Exceptional Talents, Exceptional People: True Colours Festival 2018 (Preview)

“This is not a pity party,” True Colours Festival Director Ms Audrey Perrera says boldly. “These performers have been handpicked from hundreds of auditions and audition videos, and showcase exceptional talent, not as disabled people, but as people, period.” And her words ring incredibly true, as the entire audience collectively holds their breath watching blind Filipina singer Alienette Coldfire open her mouth and sing a … Continue reading Exceptional Talents, Exceptional People: True Colours Festival 2018 (Preview)

Preview: Sure on this Shining Night

The end of the year is always time to take a break from work, spend time with family and engage in some holiday cheer. But even then, the stress of Christmas shopping and crowds down Orchard Road can grate on your nerves. How then do you find relief amidst the madness of it all? Here’s one way: get yourself down to Sure on this Shining Night for … Continue reading Preview: Sure on this Shining Night

Mosaic Music Series 2017: Feist (Review)

Leslie Feist’s 26 year music career has certainly had its share of highs. The Canadian artist has come a long way since her humble beginnings as lead vocalist for a Calgary punk band in 1991, joining indie rock outfit Broken Social Scene, and attaining international recognition when a track featured on a iPod nano commercial went viral and the album it was featured on earned … Continue reading Mosaic Music Series 2017: Feist (Review)

Preview: Songs of the Dragon Kiln by Ding Yi Music Company

This December, the Ding Yi Music Company will be shedding light on one of Singapore’s forgotten places and present a truly unique concert experience with Songs of the Dragon Kiln. As the fourth concert in Ding Yi’s annual Of Music Series, Songs of the Dragon Kiln continues to champion new and innovative forms of presenting Chinese chamber music in a more intriguing and immersive manner, following last year’s sold-out Of … Continue reading Preview: Songs of the Dragon Kiln by Ding Yi Music Company

Review: Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys’ Choir

Taking place at the grand, sprawling Esplanade Hall, the Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys’ Choir put on a rousing show for the nearly sold out show last Saturday. The concert began with famed organist Magne Draagen as he emerged from the wings and sat at the Esplanade’s huge pipe organ (yes, we’re as surprised as you are that the Esplanade has one). We couldn’t help … Continue reading Review: Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys’ Choir

Preview: Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir (Nidarosdomens Guttekor) presented by Licha Stelaus Productions

This October, come witness the power of song and opera come alive when one of the oldest and most successful choirs from Europe comes down to the Esplanade for two nights only to present a selection of enchanting works from their incredibly wide repertoire! The Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir hails from Norway, and represent a tradition of male choristers dating as far back as 900 … Continue reading Preview: Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir (Nidarosdomens Guttekor) presented by Licha Stelaus Productions

Preview: Mosaic Music Series 2017 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series is back this November, and they’re bringing you guys a slew of the very best international artists to deliver FIVE consecutive nights of pure sonic wonder. From the experimental to the indie, jazz to R&B, this year’s fantastic lineup will cater to literally any and every ear out there, and truly celebrates the sheer variety of music with its theme … Continue reading Preview: Mosaic Music Series 2017 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay