Leon Levy, Author at Seesawmag

A choir stands in front of an organ inside a cathedral, arched entries all around them. They are surrounded by pews filled with people. A conductor stands in front of them, his back to the audience. This is WASO Chorus performing in St Mary's Cathedral. Voices soar in gentle waves

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Voices soar in gentle waves

31 July 2023

The world premiere of a local work gives WASO Chorus an extra lift in another enterprising program, writes Leon Levy.

Members of the WASO Chorus on a raised stage area inside St Mary's Cathedral. The large group of singers are dressed in black and holding songbooks. We see the back of the heads of a section of the audience WASO Chorus gives voice to a forgotten treasure

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WASO Chorus gives voice to a forgotten treasure

16 May 2022

Cherubini’s church music compositions are today largely overlooked, but proved a fine choice for the WASO Chorus, writes Leon Levy

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A gem revealed

18 October 2021

Yet another concert cancelled, but in this case the WASO Chorus and UWA Symphonic Chorus were redeployed and Leon Levy finds the program immensely rewarding.

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

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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.

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A choir that knows how to party

26 May 2021

The UWA Choral Society are still going strong at 90, says Leon Levy who witnessed their musical celebration.

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A stimulating journey

2 March 2021

Leon Levy had anticipated an intriguing program, and says Sara Macliver’s superbly executed recital, ‘One & Many’, with its mix of old and brand-new music, was all he could have hoped for.

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Harmonies and humour

11 February 2021

Superb singing and hysterical readings delight a surprised Leon Levy in Madrigals and Madness.

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Orchestra presents a mixed bill

30 November 2020

Beethoven has lost his swagger but Brahms shines even brighter. Leon Levy reviews the West Australian Symphony Orchestra’s final mainstage concert for 2020.

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Musical burst of joy

18 June 2020

WASO’s new online chamber music series bristles with life and infinite tenderness, as though months of pent-up feelings were finally released. Leon Levy reviews the Ensemble Editions.

WASO's affable principal conductor Asher Fisch. Photo Rebecca Mansell A smiling conductor directs the orchestra from the podium Fascinating musical exposé

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Fascinating musical exposé

25 November 2019

Review: West Australian Symphony Orchestra, ‘The Art of Orchestration’ ⋅ Perth Concert Hall, November 23 ⋅ Review by Leon Levy ⋅ As audiences for the traditional concert format age …

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