Wolfgang von Flugelhorn

Wolfgang von Flügelhorn is a writer and critic who lives and works in Walyalup (Fremantle) and Boorloo (Perth). His reviews and reflections can also be found on his Substack at: www.wolfgangvonflugelhorn.substack.com.

Wolfgang von Flugelhorn's Latest Articles

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Music review: Messa da Requiem, Adelaide Festival

A production painted in drab shades of grey.

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Music review: Ngapa William Cooper, Adelaide Festival 

A world premiere collaboration that focuses on Australian hero and Yorta Yorta Elder, William Cooper.

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Theatre review: A Little Life, Adelaide Festival

Based on Yanagihara's best-selling novel, this production does not flinch in its portrayal of cruelty and abuse.

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Music review: Björk’s Cornucopia, Perth Festival

The strange sense of Björk's ‘live absence’ (as opposed to her digital presence onscreen) made for a disappointing experience.

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Music review: Kronos Quartet, Perth Festival

The renowned quartet in collaboration with established and emerging composers.

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Music review: Everywhen, Perth Festival

A mesmerising aural experience created by dozens of objects in perpetual motion.

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Performance review: Equations of a Falling Body, Perth Festival

Choreographic work that takes risks in its exploration of the liminal states between comedy and anxiety.

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Opera review: The Golden Cockerel, Adelaide Festival

A never before seen opera in Australia given the surreal Kosky touch.

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