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

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

Preview: A Month of Melodies by The Arts House

This September, The Arts House is set to present a series of musical performances representing a range of geographies and cultures. From unveiling Singapore’s landscape via Chinese poetry and music to the Straits of Melaka and Armenian chamber music, get ready for music that will introduce audiences to the rich, sonic textures of the region. Shiyun: Island Interludes In conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festival, Shiyun: … Continue reading Preview: A Month of Melodies by The Arts House

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

Preview: RuPaul’s Werq the World Tour 2020 – Singapore

Mother of drag queens and superstar RuPaul is back for a brand new Werq the World tour come 2020, and she’s bringing all your favourite queens for a one night only extravaganza. Organised by Voss Events, and produced by Drag Race producers World of Wonder and VH1, the Werq the World Tour has added dates for the Asian leg of their tour, with the queens … Continue reading Preview: RuPaul’s Werq the World Tour 2020 – Singapore

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

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

Preview: Ding Yi Chinese Chamber Music Festival 2019

Ding Yi Music Company has always been known for their strong stance and support for Chinese chamber music, and they certainly put their money where their mouth is. In collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Ding Yi Music Company presents the fourth edition of the Ding Yi Chinese Chamber Music Festival 2019 (CCMF 2019) this September! Taking place over a single weekend, the festival … Continue reading Preview: Ding Yi Chinese Chamber Music Festival 2019

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

Music and Laughter: LAMC Productions and LA Comedy Live present Alaska 5000, The Try Guys, FEEDER and more this August and September

This August and Septmeber, LAMC Productions and LA Comedy Live are upping the ante with a line-up of international comedy and musical acts to keep you entertained throughout, from drag queens to comedy roadshows to internet celebrities. Check it out below: An Evening with Alaska 5000  Shooting to fame by reaching runner-up on the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, before being crowned as the winner … Continue reading Music and Laughter: LAMC Productions and LA Comedy Live present Alaska 5000, The Try Guys, FEEDER and more this August and September