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Author Archives: Rosalind Appleby
Features
Perth’s international organist
3 November 2022
Enticed from England 14 years ago by the Dean of St George’s Cathedral, Joseph Nolan’s impact on the local music scene has been significant. He chats with Rosalind Appleby about his latest overseas tour and why Perth audiences need to hear Handel’s Samson.
What to SEE
What to SEE: November gig guide
26 October 2022
Feel like a good laugh, a punk-rock school bus musical, or hunting for giants? All this plus more in this month’s guide to the very best of the West Australian arts scene.
Kids
Powerful local voices sound a call to arms
2 October 2022
The drought is over at WA Opera as Rosalind Appleby discovers a delightfully diverse opera by a local composer that enthrals children and adults alike.
What to SEE
Helping young voices reach new heights
30 September 2022
Once the remit of English cathedrals, choral singing for kids is taking off in Perth. Rosalind Appleby talks to Hugh Lydon, who is passionate about building a singing tradition in Western Australia.
Features
Helping kids to know (and love) the score
16 September 2022
Composer Emma Jayakumar wants children to be as enthralled by opera and ballet as they are with other art forms, so she set about creating scores to make their little hearts sing.
Features
What to SEE: Kids Spring gig guide
13 September 2022
With school holidays approaching, it is time for children to unleash their creative energy. Seesaw’s children’s editor Rosalind Appleby finds fun for the whole family.
Features
Four shows to SEE at AWESOME Festival
8 September 2022
AWESOME Festival director Jenny Simpson picks four shows from Australia’s premiere children’s arts festival which she says are must-sees for Seesaw families.
Features
What to SEE: September gig guide
25 August 2022
Spring is exploding everywhere! We have picked out some fabulous arts events to satiate your creative energy this month.
What to SEE
What to SEE: Decibel ensemble at Revelation Film Festival
30 June 2022
New music ensemble Decibel are about to bring their unique approach to sound and collaboration to Revelation Perth International Film Festival with the live performance of a series of audiovisual miniatures.
