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William Yeoman of the West Australian recently published his review of our recent concert: Body & Soul; read it here!
The Giovanni Consort melds the zest and enthusiasm of Perth's finest young singers with exquisite musicianship and attention to detail. Their stylish performances have been delighting audiences and critics alike since 1995.
The Consort has unearthed lesser known music that has intrigued and inspired the connoisseur; De Brossard, Certon, Clereau, Graziani, presented larger-scale choral works; Purcell's Dido & Aeneas, Monteverdi's Vespers 1610, Handel's Acis & Galatea and Bach's Lutheran Masses and provided high quality interpretations of important classics; Britten's Hymn to St. Cecilia, Durufle's Requiem, Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, Allegri's Miserere and Taverner's Song for Athene.
The Repertoire has ranged from the earliest of Medieval plainchant to several commissions of West Australian composers and every period in between. We have worked with Perth's finest musicians performed under a variety of guest conductors in venues all around Western Australia.
Many of our singers have gone on to national and international careers. Rachelle Durkin, Taryn Fiebig, Iain Grandage, Andrew Moran, Stuart Haycock, Luke Gabbedy, Amber Lister, and recently Katja Webb have all graced the stages of opera houses and concert venues throughout the world.
You can find a partial list of previous concerts and future performances here.
Whether you are a loyal lover of exceptional classical music or a first time concertgoer we sincerely hope that you will allow The Giovanni Consort to lead you on a journey to familiar realms or perhaps to landscapes not previously explored.
The Giovanni Consort has been included as part of the City of Perth Winter Arts Festival
Sat, 08/03/2008 - 06:41 — adminWe are proud to announce that The Giovanni Consort has been included as part of the Perth Winter Arts Festival! Their website can be found here: http://www.perthwinterartsfestival.com.au/
Concert: Music for Christmas
Tue, 08/01/2008 - 16:27 — adminMusic for Christmas
Saturday December 13th, 7:30pm at St George's College Chapel
Works include: Missa O Magnum Mysterium (Victoria) and Columba Aspexit (Hildegard von Bingen).
This stunning work explores the mystery surrounding this special time of the year. Sick of tinsel and commercials? Come and enjoy the sublime beauty of Christmas with the Giovanni Consort and revel in exquisite unaccompanied singing. We promise there won't be a reindeer or elf in sight!
Concert: Hymns from the British Isles
Tue, 08/01/2008 - 16:24 — adminHymns from the British Isles
Saturday August 30th, 7:30pm, Perth College Auditorium
Works include: Hymn to St. Cecilia (Britten) and Hymns from the Rig Veda (Holst).
This concert features two stunning pieces of music from the UK. Britten's masterpiece is a cornerstone of the choral repertoire. His depiction of the life and nature of this extraorginary woman deonstrates the wondrous variety of colour of the hujan voice set perfectly to the words by Auden.
Holst's collection of four pieces for Harp and upper voices shows this composer at his best. Don't miss the opportunity to hear this ownderful work accompanied by Australia's most acclaimed harpist: Marshall McGuire.
Pre concert talk by Geoff Lowe.
Concert: Body & Soul
Tue, 08/01/2008 - 16:21 — adminBody & Soul
Saturday June 7th, 7:30pm, Perth Town Hall
Works by Lassus, Monteverdi, Palestrina, Tevernew, Janequin, Franck, Schein, Ramsay, and many more!
Fascinated with the human body, the Renaissance inspired texts and music that was intriguing and sometimes humorous. The skin, heart, nose, eyes and more intimate parts are all dissected and explored! The second half draws on a wealth of wonderful texts inspired by the human soul. Be prepared for music of unspeakable beauty.
