Category: Music

Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Universal Music Philippines announces launch of Island Records Philippines

Universal Music Philippines (UMP), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced the launch of Island Records Philippines, a new domestic label division dedicated to helping the best musical talent from the Philippines to achieve local success, whilst reaching new audiences worldwide. The launch marks the beginning of a new chapter in the illustrious history of Island Records, which was founded … Continue reading Music Is: Universal Music Philippines announces launch of Island Records Philippines

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7 in 10 Singaporeans engaged in physical and digital arts events in the latest Population Survey on the Arts

The key findings from the biennial Population Survey on the Arts of Singaporeans’ perception of the arts in 2019 were released today by the National Arts Council (NAC). Compared with the last survey in 2017, the 2019 results showed positive trends across all key indicators for appreciation and consumption of the arts. In 2019, 7 in 10 Singaporeans attended arts events (69%), and 3 out … Continue reading 7 in 10 Singaporeans engaged in physical and digital arts events in the latest Population Survey on the Arts

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Music Is: An Interview with Kahchun Wong, Conductor of Beeth∞ven 360°

This July, on International Friendship Day, the world will see the premiere of a massive musical project unlike any ever done before. In celebration of renowned composer Beethoven’s 250th anniversary, watch as Beeth∞ven 360° takes to your screens on 30th July.  As its name implies, Beeth∞ven 360° takes the form of a 360° video that unites an international lineup of over a thousand musicians coming together … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with Kahchun Wong, Conductor of Beeth∞ven 360°

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Music Is: Kahchun Wong leads ‘Beeth∞ven 360°’ in the composer’s 250th anniversary year this July

On International Friendship Day (30th July), Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday anniversary will be premiered on The Straits Times Facebook and Youtube channels. This revolutionary virtual performance of music from his 9th Symphony is literally pieced together with digital submissions from world-class instrumentalists and singers of institutions including the Chicago Symphony, Dresden Boys Choir, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Japan Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Munich Philharmonic, China National … Continue reading Music Is: Kahchun Wong leads ‘Beeth∞ven 360°’ in the composer’s 250th anniversary year this July

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: Where the River Always Flows V by TENG Ensemble (Preview)

This August, the Fullerton Heritage and The TENG Ensemble (TENG) are set to present the first-ever digital edition of their annual concert, Where the River Always Flows V. Named after the Singapore River, one of Singapore’s lifelines during its formative years, Where the River Always Flows has been presented at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore as part of the Singapore Heritage Festival since 2016. This year, … Continue reading Music Is: Where the River Always Flows V by TENG Ensemble (Preview)

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Music Is: inch releases brand new single ‘Flags’ feat. ShiGGa Shay

Over the past few months, the world has had to come to terms with the stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the general social unrest that has spread around the world like wildfire (in the case of Australia, even too literally, unfortunately). The question is – how do we respond as humans? What do we do when the world seems like it is failing … Continue reading Music Is: inch releases brand new single ‘Flags’ feat. ShiGGa Shay

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Music Is: Jam with Discover by Circles.Life this July + An Interview with LEW and Joie Tan

This Sunday, join local indie singer-songwriters LEW and Joie Tan as they perform an intimate virtual concert, live from the studio via Zoom. Organised by Discover by Circles.Life, the duo will be performing their hit duets ‘Red Flags’ and ‘Baby Steps’ as well as other original songs by both artists. Apart from their music collaborations, LEW and Joie are also extremely good friends behind the … Continue reading Music Is: Jam with Discover by Circles.Life this July + An Interview with LEW and Joie Tan

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Preview: LumiNation 2020 by The Arts House

Singapore comes together in August to celebrate its independence. This National Day, The Arts House explores the lesser-known narratives that have shaped the country with LumiNation, the annual season celebrating the hidden histories and untold stories of Singapore’s communities. Returning for its third edition in 2020, this year’s festival will be held from 1st to 30th August as a virtual event with digital talks and video … Continue reading Preview: LumiNation 2020 by The Arts House

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatres

The Esplanade releases Tan Dun’s Martial Arts Trilogy online

From start to finish, I spent a total of twelve years composing music for three wuxia (martial arts) films: Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, Zhang Yimou’s “Hero”, and Feng Xiaogang’s “The Banquet” – Tan Dun Performed in the Esplanade Concert Hall at Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts in 2012, come experience Tan Dun’s Martial Arts Trilogy, available online for a limited time. Showcasing … Continue reading The Esplanade releases Tan Dun’s Martial Arts Trilogy online

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Live Stream: Singapore Symphony Orchestra streams one-woman opera La voix humaine this July

The SSO relaunches its online concert series with a programme of events in July, including a rarely performed one-act opera by Poulenc and a pair of specially curated playlists. La voix humaine is a one-woman tour-de-force written by the 20th-century composer Francis Poulenc to a text by Jean Cocteau. Elle, sung in this performance by soprano Jennifer Lien, is alone in her bedroom, clinging on to her ex-lover’s every … Continue reading Live Stream: Singapore Symphony Orchestra streams one-woman opera La voix humaine this July

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