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  • Noongar opera returns to Country
    Reviews

    Noongar opera returns to Country

    16 December 2024

    In our final review under the Seesaw Regional Mentorship program, Davina Edwards reflects on a sweet homecoming for the Balladong story of Wundig wer Wilura.

    Reading time • 6 minutesOpera
  • Two people wearing white stand in front of a backdrop of purple flowers. The person standing behind holds the neck of the person in front of her, who gazes up at them with an expression of mixed wonder and horror. Sex, drugs and… opera
    The Festival Sessions

    Sex, drugs and… opera

    24 January 2023

    Tenth Muse Initiative is bringing a haunting tale from queer history to The Blue Room Theatre stage this summer, and if you’re new to opera, this could be the place to start.

    Reading time • 10 minutesMusic
  • Matthew Lester as Beppe, Paul O'Neill as Canio, Emma Matthews as Nedda, Simon Meadows as Tonio in Pagliacci.Pic JamesRogers Three men and a woman are posed around a small flight of steps; each is gesturing dramatically, three to the central man who has his arm raised and his mouth open as though mid-sing. The men wear casual cream suits, that look like they're made of linen, the central man wears an 80s style brown leather jacket. The woman wears a fitted red jacket and a long and full black skirt. Everyday tales of love and murder
    Reviews

    Everyday tales of love and murder

    21 July 2021

    Love, lust, betrayal and murder are all a part of “everyday life” in this highly successful double bill, writes Leon Levy.

    Reading time • 6 minutesMusic
  • More room needed for musical magic
    Reviews

    More room needed for musical magic

    21 February 2021

    Freeze Frame Opera’s adaptation of Dvorak’s Rusalka has some golden comic moments but was hampered by venue limitations at its Perth Festival season, writes Rosalind Appleby, with junior reviewer Bethany Stopher.

    Reading time • 8 minutesPerth Festival
  • Two well dressed women sing from the back of a ute, with a plan playing piano on the lawn nearby Operatic ANZAC tribute
    Features

    Operatic ANZAC tribute

    25 April 2020

    Rosalind Appleby discovers how street opera is helping West Australians mark special occasions and connect with their neighbours during this emotional time.

    Reading time • 6 minutesMusic
  • A man at a desk, gesturing in conversation Navigating opera by the stars
    Features

    Navigating opera by the stars

    11 March 2020

    Tim Finn talks to Ara Jansen about swimming, music and his opera Star Navigator, which will be premiered by WA Opera this month.

    Reading time • 6 minutesMusic
  • Reading time • 4 minutesPerth Festival
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