From jazz quartets to cross-cultural ensembles, Michael Pignéguy’s career is one of constant exploration. In conversation with Leanne Casellas, the Perth-born drummer and composer reflects on his journey and the rhythms that drive it.
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Reviews
Freo stone walls house a powerful ‘Dead Man Walking’
23 September 2025
In Dead Man Walking, Freeze Frame Opera proves its maturity with a bold, moving production inside Fremantle Prison. Bourby Webster reports on a night of world-class performances and profound themes.
Reviews
Swing Into the Night! A Perth Symphony Orchestra Big Band Experience
18 September 2025
Swing Into the Night! Was a Perth Symphony Orchestra big band performance as part of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s new Kaleidoscope festival. A weekend of celebrating community, creativity and culture.
Reviews
Genevieve Lacey and the Australian Chamber Orchestra build sound castles in the air
15 September 2025
A 1974 magical realist masterpiece provides the inspiration for the ACO’s final Perth concert for 2025.
Reviews
“Frenzied, furious, and gorgeous”: Verdi Requiem at Winthrop Hall
11 September 2025
Verdi Requiem at Winthrop Hall is frenzied, furious, and the gorgeous acoustics reverberate with a sonic avalanche, writes Penny Shaw.
Reviews
From little things, stories grow: Paul Kelly at RAC Arena
1 September 2025
On the cusp of his new album ‘Seventy’, the great Paul Kelly continues to use music to tell stories, writes Harvey Rae.
Features
The WA Symphony Orchestra 2025 program gave us a moveable feast
27 August 2025
WASO’s quest to find replacement venues for the Perth Concert Hall has led to the commissioning of an important new work and the development of an innovative classical music program.
Spotlight
Building worlds with sound: spotlight on WASO composer in residence Olivia Davies
21 August 2025
Will Yeoman talks to West Australian Symphony Orchestra’s composer-in-residence Olivia Davies as she reflects on creativity and her love of nature ahead of the world premiere of her latest work, Swarm.
Reviews
Australian Chamber Orchestra and friends paint the town blue
20 August 2025
Will Yeoman gets a front-row seat as pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk, trumpeter David Elton and ACO serve up rhapsodic Gershwin and cheeky Shostakovich.
Reviews
Yarning all the way home
14 August 2025
Victoria Laurie captures the spellbinding performance of Mungangga Garlagula, a moving blend of story, music and Country.
