With 16 soloists, a 37-piece orchestra and a wonderfully varied repertoire, this opera gala is worth singing about, writes Penny Shaw.

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Western Australia’s arts playground
20 June 2023
With 16 soloists, a 37-piece orchestra and a wonderfully varied repertoire, this opera gala is worth singing about, writes Penny Shaw.
22 April 2023
Peruvian conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya leads a playful WASO through some Spanish flavours, with Penny Shaw particularly taken by a thrilling interpretation of Rodrigo’s famous Adagio.
4 March 2023
A visual representation of John Cage’s groundbreaking master work is a meditative journey through sound and emotion, writes Penny Shaw.
18 February 2023
Signing takes equal billing with singing in this unique production, delivering an enthralling and moving piece of theatre, writes Penny Shaw.
9 December 2022
While the soloists shine brightly in Samson, Penny Shaw is captivated by the magnificent St George’s Cathedral Consort and orchestra.
18 October 2022
There’s so much more to the story in this marvellous marriage of music and literature. Penny Shaw has a ball with Lit Live.
12 September 2022
WAAPA’s evocative production of Hansel and Gretel shows the future of opera is in good hands, writes Penny Shaw.
21 August 2022
A fine association between WASO and guests demonstrates that the chilling message in Britten’s War Requiem is as pertinent as when it was composed, writes Penny Shaw.
13 June 2022
The Music on the Terrace series launches with a sizzling performance by Rachelle Durkin and the Australian Baroque Orchestra, writes Penny Shaw.
27 April 2022
Baroque ensemble Van Diemen’s Band offer a timely program that addresses issues around the shifting nature of borders, writes Penny Shaw.