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  • A choir dressed in red and white surrounds an orchestra on the front of the stage, candles lining the floor around them. Behind another choir stands in front of a majestic organ. This is Handel by Candle Guiding light for state of riches
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    Guiding light for state of riches

    2 September 2023

    Perth Symphony Orchestra lights the way in a captivating collaboration delivered with poise and polish, writes Angela Ho.

    Reading time • 6 minutesMusic
  • A man is seated at a harpsichord with a cellist and violinist and three singers Baroque brilliance in Fremantle
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    Baroque brilliance in Fremantle

    15 November 2021

    Freeze Frame Opera brings together Australia’s leading exponents of Baroque music for what Sandra Bowdler says is an exquisite opera concert.

    Reading time • 5 minutesMusic
  • A wooden stage willed with a small choir, string ensemble and conductor, wearing black. New sounds emerge from shared music making
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    New sounds emerge from shared music making

    18 October 2021

    Take a glimpse at the next generation of Western Australian composers with a concert Eduardo Cossio says demonstrated a spirit of collaboration.

    Reading time • 4 minutesMusic
  • An orchestra is visible silhouetted against an big screen showing an image of a bright red solar flare Music to move the planets
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    Music to move the planets

    9 August 2021

    Grab your popcorn and pull up a beanbag for Australian Baroque’s audiovisual tour of terrestrial and extra-terrestrial wonders, recommends Claire Coleman.

    Reading time • 5 minutesMusic
  • two dancers link hands with arms raised in front of a small ensemble of musicians Baroque dance music comes alive
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    Baroque dance music comes alive

    19 May 2021

    HIP Company create a sublime sensory experience in their program of Baroque dance repertoire, says Rosalind Appleby.

    Reading time • 5 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.

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  • 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.

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