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Members of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra © Daniel James Grant

Resonance: a study in contrasts with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Par Sandra Bowdler, 07 juin 2026

The pairing of Barshai's arrangment of Shostakovich's Eighth String Quartet with Mozart's Gran Partita makes for an interesting contrast in this concert, beautifully presented by members of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

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Perth WA

07 juin 2026

A study in contrasts with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Par Sandra Bowdler

Jenna Smith, Riccardo Minasi and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra © Riccardo Minasi

Perth WA

Eroica: Riccardo Minasi and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Par Sandra Bowdler, 11 avril 2026

Guest conductor Riccardo Minasi leads the West Australian Symphony Orchestra with a program of old favourites, with outstanding contribution from trumpeter Jenna Smith

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Perth WA

11 avril 2026

Eroica: Riccardo Minasi and the WASO

Par Sandra Bowdler

Lachlan Higgins (Josef K) and Rachelle Durkin (Fräulein Bürstner/Leni) © Chris Canato

Perth WA

Glass’ The Trial marks an impressive return for Perth’s Lost and Found Opera Company

Par Sandra Bowdler, 18 février 2026

Philip Glass and Christopher Hampton's operatic version of Kafka’s The Trial captures the essence of the book and this production does justice to the opera and its origin

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Perth WA

18 févr. 2026

The Trial marks an impressive return for Perth’s Lost and Found

Par Sandra Bowdler

Li-Wei Qin and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra © Rebecca Mansell

Perth WA

Elegant Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations from Li-Wei Qin in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler, 21 novembre 2025

Cellist Li-Wei Qin plays Tchaikovsky with a fantastically in-form West Australian Symphony Orchestra, in a programme with other works by Mozart and Wagner.

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Perth WA

21 nov. 2025

Elegant Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations from Li-Wei Qin in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler

Asher Fisch conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra © Rebecca Mansell

Perth WA

Asher Fisch leads a superb performance of Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler, 10 octobre 2025

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra precedes Dvořák with equally well rendered works by Kodály and Bartók as the orchestra comes to grips with performing in a less than ideal venue.

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Perth WA

10 oct. 2025

Superb performance of Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler

Bonnie de la Hunty and Sarah Papadopoulos © Tallulah Chong

Perth WA

A French Baroque Rendez-Vous in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler, 04 octobre 2025

Perth's HIP Company join forces with Sydney's The Marais Project for a charming evening of French Baroque music.

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Perth WA

04 oct. 2025

A French Baroque Rendez-Vous in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler

Soloists, James Pratt, Perth Symphonic Chorus and Perth Philharmonic Orchestra © Perth Philharmonic Orchestra

Perth WA

A well-balanced Verdi Requiem in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler, 06 septembre 2025

The Perth Symphonic Chorus and Perth Philharmonic Orchestra with a fine quartet of local soloists deliver a satisfactory Verdi Requiem.

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Perth WA

06 sept. 2025

A well-balanced Verdi Requiem in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler

Asher Fisch conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra © Daniel James Grant

Perth WA

Siren Calls: West Australian SO sets sail with a new work and old sea dogs

Par Sandra Bowdler, 29 août 2025

An impressive new work by Paul Stanhope, Mahāsāgar (the Indian Ocean) is well sung and played by the WASO choir and orchestra with soloists Sara Macliver and Andrew Goodwin, alongside some oceanic favourites

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Perth WA

29 août 2025

Siren Calls: West Australian SO sets sail

Par Sandra Bowdler

Otto Tausk and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra © Daniel James Grant

Perth WA

Going for contemporary in Perth: Tausk tackles Andriessen and friends

Par Sandra Bowdler, 26 juin 2025

WASO's concert of contemporary music, conducted by compatriot Otto Tausk, and featuring soprano Sara Macliver, proves riveting in its unfamiliarity.

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Perth WA

26 juin 2025

West Australian Symphony goes for contemporary

Par Sandra Bowdler

Sara Macliver and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra © Rebecca Mansell

Perth WA

Baroque Brilliance from Sara Macliver and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Par Sandra Bowdler, 01 mai 2025

A selection of Baroque works form an unusual concert, providing a showcase for violinist Shaun Lee-Chen and soprano Sara Macliver, highlighting the orchestra's versatility.

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Perth WA

01 mai 2025

Baroque Brilliance from Sara Macliver and WASO in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler

Perth WA

Noted Wagnerians Asher Fisch and Warwick Fyfe have fun in Perth Fledermaus

Par Sandra Bowdler, 14 mars 2025

An enjoyable performance of Die Fledermaus from the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and an excellent cast of singers is somewhat mitigated by the venue, as the celebrated Perth Concert Hall undergoes renovation.

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Perth WA

14 mars 2025

Noted Wagnerians Fisch and Fyfe have fun in Perth Fledermaus

Par Sandra Bowdler

Umberto Clerici conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra © Rebecca Mansell

Perth WA

Mozart's Requiem in Perth: excellent soloists, well-honed choir and orchestra

Par Sandra Bowdler, 11 octobre 2024

An over-enthusiastic audience distracts from an excellent performance of Mozart's Requiem Mass by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and Choir with a first class quartet of soloists.

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Perth WA

11 oct. 2024

Mozart in Perth: excellent soloists, well-honed choir and orchestra

Par Sandra Bowdler

Dancers Liam Green and Emily Seymour © Daniel Boud

Perth WA

Why isn't the music enough? “Silence and Rapture” from the Australian Chamber Orchestra

Par Sandra Bowdler, 14 août 2024

Iestyn Davies joins the Australian Chamber Orchestra for music by Bach and Pärt in a programme featuring distracting modern dance.

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Perth WA

14 août 2024

Why isn't the music enough? “Silence and Rapture” from the ACO

Par Sandra Bowdler

Asher Fisch conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra © Daniel Grant

Perth WA

Asher Fisch forges an orchestral Ring in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler, 21 juin 2024

Excerpts from Wagner's opus magnum, minus the singing, along with a Rossini overture and a new work by local composer Lachlan Skipworth make for an enjoyable concert by the larger forces of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

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Perth WA

21 juin 2024

Asher Fisch forges an orchestral Ring in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler

Lachlann Lawton (Jupiter) and Bonnie de la Hunty (Semele) © HIP Company

Perth WA

An unusual treat for Perth: HIP Company presents Eccles’ Semele

Par Sandra Bowdler, 14 avril 2024

Eccles' version of Semele would be a real treat to hear anywhere, but especially so for Perth (Western Australia), from the newish Baroque company HIP displaying a wealth of young talent.

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Perth WA

14 avril 2024

An unusual treat for Perth: HIP Company presents Eccles’ Semele

Par Sandra Bowdler

Joseph Nolan conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra © Rebecca Mansell

Perth WA

Vivaldi and Handel for Holy Week in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler, 27 mars 2024

The pairing of Vivaldi's Gloria with Handel's Dixit Dominus makes for an interesting combination with, on this occasion, the latter making the more dramatic impact with the always impressive St George's Cathedral Consort.

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Perth WA

27 mars 2024

Vivaldi and Handel for Holy Week in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler

Li-Wei Qin, Elena Schwarz and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra © Linda Dunjey

Perth WA

Flamboyant Haydn from Li-Wei Qin and Elena Schwarz in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler, 30 juin 2023

Haydn holds his own between Stravinsky and Shostakovich, thanks to an impassioned performance by Li-Wei Qin with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

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Perth WA

30 juin 2023

Flamboyant Haydn from Li-Wei Qin and Elena Schwarz in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler

Perth WA

The odd couple: Duruflé Requiem and Bach Easter Oratorio in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler, 31 mars 2021

A distinctly odd pairing for an Easter concert in Perth, with the almost morbidly solemn Duruflé Requiem followed by Bach’s jubilant Easter Oratorio, both exceedingly well performed.

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Perth WA

31 mars 2021

The odd couple: Duruflé Requiem and Bach Easter Oratorio in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler

Perth WA

(Not quite) absolute Beethoven: Ludovic Morlot in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler, 06 mars 2020

The Australian String Quartet joins the West Australian Symphony Orchestra under Ludovic Morlot for an enjoyable and timely round of Beethoven interleaved with John Adams' homage to the 250-year old composer.

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Perth WA

06 mars 2020

(Not quite) absolute Beethoven: Ludovic Morlot in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler

Perth WA

Sweeney Todd in Perth: ticks all the boxes

Par Sandra Bowdler, 16 juillet 2019

West Australian Opera's production of Sweeney Todd was an excellent, crackling performance, with everyone involved in top form, with some unexpected players showing great talent in this not-very-operatic work.

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Perth WA

16 juil. 2019

Sweeney Todd in Perth: ticks all the boxes

Par Sandra Bowdler

Perth WA

Tristan und Isolde: a fabulous musical night for Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler, 16 août 2018

Wagner is a rare bird in Perth; the second *Tristan und Isolde* in 12 years worth the wait, no less for being a concert performance, and for bringing Skelton's masterful interpretation to an Australian audience

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Perth WA

16 août 2018

Tristan und Isolde: a fabulous musical night for Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler

Perth WA

L’après-midi d’un pianiste: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet plays Debussy

Par Sandra Bowdler, 24 février 2018

A four-hour concert featuring piano music by Debussy might seem like an excessive ask, but the Perth Festival filled the venue for this stunning and highly entertaining concert by French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet.

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Perth WA

24 févr. 2018

L’après-midi d’un pianiste: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet plays Debussy

Par Sandra Bowdler

Perth WA

Jordi Savall captivates again at Perth Festival

Par Sandra Bowdler, 18 février 2018

A second concert featuring Jordi Savall at the 2018 Perth Festival comprised much reduced forces - just himself and harpist Andrew Lawrence-King - but was just as rich, varied and captivating.

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Perth WA

18 févr. 2018

Jordi Savall captivates again at Perth Festival

Par Sandra Bowdler

Perth WA

From the old world to the New World with Jordi Savall

Par Sandra Bowdler, 17 février 2018

Jordi Savall, Hespèrian XXI and Tembembe Ensamble Continuo brought an exciting mix of instrumental playing, song and dance presenting Baroque and pre-Baroque music from Spain and the New World.

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17 févr. 2018

From the old world to the New World with Jordi Savall

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Perth WA

In Perth, a most seductive flute: Emmanuel Pahud and the Australian Chamber Orchestra

Par Sandra Bowdler, 04 octobre 2017

Emmanuel Pahud shows his fluting chops in a program accompanied by the popular and celebrated Australian Chamber Orchestra.

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04 oct. 2017

In Perth, a most seductive flute

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Perth WA

Enjoyable Manon from Opera Box in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler, 01 septembre 2017

Aspiring Perth (WA) company Opera Box provides an enjoyable night at the opera, cementing their willingness to perform major mainstream works, challenging the dominance of the established companies and their less imaginative choices.

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Perth WA

01 sept. 2017

Enjoyable Manon from Opera Box in Perth

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Perth WA

An exhilarating, exhausting, extraordinary journey: Shostakovich’s String Quartets in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler, 19 février 2017

One of the most moving and exhilarating experiences one can experience, the Brodsky Quartet performs the entire cycle of Shostakovich string quartets in the Perth International Arts Festival.

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Perth WA

19 févr. 2017

An exhilarating, exhausting, extraordinary journey

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Perth WA

Exquisite Emma Matthews the star in Perth's colonial Pearl Fishers

Par Sandra Bowdler, 25 octobre 2016

Bizet's The Pearl Fishers has its problems, but a good account of its score does have its pleasures, especially when it's all brightened up by the presence of Emma Matthews.

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25 oct. 2016

A colonial Pearl Fishers in Perth

Par Sandra Bowdler

Perth WA

Simone Young and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Electrifying Stravinsky

Par Sandra Bowdler, 06 août 2016

Simone Young conducts the West Australian Symphony Orchestra in a high octane performance of Holst The Planets and Stravinsky The Rite of Spring

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Perth WA

06 août 2016

Simone Young and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Electrifying Stravinsky

Par Sandra Bowdler

Perth WA

West Australian Opera's Il trovatore honours Neidhardt's lesson in directorial rigour

Par Paul Selar, 01 novembre 2014

First presented in Perth in 2002, West Australian Opera’s Il trovatore (a co-production with Opera Queensland and State Opera of South Australia) is dedicated to the memory of director Elke Neidhardt, and here the stage becomes hers.

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Perth WA

01 nov. 2014

Il trovatore honours Neidhardt's lesson in directorial rigour

Par Paul Selar