Kay Proudlove cracks open her teenage diary and finds plenty of amusement, nostalgia, and life lessons in its pages as she takes us on a trip down memory lane in Dear Diary, her solo storytelling show now playing at the … Continue reading FW24 REVIEW: Dear Diary | Kay Proudlove & Merrigong Theatre Company
26 November 2021The Quarry Amphitheatre The Quarry is arguably Perth’s best outdoor venue to soak up all manner of performance, and it was at its best with a clear sky, no breeze and temperatures in the low 20s on the … Continue reading REVIEW: The Music of Neil Young | The Human Highway
Badger & Kit Write the Best Love Song Ever Review by Cicely Binford 1.2.2017 Brother and sister duo Badger & Kit are cooking up some homespun musical magic with their new Fringe offering, Badger & Kit Write the Best Love Song Ever. Incorporating live music and live art with live theatre, Ann-Marie (Anny) and Michael Biagioni team with visual artist Matthew Hooper to create a unique theatrical experience that sees the siblings explore the highs and lows of love through attempting to write ‘the best love song ever.’ Though Anny and Michael have been collaborating musically for a while (probably all their … Continue reading REVIEW: Badger & Kit Write the Best Love Song Ever
It’s October, which means it’s time to become temporarily German by celebrating Oktoberfest with beer and sausages. Perth Chamber Orchestra is getting into the Teutonic spirit with their upcoming Beethoven, Beer & Bratwurst…& Bjork! at Fremantle’s B Shed on October 22. The program will feature old and new works performed under the baton of Perth Symphony Orchestra conductor Jessica Gethin. Gethin chats to us about PSO and PCO’s mission, what goes into producing an event like BBB&B!, and a little bit about her aspirations and achievements. PSO/PCO’s mission is to make classical music accessible, and to do this, you create events like … Continue reading INTERVIEW: 7 Questions with Jessica Gethin for Beethoven, Beer & Bratwurst…& Bjork!
West Australian Symphony Orchestra is about to embark on tour to the United Arab Emirates and China, and to give Perth audiences a taste of what they’ll be bringing to distant shores, they’ve presented Tour de Force. Over two evenings, Asher Fisch conducted four of the works which will be performed overseas in Beijing and Shanghai: Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture (performed at Friday night’s concert), Sculthorpe’s Kakadu (performed at Saturday night’s concert), Saint-Saens’s Piano Concerto No.5 Egyptian, and Mahler’s Symphony No.5. This marks the first time in 10 years the orchestra has toured overseas, and by the sound of it, the ensemble is primed … Continue reading REVIEW: Tour de Force | Asher Fisch and WASO
Kimberley Reflections Reviewed by Cicely Binford 21.9.2016 During the month of September, Tura New Music embarked on their 13th tour of the Kimberley region with Mark Atkins, Stephen Pigram and the Narli Ensemble. The final stop of their tour brought them to Perth Concert Hall on September 21st, and featured guest artists they met and collaborated with along the way, sharing stories and songs from country. Audiences came together from all around WA to witness a wide range of music inspired by the land, the people, and the history of the Kimberley region. Artistic Director Tos Mahoney hosted the informal … Continue reading REVIEW: Kimberley Reflections | Tura New Music
Perth Symphony Orchestra‘s little sister Perth Chamber Orchestra rocked our Bachs off at St. George’s Cathedral on the last winter’s night of the year. PSO aims to make classical music accessible to everyone, and their Bach by Candlelight event made light work of one of Baroque music’s heavyweights. Infused with fun, frivolity, and most importantly food, a few of J.S. Bach‘s most famous ditties made the last night of the City of Perth’s Winter Arts season a good one. With the price of a ticket came a complimentary glass of wine upon entry as well as a bit of catered nosh … Continue reading REVIEW: Bach by Candlelight | Perth Symphony Orchestra
Tura New Music is bringing Scattered Experiments, the second program of 2016 in Scale Variable, their ongoing chamber music series, to the Studio Underground at the State Theatre Centre on Saturday, August 27 for one night of innovative music. The second in the series of 2016 is a double bill that features the music of Kate Moore, Cat Hope and James Hullick, performed by percussionist Louise Devenish, and a performance in the second half by Hullick called Scatterman. James, pianist, composer and founder of JOLT, gives us a background on his pieces and his philosophies as an artist. Tell us first a little bit more … Continue reading INTERVIEW: 7 Questions with James Hullick for Tura’s Scattered Experiments
Holst’s The Planets and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring: is it a match made in concert heaven? Perth audiences who heard them both over the weekend at the Perth Concert Hall with WASO and guest conductor Simone Young would have been able to decide whether this combination of masterpieces makes for a good evening at the symphony. I would expect most would say that it made for a truly exciting, memorable experience. The concert hall was filled to the brim with audience and musicians alike, as both pieces require a huge orchestra that nearly spills off the stage. There was plenty of buzz and anticipation, … Continue reading REVIEW: The Planets & The Rite of Spring | WASO with Simone Young
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra, by all accounts, has gone from strength to strength under the baton of Asher Fisch since he began his tenure as Principal Conductor, but if you have a look across the orchestra, you’ll see some incredibly strong musicians leading each section, such as principal French hornist David Evans. Little confession: as a young person I studied the horn for about 10 years with mixed success, and it was truly a love-hate relationship. So naturally, I’m in awe of any horn player like Evans who gets it right. Evans graciously agreed to tell me a little about his … Continue reading INTERVIEW: 7 Questions with David Evans | Mozart & Bartok – WASO
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