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An audience faces a large screen showing organ keys. Above them a large organ is lit up in purple and blue shades, a man in formal dress ri the foreground, raising his arms in acknowledgement. This is Joseph Nolan accepting applause after performing at St George's Cathedral. Nolan shows his mettle on the pedal
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Nolan shows his mettle on the pedal

17 June 2023

Choral leader and conductor Joseph Nolan tackles some of the most challenging and virtuosic organ music with flair, giving the audience a rare view into the process, writes Emma Jayakumar.

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A large group of musicians and singers dressed in formal wear stand on a stage, looking out toward the audience. They are taking a bow after a performance. They are the St George's Cathedral Consort and Orchestra of St George, acknowledging the audience after a performance of Samson. Consort and friends raise mighty Samson
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Consort and friends raise mighty Samson

9 December 2022

While the soloists shine brightly in Samson, Penny Shaw is captivated by the magnificent St George’s Cathedral Consort and orchestra.

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A man wearing glasses and a black tuxedo suit stands at the bottom of a spiral staircase looking up at the camera Perth’s international organist
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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.

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A dancer swings, back arched in a pendulum movement, high above six other dancers reaching up towards her in Douglas Wright's Gloria. Bodies meet Baroque in blaze of glory
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Bodies meet Baroque in blaze of glory

15 September 2022

Thirty years after its celebrated debut, Douglas Wright’s Gloria lights up the stage once more, this time with a very special addition. The result, writes Nina Levy, is simply glorious. 

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A man conducts a choir of 15 women, standing in a cathedral with a harpist beside them Choral ensemble debut with world premiere
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Choral ensemble debut with world premiere

3 December 2021

A new work by Lydia Gardiner performed by new vocal ensemble Sonus Angelorum attracts a full house at St George’s Cathedral. Rosalind Appleby reports on the fresh sounds.

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A choir and orchestra dressed in black fill a wooden concert hall stage Easter (Oratorio) arrives in Perth
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Easter (Oratorio) arrives in Perth

1 April 2021

The St George’s Cathedral Consort expands the musical horizon for West Australians in this Holy Week collaboration with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

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Photo by Cam Campbell IG and FB @placeorpoint A view from the back of Hackett Hall, framed by the whale skeleton. WA’s musical richness on display
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WA’s musical richness on display

10 March 2021

Perth Festival’s second chamber music concert highlights the extraordinary talent of Western Australian musicians in a concert of intimacy and magnitude, writes Rosalind Appleby.

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a small choir stand on stage with an organ and two soloists sitting in chairs Plenty of Perth talent
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Plenty of Perth talent

25 November 2020

West Australian musicians shine as national chamber music organisation Musica Viva returns to the Perth Concert Hall. Sandra Bowdler reflects on the state’s impressive talent pool.

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Christmas joy
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Christmas joy

15 December 2019

St George’s Cathedral Consort, ‘Bach’s Christmas Oratorio’ ·
Perth Concert Hall, December 13 ·
Review by Sandra Bowdler ·

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