Category: Music

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Music Is: SSO Concerts Back in Full Swing This May 

To celebrate the return of a full orchestra back on stage, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has unveiled an exceptional line-up of concerts this May and June, spotlighting works by Beethoven, Schubert, Sibelius, Elgar and Dvořák.  Look out for appearances by international guests such as acclaimed German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott, Swiss conductor Mario Venzago, British baritone Roderick Williams, “Piano Battle” pianist Paul Cibis, and British soprano Keri Fuge, as well as local stars including Singaporean baritone Martin Ng, … Continue reading Music Is: SSO Concerts Back in Full Swing This May 

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Music Is: An Interview with MYRNE on new single ‘Circles’

With millions of streams on Spotify, high profile collaborations and remixes, and gigs at acclaimed international festivals such as Tomorrowland, local producer and DJ MYRNE is fast becoming one of Singapore’s hottest rising stars in the music scene. Having recently signed with American electronic music label Astralwerks, the 26-year old is set for even greater success to come, with a new EP on its way … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with MYRNE on new single ‘Circles’

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Preview: A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the bay

With so much chaos and uncertainty, sometimes the best thing we can do is sit back, relax, and enjoy some relaxing music. And if you want some of that, you’re in luck, with the return of the Esplanade’s annual A Tapestry of Sacred Music programme. From primal expressions of belief through voice, to drum beats that elevate the spirit and move us, sacred music may … Continue reading Preview: A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the bay

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Preview: Majulah Live – It’s A Rap by Base Entertainment Asia and Red Spade

A celebration of Singaporean culture, music and talent is set to take centre stage on 19 March at Sands Theatre with Majulah Live x It’s A Rap. Top homegrown acts and independent artists will come together for a live entertainment extravaganza, featuring a diverse mix of 13 local veteran and up-and-coming artists spanning the genres of music, rap and comedy. Majulah Live x It’s A … Continue reading Preview: Majulah Live – It’s A Rap by Base Entertainment Asia and Red Spade

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Music Is: SSO Pilot Concerts to open at full capacity to open at full capacity and return of full orchestra

For the first time in two years since the circuit breaker, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) looks forward to having a full orchestra back on stage in the upcoming months for selected pilot concerts, which will open at full capacity as Covid-19 live show restrictions ease.  These events include SNYO in Concert: Mozart Jupiter Symphony, happening on 17 March, led by conductor Joshua Tan, with performance by the … Continue reading Music Is: SSO Pilot Concerts to open at full capacity to open at full capacity and return of full orchestra

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Music Is: What The Bach!? at the Esplande Annexe Studio

Who said classical music was a snoozefest? Red Dot Baroque members Leslie Tan, Brenda Koh and Placida Ho, and director Bright Ong are here to change that, with their brand new production What The Bach!? Playing at the end of December and into the New Year at the Esplanade Annexe Studio, What The Bach!? brings together classical music performance and theatre to craft an experimental … Continue reading Music Is: What The Bach!? at the Esplande Annexe Studio

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Music Is: Start 2022 on a high note with SSO

Setting the stage for another year of enthralling performances, Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) maintains its musical momentum by delivering its characteristic zest of music with outstanding programmes. Chief Conductor Hans Graf will take the helm to orchestrate the Singapore debut of Romanian-born German pianist Herbert Schuch as well as the concert that sees the return of highly accomplished young Chinese violinist He Ziyu. During January and February, the SSO will also premiere online concerts that are … Continue reading Music Is: Start 2022 on a high note with SSO

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Music Is: Rapper ShiGGa Shay samples Singapore-inspired UTOPIA Symphony in latest single “uTopia reimagined: chasing”

Singaporean rapper ShiGGa Shay will release “uTopia reimagined: chasing” on 19 November on all major digital platforms, which sees ShiGGa Shay rapping over the UTOPIA Symphony, Aisyah Aziz on vocals, and Charlie Lim in charge of vocal production. “uTopia reimagined: chasing” is the third song of the UTOPIA Reimagined initiative, commissioned by the Foundation for the Arts and Social Enterprise (“The Foundation”), which sees four … Continue reading Music Is: Rapper ShiGGa Shay samples Singapore-inspired UTOPIA Symphony in latest single “uTopia reimagined: chasing”

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Music Is: Malaysian Singer-Songwriter Froya Announces Release of EP, ‘Creature’

To say Malaysian singer-songwriter Froya’s year of music releases has been quiet would be quite an understatement. With her constant collaboration efforts with Japanese electronic pop group SNOWK, Tokimeki Records and UQiYO released back to back, Froya is fast becoming a mainstay collaborator in the Japanese music scene in the past 2 years. The singer-songwriter has just announced the release of her long-awaited EP, ‘Creature’, … Continue reading Music Is: Malaysian Singer-Songwriter Froya Announces Release of EP, ‘Creature’

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Music Is: Amanda Ong and Sope release single ‘Diabetes’

Singaporean singer-songwriter duo Amanda Ong and Sope announce the release of their first and latest collaboration titled Diabetes, written together not long after becoming fast friends and discovering many things in common between the two of them–one of which is the fact that they both share the same experience of being young people with (type 2) diabetes. The track is now available on all major … Continue reading Music Is: Amanda Ong and Sope release single ‘Diabetes’

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