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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Steven Osborne plays Mozart presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

This July,  award-winning pianist Steven Osborne, “one of Britain’s most treasured musicians”, comes to town to play Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12, a standout work of lyrical peace and effusive melody. During the concert, be sure to also look out for Rossini’s Overture to The Silken Ladder, Kernis’ Musica celestis, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 98 in B-flat major. Steven Osborne’s insightful and idiomatic interpretations of diverse repertoire show an immense … Continue reading Preview: Steven Osborne plays Mozart presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: VCHpresents 2019/20 Season presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

The Victoria Concert Hall has announced its brand new VCHpresents 2019/20 seaso, marking the fifth anniversary of its re-opening. The season will include a range of performances that explore the chamber music repertoire, solo voice recitals, more intimate happenings, and two music festivals. The VCHpresents Chamber series promises to be Singapore’s widest offering of chamber music at the highest level – from western classical strings and … Continue reading Preview: VCHpresents 2019/20 Season presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Arts, Dance with Me, Experimental, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Subtle Downtempo No by Murasaki Penguin and RAW Moves

Ever found a shirt that wouldn’t fit properly? Or made to feel like an outlier because you didn’t fit into the system?  Coming to you this July as part of their 2019-20 season of Systems, local contemporary dance company RAW Moves and Australian/Japanese dance company Murasaki Penguin come together to present Subtle Downtempo No, a performance where, through dance, sound, light and the flow of time the … Continue reading Preview: Subtle Downtempo No by Murasaki Penguin and RAW Moves

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Arts, Dance with Me, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Dancers’ Locker 2019 by Frontier Danceland

Originally conceived as a platform for company artists to explore their own choreography, Frontier Danceland Dancers’ Locker has now become a mainstay of their annual performance calendar. Showcasing emerging choreographers as they develop their ideas, take risks and create dance works that are fresh and innovative, this year’s edition features choreographers Keigo Nozaki (Japan) and Ma Yueru (Singapore) as they present brand new works. But beyond simply presenting … Continue reading Preview: Dancers’ Locker 2019 by Frontier Danceland

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Bunker Theatre Autumn 2019 Season

LONDON – After a successful first season as Artistic Director, The Bunker’s Chris Sonnex is set to cement his vision for the theatre with his brand new season of works this autumn. With a new festival featuring work from Black artists, a new work from Anna Jordan, debut plays from emerging writers and the return of the sold-out My White Best Friend (and Other Letters … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Bunker Theatre Autumn 2019 Season

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Food, Review, Singapore, travel, travelXculture

EXCLUSIVE – Bangkok Getaway: An Interview with Chef Garima Arora of Restaurant Gaa

Born in Mumbai, Chef Garima Arora is only in her early 30s, and already, she’s been challenging all the norms, becoming the first Indian woman ever to win a Michelin star in 2018 for her restaurant Gaa, itself an establishment that learns from traditional Indian techniques to create contemporary cuisine with ingredients sourced from its home in Bangkok, Thailand. Initially having wanted to pursue a … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE – Bangkok Getaway: An Interview with Chef Garima Arora of Restaurant Gaa

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Food, Review, Singapore, travel, travelXculture

Bangkok Getaway: Finding a Home Away From Home at Restaurant Gaa

BANGKOK, THAILAND – When Gaggan set up shop in Bangkok and was crowned Asia’s No. 1 Restaurant time and time again, it was only a matter of time before the Thai capital’s food scene rapidly developed and began garnering one Michelin star after another. Of this new wave of fine dining restaurants that swept the city, it is natural that having tried Gaggan, the next restaurant we already … Continue reading Bangkok Getaway: Finding a Home Away From Home at Restaurant Gaa

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Scene[s] – a Mini Season of Extended Scratch by Get Over It Productions in association with The Playground Theatre

LONDON – Female-led ensemble Get Over It Productions (GOI), in association with the The Playground Theatre present a brand new collection of six 60 minute plays. With London being blessed with the rich New Writing culture it has, GOI offers a platform for new creatives to extend their short works into hour long shows in The Scene[s], offering up a compendium of shows offers the next step … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Scene[s] – a Mini Season of Extended Scratch by Get Over It Productions in association with The Playground Theatre

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: A Bit Of A Do by Drunken Chorus Theatre Company and Charity

LONDON – Now in its third year, the pioneering free mini-festival A Bit Of A Do from Drunken Chorus returns championing the work of artists with and without disabilities. Working with some amazing partners including BSL consultants, a visually impaired theatre company, local apprentices with learning disabilities, disability charities, artists and audiences, their aim is to empower artists to create and access theatre and dance. While … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: A Bit Of A Do by Drunken Chorus Theatre Company and Charity

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Be Alright: An Interview with Dean Lewis, the Australian Singer-Songwriter Who’s Making International Waves

Sydney-based singer-songwriter Dean Lewis has been in the industry professionally for only about three years, but has already found moderate success, certified 5x Platinum for his debut single Waves in Australia back in 2017, and 6x Platinum for his 2018 single Be Alright, as well as topping a number of international music charts. But in spite of these accolades, the 31-year old remains humble, in part owing … Continue reading Be Alright: An Interview with Dean Lewis, the Australian Singer-Songwriter Who’s Making International Waves

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