A collaboration between two orchestras and Noongar soloists heralds a new era for the classical music industry, writes Rosalind Appleby
Tag Archives: West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Podcasts
Introducing Your Arts Playground, Seesaw’s new podcast
30 June 2021
Not sure where to find out what’s happening in WA’s arts scene? Feel like you’re always hearing about the cool new shows, concerts and exhibitions after they’ve finished? Check out Your Arts Playground, a new monthly podcast from Seesaw’s managing editors, Nina Levy and Rosalind Appleby.
Reviews
Orchestra rises to utopian vision
21 June 2021
Willy Wonka takes a trip to utopia in a concert by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra that entrances both young and old, writes Rosalind Appleby.
Reviews
Romantic tale transcends the centuries
14 May 2021
West Australian Ballet’s 2021 season of Giselle demonstrates that this 180 year old ballet still has the capacity to touch audience’s hearts, says Kim Balfour.
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Young guns debut with orchestra
10 May 2021
Two emerging Australian talents join the West Australian Symphony Orchestra for a performance Claire Coleman says was well prepared and coolly controlled.
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A window to sunny Seville
19 April 2021
Fancy a COVID-safe trip to Spain? West Australian Opera’s production of The Barber of Seville does not fail to delight, says Sandra Bowdler, despite some uneven spots.
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Heroic women in hefty concert
12 April 2021
Wonder woman Claire Edwardes was the star of the night with a monumental performance with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. And Tiffany Ha says there’s room for plenty more classical music heroines.
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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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A concert for these times
7 March 2021
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra was reunited with principal conductor Asher Fisch for their 2021 season opener, and Rosalind Appleby says it was a performance that spoke of hope.
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Park opera still on song after 30 years
27 February 2021
The exceptional talents of some of our great opera stars turned Opera in the Park’s 30th Anniversary Gala into a transcendent experience, Rosalind Appleby discovered.
