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WAO 2026 BROCHURE

Wesfarmers Arts Opera 101

Learn the ins and outs of opera by 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. 

 

  1. 2026 Themes, Thursday 19 February, 10.30am – 12.00pm, Callaway Auditorium 

  1. Casting an Opera, Thursday 7 May, 6.30pm – 8.00pm, Tunley Lecture Theatre 

  1. What does the East/ Far East offer the artform? Thursday 2 July, 10.30am – 12pm, Callaway Auditorium 

  1. Opera in the New World, Thursday 10 September, 6.30pm – 8.00pm, Callaway Auditorium 

 

All Opera 101 sessions will be Livestreamed and available on demand for 7 days after each event. 

Bookings open Monday 2 February

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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Additional Notes

WORKSHOP 1: 2026 Themes
WORKSHOP 2: Casting (Livestream)
WORKSHOP 3: What does the East/Far East offer the artform
WORKSHOP 4: Opera in the New World

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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