St George's Cathedral Concert Series

08/06/2026

What a fantastic evening at the Sir Francis Burt Memorial Concert on Thursday night.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the SOLD OUT concert featuring WASO Principal Trumpet Jenna Smith and internationally acclaimed organist Dr Joseph Nolan.

The combination of Jenna's brilliant trumpet performance and Joseph's exceptional musicianship created an unforgettable experience for all in attendance. It was a wonderful celebration of music, talent, and community in the beautiful setting of St George's Cathedral.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a success. We look forward to welcoming you to future concerts and events.

03/06/2026

Thank you to The West Australian for featuring our upcoming concert ahead of tomorrow night’s performance at St George’s Cathedral.

There are still a limited number of tickets available for what promises to be a very special evening of music featuring WASO Principal Trumpet Jenna Smith and internationally acclaimed organist Dr Joseph Nolan.

"I am looking forward to performing with Joseph. He is an amazing colleague and an amazing musician, and it is always a privilege to share the stage with him," said Jenna Smith.

If you haven't secured your tickets yet, there is still time. To read the article and learn more about the concert, click the link below.

https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/art/sir-francis-burt-memorial-concert-teams-trumpeter-jenna-smith-organist-joseph-nolan-at-st-georges-cathedral-c-22357175

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening.

02/06/2026

International acclaim continues to grow for Dr Joseph Nolan, with *Alkan/Signum/Nolan Volume One* receiving a sensational review from The Alkan Society Chairman, Mark Viner.

The recording has captured the attention of critics around the world, entering the BBC Radio 3 Specialist Charts and currently sitting in the Top 3 Albums of the Year an extraordinary achievement for one of Australia's leading musicians.

🎺 This Thursday, Perth audiences have the opportunity to experience Joseph live at the annual Sir Francis Burt Memorial Concert – Trumpet & Organ at St George’s Cathedral, alongside WASO Principal Trumpet Jenna Smith.

Presented in honour of the late Sir Francis Burt, this much-loved concert showcases the brilliance of trumpet and organ through a program of celebration, reflection and musical excellence, performed by two outstanding Australian artists.

Set within the magnificent surrounds of St George’s Cathedral, this promises to be a memorable evening of world-class music.

📍 Sir Francis Burt Memorial Concert – Trumpet & Organ
📅 Thursday
📍 St George's Cathedral

Don't miss the opportunity to hear one of Australia's most celebrated organists at the height of his international success.

27/05/2026

1 WEEK TO GO!

Sir Francis Burt Memorial Concert – Trumpet & Organ
St George's Cathedral

This much-loved annual concert returns with a superb program for trumpet and organ performed by two outstanding Australian musicians. WASO Principal Trumpet Jenna Smith joins Dr Joseph Nolan for an evening that celebrates the expressive beauty and grandeur of this distinguished pairing.

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25/05/2026

4th June
St George's Cathedral
7.30pm

This much-loved annual concert returns with a superb program for trumpet and organ performed by two outstanding Australian musicians. WASO Principal Trumpet Jenna Smith joins Dr Joseph Nolan for an evening that celebrates the expressive beauty and grandeur of this distinguished pairing.

Presented in honour of the memory of Sir Francis Burt, this performance highlights both instruments at their finest from bright, celebratory passages to moments of gentle reflection. Set within the serene surrounds of St George’s Cathedral, this promises to be a beautifully curated and deeply enjoyable musical experience.

This much-loved Sir Francis Burt Memorial annual concert returns.

20/05/2026

We are incredibly excited to announce that internationally acclaimed organist Dr Joseph Nolan’s latest recording, *Joseph Nolan – The Complete Alkan Organ Works Volume I*, is currently ranked No. 2 in *The Best Classical Albums of 2026*, sitting just behind global sensation Yunchan Lim on the Decca label.

The first volume of the Alkan cycle has received universal critical acclaim with stellar five star reviews in newspapers such as the Guardian UK-which cited Nolan’s “Death defying virtuosity”. Limelight awarded the disk Joseph’s fourth Editor’s Choice from the magazine. Joseph is the first and only organist to have won Limelight’s coveted Recording of the Month award for his disc ‘Midnight at St Etienne, Paris’ on the Signum label.

Dr Joseph Nolan will perform at this year’s Sir Francis Burt Memorial Concert on 4 June alongside WASO Principal Trumpet Jenna Smith for what promises to be a truly unforgettable evening inside the stunning surrounds of St George’s Cathedral.

Tickets are limited and selling quickly.

The Best Classical Albums of 2026. View reviews, ratings, news & more regarding your favorite band.

18/05/2026

With only a few weeks to go until the much-loved annual Sir Francis Burt Memorial Concert on 4 June, we are delighted to invite you to an unforgettable evening of music inside the stunning surrounds of St George’s Cathedral.

Performing alongside internationally acclaimed organist Dr Joseph Nolan will be WASO Principal Trumpet Jenna Smith. This excerpt offers just a glimpse of the exceptional performance audiences can look forward to on the night.

This year’s concert promises a superb program celebrating the expressive beauty and grandeur of trumpet and organ, performed by two outstanding Australian musicians.

Tickets are selling fast and we look forward to welcoming you for what will be a truly special evening.

Ticket link in the caption below.

13/05/2026

This is what you can expect at our upcoming concert on the 4th June 🎵

The Maestoso the triumphant finale from Organ Symphony No. 3 delivers power, scale and pure musical brilliance.

Performed by Jenna Smith and Dr Joseph Nolan, this is trumpet and organ at their most commanding a sound that fills the entire cathedral and leaves a lasting impression.

If this is just a glimpse… imagine experiencing it live.

📍 St George’s Cathedral
🗓 Thursday 4 June
🕖 7:30pm

11/05/2026

Join us at the breathtaking St George’s Cathedral as West Australian Symphony Orchestra Principal Trumpet Jenna Smith and Internationally renowned organist Dr Joseph Nolan come together for a powerful performance celebrating the expressive beauty of trumpet and organ.

Presented in honour of Sir Francis Burt, this much-loved annual concert will journey from bright and triumphant passages to moments of quiet reflection, all within the magnificent surrounds of the Cathedral.

📍 St George’s Cathedral
📅 Thursday 4 June 2026
⏰ 7:30pm

A beautifully curated musical experience not to be missed.
https://concert-series.perthcathedral.org/event/sir-francis-burt-memorial-concert-trumpet-organ/

05/05/2026

If you love Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony No 3 you will hear the Adagio and the triumphant finale from Organ Symphony No. 3 as part of the Sir Francis Burt Memorial Concert on June 4. Here is an excerpt from Dr Nolan’s recording sessions at the famous Berliner Dom, Germany in January 2026 disc.

If this is just a glimpse… imagine experiencing it live.
📍 St George’s Cathedral
🗓 Thursday 4 June
🕖 7:30pm