Review: Baroque Brilliance (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Under guest leader Shaun Lee-Chen, WASO pivots convincingly to historically-informed performance mode.
Will Yeoman is a former senior arts writer and current travel journalist for The West Australian newspaper. A regular contributor to Limelight and Gramophone, he is also Artistic Director of the York Festival and a keen classical guitarist.
Under guest leader Shaun Lee-Chen, WASO pivots convincingly to historically-informed performance mode.
Caplan’s exploration of what she calls “Black operatic counterculture” is quite the game changer.
An inspired program explores the furthest reaches of ecstasy and suffering.
Satu Vänskä delivers on the promise of "Fire and Finesse" in WASO concert with an ACO vibe.
Johann Strauss II’s New Year’s Eve staple Die Fledermaus proves perfect for the batty times we live in.
A new guitar quartet brings sophisticated chill music from the West Coast.
Beautiful contrasts abound as 11 Australian composers arrange 12 of Jess Hitchcock’s songs.
A magical musical experience to enchant and bewitch.
A noteworthy Australian composer explores the musical gardens he has tended.
A brilliant new interpretation of a Baroque masterpiece.
The gift of Christmas music flawlessly delivered by Perth early music specialists HIP Company.
Maurizio Pollini goes gentle into that good night with contemplative Schubert.
WASO ends its 2024 classical concert season on a towering high.