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A choir dressed in red and white surrounds an orchestra on the front of the stage, candles lining the floor around them. Behind another choir stands in front of a majestic organ. This is Handel by Candle Guiding light for state of riches
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Guiding light for state of riches

2 September 2023

Perth Symphony Orchestra lights the way in a captivating collaboration delivered with poise and polish, writes Angela Ho.

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Abbe May sings into a microphone in front of a group of musicians from Perth Symphony Orchestra. She is wearing a white hat, sparkling jacket over a sheer top and black pants. INXS tribute full of sensations old and new
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INXS tribute full of sensations old and new

14 May 2023

Perth Symphony Orchestra channels the spirit of Michael Hutchence in a rocking show but it’s the quiet power of Abbe May that bewitches Julie Hosking.

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Maleficent wields her powers in a scene from the animated classic Snow White. Below the huge screen, Perth Symphony Orchestra plays performs the music from Snow White. Disney delights in circle of love
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Disney delights in circle of love

22 April 2023

Six sensational singers and a superlative Perth Symphony Orchestra celebrate Disney’s big birthday in style, writes Julie Hosking.

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A tall man in a pink jacket and a shorter woman in vibrant red sing into microphones. Behind them are several musicians playing violins. This is Joel Jackson and Katy Steele at Perth Symphony Orchestra's String Sessions. Sweet symphony of songs and stories
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Sweet symphony of songs and stories

2 April 2023

An actor, a singer and a symphony orchestra walk into a bar. What happens next is a tale full of unexpected delights, writes Julie Hosking.

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Jackson sings a different tune
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Jackson sings a different tune

27 March 2023

Joel Jackson made his name in front of the camera and treading the boards, but nothing feels more personal than playing music. Julie Hosking catches up with the award-winning actor on the eve of a symphonic performance.

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Cream of the crop 2022
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Cream of the crop 2022

15 December 2022

Which shows were Seesaw Mag’s favourites this year? We ask our writers to reflect on the year that was… and the year that will be.

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Perth Symphony Orchestra - The Snowman -  Scotch. College, Perth, Western Australia. 19th December 2021. (c) Daniel Carson | www.dcimages.org Symphonic Snowman full of fun and games
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Symphonic Snowman full of fun and games

12 December 2022

Perth Symphony Orchestra adds a little magic to a silent classic and junior reviewer Hannah Peterson is swept up in the festive atmosphere.

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Perth Symphony Orchestra - Nothing Compares at HBF Stadium, Perth, Western Australia. 16th May 2021. (c) Daniel Carson | www.dcimages.org The camera pans across an orchestra to musicians looking out into a packed audience. Red light frames them all, creating a sense of magic. It is Perth Symphony Orchestra performing Prince. State of the arts sours sweet symphony
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State of the arts sours sweet symphony

20 October 2022

Bourby Webster inspired community leaders to take a leap into the world of classical music. As she prepares to leave her groundbreaking orchestra, the former Bond girl tells Victoria Laurie why Western Australia desperately needs an artistic vision.

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A darkened hall with a large orchestra filling the stage, dressed in formal black and white concert attire How to listen to an orchestra
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How to listen to an orchestra

11 April 2022

Are you put off by the idea of classical music as high-brow and inaccessible? Bourby Webster has 10 tips to help you have the experience of your life at an orchestral concert.

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