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  • A large group of musicians and singers dressed in formal wear stand on a stage, looking out toward the audience. They are taking a bow after a performance. They are the St George's Cathedral Consort and Orchestra of St George, acknowledging the audience after a performance of Samson. Consort and friends raise mighty Samson
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    Consort and friends raise mighty Samson

    9 December 2022

    While the soloists shine brightly in Samson, Penny Shaw is captivated by the magnificent St George’s Cathedral Consort and orchestra.

    Reading time • 7 minutesMusic
  • A dancer swings, back arched in a pendulum movement, high above six other dancers reaching up towards her in Douglas Wright's Gloria. Bodies meet Baroque in blaze of glory
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    Bodies meet Baroque in blaze of glory

    15 September 2022

    Thirty years after its celebrated debut, Douglas Wright’s Gloria lights up the stage once more, this time with a very special addition. The result, writes Nina Levy, is simply glorious. 

    Reading time • 7 minutesDance
  • Reading time • 7 minutesMusic
  • A choir and orchestra dressed in black fill a wooden concert hall stage Easter (Oratorio) arrives in Perth
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    Easter (Oratorio) arrives in Perth

    1 April 2021

    The St George’s Cathedral Consort expands the musical horizon for West Australians in this Holy Week collaboration with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

    Reading time • 6 minutesMusic
  • Photo by Cam Campbell IG and FB @placeorpoint A view from the back of Hackett Hall, framed by the whale skeleton. WA’s musical richness on display
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    WA’s musical richness on display

    10 March 2021

    Perth Festival’s second chamber music concert highlights the extraordinary talent of Western Australian musicians in a concert of intimacy and magnitude, writes Rosalind Appleby.

    Reading time • 5 minutesMusic
  • a small choir stand on stage with an organ and two soloists sitting in chairs Plenty of Perth talent
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    Plenty of Perth talent

    25 November 2020

    West Australian musicians shine as national chamber music organisation Musica Viva returns to the Perth Concert Hall. Sandra Bowdler reflects on the state’s impressive talent pool.

    Reading time • 4 minutesMusic
  • A Festival to crush cultural cringe
    Podcasts

    A Festival to crush cultural cringe

    18 November 2020

    Listen to Perth Festival Artistic Director Iain Grandage tell Nina Levy why he’s so excited to be presenting a local line-up in 2021.

    Reading time • 5 minutesMulti-arts
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