Performances
Requiem for an Empress
For the first concert of our 2024 subscription season, The Giovanni Consort presents one of the gems of the Spanish Renaissance, the Requiem for Six Voices by Tomás Luis de Victoria - his Officium Defunctorum published in 1605.
This beautiful Mass for the Dead is Victoria's last composition, written to farewell the Empress María of Austria. This concert will also include chants of the ancient funeral rite heard by mourners in the year 1603.
This unique presentation has been researched and assembled by new artistic director Nicholas Dinopoulos.
This work will be performed on Saturday 6th April, at St Mary’s South Perth (9 Ridge St, South Perth, 6151).
Requiem for an Empress
For the first concert of our 2024 subscription season, The Giovanni Consort presents one of the gems of the Spanish Renaissance, the Requiem for Six Voices by Tomás Luis de Victoria - his Officium Defunctorum published in 1605.
This beautiful Mass for the Dead is Victoria's last composition, written to farewell the Empress María of Austria. This concert will also include chants of the ancient funeral rite heard by mourners in the year 1603.
This unique presentation has been researched and assembled by new artistic director Nicholas Dinopoulos.
This work will be performed on Friday 5th April, at Guildford Town Hall (97 James St, Guildford, 6055).
Meet the Artistic Director: My Favourite Things
We're thrilled to introduce our new Artistic Director, Nicholas Dinopoulos, to Perth audiences in this intimate twilight recital.
Nick hails from Melbourne, and will be joining us on three occasions this year to direct our singers in concert. Apart from his work as a conductor, he's also a leading singer in opera and recitals and has worked across Australia and New Zealand. He will be joined on this occasion by pianist Adrian Soares in repertoire ranging from Schubert to Verdi and Poulenc to Piazzolla, with a few surprises along the way.
Join us at 7pm on Thursday 4th April, at St Michael's Church (25 Gunbower Rd, Mount Pleasant, 6153).
Noel
A magical evening of Christmas carols and songs with the Giovanni Consort, WA's premier chamber choir.
The Giovanni Consort with Australian Baroque
Tickets now available for both 6pm and 8pm performance times.
The Giovanni Consort and Australian Baroque come together for the first time for an intimate evening of Baroque gems.
Enjoy Perth's premier chamber choir alongside the magical sound of period instruments as they perform beloved cantatas by J.S. Bach and rare works by Caterina Assandra, Chiara Margarita Cozzolani and more.
Our pop-up bar will be serving drinks from 5.30pm.
Meditate with Music
Join the Giovanni Consort for this unique event combining deep relaxation and mindfulness with calming and exquisite music by Perth's premier chamber choir. Through deep breathing and gentle movement led by renowned yoga teacher Stephanie Johnson, enter a state of relaxation and heightened awareness as we lead you through this carefully curated program.
Featuring Thomas Tallis's Lamentations of Jeremiah, as well as works by Rafaella Aleotti, C.V. Stanford, Judith Bingham and James Macmillan.
Both yoga mats and traditional seating will be available, allowing you to choose how you wish to enjoy the experience.
Suitable for lovers of music, and novice and experienced yoga practitioners alike.
Joy to the World
The only carols concert you will need this Christmas!
Join the Giovanni Consort, led by Kate McNamara, for a joyful evening of beautiful music for the whole family. Featuring all of your favourite Christmas carols and songs, and introducing to our Perth audiences some exciting new works, this performance with Perth's finest singers is not to be missed.
7.30pm December 20, St Andrew's Subiaco.
Pre-concert drinks are available from 6.30pm.
Cloud Nine: The Giovanni Consort at Mandurah Arts Festival
Join the Giovanni Consort, Western Australia’s professional chamber choir, as they escort you through a musical shadowland filled with lullaby, soundscape and dreaming. Shrouded in darkness, prepare to be transported to a realm of hushed tones, shimmering vocals and calm relaxation under the expert guidance of Perth’s finest singers.
Suitable for both children and adults.
This is a free event, but please reserve your tickets as spaces are limited.
Cloud Nine is proudly funded by the City of Mandurah, as part of the Mandurah Arts Festival 2022. Immerse yourself in all things arts and culture – 14 to 16 October 2022. To view the full festival program, visit mandurahartsfestival.com.au
In the Stillness
In the quiet depths of winter join the Giovanni Consort for an evening of meditative calm and tranquility.
Nestled under blankets, be warmed by the magnificent voices of the Consort as we celebrate the quiet depths of winter.
Music will feature both old favourites (Arvo Pärt, Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Tavener, Ēriks Ešenvalds) and new gems (Rebecca Dale, Sally Beamish, Alison Willis).
7.30pm, August 20, St Andrew’s Subiaco.
Giovanni Consort - ON TOUR
C L O U D N I N E
Join the Giovanni Consort, Western Australia’s professional chamber choir, as they escort you through a musical shadowland filled with lullaby, soundscape and dreaming. Shrouded in darkness, prepare to be transported to a realm of hushed tones, shimmering vocals and calm relaxation under the expert guidance of Perth’s finest singers.
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Songs for the Soul
Beauty. Power. Majesty.
Join the women of the Giovanni Consort, led by Kate McNamara, uniquely paired with the beautiful sounds of the harp and two horns, for a celebration of women’s voices and music. Featuring spine-tingling works by Imogen Holst, Amy Beach, Gustav Holst, Johannes Brahms, and many more. Enjoy music that is at times tranquil and majestic, while also being moved by the emotional power and beauty of women’s voices. This unique performance is not to be missed.
Carols by Candlelight with the Giovanni Consort
‘Tis the season for some Christmas magic with the Giovanni Consort. Be mesmerised by history’s most beautiful Christmas music, or get in the spirit by joining in with your favourite carols. In the cosy surrounds of St Andrew’s Subiaco, it is a classic Christmas concert for the whole family.
Join us at 7.30pm on December 10 at St Andrew’s, Subiaco.
Cloud Nine - Awesome Arts Festival
Join the Giovanni Consort, Western Australia’s professional chamber choir, as they escort you through a musical shadowland filled with lullaby, soundscape and dreaming. Shrouded in darkness, prepare to be transported to a realm of hushed tones, shimmering vocals and calm relaxation under the expert guidance of some of Perth’s finest singers.
The Giovanni Consort with the Wildflower Society of Western Australia
Join the Giovanni Consort for a musical journey through flowers and nature in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Armadale branch of the Wildflower Society of Western Australia.
Featuring echanting and stirring music from throughout history, and a new commission by Arabella Wain.
Tickets available through https://trybooking.com/bskmv
Rebel: choral music out of bounds
The Giovanni Consort let their collective hair down, singing tunes from classic pop, rock, and jazz, to medieval songs with themes on the spicier side. Enjoy a drink inside in the unique space of the Badlands Bar for a relaxed afternoon with the Giovanni Consort.
Rejuvenate: New songs for old stories
One story, both ancient and modern. Join the Giovanni Consort for an afternoon of soothing and soulful choral music. Favourites by Byrd, Palestrina, and Purcell are paired with vibrant new imaginings of the same texts by Lauridsen, Macmillan, and Australian composers Joseph Twist and Lydia Gardiner.
Rebuild: Choral music under the stars
A feast for the eyes and the ears. The Giovanni Consort presents an immersive interstellar experience under the Planetarium Dome at Scitech. The ethereal voices of the Giovanni Consort will captivate audiences as we explore galaxies under the Planetarium dome. The performance will feature Renaissance masterworks by composers including Tallis, Monteverdi, and Viadana, and explore the themes of creation, resurrection, and ascension.