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Birds soar on orchestral wings
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Birds soar on orchestral wings

25 August 2023

Birds of Tokyo’s reunion with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra is well worth the wait. Julie Hosking takes flight. 

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A young violinist stands centre stage, intent on his instrument. He is surrounded by other members of the orchestra, the conductor on the podium to the violinist's eft, his back to the camera. WASO joyride full of passion
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WASO joyride full of passion

5 August 2023

Love is in the air as the West Australian Symphony Orchestra rolls out the romantics and a new work from local composer Olivia Davies. Angela Ho is smitten.

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Two men in Nazi-style uniforms and big black boots stand on steps, looking menacing. Beside them is a black statue of Atlas, clad only in a loin cloth, head bowed with the weight of a globe above him. This is the WA Opera production of Otello Menacing Otello takes total control
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Menacing Otello takes total control

21 July 2023

Opening in a blaze of sound and fury, Otello unleashes an emotional rollercoaster. Will Yeoman urges you to jump on board. 

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Cello concerto. Young man in white open necked shirt and black suit holds a cello, his right arm outstretched holidng up the bow Masterful soloists lift the mood
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Masterful soloists lift the mood

1 July 2023

WASO’s latest program promises intensity but Bourby Webster is surprised by its sense of optimism – and fun. So much so, she could do it all again.

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Thea Rossen with the WASO conducted by Jen Winley, performing Nature's Symphony at the PCH, June 16 2023 A woman dressed in a fairy skirt stands in front of an orchestra. She is wearing a garland of flowers on her head and over her shoulder. Behind her many of the musicians are also wearing garlands of flowers or dressed in costume for Nature's Symphony. Children join chorus of natural wonder

Children join chorus of natural wonder

20 June 2023

With a winning mixture of marvellous music and audience interaction, junior reviewer Eddy Greentree delights in the sounds of Nature’s Symphony with WASO.

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A large orchestra stands on a stage, the conductor at the centre. They are all facing the audience. Fisch’s big gamble richly rewarding
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Fisch’s big gamble richly rewarding

27 May 2023

The orchestra is huge and so is the music. Bourby Webster revels in the masterful direction of two of opera’s greatest composers and welcomes the next generation to the stage.  

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