173 projects have received funding in the Australia Council's latest round of grants, including Adelaide Festival, Australian Digital Concert Hall, Katie Noonan's AVÉ and Noongar artist Gina Williams.
There is an emphasis on West Australian talent and deep engagement with the community in the state opera company’s programming for next year.
This highly entertaining, accessible new family opera, performed in the Noongar language with surtitles, deserves further performances and exposure.
West Australian Opera is set to premiere an opera sung entirely in Noongar
The bumper October 2021 issue contains features exploring the Alice Springs World Chamber Orchestra, arts and the digital world, Max Richter's new album, Circa's classical collaborations, Henry Purcell's early years as a composer, and Australian dramatic soprano Marjorie Lawrence.
David McAllister has received a Companion of the Order of Australia. Others recognised include Brett Weymark, John Kotzas, Peter Carroll, Linsey Pollak, Leah Purcell, Jonathan Biggins and Chris Hemsworth.
The season includes the world premiere of the first opera performed in Noongar language, a new musical theatre work by Tim Finn performed in English and Tahitian, and a Figaro double.
Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse will create an opera about the traditional story of the magpie and crow.
