Brett Peart - Baritone

I'm very excited to be performing the role of Cadmus, the King of Thebes in John Eccles 'Semele' presented by HIP Company this April.

With such a stellar cast working alongside HIP Company, I have no doubt that this performance will certainly be one you don't want to miss!

📣 Cast announcement 📣 We are so excited to have these 12 singers performing John Eccles’ Semele with us on 14th April at Leederville Town Hall 🤩 Book now at events.humanitix.com/semele to see these WA superstars shine:

Semele: Bonnie de la Hunty (soprano)
Jupiter: Lachlann Lawton (baritone)
Juno: Olivia Sanders Robinson-Mezzo (mezzo soprano)
Ino: Sophie Hamer (soprano)
Cadmus: Brett Peart (baritone)
Athamus: Louis Hurley (tenor)
Iris: Rachael Liu (soprano)
Cupid: Lucinda Nicholls (soprano)
Somnus/Apollo: Ben Del Borrello (baritone)
Chief Priest: David Woods (baritone)
Second Priest/First Augur: Jason Kroll (tenor)
Third Priest/Second Augur: Joshua Adams (baritone)

Come along to the quarry this weekend for our show full of festive fun (and great singing)!

Very much looking forward to this wonderful concert on the 10th of December. I'll be the baritone soloist for Ralph Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols. Vaughan Williams is one of my favourite composers and it won't be hard to see why when you hear this beautiful piece gorgeously performed by the fantastic UWACS choir under the baton of Kris Bowtell and played wonderfully by organist Alessandro Pittorino alongside brass and woodwind. The concert will also feature Bruckner's Mass in e minor as well as a selection of carols.

🎶 Unveiling our talent – Part Two! 🎶 🌟 Meet the magnificent Brett Peart - Baritone🌟

On Sunday December 10, Christmas with UWACS will feature the captivating voice of a Christmas angel - the emerging Western Australian opera singer Brett Peart. Brett’s deep, rich tones will accompany 100 voices from the UWACS choir, along with organist Alessandro Pittorino, brass and woodwind.

Brett’s ability to hit the low notes with soul-stirring power, and control and vocal range are perfect for the arrangements, harmonies, and instrumentation of Kris Bowtell’s program. Enjoy Anton Bruckner's Mass No. 2 in E minor, Ralph Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols, and a selection of traditional and beloved popular carols where the audience can join in!

Brett Peart is a graduate of Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) who Seesaw Magazine describes as being “especially successful in getting into his vocal stride” and having a “stentorian baritone voice”. This year Brett performed the role of Montano in West Australian Opera’s Otello, the role of The Prince in Freeze Frame Opera’s Adriana Lecouvrer, and Benoit in WAO’s La Boheme – not forgetting his Carmina Burana performance with UWACS in August.

The concert begins at 4:00 pm at Winthrop Hall - UWA, followed by the traditional family picnic on the lawns. The annual Christmas concert is a special and unforgettable experience that celebrates the beauty, warmth and joy of the holiday season through music, community, and shared memories.

Get your tickets now - https://www.ticketswa.com/event/christmas-uwa-choral-society

I’m incredibly excited to be one West Australian Opera’s Wesfarmers Arts Young Artists for 2024.

I’m looking forward to getting to do some great performances with my fellow young artists and all the amazing people at West Australian Opera.

You can read about 2024’s young artists here:

West Australian Opera - Wesfarmers Arts Young Artists The 2024 Young Artists are Jessica Blunt (soprano), Benjamin Del Borrello (baritone), Ruth Burke (mezzo-soprano), Kohsei Gilkes (tenor), and Brett Peart (baritone).

Congratulations to West Australian Opera, Opera Queensland and everyone else involved on such a fantastic co-production! It was a joy and a privilege to be a part of.

Take a bow! Congratulations to every person on stage, behind the scenes, and in the pit on an incredible season of LA BOHÈME! ❄️

Thank you to everyone who attended this beautiful new West Australian Opera and Opera Queensland co-production!

📸 Dylan Alcock

I’m so excited to be playing the role of Benoit, the hapless landlord to the titular bohemians in the upcoming production of La Bohème by West Australian Opera (as well as some other colourful characters). I’m really looking forward to bringing this new production to life for audiences in just a few weeks!

We open tonight!
Doors open at 6, show starts at 7.
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1040364?fbclid=IwAR07arKCU800-GnEcCMyVUi4pdgJoMUKFCXAQbV83BSiRrdCzu1LVowUL6c

Very much looking forward to bringing this show to the Fremantle Town Hall from August 31st to September 3rd.

I will be playing the role of the philanderous and sometimes fearsome prince. It's been a really fun role to inhabit. I'm incredibly grateful to Freeze Frame Opera for the opportunity to work alongside this group of such fantastic singers/performers including (but not limited to) Rosario la Spina and Nicole Youl.

Tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1040364?fbclid=IwAR0IgBSZTSwtIXjEKzEBKgT4UKx2IfjLTrv9NQ08MM6qqFizJkXTBDZe3wc

The Princess and the Showgirl (Adriana Lecouvreur by Cilea) Cilea's opera reimagined in Freeze Frame Opera style. This innovative new production, set in 1950's America, offers a fresh take on this classic tale of love, passion and betrayal. Featuring some of the most beautiful music ever written, The Princess and the Showgirl tells the story of a tra...

Had a fantastic time performing as the baritone soloist for the in their concert today. It was my debut as a soloist on the stage as well as my first Carmina Burana. Singing the solos in Carmina and local composer Lydia Gardiner’s powerful piece “What would I give…” made for a challenging and very rewarding experience. Thank you to UWACS for having me and congratulations to all who performed for a brilliant concert!

Incredibly excited to be making my debut as a soloist on the Perth Concert Hall stage this Sunday. I will be the baritone soloist for the UWA Choral Society’s concert, featuring Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana and a powerful commissioned piece by local composer Lydia Gardiner.

Why can’t we just have a few drinks without there being a sword fight? Otello night 3 tonight!

Three more chances to experience this powerhouse production of OTELLO! ⚔️

🎟️ https://bit.ly/OtelloTix
📸 Dylan Alcock

Tickets here: https://bit.ly/OtelloTix

Had a wonderful time performing in Mandurah today for West Australian Opera - It was such a pleasure to perform for such a generous audience alongside these great artists.

Seville’s baddest boys. WAO’s Carmen 2023 in the books.

Opening night!

Tonight we step onto the hallowed turf of the Western Australian Cricket Ground to present CARMEN in association with Perth Festival.

We acknowledge the ancient land on which we rehearse and present this season the Whadjuk Noongar Boodja.

CARMEN is supported by Principal Partner Wesfarmers Arts, the federal government’s Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund and by Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Lotterywest, City of Perth, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, WACA - Western Australian Cricket Association, and our wonderful colleagues at West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

On stage, toi toi Dane Lam and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, the West Australian Opera Chorus and Children’s Chorus, Ashlyn Tymms (Carmen), Paul O’Neill (Don José), José Carbó (Escamillo), Prudence Sanders (Micaëla), Emma Pettermerides (Frasquita), Brigitte Heuser (Mercédès), Lachlann Lawton (Moralès), Jake Bigwood (Zuniga), Mark Alderson (El Dancaïro), Matt Reuben James Ward (El Remendado) and Callen Dellar (Lillas Pastia).

Behind the scenes, toi toi to Stuart Maunder, Nastassja Kruger, Sean McKernan, James Hewgill, Hugh Lydon, Tommaso Pollio, Helen Brown, Alison Fyfe, Mandy Farmer, Karen Farmer, Darren Tempany, Jurgen van Pletsen, backstage crew, dressers, hair, makeup, wardrobe, stage management teams, sound, lighting and camera operators.

Carolyn Chard AM
Executive Director, West Australian Opera

It cuts deep 😂

I don’t know if comfortable is the word I’d use, but I agree with the sentiment.

I'm looking forward to this terrific performance of Handel's 'Messiah' coming up next week at St Patrick's Basilica, Fremantle.

I will be performing the arias "The people that walked in darkness..." and "The trumpet shall sound..."

Join us on December 23rd at 7:30pm for what will be a wonderful, chamber-style rendition of Handel's great work.

Tickets:
trybooking.com/CCZQQ

Just had a fantastic time serenading city-goers with some of my Christmas favourites on behalf of and the Thank you to those that stopped by to listen!

I’m delighted to be performing this evening on behalf of West Australian Opera and the City of Perth.

I’ll be at Central Park, corner of Hay and William Street from 6-6:30pm.

So, if you find yourself in the city this evening, come along for a half hour of festive favourites and seasonal singing by yours truly!

A wonderful introduction to classical music for all the family, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge will warm your hearts and leave you with beautiful memories.

Presented by Music Book Stories and State of Play, and supported by the City of Perth
& DLGSC, performances will take place in the State Theatre Centre of WA from 24-28 January 2023 for FRINGE WORLD.

https://www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/state-theatre-centre-of-wa/whats-on/wilfrid-gordon-mcdonald-partridge-an-opera-by-emma-jayakumar/

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Au revoir, LA TRAVIATA 🌹

Congratulations to the cast, creatives and crew involved in bringing this exquisite new production to life.

📸 Bradbury Photography

Might have to chuck a sickie after a night like this…

About last night... 💋

Verdi's LA TRAVIATA opened to rapturous applause and cries of brava! This stunning new production is a certified hit - and there's a seat waiting for you to experience the magic.

Book Now: https://bit.ly/WAOLaTraviataTix
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22, 25, 27, 29 October
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth

📸 Bradbury Photography

Just talking business. You know, stocks and such. La Traviata opens tonight! 📸: Owen Gregory
West Australian Opera

Meet the OUR LITTLE INVENTOR cast!

✏️ NAME: Brett Peart

✏️ CHARACTER: The Mayor, an imposing man with great power.

✏️ AUDIENCES MIGHT RECOGNISE ME FROM: Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (Emma Jayakumar), La Fanciulla del West (Freeze Frame Opera) or Iolanta and Tosca (West Australian Opera).

✏️ MY FAVOURITE STORYBOOK IS: 'Truck Dogs' by Graeme Base. It’s a book about a pack of dogs that are also trucks. What more could you want?

✏️ AN INVENTION I'M GRATEFUL FOR: Sliced bread. It was really hard to butter my toast before that came around!

Book Now: https://bit.ly/InventorTix
Learn More: https://bit.ly/WAOInventor

1, 2 October | His Majesty's Theatre, Perth

The duality of man. Ashby and Jim Larkens from La Fanciulla del West by