Bach Akademie Australia with soloists Neal Peres Da Costa and Bonnie de la Hunty
Madeleine Easton Artistic Director

“What defines a genius? Genius is described as one who has exceptional intellectual or creative power, a statement that applies to many a great composer. However, even amongst geniuses, Bach stands apart from his contemporaries. No one before or after him reached his level of excellence relative to their own field. His contributions to the art of music far outweigh those of his predecessors and successors, resulting in him almost single-handedly developing Western music to its peak. In this program, we delve into the mind of a genius through his music, demonstrating beyond his creative genius that shines so brightly today and changed western civilisation forever…”

Bach Akademie Australia with soloists Neal Peres Da Costa and Bonnie de la Hunty
Madeleine Easton Artistic Director

“What defines a genius? Genius is described as one who has exceptional intellectual or creative power, a statement that applies to many a great composer. However, even amongst geniuses, Bach stands apart from his contemporaries. No one before or after him reached his level of excellence relative to their own field. His contributions to the art of music far outweigh those of his predecessors and successors, resulting in him almost single-handedly developing Western music to its peak. In this program, we delve into the mind of a genius through his music, demonstrating beyond his creative genius that shines so brightly today and changed western civilisation forever…”

“Come in from the cold as HIP Company returns to the serene surrounds of St Andrew's Church to present a programme of Baroque delights by composers such as Handel, Matthew Locke, and master of English song, Henry Purcell. This reverie on dreams, rest and the magic of night-time will be sure to warm the soul…”

HIP Company directors Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), Sarah Papadopoulos (violin) and Krista Low (viola da gamba), will be joined by associate artists Eliza McCracken (violin) and Matthew Jones (theorbo).

“Humanity and the Divine collide in Semele, the Australian premiere of John Eccles' opera of 1706, edited by Richard Platt and performed in semi-staged concert by innovative Baroque music collective, HIP Company…”

Co-directed by Bonnie de la Hunty (Semele - soprano), Sarah Papadopoulos (violinist) and Krista Low (cellist).

With WASO and St George’s Cathedral Consort, conducted by Dr Joseph Nolan.

Soloist and consort member for Vivaldi’s Gloria and Handel’s Dixit Dominus.

“The most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate Christmas with HIP Company in this concert of Early Music featuring hidden gems and well-loved favourites for the festive season.”

HIP Company directors Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), Sarah Papadopoulos (violin) and Krista Low (cello) perform with guest artists Eliza McCracken (violin) and James Huntingford (harpsichord).

“Rendez-vous is a cross-continent collaboration between HIP Company and Sydney’s The Marais Project, widely acknowledged experts in French music. Together, the two ensembles bring a new energy and a fresh eye to the French Baroque, in the beautiful artist-run Peach Black Gallery.”

Featuring The Marais Project’s Susie Bishop (soprano and violinist), Jenny Eriksson (viola da gamba) and Tommie Andersson (lute and theorbo), with HIP Company’s Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), Sarah Papadopoulos (violin) and Krista Low (viola da gamba).

“Love, loss and mortality, in a journey to the Underworld. Experience the tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in beloved and rare settings by Louis-Nicolas Clerambault, Monteverdi, Glück, Telemann and more.”

HIP Company directors Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), Sarah Papadopoulos (Baroque violin) and Krista Low (viola da gamba) are joined by special guest artists James Huntingford (harpsichord) and Robin Hillier (Baroque flute).

Take flight with HIP Company on a sunset journey through Baroque birdsong! Nightingales, skylarks, and maybe a cuckoo, all flock together in this exquisite concert, with works by Telemann, Handel and Monteclair evoking nature's most consummate musicians.

HIP Company directors Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), Sarah Papadopoulos (Baroque violin) and Krista Low (Baroque 'cello) are joined by special guest artists James Huntingford (harpsichord) and Anna Maydwell (recorders).

Complimentary post-concert refreshments sponsored by Howard Park Wines.

Tickets $55 (adult), $45 (concession), $20 (school aged), available at https://events.humanitix.com/on-the-wing.

HIP Company presents an evening of exquisite works from the Baroque era for soprano and strings, the culmination of a week-long residency at Lost Eden Creative, Dwellingup.

Directors Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), Sarah Papadopoulos (Baroque violin) and Krista Low (Baroque 'cello) are joined by associate artist Eliza McCracken (Baroque violin).

Tasting plates will be on sale from 6pm, at Lost Eden’s Garden Eats café and bar, before the concert at 7.30pm in the gallery.

Tickets $40 (general admission) or $30 (concession), available at https://events.humanitix.com/baroque-favourites.

Join us for an evening of inspiring early music in the beautiful chapel of St George's College.

Presented by St George's College Music in collaboration with Artistic Director Stewart Smith, this concert will feature performances by the St George's College Consort alongside guest artists from HIP Company including Shaun Lee Chen (Violin), Sarah Papadopoulos (Violin), Krista Low (Viola da Gamba), and Bonnie de la Hunty (Soprano).

With works by Valentini, Quagliatti, Monteverdi, Corelli, and others, this promises to be a remarkable evening. There are two evening concerts, at 5.30-6.30 and 7.30-8.30pm, with a sparkling reception to follow after the latter.

Tickets $65 (general admission), $55 (concession), $30 (under 30), free (children under 12), available via St George’s College, at www.trybooking.com/CIBJV.

Drawing from the rich musical traditions of Scotland and Ireland, HIP Company presents a sparkling array of beloved Celtic folk melodies, and the Baroque works which they inspired. Fáilte!

HIP Company directors Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), Sarah Papadopoulos (Baroque violin) and Krista Low (Baroque 'cello) are joined by special guest artists Stewart Smith (harpsichordist and artistic consultant), Andy Skinner (Baroque flute) and Jet Kye Chong (bodhrán).

Presented by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and St George’s Cathedral Consort: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Mass in C minor (The Great) and Joseph Haydn’s Mass in D minor (Nelson Mass).

As part of the ‘choir of Angels and Demons’ in Perth Festival Commission, Music of the Spheres.

This sumptuous feast of fine music celebrates the heavens and sings to the stars above in a performance bookended by new works about our relationship with the cosmos.

The most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate Christmas with HIP Company in this concert of early music featuring hidden gems and well-loved favourites for the festive season.

HIP Company directors Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), Sarah Papadopoulos (violin) and Krista Low (viola da gamba) perform with guest artists Eliza McCracken (violin), Andrew Tait (violone). and Stewart Smith (organ).

Post-concert refreshments sponsored by Howard Park Wines.

Tickets $55 (adult) / $45 (concession) / $20 (child under 18) available at www.trybooking.com/CBOHJ.

Celebrate this festive season with the exceptional voices of the Giovanni Consort. Featuring beautiful and joyful Christmas favourites, and Perth's finest singers, this is a concert not to be missed.

‘Philistine Woman’ in WA's first professional performance of Handel's dramatic oratorio, Samson, by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

The legendary story of Samson and Delilah – complete with top soloists and Baroque orchestra.

Featuring a stellar line up of soloists, including Sara Macliver, Fiona Campbell, Paul McMahon, St George's Cathedral Consort and a Baroque orchestra led by Paul Wright.

For their final performance of the year, the UWA Choral Society (UWACS) will celebrate Christmas alongside Australian Baroque in the splendid surroundings of Winthrop Hall.

Vocal soloists: Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), Brigitte Heuser (mezzo soprano), Tom Buckmaster (tenor), Jake Bigwood (bass).

Bring your friends and join us afterwards for our annual picnic by the UWA Reflection Pond.

The Oratorio will be performed in English.

An evening of Baroque Classics in the Hackett Dining Hall of UWA’s St George’s College, with Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), Noeleen Wright (cello), Shaun Lee-Chen (violin), and Stewart Smith (harpsichord).

HIP Company's acclaimed 2021 production returns. ‘Let Us Dance' is an exciting, immersive concert experience that reimagines the Baroque dance suite with a contemporary twist in a visually stunning display. Come in your 18th century finery to win Best Dressed!

Featuring Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), Sarah Papadopoulos (violin), Krista Low (cello), James Huntingford (harpsichord), Andrew Skinner (flute) and Jet Kye Chong (percussion), with dancers Ekaterini Alfred, Brent Rollins, Anneliese Faase, and Elliot Dunn.

Pre- and post-concert refreshments (from 7pm) sponsored by Howard Park Wines.

This event is made possible by the Honourable Governor Kim Beazley AC’s ‘Restart the Arts’ initiative.

Tickets $60 (adult) / $50 (concession) / $25 (child under 18) available at www.trybooking.com/BZNWD.

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).

A concert on the Feast of the Transfiguration featuring music by Elgar, Parry, Wood and other composers.

Directed by Michael Lukin (Yale University, USA), organist Stewart Smith (WAAPA & Christ Church), and some of Perth's finest singers in the Claremont Consort.

Tickets $30 (adult) / $20 (concession) via Christ Church Claremont: www.trybooking.com/CBDJP.

Be immersed in the glorious sounds of a beautiful selection of music by Cardillo, Fauré, Handel, Ireland, Mendelssohn, Puccini, Schubert and Webern as well as by Ukrainian composers including Mykola Lysenko and Myroslav Skoryk.

A group of renowned artists has come together to create an unforgettable Saturday afternoon in generous support of Ukraine: Ruth Burke, Ben Caddy, Bonnie de la Hunty, Benjamin Del Borrello, Brent Grapes, Shaun Lee-Chen, Paul O’Neill, Stewart Smith, Kate Sullivan and Noeleen Wright together with Andrew Sutherland and the Choir of Christ Church and Methodist Ladies College Barbershop.

We invite you to book your tickets now to support this worthy fund-raising effort where all ticket proceeds from the concert will be donated to the ukrainecrisisappeal.org via CARITAS partnered by Rotary for urgent humanitarian needs in war-ravaged Ukraine.

Tickets $40 adult / $30 concession, at www.trybooking.com/CAFRT.

East meets West as HIP Company explores the fascinating and little-known intersections between Chinese and European music in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Featuring guest artists Teresa Tan (guzheng) and Stella Huang (yangqin), together with Krista Low ('cello), Sarah Papadopoulos and Marlene Crone (violins), Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano), and James Huntingford (harpsichord).

Following the hour-long concert, complimentary refreshments by Dragon Palace Chinese Restaurant and Howard Park Wines will be served.

Supported by the City of Perth.

Tickets $55 (standard), $45 (concession), $20 (under 18), available at www.trybooking.com/BXZWM.