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Tag Archives: Hugh Lydon
Features
Silver lining behind dark clouds
13 September 2023
What if you only had memories to guide you? Breaksea artistic director Matt Ward invites us to ponder the power of human connection.
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.
What to SEE
Helping young voices reach new heights
30 September 2022
Once the remit of English cathedrals, choral singing for kids is taking off in Perth. Rosalind Appleby talks to Hugh Lydon, who is passionate about building a singing tradition in Western Australia.
Reviews
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.
Reviews
Singers aim for the stars
24 March 2021
Offering audiences a fresh experience of classical music is both daring and necessary. Bourby Webster finds The Giovanni Consort’s season opener exciting and a little uncomfortable.
Reviews
Sweet dreams
7 October 2019
AWESOME Review: Giovanni Consort, Cloud Nine ⋅ Centenary Galleries, Art Gallery of Western Australia, October 5 ⋅ Review by Robert Housley ⋅ Chilling out has little to …
Reviews
Virtuosic choir on the record
1 October 2019
Review: Giovanni Consort, ‘Giovanni Album Launch’ ⋅ St Mary’s Church, South Perth, 28 September ⋅ Review by Sandra Bowdler ⋅ The Giovanni Consort has been performing in Perth …
