Laurence Jackson in Concert
Sunday 16 April 2023
St George's College music is delighted and thrilled to have WASO Concertmaster, Laurence Jackson lead the St George's College String Orchestra in collaboration with the St George's College Chapel Choir to perform an eclectic program of Bach, Elgar and Grieg.
Doors open 3:30pm.
Please note there is strictly no parking available on College grounds. Parking is available on Park Ave behind the College, in the UWA Podiatry carpark off Park Ave, or in the public parking areas over the road at UWA.
Hackett Dining Hall
Concert by Candlelight: The Seven Last Words of Christ
Friday 31 March 2023
Join us in the candlelit Chapel of St George's College for a performance of Joseph Haydn's The Seven Last Words of Christ for String Quartet. We are delighted to welcome talented young players including Olivia Bartlett, Shannon Rhodes, Miah Smith, lead by Paul Wright to present what will be a stunning performance of this unique work. An informative commentary will accompany this performance.
Doors open 6:30pm
Please note there is strictly no parking available on College grounds. Parking is available on Park Ave behind the College, in the UWA Podiatry carpark off Park Ave, or in the public parking areas over the road at UWA.
St George's College Chapel
Divas in the Quad
Friday 17 March 2023
Rachelle Durkin and Ashlyn Tymms with pianist Mark Coughlan will present solo arias and duets from the wonderful world of opera, as well as some music on the lighter side.
Please note seating is provided for all ticket holders and is unreserved.
No picnic blankets or deck chairs are to be brought to the concert.
Doors open 4:45pm.
Quadrangle
Dunsborough Concert Series 2023
Between Saturday 21 January 2023 and Sunday 22 January 2023
Music at St. George's College is proud to present our annual Dunsborough tour, where we bring you several concerts filled with fantastic music. We are very grateful and honoured to have music fellow and world-class pianist Raymond Yong with us again this year, alongside the St. George's String Quartet. We are also glad to welcome renown violinist and string musicologist Paul Wright back, as he joins forces with the St. George's College Consort, Alex Wallace, and the Kashtany Duo.
Join us in listening to the Classic Greats on the Saturday, such as Mozart and Beethoven. On the Sunday, end your weekend in the right way with our Romantic Impulse program as you sit back and let the music by the likes of Mendelssohn and Chopin take you away.
Sparkling reception and artist meetup to follow after the concert.
St George's Community Care Dunsborough
STGC Community Choir 2022
Wednesday 3 August 2022
The St George's College Community Choir provides a relaxed yet rewarding environment for music-lovers of all abilities to challenge themselves and sing together. Choir members learn vocal technique, choral skills, musicianship, and a range of repertoire from classical and liturgical to modern and pop. Previous experience or sight singing is welcome but by no means necessary. No auditions!
Monday nights, 7.30 - 9.00pm (during WA school term time)
Ruth Rodgers Room, St George's College, UWA
Monday 25 July 2022 7:30 PM - Monday 19 December 2022 9:00 PM (UTC+08)
St. George's College, Ruth Rodgers Room
STGC Girls Choir 2022
Wednesday 3 August 2022
The Girls Choir of St George's College provides exceptional school-aged girls an opportunity to learn and perform stunning liturgical music dating from the Renaissance to modern-day masterworks. Choristers receive expert tuition from the Choir's director and mentors, in vocal technique, music theory, choral practice and liturgical performance. The Girls Choir are the first professional Girl Trebles in Australia, receiving individual remuneration for regular performance engagements.
Monday 1 August 2022 4:30 PM - Monday 12 December 2022 6:30 PM (UTC+08)
St. George's College
CHRISTMAS IN THE QUAD 2022
Monday 19 December 2022
An evening of beautiful music in the magnificent surrounds of St George's College. Bring a picnic basket and be transported into the festive season by the striking musicians of STGC, led by the world-class Soprano Rachelle Durkin, Maestro Mark Coughlan, director David Woods, and other guest artists.
Doors open 5.30pm for 7pm concert.
Please note prior entry to reserve seating is strictly not permitted, and that items used to reserve seating will be removed and stored in a safe place at the Archway entrance. Unfortunately, there is no reserved seating allowed. Priority entry will be given to those that are infirm or disabled, so please make yourself known on the day if this applies to you. House rules apply.
St George's College Quadrangle
Piano Concerto Showcase!
Sunday 4 December 2022
Join us for a fantastic evening of music in Ruth Rodgers as we bring you a Piano Concerto Showcase!
Mozart’s Coronation Concerto in D major - performed by Levi Yeo
Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor - performed by Chern-Yue Khor
Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto no. 2 (Finale) - performed by Raymond Yong, with special guest Mark Coughlan.
Ruth Rodgers Room, St. George's College
Chamber 4: Baroque Treasures
Friday 18 November 2022
Join us in the Hackett Dining Hall for a performance lead by outstanding professional musicians. We invite guest Soprano Bonnie de la Hunty and guest cellist Noeleen Wright, as well as Music Fellows Shaun Lee-Chen and Stewart Smith to put on a program of Baroque Classics.
Hackett Dining Hall
Lest we forget: Music for Reflection
Friday 11 November 2022
Music at St George's College Consort present a program of reflective choral music in honour of those who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.
St George's College Chapel
Chamber 3: Mozart's Requiem
Between Friday 14 October 2022 and Sunday 16 October 2022
Join us in the St George's College Chapel for a performance of Mozart's Requiem directed by David Woods. We welcome William Huxtable as Concert Master as he leads the STGC Chamber Orchestra. We would also like to welcome The Winthrop Singers as they join forces with the STGC Chapel Choir and Consort to carry out what will be a breathtaking performance.
Doors open 30 minutes before the performance is set to start.
St George's College Chapel
Compline: Like melting wax
Thursday 6 October 2022
Join us in the St George's College Chapel for a transcendent night filled with beguiling music by the STGC Chapel Consort. Customarily exclusively sung for residents, this promises to be a remarkable night like no other.
St George's College Chapel
Chamber 2: Shaun Lee-Chen and the STGC Chamber Orchestra (CANCELLED)
Sunday 25 September 2022
Join us in the Hackett Dining Hall for a spectacular night as Shaun Lee-Chen leads the STGC Chamber Orchestra performing works by a variety of composers!
Doors open at 6:30pm. Please do not enter the venue before the doors open.
Hackett Dining Hall
Chamber 1: Julima Trio & Apeirogon Chamber Ensemble
Tuesday 23 August 2022
Join us in the Hackett Dining Hall for a night with the Julima Trio and Apeirogon Chamber ensemble as they perform chamber works by Samuel Barber and Johannes Brahms
Hackett Dining Hall
Concert Series Launch 2022
Sunday 31 July 2022
We are delighted to announce that the St George’s College Semester Two Concert Series will be launched at a special concert in the College Hackett Dining Hall on Sunday 31 July at 7pm.
Ashlyn Tymms (mezzo soprano) and Paul Wright (violin) will join pianists Raymond Yong and Mark Coughlan in a soulful program of much-loved classics including Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Bizet, and Ravel.
At this concert, we will have great pleasure in welcoming David Woods as the St George's College Music Coordinator and Director of Choral Music.
Hackett Dining Hall
St George's College Community Choir 2022 (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 26 July 2022
The St George's College Community Choir provides a relaxed yet rewarding environment for music-lovers of all abilities to challenge themselves and sing together. Choir members learn vocal technique, choral skills, musicianship, and a range of repertoire from classical and liturgical to modern and pop. Previous experience or sight singing is welcome but by no means necessary. No auditions!
Monday nights, 7.30 - 9.00pm (during WA school term time)
Ruth Rodgers Room, St George's College, UWA
St George's College, Ruth Rodgers Room
like melting wax | Good Friday Concert
**POSTPONED**
**POSTPONED**
We regret to inform you that this concert has been postponed due to Covid isolation requirements. Those who have already purchased a ticket are welcome to put their ticket on 'hold' until a new date for the concert is announced. Alternatively, you can have your ticket refunded by clicking the "Contact Event Organisers" button below.
If you have any queries, or require assistance in having your ticket refunded please do not hesitate to contact us at music@stgc.uwa.edu.au
Chapel, St George's College
Dunsborough 2022: Consort & Fellows of St George's College
Between Saturday 22 January 2022 and Sunday 23 January 2022
Music at St George’s returns for Dunsborough '22: Consort&Fellows. Leading violinist Paul Wright and pre-eminent concert pianist Raymond Yong are the power-house STGC Music Fellows and two of the country's finest performers of today. For the first time in concert they are joined by tomorrow's brightest stars, the elite young voices of StGeorge’sCollege Consort, led by STGC Director of Music Christophe Karas. Two programmes of finesse from the fine musicians of Music at St George's.
22nd: St George's Community Centre | 23rd: Cape Lodge Estate
CHRISTMAS IN THE QUAD 2021!
Monday 20 December 2021
Join us for an evening of beautiful music in the glorious surrounds of St George's College. Bring a picnic and be transported into the festive season by the magnificent musicians of STGC, led by the world-class WA team of Maestro Mark Coughlan, Concertmaster Paul Wright, Pianist Raymond Yong, Soprano Brianna Louwen, and incredible guest soloist, opera superstar, tenor Paul O'Neill!
Doors open 5pm for 7pm concert. Please note prior entry to reserve seating is not permitted.
St George's College
St George's College Community Choir 2021
Monday 22 February 2021
The St George's College Community Choir provides a relaxed yet rewarding environment for music-lovers of all abilities to challenge themselves and sing together. Choir members learn vocal technique, choral skills, musicianship, and a range of repertoire from classical and liturgical to modern and pop. Previous experience or sight singing is welcome but by no means necessary. No auditions!
Monday nights, 7.30 - 9.00pm (in school term time)
Ruth Rodgers Room, St George's College, UWA
St George's College, Ruth Rodgers Room
Chamber 6: Paul Wright & STGC Chamber Orchestra
Monday 6 December 2021
The College's Senior Music Fellow leads the full forces of the newly-formed STGC Chamber Orchestra, bringing together Chamber Scholar Strings, Wind and Brass for a performance of Dvorak, Schubert and the original master, JS Bach.
Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
STGC Chamber 8
Monday 6 December 2021
Join us for the STGC Chamber Orchestra's first performance for 2021!
The Orchestra will be directed by one of Australia's preeminent musicians
X, who we are thrilled to welcome to the team at St George's this year as a Senior Mentor of the Chamber Programme!
Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
Arabic Tango Nuevo - Bembina Ensemble
Sunday 28 November 2021
Music at St George's College presents Artists in Residence, BEMBINA ENSEMBLE.
Tango Nuevo of Astor Piazzolla meets Arabic song and taqasim. Join us for an intoxicating melting pot of music presented by one of Perth's most vibrant new professional ensembles Bembina, with special guests on piano, accordion, oud and frame drum, and strings.
Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
St Cecilia Festival Concert - St George's College
Tuesday 23 November 2021
Music at St George's is thrilled to present the inaugural St Cecilia Festival Concert! On the feast day of St Cecilia, the Patron Saint of musicians, we offer a cornucopia of musical delights, featuring the Chamber String Orchestra, Brass Octet, Chapel Choir, Consort, and Fellows, with performances from 7-9:45pm in the grand Dining Hall, beautiful Quad, and stunning Chapel. Interval reception.
Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
STGChamber 4: Stewart Smith | Christophe Karas
Saturday 9 October 2021
Stravinsky Mass
STGC Chapel Chapel Choir & Chamber Scholars
This project sees a rare chance to experience a performance of the 1948 Mass by Igor Stravinsky, for choir and double wind quintet. In addition, between each movement of the Mass will be an improvisation in response, performed on the College organ by Stewart Smith.
Chapel, St George's College
STGC Chamber: The Fellows in Concert
Sunday 3 October 2021
The Music Fellows of St George's College are joined by special guest, mezzo soprano Ashlyn Tymms, for an evening of exquisite music in the beautiful Hackett Dining Hall of St George's College.
Paul Wright, Raymond Yong, Ashlyn Tymms
Sunday 3rd October, 7.30pm
Reception to Follow
Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
Evensong with St George's College Chapel Choir (CANCELLED)
Saturday 4 September 2021
St George's College Chapel Choir perform the beautiful service of Anglican Choral Evensong. All are welcome to attend.
Purcell - Thou Knowest, Lord
Rose - Preces and Responses
Stanford - Canticles in G
Wesley - Blessed be the God and Father
5.30pm, 4th September, St George’s College Chapel.
Reception to follow!
The Reverend Peter Boyland, Area Dean, will officiate.
St George's College Chapel
STGC Chamber 2: John Keene
Sunday 25 July 2021
Join us for the STGC Chamber Scholar's second performance for 2021!
The Orchestra will be directed by one of Australia's preeminent musicians
John Keene (Associate Principle Bass, West Australian Symphony Orchestra), who we are thrilled to welcome to the team at St George's this year as a Senior Mentor of the Chamber Programme.
Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
STGC Chamber 1: Shaun Lee-Chen
Monday 12 July 2021
Join us for the STGC Chamber Orchestra's first performance for 2021!
The Orchestra will be directed by one of Australia's preeminent musicians
Shaun Lee-Chen, who we are thrilled to welcome to the team at St George's this year as a Senior Mentor of the Chamber Programme!
Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
Chamber: Paul Wright (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 30 June 2021
Paul Wright directs the Chamber Scholars of St George's College
Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
Chamber 3 (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 30 June 2021
Concert 3 - the SGTC Chamber Scholars
Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
Music at St George's: Re-Launch 2021
Saturday 19 June 2021
As we prepare to relaunch the St George's College Music Programme with more participants, ensembles, performances, mentors, and outreach than ever before, we first go back to where it all began.
A Fazioli in the Dining Hall.
Join Music Fellow Raymond Yong, Music Chair Mark Coughlan, and Graduate Artist Adrian Soares, as we return to a new beginning of Music at St George's, with Re-Launch 2021!
Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
Evensong for National Reconciliation Week
Thursday 27 May 2021
Join the Chapel Choir of St George's College for a special service of Evensong in recognition of National Reconciliation Week 2021.
The Choir are honoured to perform Canticles in the Nyoongar Language, set by West Australian Composer Perry Joyce, text taken from Warda Kwabba Luke-Ang, The Gospel of St Luke translated by Vivienne Sahanna, Lorna Little, and Tom Little, et al.
5pm, 27th May, St George’s College Chapel. The Reverend Fr Peter Boyland will officiate
St George's College Chapel
Requiem for ANZAC
Sunday 23 May 2021
The Chapel Choir of St George's College presents Fauré's Requiem for ANZAC Day. Renowned organist Stewart Smith joins Christophe Karas, the Chapel Choir of St George's College, and STGC Chamber Players for St George's College's annual ANZAC memorial concert.
St George's College Chapel
Baroque Launch (CANCELLED)
Sunday 9 May 2021
Senior Music Fellow Paul Wright and friends debut the new Baroque String instruments in the Chapel of St George's College
Chapel, St George's College
NEW BAROQUE
Sunday 9 May 2021
Australia's pre-eminent Baroque musicians Paul Wright (College Music Fellow) and Stewart Smith (Senior Mentor) are joined by the wonderful Jane Cameron, Christian Read, Noeleen Wright, and Libby Browning for a performance celebrating the donation of Period instruments to Music at St George's.
The Chapel of St George's College, UWA
Requiem for ANZAC
Sunday 25 April 2021
The Chapel Choir of St George's College presents Fauré's Requiem for ANZAC Day. Senior Music Fellow Paul Wright and renowned organist Stewart Smith join Christophe Karas, the Chapel Choir of St George's College, and STGC Chamber Players for St George's College's annual ANZAC memorial concert.
St George's College Chapel
Good Friday Compline - Chapel Consort of St George’s
Friday 2 April 2021
Since 2018, the Chapel Consort of St George’s College has sung Compline each Thursday night for the residents of the College. On Good Friday, the candlelit service is open to all and will feature reflections and readings to suit the holy day.
The service begins at 9:15pm and the duration is approximately 30 minutes. St George’s College is delighted to extend this invitation to anyone seeking reflection on this, the holiest of days.
St George’s College Chapel
Evensong with the Chapel Choir of St George's College
Saturday 20 March 2021
Join the Chapel Choir of St George's College to celebrate the start of 2021, featuring the music of Noble, Rose, Esenvalds and more.
Presided by: Fr Peter Boyland
Organist: Stewart Smith
Conductor: Christophe Karas
Sparkling Reception to follow
St George's College Chapel
DUNSBOROUGH TOUR 2021 : THE QUARTET AND FELLOWS OF STGC
Between Saturday 23 January 2021 and Sunday 24 January 2021
Join the Quartet and Fellows of St George's College for two beautiful afternoons of music to lift the soul. Paul Wright, Raymond Yong, Brianna Louwen and the St George's College String Quartet will be travelling to Dunsborough for concerts on the 23rd and 24th of January. Limited tickets available, purchase yours now!
23rd January
St George's Community Centre
48 Gibney Street, Dunsborough 6281
24th January
Cape Lodge
3341 Caves Rd, Yallingup 6282
Dunsborough
Christmas in the Quad 2020
Monday 21 December 2020
We are delighted to once again open our doors and welcome you back to St George's College for the magic of Christmas in the Quad!
Bring a picnic and enjoy some of Australia's finest musicians under the stars...
Monday 21st December
Doors open 5.30pm | Concert starts 7pm
St George's College
STGC String Quartet in Concert
Sunday 24 May 2020
Join the STGC String Quartet for our final concert of first semester! We can’t wait to see you soon at our Semester 2 Season Launch!
Entry by donation, booking essential.
Ruth Rodgers Room, St George's College
STGC Chamber Orchestra in Concert
Sunday 17 May 2020
Join the STGC Chamber Orchestra, directed by Paul Wright, for our second to last concert of the semester!
Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
Alex Cohen Memorial Concert
Sunday 29 March 2020
Join the STGC String Quartet, Paul Wright, Raymond Yong, Christophe Karas and the STGC Consort as we remember Alex Cohen’s life.
Hackett Dining Hall
STGC Chamber Orchestra in Concert (CANCELLED)
Sunday 15 March 2020
Join Paul Wright and the STGC Chamber Orchestra for a gorgeous afternoon in the St George's College Hackett Dining Hall.
Hackett Dining Hall
2020 Season Launch
Sunday 23 February 2020
Join us at St George's College as we launch our 2020 Concert Season!
Paul Wright, Raymond Yong, Brianna Louwen, Christophe Karas, and the STGC Girls Choir.
Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
Dunsborough Tour 2020 : The Fellows of STGC
Between Friday 24 January 2020 and Saturday 25 January 2020
Join the Fellows of St George's College for an unparalleled evening of musical talent. Paul Wright, Raymond Yong and Brianna Louwen will be travelling to Dunsborough for concerts on the 24th and 25th of January. Limited tickets available, purchase yours now!
24th January
St George's Community Centre
48 Gibney Street, Dunsborough 6281
25th January
Clairault Streicker Estate
3277 Caves Road, Wilyabrup 6
Dunsborough
Christmas in the Quad 2019
Monday 16 December 2019
Once again, St George's College is delighted to be hosting Christmas in the Quad- an evening under the stars, filled with orchestral, choral and soloist music that is sure to please the whole family.
Whether you would like to spread out on a picnic blanket on the grass or watch from one of the balconies overhead, we invite you to enjoy the evening to its fullest and experience Christmas in all its musical delight.
Doors open 5.30pm. Concert starts 7pm.
St George's College
STGC String Quartet in Concert
Sunday 3 November 2019
We are delighted to once again invite you to a thrilling performance by the STGC String Quartet. The brilliant young players of the Quartet, fresh from their masterclass with the Australian String Quartet, are not to be missed. Repertoire featuring the works of Bartók and Smetana.
We look forward to seeing you there!
All welcome. Entry by donation.
St George's College
STGC Chapel Choir
Sunday 13 October 2019
The STGC Chapel Choir is offering a night of heavenly music; a collection of old and new works encapsulating all things divine.
Be sure to book your free ticket, and we look forward to seeing you there!
All welcome. Entry by donation.
St George's College
Australian String Quartet Masterclass
Thursday 19 September 2019
Francesca Hiew and Sharon Grigoryan, of the acclaimed Australian String Quartet, join us at St George's College to give a masterclass to the brilliant young players of the St George's College String Quartet. Don't miss this chance to have a behind-the-scenes view of what makes a quartet come to life!
Thursday 19th September, 10am.
Entry by donation. Parking available over the road at UWA.
St George's College
STGC Chamber Orchestra in Concert
Sunday 15 September 2019
Join the STGC Chamber Orchestra for an afternoon of beautiful string classics including Valentini, Mahler, Vivaldi, Dvorak, and more, directed by acclaimed violinist Paul Wright.
Entry by donation.
St George's College
STGC Chapel Consort in Concert
Sunday 1 September 2019
Step into Paris in 1920 for an evening of jazz classics with the STGC Consort.
St George's College Chapel
Season Two Launch Concert - Music at St George's
Sunday 28 July 2019
Join Paul Wright, Mark Coughlan, Brianna Louwen and St George's College Chapel Choir for an afternoon of beautiful music as we launch our Semester Two Concert Series!
3-4pm, Hackett Dining Hall. Entry by donation. Sparkling reception to follow.
Parking is available behind College on Park Ave / over the road at UWA.
St George's College, UWA
ANZAC IN MEMORIAM
Thursday 25 April 2019
The St George's College Chapel Choir, Consort, String Quartet, and members of the Chamber Orchestra join forces to provide an evening of beautiful music in commemoration of ANZAC Day.
St George's College
STGC Chamber Orchestra in Concert
Saturday 30 March 2019
After a sell-out tour to the Southwest, the Chamber Orchestra of St George's College return home with a beautiful programme of classics. Works by Vivaldi, Boccherini, Hindemith, Janacek and more. Don't miss the youthful exuberance of these brilliant young musicians in action!
Bookings essential. Reception to follow.
St George's College
2019 Season Launch - Music at St George's
Sunday 24 February 2019
Join St George's College's musicians and Music Fellows for an afternoon of beautiful classics. Piano, violin, voice and more, with a sparkling wine reception to follow.
2-3pm, Hackett Dining Hall. Entry by donation.
St George's College, UWA
Chamber Orchestra of St George's College in Dunsborough 2019
Between Friday 25 January 2019 and Sunday 27 January 2019
The acclaimed Chamber Orchestra of St George's College, UWA, under the direction of star violinist Paul Wright, once again tour to the SouthWest in January for two beautiful concerts!
Concert 1
Friday 25th January | 7pm
St George's Community Centre
48 Gibney Street, Dunsborough 6281
Adults $55 | Under 30s $25
Under 12s Free
Concert 2
Sunday 27th January | 6pm
Clairault Streicker Estate
3277 Caves Road, Wilyabrup 6280
Tickets $110
Includes welcome drink and two course meal.
Chamber Orchestra of St George's College in Dunsborough
Christmas in the Quad
Monday 17 December 2018
"It's not Christmas without Christmas in the Quad!"
Join us for an evening of beautiful music underneath the stars in the glorious surrounds of St George's College. Bring a picnic and be transported into the festive season with Australia's leading soloists Sara Macliver, Paul Wright, Raymond Yong, and conductor Mark Coughlan, along with the fabulous musicians of St George's College.
Doors open 5.30pm, concert starts 7pm.
St George's College
Brianna Louwen in Recital
Sunday 2 December 2018
St George's College is pleased to present Brianna Louwen, one Perth's best up-and-coming sopranos, in recital with associate artist Caroline Badnall. The College's vocal specialist will present a stunning programme of vocal classics. Don't miss it!
Entry by donation, bookings essential.
St George's College
Raymond Yong in Recital
Thursday 22 November 2018
Join St George's College Music Fellow Raymond Yong as he presents a public recital as part of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Western Australia.
22nd November, 7.30pm. Hackett Dining Hall, St George's College
Chopin: Polonaise-Fantasie - opus 61
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin
Schubert: Impromptu No 1 in C minor
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No 31 in A flat - opus 110
St George's College, UWA
Into Evening
Saturday 27 October 2018
Join the Chapel Choir of St George's College for a beautiful evening of music by candlelight. "Into Evening" will take you from a meditative concert into the transporting service of evensong, followed by a sparkling wine reception in the stunning quadrangle of St George's College.
Entry by donation - bookings essential.
St George's College Chapel
Buds and Blossoms
Sunday 14 October 2018
In the midst of Spring blossoms, our budding young musicians will present a programme of String Quartet favourites. Join us for an afternoon of brilliance, blooms, and bubbles.
All welcome to a post-concert sparkling wine reception in the sunny Quadrangle.
Sunday 14th October, 3pm
St George's College Chapel
44 Mounts Bay Rd
Bookings essential, entry by donation.
St George's College Chapel
« À Paris! »
Sunday 30 September 2018
Come away to Paris for an evening of beautiful French music from the Early Music Ensemble of St George's College.
7.30pm, St George's College Chapel. Entry by donation, sparkling wine reception to follow.
St George's College
War and Peace - The Chamber Orchestra of St George's College
Sunday 23 September 2018
Join the Chamber Orchestra of St George's College on a journey from battle ground to elysium fields. Led by acclaimed violinist Paul Wright, our vibrant and virtuosic players will provide an evening of music spanning the centuries.
St George's College
Scholars and Fellows of St George's College
Sunday 16 September 2018
Be astonished by the incredible talent of the St George's College Music Scholars and Fellows. Join us for a night of solo and chamber repertoire, on a wide range of instruments and voices.
Featuring the residential Music Scholars of St George's College, alongside:
Paul Wright, Senior Music Fellow,
Raymond Yong, Resident Music Fellow,
Brianna Louwen, College Vocal Specialist,
and,
The Chapel Consort of St George's College.
St George's College
Serenity - The Chapel Consort of St George's College
Sunday 2 September 2018
Leave your troubles at the door and join the St George's College Chapel Consort for an evening of reflection and beauty.
7.30pm, Hackett Dining Hall. Entry by donation.
St George's College - Hackett Dining Hall
Season 2 Launch
Sunday 5 August 2018
Join us for the Launch of our second season of the Concert Series here at St George’s. Having recently completed their Masters Degrees at some of the UK’s finest universities and colleges, these outstanding musicians will present a programme of vocal and instrumental favourites. Don’t miss the combined forces of Brianna Louwen, Alex Isted, and James Guan in concert!
Sparkling wine reception to follow. Entry by Donation.
St George's College
Impressions - The String Quartet of St George's College
Sunday 3 June 2018
Marvel at the young virtuosity of the St George's College String Quartet. In their first performance of the year, these brilliant musicians will provide a programme including Greig's String Quartet in G minor and the 1st movement of the Ravel String Quartet.
St George's College Chapel
Bach and Sons - Early Music Ensemble of St George's College
Friday 25 May 2018
Join the Early Music Ensemble of St George's College for some of the best of the Baroque as they indulge us in an evening of music from the master, Bach, and his sons.
Bookings essential. Entry by donation. Sparkling wine reception to follow.
St George's College, Perth
Lest We Forget
Wednesday 25 April 2018
Commemorating ANZAC Day and the end of WWI, the newly formed College Chapel Choir will make their debut under the direction of Christophe Karas, providing an afternoon of reflection through music.
Entry by Donation.
St George's College Chapel
An Evening with a Consort
Sunday 15 April 2018
An evening of love and lust with the silky voices of the newly formed St George's College Chapel Consort.
Join us for the concert debut of this wonderful group of fine young voices! Under the direction of St George's College's Director of Music, Christophe Karas, the Chapel Consort have been delighting College residents week in, week out - don't miss your chance to see them perform in public!
Entry by donation. Sparkling wine reception to follow.
St George's College Chapel
Sunday Serenade-The Chamber Orchestra of St George's College
Sunday 18 March 2018
In their first concert of the Season, The Chamber Orchestra of St George's College will provide the perfect end to the weekend, performing Tchaikovsky's beautiful Serenade for Strings, and Vivaldi's much loved Concerto Grosso in D Minor for two violins and cello. The concert will be 3 - 4pm in the historic Hackett Hall, followed by a glass of sparkling wine in the College Quadrangle.
St George's College
2018 Season Launch!
Sunday 25 February 2018
Please join us as we kick off our 2018 Concert Series. The talents of two incredible young musicians will be on full display, as they present a virtuosic programme of favourites. Alexander Chua, winner of the 2017 St George's College Piano Competition, and Emmalena Huning, one of Perth's finest violin soloists, come together in a celebration of up-and-coming talent.
Champagne reception to follow!
St George's College
The Chamber Orchestra of St George's College in Dunsborough
Between Saturday 27 January 2018 and Sunday 28 January 2018
The Chamber Orchestra of St George’s College return to Dunsborough in the new year after a successfully sold out concert in 2017. They are presenting two exciting programmes, under the direction of acclaimed Australian violinist, Paul Wright.
Dunsborough
Christmas in the Quad 2017
Monday 18 December 2017
Bring a picnic, a rug, your family, and friends for classical favourites and carols under the stars!
The Orchestra of St George's College, led by violinist Paul Wright, will be joined by acclaimed musicians, Sara Macliver (soprano), Raymond Yong (piano), and Alex Isted (violin), under the direction of Mark Coughlan.
Tickets: Adults $10, under 18s free!
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