A blindfolded man in a t-shirt and open button shirt stands against a backdrop of glittering lights. This is Breaksea's Thunderstorm In the eye of the storm
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In the eye of the storm

19 September 2023

Breaksea’s poignant story of the search for light in the darkest hours ignites the senses. Julie Hosking rides the waves of emotion.

Reading time • 6 minutesMulti-arts
A man with a moustache and curly hair stares out to the distance. He is wearing a dark jacket over a white buttoned-up shirt. The ocean and a dark sky are behind him. Silver lining behind dark clouds
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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.

Reading time • 9 minutesMulti-arts
A choir stand underneath a large round, ornate window, looking over a crowded audience. This is UWA Choral Society. Giving voice to magical moments
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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. 

Reading time • 10 minutesMusic
The audience watches as a man in a red gown raises his arms, directing the Aquinas Schola Cantorium. It is chorus master Hugh Lydon Helping young voices reach new heights
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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. 

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Plea for peace as powerful as ever
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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.

Reading time • 5 minutesMusic
nine singers stand in an arc on a small stage in front of spot-lit archways. In the foreground the heads of audience members are visible in sillouette Singers aim for the stars
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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.

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Members of Cloud Nine Members of Cloud Nine Sweet dreams
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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 …

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