Lonquich-Clerici- Mehner Trio with Júlia Pusker Four internationally acclaimed musicians reunite in Australia for a program that reflects their musical histories. Clarinetist Tommaso Lonquich, cellist Umberto Clerici and pianist Claudio Martínez Mehner each enjoy distinguished international careers. Together as a clarinet trio they have transcended geographical distance to build a remarkable artistic partnership. They are joined for this performance by violinist Júlia Pusker, praised as ‘a true aristocrat of the violin’. Experience chamber music of the highest calibre in an exquisite evening of Beethoven, Poulenc and Bartók. Fri 20 Feb 7.30pm ITALY / SPAIN / HUNGARY Duration 2hrs including interval St Mary’s Cathedral Tickets $59 – $89 Åkervinda Step into a sound world where ancient Nordic folk songs are reborn with a breathtaking freshness. Award-winning Swedish vocal quartet Åkervinda draw on centuries-old melodies and reimagine them through luminous harmonies and daring improvisation. With nothing but their voices Åkervinda conjure landscapes of forests, mountains and folklore, weaving stories of love, loss and resilience. A spellbinding journey into the heart of Scandinavia’s musical soul. A performance as
West Australian Symphony Orchestra Echoes Through Time Centuries collide in sound and spirit as Riley Skevington leads WASO musicians in an evocative chamber music program. Melody Eötvös’ Meraki brims with vitality and soul, while Henry Purcell’s The Fairy Queen enchants with its theatrical spirit. Wojciech Kilar’s Orawa bursts with raw, folk energy before the stillness of Arvo Pärt and Benjamin Britten cast a spell of reflection. The concert culminates in Ralph Vaughan Williams’ transcendent Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis — music of profound beauty and resonance. Thu 12 Feb 7.30pm WA Duration 90mins including interval St Mary’s Cathedral Tickets $59 – $89 Martin Hayes Few musicians capture the spirit of Irish traditional music quite like master fiddler Martin Hayes. With his unmistakable tone, exquisite phrasing and deep emotional range, he has enthralled audiences from rural village halls to the world’s great concert stages. Joined by guitarist and composer Kyle Sanna and supported by WA’s own Robert Zielinski and Manuela Centanni, Martin Hayes presents an uplifting evening, where the ancient and contemporary meet. Experience quiet moments of stillness giving way to exhilarating bursts of rhythm and fire. This is your chance to witness one of Ireland’s most extraordinary musicians at the height of his powers. Thu 19 Feb 7.30pm IRELAND Duration 90mins St Mary’s Cathedral Tickets $59 – $89
contemporary as it is timeless. Thu 26 Feb 7.30pm SWEDEN Duration 60mins St Mary’s Cathedral Tickets $59 – $89
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