The world premiere of a local work gives WASO Chorus an extra lift in another enterprising program, writes Leon Levy.
Tag Archives: WASO Chorus
Requiem leads path to truth and reconciliation
3 October 2022
Gunditjmara culture is brought to life by the power of collaborative music. Barbara Hostalek soaks up the sharing of truth telling and the freedom of voices singing strong, proud and loud.
Powerful Eumeralla lifts veil on dark past
3 October 2022
Deborah Cheetham’s Eumeralla is a major artistic achievement and deserves to be taken up by every state orchestra in Australia, writes Stewart Smith.
Plea for peace as powerful as ever
21 August 2022
A fine association between WASO and guests demonstrates that the chilling message in Britten’s War Requiem is as pertinent as when it was composed, writes Penny Shaw.
WASO Chorus gives voice to a forgotten treasure
16 May 2022
Cherubini’s church music compositions are today largely overlooked, but proved a fine choice for the WASO Chorus, writes Leon Levy
Cream of the crop 2021
15 December 2021
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.
Orchestra returns in full force
5 October 2020
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra has returned to the stage, bringing the blast of sunshine we needed after a long dark year. Rosalind Appleby reviews the first concert back at the Perth Concert Hall.
Fisch comes full circle
1 December 2019
Review: West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Verdi’s Requiem ⋅
Perth Concert Hall, 29 November ⋅
Review by Rosalind Appleby ⋅
Music: Verdi’s Requiem
12 November 2019
29 & 30 November @ Perth Concert Hall · Presented by West Australian Symphony Orchestra Operatic in its earth-shaking intensity, Verdi’s great sacred masterpiece is staggeringly …
Good times ahead
16 March 2019
Review: West Australian Symphony Orchestra, ‘Symphony No 40’ ⋅ Perth Concert Hall, March 15 ⋅ Review: Rosalind Appleby ⋅ As the summer festival season fades into the background local …