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  • Birds soar on orchestral wings
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    Birds soar on orchestral wings

    25 August 2023

    Birds of Tokyo’s reunion with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra is well worth the wait. Julie Hosking takes flight. 

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  • A young violinist stands centre stage, intent on his instrument. He is surrounded by other members of the orchestra, the conductor on the podium to the violinist's eft, his back to the camera. WASO joyride full of passion
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    WASO joyride full of passion

    5 August 2023

    Love is in the air as the West Australian Symphony Orchestra rolls out the romantics and a new work from local composer Olivia Davies. Angela Ho is smitten.

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  • Two men in Nazi-style uniforms and big black boots stand on steps, looking menacing. Beside them is a black statue of Atlas, clad only in a loin cloth, head bowed with the weight of a globe above him. This is the WA Opera production of Otello Menacing Otello takes total control
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    Menacing Otello takes total control

    21 July 2023

    Opening in a blaze of sound and fury, Otello unleashes an emotional rollercoaster. Will Yeoman urges you to jump on board. 

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  • Cello concerto. Young man in white open necked shirt and black suit holds a cello, his right arm outstretched holidng up the bow Masterful soloists lift the mood
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    Masterful soloists lift the mood

    1 July 2023

    WASO’s latest program promises intensity but Bourby Webster is surprised by its sense of optimism – and fun. So much so, she could do it all again.

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