The 2003 Perth International Arts Festival has a strong emphasis on opera and music.

Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods)
The Twilight of the Gods is considered to be the finest of The Ring Cycle works by Richard Wagner, and will be presented in association with the WA Opera Company and WA Symphony orchestra in the Perth Concert Hall on Thursday 13 February and Saturday 15 February.

Gurrelieder by Arnold Schoenberg
The Gurrelieder by Arnold Schoenberg is one of the richest romantic works ever realised and will be presented in association with the Australian Youth Orchestra on Sunday 26 January at the Perth Concert Hall.

Three Tales by Steve Reich and Beryl Korot
Three Tales premiered in Vienna in June 2002 to critical acclaim and heralds the beginning of 21st century opera. It is a digital video-opera about three well know historical events of the 20th century that reflect upon the implication of technology on our lives. The Australian Premier will be on 14 & 15 February exclusive to Mandurah.

Marianne Faithfull
Few stars of the '60s have reinvented themselves as successfully as Marianne Faithfull.
You can see her at the watershed on Saturday 25 January.

Laurie Anderson
Laurie Anderson is an electrifing performer who has created large-scale theatrical works which combine a variety of media - music, video, storytelling, projected imagery and sculpture. Her current tour is entitled "Happiness".

Plena Libre
The Pueto Rican group Plena Libre will be appearing at the Opening Night Party on Wednesday 22 January and on 23 January at the Watershed.