Category: Opera

Arts, Chinese Theatre, Opera, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., SOTA Studio Theatre, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Toy Factory

SIFA 2018: An Enemy of the People by Schaubühne Berlin (Preview)

An Enemy of the People is perhaps one of Henrik Ibsen’s most recognizable plays, following the tale of Dr Stockmann, a man who discovers that the drinking water in his spa town has been contaminated by industrial waste. A classic story of one against the mob, Stockmann finds himself under fire for attempting to reveal the inconvenient truth, and put the town’s  and the persecution he faces … Continue reading SIFA 2018: An Enemy of the People by Schaubühne Berlin (Preview)

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Preview: La Voix Humaine by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

This May, the Victoria Concert Hall is proud to present the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s new production of Francis Poulenc’s one act solo opera La Voix Humaine. Based off the play of the same name by Jean Cocteau, this production will be taking on a uniquely theatrical direction, from W!ld Rice artistic director Ivan Heng, and featuring visuals by Brian Gothong Tan. La Voix Humaine takes place in the … Continue reading Preview: La Voix Humaine by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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SIFA 2018: A Dream Under The Southern Bough – The Beginning by Toy Factory (Review)

原来只是一场梦。 Inspired by Tang Xian Zu’s 16th Century Kun Opera 《南柯记》, A Dream Under The Southern Bough – The Beginning marks the first part in a planned theatre trilogy that will be staged over the next few years, and the start of an incredibly ambitious project from Toy Factory. Adapting the opera for a contemporary audience, director Goh Boon Teck and script editor Zhu Xin Chen have in … Continue reading SIFA 2018: A Dream Under The Southern Bough – The Beginning by Toy Factory (Review)

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SIFA 2018: A Dream Under The Southern Bough – The Beginning by Toy Factory (Preview)

Toy Factory is having a busy year, with back to back productions in the form of Sometime Moon and Masters of Comedy in May. In between though, they’ve managed to produce an all new contemporary work for SIFA 2018, in the form of the ambitious A Dream Under The Southern Bough. Directed by Toy Factory artistic director Goh Boon Teck, the play is a modern, contemporary adaptation of … Continue reading SIFA 2018: A Dream Under The Southern Bough – The Beginning by Toy Factory (Preview)

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Review: Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande by the Welsh National Opera (HKAF 2018)

Debussy’s only opera seethes with delicious darkness and brilliant production value from the Welsh National Opera The Welsh National Opera first staged Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande in 2015 to rave reviews, with a particular focus on its intriguing set design and modern take on the opera. And now, with the Hong Kong Arts Festival, they’ve toured it to the far East, complete with most of the original … Continue reading Review: Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande by the Welsh National Opera (HKAF 2018)

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Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes by Nam Hwa Opera

Set up over 50 years ago as an amateur music and drama association, Nam Hwa Opera has grown to become one of the leading preservers and promoters of traditional Teochew opera, creating accessible public performances and continuing to enrich the local arts and culture scene. As part of their outreach programme, they’re bringing back their quarterly performance Nam Hwa Blazes at the Aliwal Arts Centre this April, … Continue reading Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes by Nam Hwa Opera

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Preview: Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande by the Welsh National Opera (HKAF 2018)

Established since the early 1900s, the Welsh National Opera has since grown to become the country’s national opera company, fully professional and with a ton of history to their name. At the 2018 Hong Kong Arts Festival, they’ll be heading over to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre to perform what is often considered the definitive version of Debussy’s opera Pelléas et Mélisande. Winner of … Continue reading Preview: Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande by the Welsh National Opera (HKAF 2018)

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Review: OperaMIXER – The Italian Edition by OperaViva

Think opera is a little too high class for you? Never fear, OperaViva is here to change that perception with the second edition of OperaMIXER, after a sold out debut in July 2016. Held in the Blue Room at the Arts House, OperaMIXER felt like an intimate alternative to the standard theatre style opera. One felt almost like having stepped into a cosy living room, … Continue reading Review: OperaMIXER – The Italian Edition by OperaViva

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Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Opera Singer Leslie Tay

Opera singer and tenor Leslie Tay has been on the local and international scene for years. Leslie has graced stages as prestigious as New York’s Carnegie Hall (with the New York Lyric Opera) in 2009, and even sang with the Boston Lyric Opera and performed with New York companies such as Dicapo Opera and Bronx Opera. Professionally trained at the Boston Conservatory, Leslie is also … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Opera Singer Leslie Tay

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Arts, Experimental, Interview, Music, Opera, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Practice Black Box, Theatres

Spirited Away: Meeting the Team Behind L’arietta’s Purgatory

Stepping into their rehearsal space at UWCSEA, we watch the members of L’arietta’s upcoming production of Purgatory already in the midst of a jovial conversation, easily cracking jokes with each other while chatting animatedly. It’s the very image of a happy family, and we were taken with how in sync the entire group felt at first sight. Founded in mid-2015 by soprano Akiko Otao and tenor … Continue reading Spirited Away: Meeting the Team Behind L’arietta’s Purgatory

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