Birds of Tokyo’s reunion with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra is well worth the wait. Julie Hosking takes flight.
Author Archives: Julie Hosking
Features
Pooh’s far from your average bear
21 August 2023
Beloved the world over, Winnie the Pooh is now a musical star. Julie Hosking ventures into the Hundred Acre Wood to find out more.
Features
Giving voice to magical moments
7 August 2023
As one of Australia’s oldest choirs prepares for a special concert, conductor Kristin Bowtell reflects on the power of choral music.
Reviews
Laying it on the line
6 August 2023
Showbiz can be cruel, as the dancers auditioning for A Chorus Line reveal in raw and funny ways. Julie Hosking steps into their shoes.
Spotlight
Fifty shades of jazz
3 August 2023
Perth Jazz Society is celebrating a major milestone with a stellar lineup at this year’s Lyric Lane Jazz Festival. Julie Hosking gets the lowdown from co-curator Jess Herbert.
What to SEE
Make August a month to remember
27 July 2023
Is winter over yet? If you can’t beat the weather, just ignore it and stay indoors. Our August gig guide is full of good reasons to do just that.
Reviews
Three times the joy
22 July 2023
Haydn’s piano trios get a rare outing with a grand guest. Classical enthusiast Julie Hosking is swept along by the majestic movements and their magnificent players.
Features
Playing with real treasures
17 July 2023
When he was studying viola at university, Christopher Cartlidge used to busk for beer money. Now the musician travels the country (and the world) playing a rare beauty with Australia’s premier string quartet.
Reviews
A hunk of burning fun
11 July 2023
It’s now or never. Take your Elvis loving friends and family to All Shook Up and you’ll all have a ball, writes Julie Hosking.
Features
Elevating the state of play
7 July 2023
When Melissa Fitzgerald went looking for guitar repertoire with a uniquely local flavour, she came up short. Now the quartet she founded is bringing West Australian landscapes to the world.
