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Wesfarmers Arts Opera 101

Learn the ins and outs of opera with WAO's Artistic Director Chris van Tuinen
Classes

This adult learning series offers an insider’s guide to opera’s stories, music, and creative process. Guided by industry experts, it deepens appreciation and connection to this beautiful art form. 

Session One: 2026 Themes
10.30am – 12pm, Thursday 19 February
Callaway Auditorium

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Session Two: Casting - On and Off Stage
6.30pm – 8pm, Thursday 7 May
Tunley Lecture Theatre
Due to venue availability Session two will be held in the Tunley Lecture Theatre with limited seating capacity. This session can be purchased separately

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Session Three: What does the East/Far East Offer the Artform?
10.30am – 12pm, Thursday 2 July
Callaway Auditorium

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Session Four: Opera in the New World
6.30pm – 8pm, Thursday 10 September
Callaway Auditorium

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Special Offer

Buy 4 for $100 - If you book 1 ticket to each of the sessions you will receive $10 off per ticket, this discount will be applied to your cart before paying for your tickets. This offer does not apply to concession tickets. 

Buy 3 for $75 - If you book 1 ticket to each of the sessions held at Callaway Auditorium (sessions 1, 3 and 4) you will receive $10 off per ticket, this discount will be applied to your cart before paying for your tickets. This offer does not apply to concession tickets.

Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

Thursday 19 February
10.30am - 12pm
Thursday 02 July
10.30am - 12pm
Thursday 10 September
6.30 - 8pm

Location

Callaway Auditorium

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

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Dates & Times

Thursday 07 May
6.30 - 8pm

Location

Tunely Lecture Theatre

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

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Additional Notes

Due to venue availability Session two will be held in the Tunley Lecture Theatre with limited seating capacity. This session can be purchased separately.