OpusWA Arts Orchestra and Chorale
OpusWA is a vibrant and exciting union of young professional singers and experienced orchestral musicians who come together to create varied and exhilarating performances from the classical vocal repertoire.
THE ELIXIR OF LOVE (L'ELISIR D'AMORE)
A witty and charming story of love and magic, The Elixir of Love is an irresistible blend of comic charm and timeless romance. Donizetti's enchanting score showcases the beauty of bel canto singing with a touching portrayal of human emotion.
OpusWA will present some of WA's most exciting young vocal talent in these semi-staged performances at the Leederville Town Hall. The OpusWA Arts Orchestra, conducted by Mark Coughlan, will bring this beautiful music to life.
Leederville Town Hall
Handel's 'Messiah' in Mt Lawley 2023 - a Christmas tradition
Saturday 9 December 2023
A Christmas tradition! Hear Handel's sublime and ever-popular oratorio 'Messiah', performed in the intimate ecclesiastical setting for which it was originally composed. Glory in the superb voices of our fabulous young professional singers accompanied by the wonderful orchestra of OpusWA Arts Orchestra & Chorale, conducted by the esteemed and experienced choral conductor Hugh Lydon. Performances: Friday 8 December, 7:00pm at St Joseph's Church, Salvado Rd Subiaco; Saturday 9 December, 3:00pm at Patrick's Church, First Ave Mt Lawley
St Patrick's Church
Handel's 'Messiah' in Subiaco 2023 - a Christmas tradition
Friday 8 December 2023
A Christmas tradition! Hear Handel's sublime and ever-popular oratorio 'Messiah', performed in the intimate ecclesiastical setting for which it was originally composed. Glory in the superb voices of our fabulous young professional singers accompanied by the wonderful orchestra of OpusWA Arts Orchestra & Chorale, conducted by the esteemed and experienced choral conductor Hugh Lydon. Performances: Friday 8 December, 7:00pm at St Joseph's Church, Salvado Rd Subiaco; Saturday 9 December, 3:00pm at Patrick's Church, First Ave Mt Lawley
St Joseph's Church
Eternal Beethoven - Government House Ballroom
Sunday 20 August 2023
Egmont Overture
Piano Concerto No 5 "Emperor"
Symphony No 8
OpusWA Arts Orchestra and pianist/conductor Mark Coughlan present this inspiring program of Beethoven's great eternal masterworks. The Emperor concerto is one of the most popular of all piano concertos with its heroic brilliance and heart melting beauty. Both the Egmont Overture and the Eighth Symphony combine a strong foundation of classical form with the exuberance of romantic expression. This is music to inspire and uplift the spirits.
Government House Ballroom
Eternal Beethoven - St Patrick's Mt Lawley
Saturday 19 August 2023
Egmont Overture
Piano Concerto No 5 "Emperor"
Symphony No 8
OpusWA Arts Orchestra and pianist/conductor Mark Coughlan present this inspiring program of Beethoven's great eternal masterworks. The Emperor concerto is one of the most popular of all piano concertos with its heroic brilliance and heart melting beauty. Both the Egmont Overture and the Eighth Symphony combine a strong foundation of classical form with the exuberance of romantic expression. This is music to inspire and uplift the spirits.
St Patrick's Church
St Matthew Passion - 7pm Good Friday 2023 - St Joseph's
Friday 7 April 2023
OpusWA presents "The Passion According to St Matthew" with double orchestra & chorale.
Take this rare opportunity, in a church setting, to be immersed in JS Bach’s masterful retelling of Christ's story, a profoundly moving experience involving some of Bach's finest music.
The lyrics were compiled by Christian Friedrich Henrici (or Picander, as he preferred to sign his poems), probably in close consultation with Bach himself. For their theme, they took the story as told by St Matthew in his Gospel. As different groups or people have their say, the singers get different roles – Christ, Judas, Peter, a slave girl, the pupils, the high priests, the people and the soldiers, and so on. It was first performed on Good Friday in 1729 at Bach’s church of St Thomas, Leipzig, Germany.
OpusWA will be directed by the internationally acclaimed baroque specialist, Dr Georg Corall.
For more information please see our website = OpusWA.com.au/about
St Joseph’s Church, Subiaco
OpusWA, Messiah, 2022, St Patricks Mt Lawley
Saturday 10 December 2022
We return for Handel's Messiah with the fabulous singers and instrumentalists of OpusWA Arts Orchestra and Chorale. Bask in the candlelight of St Patrick's Anglican Church and immerse yourself in the music of Handel's masterful retelling of Christ's story in what is a profoundly moving experience. There are a limited number of tickets, so book early.
St Patrick's Anglican Church Mt Lawley @ 3pm
OpusWA, Messiah, 2022, St Josephs Subiaco
Friday 9 December 2022
We return for Handel's Messiah with the fabulous singers and instrumentalists of OpusWA Arts Orchestra and Chorale. Bask in the candlelight of St Joseph's Church and immerse yourself in the music of Handel's masterful retelling of Christ's story in what is a profoundly moving experience. There are a limited number of tickets, so book early.
St Joseph's Church Subiaco @7pm
OpusWA Mozart Requiem & Flute Concerto St Patricks Mt Lawley
Saturday 5 November 2022
Requiem in D minor, K626. Flute Concerto in G, K313.
Director: Jangoo Chapkhana, Flautist: Andrew Nicholson.
It is the genius of Mozart that he could excel in any area of music he liked. We perform three examples: the Overture to Don Giovanni, remarkable for its dramatic flourishes and syncopations; the Requiem in D minor, the young composer’s final incomplete commission and an extraordinary fusion of his own developed style and his piqued interest in counterpoint; lastly, the Flute Concerto in G major, a work of rare charm that takes the listener on wonderful melodic journeys.
St Patrick's Anglican Church Mt Lawley @ 3pm
OpusWA Mozart Requiem & Flute Concerto, St Joseph's Subiaco
Friday 4 November 2022
Requiem in D minor, K626. Flute Concerto in G, K313.
Director: Jangoo Chapkhana, Flautist: Andrew Nicholson.
It is the genius of Mozart that he could excel in any area of music he liked. We perform three examples: the Overture to Don Giovanni, remarkable for its dramatic flourishes and syncopations; the Requiem in D minor, the young composer’s final incomplete commission and an extraordinary fusion of his own developed style and his piqued interest in counterpoint; lastly, the Flute Concerto in G major, a work of rare charm that takes the listener on wonderful melodic journeys.
St Joseph's Church Subiaco @ 7:30pm
OpusWA presents an Opera Gala
Friday 23 September 2022
We present an operatic extravaganza, showcasing the talented soloists and players of OpusWA Orchestra and Chorale under the masterful baton of Mark Coughlan. Expect to thrill to the best bits of Bizet, veritably virtuosic Verdi and peerlessly poignant Puccini.
Join the performers for a glass of wine and some food (available from 6:30 and at the interval).
Government House Ballroom
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
Mozart’s masterpiece is a politically-charged comedy of masters and servants trading places - a battle of wits and of the sexes - set to some the most glorious music ever written. Authority is challenged, loyalties are questioned and, in the end, love wins the day!
OpusWA will present some of WA's most exciting young vocal talent in these semi-staged performances at the Holmes à Court Gallery. The OpusWA Arts Orchestra, conducted by Mark Coughlan, will bring this beautiful music to life.
Holmes à Court Gallery
St John Passion at Easter - Government House
SATURDAY 23 April 7:00 PM
Before you settle down to share with us what is perhaps the most emotional of all Bach's oratorios, The Passion According to St John, join the members of OpusWA for drinks (at 6:00 PM) in the reception room of Perth's iconic Government House Ballroom.
OpusWA will be directed in this performance by the internationally acclaimed baroque specialist, Dr Georg Corall.
Government House Ballroom
St John Passion at Easter - *St Patricks
GOOD FRIDAY 15 April 1:00 PM
We present "The Passion According to St John" in the setting for which it was intended: a church, with pastor, organ and candles. The Passion is a profoundly felt exposition of the story of Jesus Christ, and has some of Bach's finest music. However you appreciate it, the St John Passion will leave you moved.
OpusWA will be directed in this performance by the internationally acclaimed baroque specialist, Dr Georg Corall.
St Patrick's Anglican Church, MT LAWLEY
2021 - Messiah at Christmas - Geraldton
SATURDAY 18 December 2021 - 7:00 PM
Delight in our tranquil, intimate, candlelit settings as you are entranced by Handel’s unsurpassed masterpiece Messiah, sung by our young, emerging stars of the future directed by Ian Westrip OAM.
GERALDTON Anglican Cathedral
2021 Messiah at Christmas St Patricks
SATURDAY 11 December 2021 - 3:00 PM
Delight in our tranquil, intimate, candlelit settings as you are entranced by Handel’s unsurpassed masterpiece Messiah, sung by our young, emerging stars of the future directed by Ian Westrip OAM.
St Patrick's Anglican Church, MT LAWLEY
2021 Messiah at Christmas St Josephs
FRIDAY 10 December 2021 - 7:00 pm
Delight in our tranquil, intimate, candlelit settings as you are entranced by Handel’s unsurpassed masterpiece Messiah, sung by our young, emerging stars of the future directed by Ian Westrip OAM.
St Joseph's Catholic Church, SUBIACO
The Best of British: A Tribute to the Fallen
Sunday 3 October 2021
OpusWA arts orchestra and chorale presents a programme of such British favourites as Londonderry Air, Green Hills of Somerset, Highland Cathedral to name a few. Bring your voices to add to the choir for numbers including a bracket of British Pub Songs, Rule Britannia, and Strand Sing-a-long.
St Boniface Anglican Cathedral
The Best of British: A Tribute to the Fallen
Saturday 2 October 2021
OpusWA arts orchestra and chorale presents a programme of such British favourites as Londonderry Air, Green Hills of Somerset, Highland Cathedral to name a few. Bring your voices to add to the choir for numbers including a bracket of British Pub Songs, Rule Britannia, and Strand Sing-a-long.
St Patrick's Anglican Church
OpusWA Opera Gala
Sunday 22 August 2021
OpusWA arts orchestra and chorale, under the baton of Ian Westrip, OAM, present a selection of well known solos, ensembles and orchestral pieces from such operas as Nabucco, Cavelleria Rusticana, Madame Butterfly, L'Elisir d'Amore, to name a few
St Boniface Anglican Cathedral
OpusWA Opera Gala
Saturday 14 August 2021
OpusWA arts orchestra and chorale, under the baton of Ian Westrip, OAM, present a selection of well known solos, ensembles and orchestral pieces from such operas as Nabucco, Cavelleria Rusticana, Madame Butterfly, L'Elisir d'Amore, to name a few.
Beasley Hall
OpusWA Opera Gala
Friday 13 August 2021
OpusWA arts orchestra and chorale, under the baton of Ian Westrip, OAM, present a selection of well known solos, ensembles and orchestral pieces from such operas as Nabucco, Cavelleria Rusticana, Madame Butterfly, L'Elisir d'Amore, to name a few.
St Patrick's Anglican Church
OpusWA ArtSong Concert
Saturday 7 August 2021
OpusWA presents its second ArtSong concert for 2021, directed and accompanied by John Beaverstock. This concert features performances by some of Perth's own up and coming singers with a special presentation by the OpusWA Brass, directed by Ian Westrip, OAM.
Stage Door Studio
Vivaldi's Gloria
Sunday 16 May 2021
OpusWA presents a concert of Baroque music, Vivaldi's Gloria and Wachet Auf (Sleepers Awake) by J.S. Bach featuring the OpusWA arts orchestra and chorale. Conducted and directed by John Beaverstock.
Tickets: $39 and $29
St Boniface's Anglican Cathedral
Vivaldi's Gloria
Saturday 15 May 2021
OpusWA presents a concert of Baroque music, Vivaldi's Gloria and Wachet Auf (Sleepers Awake) by J.S. Bach featuring the OpusWA arts orchestra and chorale. Conducted and directed by John Beaverstock.
Tickets: $39 and $29
St Patrick's Anglican Church
Vivaldi Gloria
Friday 14 May 2021
OpusWA presents a concert of Baroque music, Vivaldi's Gloria and Wachet Auf (Sleepers Awake) by J.S. Bach featuring the OpusWA arts orchestra and chorale. Conducted and directed by John Beaverstock.
Tickets: $39 and $29
St Joseph's Catholic Church
OpusWA ArtSong Concert
Sunday 18 April 2021
Opus ArtSong: a concert of Schubert, Schumann, Mahler and Mendelssohn. WA's fine young singers under the direction and accompanied by Jangoo Chapkhana.
Tickets: $30 Full $25 Concession
Stage Door Studio
A Concert for World Peace
Sunday 28 March 2021
OpusWA presents a concert of works by R Vaughan Williams including choral pieces, Dona Nobis Pacem and Five Variants of "Dives and Lazarus". This concert will be conducted by Jangoo Chapkhana.
Tickets: Adults $35 Concessions: $25
St Boniface Anglican Cathedral
A Concert for World Peace
Saturday 27 March 2021
OpusWA presents a concert of works by R Vaughan Williams including choral pieces, Dona Nobis Pacem and Five Variants of "Dives and Lazarus". This concert will be conducted by Jangoo Chapkhana
Tickets: Adults $35 Concessions: $25
St Patrick's Anglican Church
A Concert for World Peace
Friday 26 March 2021
OpusWA presents a concert of works by R Vaughan Williams including choral pieces, Dona Nobis Pacem and Five Variants of "Dives and Lazarus". This concert will be conducted by Jangoo Chapkhana.
Ticket prices: Adults $35 Concessions $25
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Government House Gala
Sunday 28 February 2021
OpusWA presents a Gala Concert featuring Paul Wright leading Spring and Summer from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Mark Coughlan as soloist in Beethoven's Choral Fantasia and selections from our recent performance of Mozart's Die Zauberflote.
Tickets prices: Adults $49. Concession/students. $35
Government House Ballroom
Handel' Messiah at Christmas
Sunday 20 December 2020
Handel's Messiah is now a tradition at Christmas time.
OpusWA-arts orchestra and chorale (formally ICW Productions), consists of professional singers and some students studying to be professionals, and is unique in that many are soloists in their own right and will be performing all the solos in this performance.
Our orchestra is also part of this newly incorporated association, formed with the chorale, providing work for graduates and fellow professionals, particularly those with disability.
St Boniface Anglican Cathedral
Handel' Messiah at Christmas
Saturday 19 December 2020
Handel's Messiah is now a tradition at Christmas time.
OpusWA-arts orchestra and chorale (formally ICW Productions), consists of professional singers and some students studying to be professionals, and is unique in that many are soloists in their own right and will be performing all the solos in this performance.
Our orchestra is also part of this newly incorporated association, formed with the chorale, providing work for graduates and fellow professionals, particularly those with disability.
St Patrick's Anglican Church
Handel' Messiah at Christmas
Friday 18 December 2020
Handel's Messiah is now a tradition at Christmas time.
OpusWA-arts orchestra and chorale (formally ICW Productions), consists of professional singers and some students studying to be professionals, and is unique in that many are soloists in their own right and will be performing all the solos in this performance.
Our orchestra is also part of this newly incorporated association, formed with the chorale, providing work for graduates and fellow professionals, particularly those with disability.
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Handel' Messiah at Christmas
Friday 18 December 2020
Handel's Messiah is now a tradition at Christmas time.
OpusWA-arts orchestra and chorale (formally ICW Productions), consists of professional singers and some students studying to be professionals, and is unique in that many are soloists in their own right and will be performing all the solos in this performance.
Our orchestra is also part of this newly incorporated association, formed with the chorale, providing work for graduates and fellow professionals, particularly those with disability.
St Joseph's Catholic Church
W.A.Mozart's Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute)
Between Friday 20 November 2020 and Sunday 6 December 2020
OpusWA (formally ICW Productions) has the pleasure of presenting this magical Opera in Concert. With the usual high standards of the OpusWA company, Mozart's Die Zauberflote comes to life.
Accompanied by the excellent players of the OpusWA Arts Orchestra, the two performances will feature our usual up and coming talented young singers, all destined for great careers!
Student's welcome, $20, at the door.
Beasley Auditorium at Perth Modern School
