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Preview: Kahchun Wong & Karl-Heinz Schütz presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

The Vienna Philharmonic’s Principal Flute, Karl-Heinz Schütz, takes on the role of soloist in the beautiful Flute Concerto by 19th-century German composer Carl Reinecke. Singaporean conductor Kahchun Wong continues to make great strides internationally, as Chief Conductor of the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra in Germany, and debuting with such illustrious names as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic and St Petersburg Symphony Orchestras. Kahchun returns … Continue reading Preview: Kahchun Wong & Karl-Heinz Schütz presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Arts, Children's Theatre, Kids, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Octoburst! 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

In conjunction with Children’s Day, Esplanade’s annual Octoburst! children’s festival returns this October to bring a ray of sunshine to audiences’ lives! Programming a series of over 140 fun free and ticketed performances and hands-on workshops for all the family, Octoburst! aims for children of all ages to participate, play and soak in the moments of joy that the arts can bring. This year, everyone … Continue reading Preview: Octoburst! 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre, Interview, Music, Preview, Singapore

Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series: An Interview with Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer

Few bands last a decade, let alone five. But for American jazz quarter The Manhattan Transfer, with a whopping 30 albums and millions of worldwide record sales and sold-out tours across their career, the multiple Grammy Award-winning band makes it seem easy, having essentially perfected the art of a capella, vocalese and swing over the last 50 years. Having last performed at the Esplanade eight … Continue reading Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series: An Interview with Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer

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Preview: Concerts for Children – Emily Saves the Orchestra by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

A clever 10-year-old needs the audience to help outsmart the horrible monster, Cacopholous, who is scheming to silence music forever. In this mesmerising children’s concert, drama, dance, dazzling masks and costumes are woven together with orchestral music in a story about bravery and hope. Audiences across the globe have fallen in love with this production which features excerpts from some of history’s most beloved pieces, … Continue reading Preview: Concerts for Children – Emily Saves the Orchestra by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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The Mad Chinaman: In Conversation with Dick Lee On His Life, His Music, and His Continued Relevance

Perhaps more than anyone else, Dick Lee is the foremost pioneer and pillar of the Singapore music scene. And of all people, he’s certainly an icon. Best known for composing everyone’s favourite National Day Parade song ‘Home’, Dick has had an illustrious career with over 20 albums to his name. Even now, in his 60s, Dick certainly isn’t resting on his laurels, and is still … Continue reading The Mad Chinaman: In Conversation with Dick Lee On His Life, His Music, and His Continued Relevance

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: New Works Festival 2019 by Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance

In 2016, six of Singapore’s leading Chinese language theatre companies united and formed the Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance. Aiming to surface and address concerns and issues pertaining to the development of Chinese language theatre scene in Singapore, the six members of the alliance are Drama Box, Nine Years Theatre, Paper Monkey Theatre, The Finger Players, The Theatre Practice and Toy Factory Productions. Three years on, they’re … Continue reading Preview: New Works Festival 2019 by Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance

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Preview: SSO Gala -Vladimir Ashkenazy & Gautier Capuço

Explore the dark poetry of Schumann’s Manfred Overture, the impassioned Cello Concerto and the fiery heart of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony. The internationally celebrated conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy returns in an unmissable pairing with the illustrious French cellist Gautier Capuçon in this concert of arch-Romantic fervour. One of the few artists to combine a successful career as a pianist and conductor, Russian-born Vladimir Ashkenazy first came to … Continue reading Preview: SSO Gala -Vladimir Ashkenazy & Gautier Capuço

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Preview: Dick Lee’s The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary Concert

Following last year’s SingaPOPera concert celebrating the musicals of Dick Lee, the Mad Chinaman returns to the Esplanade Concert Hall this September for a one-night only concert! The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary concert will naturally, feature Dick Lee himself, alongside the Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra. Under the baton of Music Director Adrian Tan, this special pop-classical crossover celebrates the 1989 release of Dick’s seminal work, The Mad Chinaman, often considered … Continue reading Preview: Dick Lee’s The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary Concert

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Preview: President’s Young Performers Concert 2019 by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Get ready to witness some of Singapore’s best rising talent as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents Kevin Loh at the President’s Young Performers Concert this September! This time around, they’ll be featuring the young but already international award-winning Singaporean guitarist Kevin Loh, who was talent-scouted by The Yehudi Menuhin School via his YouTube Channel when he was only 12 and subsequently awarded a grant by … Continue reading Preview: President’s Young Performers Concert 2019 by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Preview: Stephen Hough – Egyptian Piano Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Familiar friend of the SSO, distinguished British pianist Stephen Hough, is back this September to perform Saint-Saëns’s picturesque Egyptian Piano Concerto. This all-French programme directed by SSO Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Litton also features a rare opportunity to hear one of the finest examples of symphonic tradition from the hands of the French – the shimmering majesty of César Franck’s only Symphony. One of the … Continue reading Preview: Stephen Hough – Egyptian Piano Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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