Next Monday afternoon we are performing some of “The Town of Wind”, at Greg Branson’s photographic exhibition launch, “Ink to Image”, held in the Perth Lower Town Hall.

John Forrest’s 1874 expedition carved a path inland from Geraldton to the Peake Telegraph station in South Australia. James Sweeny kept a diary of this journey, writing about the everyday trials and triumphs.

Greg is James Sweeny’s great-grandson, and inspired by this incredible journey, Greg embarked on his own journey to photograph some of this remarkable journey.

It’s a special link that Lydia Gardiner’s “The Town of Wind” is inspired by the leaning trees of Greenough, not far from where this expedition took place.

On Monday 18th March at 3pm, join us for the exhibition launch (pre-booking essential), or turn up anytime until 22 March to check out Greg’s work.

The Perth Guitar Quartet presents the opening concert of the 2023 Perth International Classical Guitar Festival. The concert will feature the world premiere performance of newly commissioned works by Lydia Gardiner, Robert Davidson, Duncan Gardiner, and Nicholas Bannan, each inspired by the West Australian Landscape.

The concert is made possible in part through support from the WA Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

Tickets: available now from trybooking.com/CFBBC

Just this concert: $30 Standard/$25 Concessions
Festival Pass (to see all the concerts at the PICGF!): $70 Standard/ $59 Concessions

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Classical Guitar Society of WA Inc, this special event is a double-concert gala celebration of the guitar in WA, with cameo performances from a wide range of inspirational home-grown talent. Including solo, chamber, and ensemble items, with special emphasis on works of particular significance to WA, the event commemorates the history of the society and its unique contributions to the cultural life of the state. The Guitar Society Orchestra will also premiere a new work commissioned by the Society for its 60th anniversary by renowned guitarist and composer Duncan Gardiner.

The 7pm concert features: Guitar Society Orchestra, Perth Guitar Quartet, Abbey Bradstreet, Don Candy, Jane Darcey, Matthew Jones (theorbo), Craig Lake, Jonathan Paget, Glen Rogers & friends

The creative vision of new Australian music for the guitar is one that is expansive and poetic, adapting to the inspiring vistas of our picturesque landscapes and the oddities of our unique natural environment. This event combines performances of new and recent Australian guitar works with readings of poems by acclaimed poet Glen Phillips – a poet renowned for his expressive depictions of uniquely Western Australian settings.

Directed by Dr Jonathan Paget, the concert includes guitar solos and chamber works performed by WAAPA students, staff and the Perth Guitar Quartet.

We are thrilled to be performing in Cappuccino Concerts' 2018 Grove Classics Concert Series with our concert, titled "Landscapes"! 

The music in this program draws inspiration from the world and scenes around us: from Australia’s vast changing land as viewed from a fast car on a highway, to French Impressionism, the lively dance music of South America, the contrast between large stone monuments and small precious stones, even the music of David Bowie. 

Join us for an unforgettable evocative journey.

All Grove Classics 2018 performances feature BLACK BOX Visual Arts Studio Art Show exhibiting the work of Australian and international artists. All artworks are for sale.

Enjoy a complimentary wine and the intimacy of superb chamber music in the comfortable environment of the state-of-the-art The Grove Library building.

Tickets available now from trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=384496&

The second stop on our short tour of WA's beautiful Great Southern region.
If you're in Denmark (or nearby), come and enjoy an afternoon concert featuring some of our favourite guitar quartet works from Australia and abroad!

Tickets available online now:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/perth-guitar-quartet-denmark-concert-tickets-44535416630

The Perth Guitar Quartet are hitting the road and embarking on a tour of WA's Great Southern region. The first stop on our 2018 tour is Albany. This concert is equally exciting as it is the first in Albany Fine Music's 2018 concert series.

Held in the beautiful Wesley Church on Duke St, come and listen to a wide range of our favourite guitar quartet repertoire, featuring depictions of landscapes near and far, lively dances, and luscious melodies.

Purchase your tickets in advance to secure a seat at this exciting concert!

https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=368153

We are looking forward to working with the UWA Conservatorium of Music, the UWA Centre for Social Impact, and the WA Alliance to End Homelessness (WAAEH) in this once-in-a-lifetime community event. 

In 1971 composer Gavin Bryars arranged a piece of music based on a loop of an unknown homeless man singing a brief stanza. Almost 50 years later, homelessness is still a huge issue for so many in our community. This incredibly powerful and poignant piece is being used to raise awareness about the #EndHomelessnessWA campaign  

On Friday April 13, a recording of this loop playing will be pushed around Hay & Murray St malls on a trolley. Ensembles (including the Perth Guitar Quartet) will be stationed throughout the malls and will sing/play a simple 12 bar arrangement as the trolley passes. Ensembles will then move to Forrest Place and join together in a powerful finale of hundreds of performers accompanying the recording of the homeless man. 

Everyone deserves a home, and together we can end homelessness in WA.

https://www.endhomelessnesswa.com/register-support
 

Buy tickets from perthguitarquartet.eventbrite.com.au

Hear us live on RTR FM's guitar show, Plucked Strings, as we chat about our upcoming concert and play some music live on air!

Listen or restream here: http://rtrfm.com.au/shows/pluckedstrings/