Reviews

Resident Conductor Umberto Clerici and Concertmaster Natsuko Yoshimoto were in the spotlight for the last of the Maestro series for 2024 with a performance of Brahms' Double Concerto in A minor for Violin and Cello. It was quite a treat to see a conductor playing his own chosen instrument, a switch of roles, and in this instance, the transfer of emotion from baton to cello, perhaps the perfect instrument of choice for such a passionate personality as Maestro Clerici; and in true Italian style.

Black Medea was performed by WAAPA Aboriginal Acting Students, as the culmination of their yearlong course and crewed, built and designed by WAAPA Production and Design students.

An adaptation of Euripides classic tale, this version, by Wesley Enoch, blends Ancient Greek and Australian indigenous culture. Medea sacrifices her connection to country and family links to pursue love - a disastrous decision.

Everyman is a modern adaptation of a medieval mystery play, that for the last few years has been studied by WAAPA Second Year Acting Students. This year, that cohort present this text publicly, in the unusual performance space of the Edith Spiegeltent.

The audience are guests at the birthday celebration of “Everyone”, with some audience sharing a table with the guest of honour, and the action taking place around them. The audience are drawn into the action, donning party hats, and becoming part of the play.

There was buzz as friends and families met on the steps of the Town Hall. It grew as the foyer filled and people made their way to their seats or climbed the stairs to the galleries. Philharmonia audiences are always excited whatever the program. They know that Brett Weymark makes every concert special.