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THE
AMERICAN

THE AMERICAN

Sunday 18th August 2024 • 7:30pm

Callaway Auditorium, UWA Conservatorium of Music

  • Ticket Type

    Price

    Ticket Description

    A-Reserve

    $40

    A-Reserve tickets allow patrons to secure an assigned seat of their choice on booking for the best seats in the house.

    General Admission

    $30

    General Admission tickets offer seating on a first-come, first-served basis in an unreserved section, allowing patrons to choose their seats on the night of the event.

    30 & Under*

    $20

    30 & Under tickets offer seating to patrons aged 30 and younger in the general admission area on a first-come first serve basis.

    *Patrons must have proof of their 30 & Under eligibility by bringing photo ID to the concert with them which will get checked by venue ushers.

CONCERT
     DESCRIPTION

Join us for an exceptional evening as we celebrate "The American", a concert that explores diverse perspectives on America through music. This program promises a memorable journey, offering a blend of contemporary and classical works that reflect how America has inspired artists around the world.
 

 

This concert features the world premiere of a new work by Australian composer Nicholas Kyriakakis, inspired by a British photographer's image of an American street. The evening also includes George Gershwin’s quintessentially American Rhapsody in Blue, and culminates with Antonín Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 12, The American, a reflection of the Czech composer’s impressions of American culture.

 

Experience this unique celebration where tradition and modernity converge, showcasing global interpretations of American life and culture.

PROGRAM

Nicholas  KYRIAKACIS

New Work (World Premiere)

George GERSHWIN

Rhapsody in Blue

antonín dvořák

String Quartet No. 12 “American”

LISA
SMITH

Violin I

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HELENA O'SULLIVAN

Violin II

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AARON DUNGEY

Viola

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Tiffany
Lee

Cello

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Josh 
Spirek

Double Bass

ARTISTS     
    PERFORMING

CONCERT INFO

  • Venue doors will be open at 6:30pm for patrons to enter and find their seat with the concert commencing at 7:30pm. 'The American' has an approximate duration of 96 minutes including a 20 minute interval.​

  • Click HERE to download and view the venue seating map for this concert.

  • A Pre-concert talk will be held from 6:45pm - 7:10pm inside the auditorium. A pre-concert talk provides insights into the music, including historical context, themes, and significance, to enhance an audience's appreciation of the performance. All concert-goers are welcome to attend no matter your prior musical knowledge.

  • A small selection of snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase outside the venue both pre-show and interval from 6:30pm. Drinks can be taken into the venue however food can not be consumed inside the auditroium.

  • a2. orchestra is a proud supporter for Containers for Change. All containers sold by a2. orchestra are eligible for the Containers for Change program. All you have to do is put your container in the Containers for Change green bin provided at the venue, so that they can be recycled to live another life.

  • Physical and digital programs will be available for the concert. Physical programs are in limited supply, and a gold coin donation is encouraged to help us in continuing to providing high-quality programs.

  • The American will be held at Callaway Music Auditorium located at the UWA Conservatory of Music. Scroll Down for more info.

    Parking is available next to Callaway Music Auditorium in the UWA Car Park 1. View Here.

    Callaway Auditorium is located in close proximity to Stirling Highway and many Transperth bus routes.

VENUE:

CALLAWAY MUSIC AUDITORIUM, UWA

The University of Western Australia, Conservatorium of Music, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009

OUR DONORS

  • Franco Smargiassi

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  • Franco Smargiassi

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  • Franco Smargiassi

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  • Franco Smargiassi

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  • When selecting your tickets for the event, select the Donations option and select your desired amount. Not able to come to the event but still want to donate? You can still make a donation without purchasing a ticket.

     

    Donations made one month before the concert start date will have their donors name featured in our program. If you make a donation after this date, not to fear, your name will be featured in the next upcoming concerts program.

    All donations made re recognised on our website here! Once this event has passed, donors will still be listed under the Past Concerts tab on our website.

OUR Supporters

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