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Tag Archives: Perth Symphony Orchestra
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Perth Symphony Orchestra – varied take on classic local tale
20 February 2022
Perth Symphony Orchestra’s innovative program and talented soloists recount Rockingham’s role in an iconic story of escape on the high seas, writes Claire Coleman.
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Still hungry for the wolf
30 September 2021
Revisiting an old favourite is always a pleasure for Nina Levy and her young companion, and Peter and the Wolf doesn’t let them down.
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Mozart’s musical rivalry is a cinematic extravaganza
30 August 2021
Perth Symphony Orchestra pull off a feat of precision and endurance with their live soundtrack performance of Amadeus, writes Claire Coleman.
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A chequered show
4 June 2021
David Zampatti checked out the staged concert version of the Benny and Björn/ Tim Rice rock opera Chess at the Perth Concert Hall and found it a chequered experience.
Features
A decade of making their own rules
27 May 2021
Perth Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and Ara Jansen takes a look at how this fearless ensemble have changed the landscape of classical music in Western Australia.
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Cream of the crop 2020
9 December 2020
It feels more important than ever to celebrate the arts in 2020. And so, in spite of the challenges faced by the arts community this year, we are thrilled to bring you Seesaw’s annual ‘Cream of the Crop’ round-up, in which we ask our writers to reflect on the year that was and the year to come.
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The sordid and the sublime
1 November 2020
The Perth Symphony Orchestra took over the Concert Hall in an eye opening concert which Rosalind Appleby says revealed more than just the naughty side of Mozart.
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Wigs, glitz and music worth the wait
18 September 2020
Perth Symphony Orchestra delivers David Bowie fans the concert they were waiting for, says Erin Hutchinson.
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Summer 2020 gig guide for kids
17 December 2019
Summer has barely begun and we’re sweltering already. Thankfully we have the beach and festival season to help us and our children through these hot months. Read on for Seesaw’s curated list of the Fringe and Perth Festivals.
