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Arts, Concert, Interview, Music, Preview, Singapore

Singapore International Piano Festival 2019: An Interview with Pianist Ronan O’Hara

The 26th edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival returns this May and brings together four of the world’s best virtuoso pianists, each performing solo at the Victoria Concert Hall over the four day festival. In the lead-up to the performances, we spoke to veteran British pianist Ronan O’Hora, who has performed in every major country in Europe and the USA, Canada, Australasia and South … Continue reading Singapore International Piano Festival 2019: An Interview with Pianist Ronan O’Hara

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Arts, Concert, Interview, Music, Preview, Singapore

Singapore International Piano Festival 2019: An Interview with Pianist Sa Chen

The 26th edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival returns this May and brings together four of the world’s best virtuoso pianists, each performing solo at the Victoria Concert Hall over the four day festival. In the lead-up to the performances, we spoke to Chinese pianist Sa Chen, whose playing has been described by the legendary Paul Badura Skoda as a pianist “like an angel from … Continue reading Singapore International Piano Festival 2019: An Interview with Pianist Sa Chen

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: BBC Shows June 2019

This June, Pick up new cooking tips and tricks from celebrity chef Donal Skehan in Donal’s Meals in Minutes (Series 2), explore the amazing planets that live alongside Earth in a stunningly ambitious docudrama – The Planets, and gain a deeper understanding of America’s death penalty system in Life and Death Row (Series 2). BBC EARTH The Placebo Experiment: Can My Brain Cure My Body? Could placebos be used to … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows June 2019

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

SIFA 2019: An Interview with Tan Shou Chen and Ng Tian Hui, Creators of Oreste by Ifigenia

Last weekend, local artists Tan Shou Chen and Ng Tian Hui will be presenting their brand new work, Oreste by Ifigenia, as part of the 2019 Singapore International Festival of Arts. Crafted as a response to Handel’s opera Oreste, Shou Chen and Tian Hui’s version differentiates itself by placing the enigmatic Ifigenia as the protagonist instead, the sister of Oreste and forced to choose between saving or sacrificing him. … Continue reading SIFA 2019: An Interview with Tan Shou Chen and Ng Tian Hui, Creators of Oreste by Ifigenia

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SIFA 2019: Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani in Conversation

Often considered one of the world’s most exciting living composers, it’s a rare treat to be able to come face to face with Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto before his performance at the Esplanade Theatre next Tuesday, which was also the first show at SIFA 2019 to completely sell out its tickets, within the first hour of ticket release in February. In both the SIFA shows Fragments and ST/LL, Sakamoto … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani in Conversation

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Review: Treasure Islands by Andsoforth

Andsoforth explores terra incognita with an ambitious new project in a brand new space. While local theatre company Andsoforth is better known for their immersive dining experiences, their recently concluded one night only event, Treasure Islands, took their art to a new level as they presented a sprawling treasure trove of colourful rooms for guests to explore. Taking place in a huge warehouse in Jurong, Treasure Islands pre-grouped audiences … Continue reading Review: Treasure Islands by Andsoforth

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s West End 2019: Dark Sublime at Trafalgar Studios (Preview)

LONDON – Written by Michael Dennis and directed by Andrew Keats, watch as Trafalgar Studios plays host to Dark Sublime this June to August. The story follows Oli, who arrives at the door of Marianne, a fading jobbing actress. He’s impatient to make an impression, to make a friend. Marianne knows about waiting – for her turn at something more substantial than a half-remembered role on a cult … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Dark Sublime at Trafalgar Studios (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Incursion – A Double Bill by Sisu and The Bread and Roses Theatre

LONDON – This July, Sisu and The Bread and Roses Theatre present The Incursion, a brand new double bill of one act plays written and directed by Olivia Catchpole and Madeleine Carter, playing at The Bread and Roses Theatre in Clapham, London. In Gnawings we meet a strange family sitting at the dinner table. How important are the things we do not say? What if we leave them … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Incursion – A Double Bill by Sisu and The Bread and Roses Theatre

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Preview: Rainforest Fringe Fest 2019

SARAWAK, MALAYSIA – The third edition of Sarawak’s annual Rainforest Fringe Festival returns to Kuching this July, set to once again shine a spotlight on Sarawakian arts, culture and heritage through an all-inclusive programme. Says Minister of Tourism, Art, Culture, Youth & Sports Sarawak, YB Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah: “We are proud to host the Rainforest Fringe Festival once again and we felt that the people … Continue reading Preview: Rainforest Fringe Fest 2019

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

SGIFF 2019: New Programme Director and Inaugural SGIFF Film Fund Recipients Announced

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has appointed Taiwanese film curator, Kuo Ming-Jung, as its new Programme Director to lead the Festival alongside Executive Director, Yuni Hadi. Entering its 30th edition, the Festival continues its commitment to grow the independent film ecosystem in Southeast Asia through the introduction of the SGIFF Film Academy. It will bring together the Festival developmental programmes under one umbrella to … Continue reading SGIFF 2019: New Programme Director and Inaugural SGIFF Film Fund Recipients Announced

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