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Author Archives: Rosalind Appleby
Q&A
It’s time to listen
9 August 2019
Becoming a composer often requires a long apprenticeship, but composer Lachlan Skipworth’s career is hitting full stride. The winner of the 2016 Paul Lowin Prize has …
Q&A
Celebrating diversity
11 July 2019
Dr Louise Devenish’s career as a percussionist has taken her around the world collaborating with a huge range of musicians and artists. Her wide-reaching approach to …
Q&A
Ben Burgess takes WAYO to infinity and beyond
9 July 2019
From budding violin player to executive director, Ben Burgess has had a long association with the West Australian Youth Orchestra. Burgess chatted to Rosalind Appleby about …
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Reviews
Puppetry and dance perfect partners
7 July 2019
Review: Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, ‘Fox’ ⋅
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Fremantle, July 6 ⋅
Review by Rosalind Appleby ⋅
Features
Kids Winter Gig Guide
2 July 2019
“Bring your rain poncho and wear noisy shoes,” the instructions read. Now that sounds like an intriguing art installation. Contemporary artist Marnie Orr is running school …
Features
The sound of the symphony
25 June 2019
Whether you’re curious, fearful or an expert on classical music, Asher Fisch has the perfect concert for you. The principal conductor of the WA Symphony Orchestra …
Reviews
Operatic thriller
10 June 2019
Review: Freeze Frame Opera, Tosca ⋅ Centenary Pavilion, Claremont Showgrounds, June 8 ⋅ Review by Rosalind Appleby ⋅ Tosca is opera’s closest thing to a thriller. Puccini’s late romantic opera …
Reviews
Enormouse success
5 June 2019
Review: CDP presents Tall Stories’ production The Gruffalo⋅ Heath Ledger Theatre, June 5 ⋅ Review by Rosalind Appleby ⋅ The theatre has the potential to be the ultimate …
Reviews
Singing the message
1 June 2019
Review: Perth Symphony Orchestra, ‘Girls Night Out’ ⋅ Astor Theatre, May 30 ⋅ Review by Rosalind Appleby ⋅ The Perth Symphony Orchestra is a diverse orchestra with repertoire that …
