Review: The Silence of All Things: Thus Have I Heard by Siong Leng Musical Association

Deconstructing the idea of Nanyin music to find relevance in today’s age. As important as traditional art forms are, many of them end up endangered with how niche the audience tends to be, and how newer generations may no longer be as aware or appreciative of them. To that end, the Siong Leng Musical Association has been consistently contributing impressive efforts towards the preservation and … Continue reading Review: The Silence of All Things: Thus Have I Heard by Siong Leng Musical Association

Preview: The Silence of All Things: Thus Have I Heard by Siong Leng Musical Association

In their latest concert, the Siong Leng Musical Association is collaborating with Liu Xiaoyi, the Artistic Director of Emergency Stairs, working alongside Siong Leng Artistic Director Lin Shao Ling. Together, they will serve as co-artistic directors for a new trilogy entitled “The Silence of All Things,” using Nanyin and its practitioners as a starting point to explore the deep connections between Eastern philosophy and contemporary … Continue reading Preview: The Silence of All Things: Thus Have I Heard by Siong Leng Musical Association

Review: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective

Young violin prodigies given a chance to shine in Vivaldi’s iconic concerto. Going beyond showcasing the capability of small ensemble orchestras, re:Sound Collective has embarked on a mission to take music even further, such as introducing new audiences to more classical music. In their latest performance, the collective has taken yet another step – bringing young musicians to the fore by providing them a platform … Continue reading Review: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective

Music Is: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective

This March, prepare your ears for a double bill of some of classical music’s most beloved compositions, as re:sound Collective proudly presents Franz Schubert’s charming Trout Quintet, and the evergreen Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi in one exciting concert. Playing next week at the Victoria Concert Hall, Schubert’s Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 is better known as the Trout Quintet. Written for piano, … Continue reading Music Is: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective

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