Her Sound, Her Story is a powerful, intergenerational concert celebrating music by women across centuries, cultures, and genres — from the bold expressiveness of the Baroque and Romantic eras to the songs of iconic singer-songwriters, First Nations women, and contemporary Australian voices. All works are reimagined for chamber ensemble through new arrangements commissioned from West Australian women composers.

This archival footage captures a sold-out performance presented for International Women’s Day 2025. With over 160 voices on stage — including three school choirs and a core ensemble of professional women musicians — the concert honours the voices of women past and present.

Through music and spoken narration, the program explores themes of resilience, identity, and shared storytelling. Choir collaborations, student workshops, and original arrangements make Her Sound, Her Story a meaningful and deeply engaging artistic experience — one that can be shared with communities across Western Australia and beyond.

Video Repertoire:

Shimmer by Heather Schmidt

Kalyakoorl by Gina Williams, arranged by Julia Nicholls

Che si può fare by Barbara Strozzi

Ich stand in dunklen Träumen by Clara Schumann

Little Green by Joni Mitchell, arranged by Julia Nicholls

I Hold You from Tribe by Sally Whitwell, arranged by Stephanie Nicholls

What Happens When a Woman by Alexandra Olsavsky

Musicians:

Soprano: Lucinda Nicholls,

Flute: Emily Clements

Oboe: Stephanie Nicholls

Violin: Julia Nicholls

Cello: Elena Wittkuhn

Piano: Mia Brine, Stephanie Nicholls

Choirs:

Methodist Ladies College Chorale and Cantabile Choirs, conductors Pamela Grubb and Carole Macintyre

St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls Senior Chorale, conductor Andrea Black

St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School Hi-Fidelity and Magnificats, conductor Naomi McKenzie

Performance:

Her Sound, Her Story | Sunday 9 March 2025 | Wesley Uniting Church, Perth