Australian Music Centre | Breaking sound barriers

Event Details

Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf. The New York City-based duo has toured the world sharing their signature concert experience, which effortlessly blends beloved classical works by composers including Debussy, Bach and Schubert, with their own virtuosic and surprising takes on Radiohead, Beyoncé, The Beatles and others.

 Both acclaimed soloists in their own right, Boyd has been described as “truly evocative” by The Washington Post, while Metcalf has been called "brilliant" by Gramophone. Boyd Meets Girl has toured throughout the USA, India, Nepal, New Zealand, and every state and territory in Australia. Their debut album reached No. 3 on the Billboard traditional classical charts, and to date has received over 2.5 million streams on Spotify. Touring the world and drawing inspiration from artists across all genres, Boyd Meets Girl create a uniquely enchanting and inspirational musical experience!

"Beguiling ... fascinating ... enchanting ... brilliant ... their mutual understanding is manifest in every bar." – Gramophone

"The pair have an easy, natural chemistry that translates to every style they tackle.” – Classical Guitar Magazine

"There is a sense of lightness and joy that permeates Boyd Meets Girl, the works are uniformly a pleasure to listen to, but there is also plenty to sink your teeth into.” – Limelight Magazine

Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by email to boxoffice@artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au

Featured artists

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