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A woman with a shock of black hair and wearing a glittery bodysuit sings into a microphone. In the background is a guitarist dressed in white. Who’s who elevate Timmy’s Tommy

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Who’s who elevate Timmy’s Tommy

20 August 2023

You Am I revisit The Who’s classic Tommy, with two of Australia’s finest rock vocalists. Harvey Rae goes on an amazing journey.

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A curious musical adventure

12 August 2023

WAAPA provides a rare opportunity to hear the work of women composers from across the centuries. Will Yeoman is captivated.

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Electrifying recital worthy of winner

8 August 2023

Jeonghwan Kim shows why he beat all comers for one of the world’s most prestigious piano prizes. Will Yeoman is in awe of his prowess.

Features

Giving voice to magical moments

7 August 2023

As one of Australia’s oldest choirs prepares for a special concert, conductor Kristin Bowtell reflects on the power of choral music.

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.

An elegant red-haired woman in a patterned dress stands outside, trees behind her. She has her arms open wide, long sleeves falling like wings either side, her head tilted to the sky. This is singer Jessie Gordon. Fifty shades of jazz

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Fifty shades of jazz

3 August 2023

Perth Jazz Society is celebrating a major milestone with a stellar lineup at this year’s Lyric Lane Jazz Festival. Julie Hosking gets the lowdown from co-curator Jess Herbert.

@stephenheathphotography Hundreds of musicians and singers spread across the stage over two tiers. Behind them the pipe organ is lit in purple. This is the WAAPA Music Gala Showcase at Perth Concert Hall. WAAPA talent raises the roof

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WAAPA talent raises the roof

31 July 2023

A spirit of creativity and collaboration energises and transforms those lucky enough to hear WAAPA’s next generation of stars, writes Tess Palmyre.

A choir stands in front of an organ inside a cathedral, arched entries all around them. They are surrounded by pews filled with people. A conductor stands in front of them, his back to the audience. This is WASO Chorus performing in St Mary's Cathedral. Voices soar in gentle waves

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Voices soar in gentle waves

31 July 2023

The world premiere of a local work gives WASO Chorus an extra lift in another enterprising program, writes Leon Levy.

A pianist sits at a pianoforte, flanked by a violinist who is standing and a cellist sitting. They are all intent on their playing. Behind them are the columns of a ballroom. Helen Kruger, Geoffrey Lancaster and Noeleen Wright performing Australian Baroque's concert of Haydn's Piano Trios Three times the joy

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Three times the joy

22 July 2023

Haydn’s piano trios get a rare outing with a grand guest. Classical enthusiast Julie Hosking is swept along by the majestic movements and their magnificent players.

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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