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OCT – DEC 2014
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MATTHEW BOURNE’S
SWAN LAKE /page 26 RAMLI SARIP:
45 YEARS IN MUSIC /page 38
STUTTGART BALLET in JOHN CRANKO’S
ONEGIN
/page 44
LONDON SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA /page 56 THE RAGHU DIXIT
PROJECT /page 61
Our Vision Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is a performing arts centre for everyone. We will be internationally recognised for our creativity and sense of adventure. We will set exceptional standards of service that will position us as a world leader.
Our Mission To entertain, engage, educate and inspire.
Board Members Mrs Theresa Foo (Chairman) Mr Benson Puah (Chief Executive Officer Mr Patrick Ang Dr Beh Swan Gin Mrs Rosa Daniel Dr Jennifer Lee Mr Lee Tzu Yang Mrs Clara Lim-Tan Mrs Christine Ong Mr Ramlee Bin Buang Ms Saw Phaik Hwa Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao Mrs Mildred Tan-Sim Beng Mei Mr Yap Chee Meng
CEO’s Message Dear patrons, How time slips past us unnoticed! It seems not so long ago when we ushered in 2014 yet here we are again, soon to welcome another. With the season of celebration and reflection upon us, we hope you find inspiration and the occasion for gathering with loved ones through the arts This quarter, we welcome the return of two internationally renowned companies. Led by conductor Valery Gergiev, the London Symphony Orchestra performs Russian masterpieces, while the Stuttgart Ballet presents one of their signature pieces, Onegin. At da:ns festival and Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts, we bring to the fore the spirit of innovation with an array of artists who investigate traditions and engage with contemporary themes. Returning for its second edition, Voices – A Festival of Song spreads the joy of singing together with performances by vocal groups from Singapore and around the world, with opportunities for you to participate in workshops and sing-along sessions. As 2014 winds down to its final moments at Marina Bay Singapore Countdown, we bid farewell to the recent past and kick off our 50th year of national independence with a yearlong celebration through the arts. During this golden jubilee in 2015, Esplanade invites you to join us as we reflect on our past, share what being Singaporean means to us while we envision a future that embraces everything we hold dear. We look forward to presenting a thoughtful curation of programmes that not only bring you a sense of pride for our country but also fuel your imagination with endless possibilities of what we can achieve. With the many festivities ahead, we welcome you to Esplanade where the arts invigorate weary souls, inspire curious minds and arouse a sense of fun and adventure along the way.
Benson Puah Chief Executive Office The Esplanade Co Ltd www.esplanade.com / 1
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MONTHLY CALENDARS What’s on from October to December
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PROGRAMMES What’s on from October to December
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Free Programmes Events at the Concourse and Outdoor Theatre
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/ OCTOBER OVERVIEW
3 Fri
Something Very Far Away 2pm & 5pm Dance Appreciation Series: Introduction to Ballet Classics 1pm & 4pm
10 Fri
The Third Space: Contemporary Asian Explorations in Dance 7.30pm ALPHA 8pm Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake 8pm Kings & Queen of Comedy Asia 5 (R18) 9pm
17 Fri I, Carmen 8pm Sifting 7.30pm Ray Chen Plays Mendelssohn 7.30pm
4 Sat
5 Sun
Stephen Hough Plays Dvořák 7.30pm
Something Very Far Away 10am, 12pm & 5pm
Something Very Far Away 10am, 12pm & 5pm
11 Sat
The Third Space: Contemporary Asian Explorations in Dance 6pm ALPHA 2pm & 8pm Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake 2pm & 8pm Kings & Queen of Comedy Asia 5 (R18) 9pm
18 Sat
Intermezzo 3pm & 8pm Sifting 6pm I, Carmen 8pm
25 Sat
26 Sun
Lehár’s The Merry Widow 8pm
Dance, Dance, Dance 3pm
Frozen 3pm & 8pm
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Lehár’s The Merry Widow 3pm Frozen 3pm
12 Sun
Ballet: Breaking the Barres 11am Forecasting 3pm & 8pm Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake 2pm
19 Sun
This Song of Mine – A 50th Anniversary Pre-Tour Concert 7.30pm Intermezzo 3pm
27 Mon Pat Metheny Unity Group 7.30pm
8 Wed
6 Mon
9 Thu
The 19th World Police Band Concert in Singapore 7.30pm
Something Very Far Away 10am & 5pm
National Geographic LIVE – Extreme Adventure On The Edge: Vertical Feats and The Man Who Can Fly with Adventure Film Maker Bryan Smith 7.30pm Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake 8pm
13 Mon
14 Tue
Chinese Folk Favourites II 民歌精选 II 10.30am & 3pm
15 Wed FAR 8pm
FAR 8pm 4&5 8pm
4&5 8pm
21 Tue
23 Thu
24 Fri
Ramli Sarip: 45 Years in Music 8pm
Frozen 8pm
Lehár’s The Merry Widow 8pm Frozen 8pm
28 Tue
29 Wed
30 Thu
31 Fri
Frozen 8pm
Gala: Ashkenazy with the SSO 7.30pm
Frozen 8pm
Onegin 8pm
Frozen 8pm
Poems About Chaos 9.30pm Frozen 8pm
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/ NOVEMBER OVERVIEW
1 Sat
2 Sun
3 Mon
The Colour Palette of Life 我的生命调色盘 8pm
Raga & Taal – The World of Indian Classical Music 2pm
The Best of the Beatles 10.30am & 3pm
Onegin 3pm & 8pm
Mendelssohn’s Saint Paul 孟德尔颂之《圣保罗》 7.30pm
Frozen 3pm & 8pm
Frozen 3pm
7 Fri
8 Sat
9 Sun
Yefin Bronfman Plays Brahms 7.30pm
Of Poetry and Music 7.30pm
Frozen 8pm
Frozen 3pm & 8pm
Diva-Diva Kita (Our Divas) 8pm
Return To The Tea Dance 4pm
Evergreen Hits! 3pm Conservatory New Music Ensemble: Music Of Embers 5pm Divas of Old Shanghai 5pm Frozen 3pm & 8pm
16 Sun
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 3pm
Temasek Chorale 7.30pm
19 Wed & 20 Thu
Valery Gergiev with London Symphony Orchestra 7.30pm
23 Sun
27 Thu
Girish Karnad’s Nagamandala 3pm
Lanxess SNYO Classic 2014 “Musical Virtuosos” 7.30pm
Billboard Rockx! 5pm Pancha Naad: Melodic Journey Through 5 Elements 5pm
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4 Tue Carmen Fantasy 7.30pm
5 Wed Frozen 8pm
6 Thu Frozen 8pm
Frozen 8pm
13 Thu & 14 Fri
15 Sat
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8pm
Gala: Renaud Capucon 7.30pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream 3pm & 8pm
21 Fri
22 Sat
Disha – A Vision 8pm
The Raghu Dixit Project 7.30pm
Girish Karnad’s Nagamandala 8pm
Girish Karnad’s Nagamandala 3pm & 8pm Once Upon A Peacock’s Tail 11am, 2pm & 5pm
28 Fri
29 Sat
30 Sun
Gala: Cho-Liang Lin 7.30pm
Roobaroo – 100 Years Of Hindi Cinema 5pm
Engeyum Eppodhum – 100 Years Of Tamil Cinema 5pm
Koshish – A Musical Crossover 7.30pm
Swara Sahavaad – A Musical Conversation 7.30pm
Within 8pm
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/ DECEMBER OVERVIEW
1 Mon
Nostalgic Melodies of Classic Hong Kong TV Series 岁月如歌忆港剧 10.30am & 3pm
3 Wed
4 Thu
Ruan Harmonies 阮咸和鸣 7.30pm
Don Quixote 8pm
7 Sun
9 Tue
Tanjong Katong Secondary School Choir 7.30pm
Don Quixote 1pm & 7pm Harmony Of Nature 5pm
OMM-SOTA Orchestra Camp Showcase Concert 7.30pm
One Chamber Choir 5pm
14 Sun
Playing With Shakespeare 2pm
16 Tue
Dim Sum Dollies® – The History of Singapore Part 2 8pm
Three – A 50th Annivesary Concert with SYC & Friends 4pm
17 Wed
A Harmonica Fantasy 7.30pm Dim Sum Dollies® – The History of Singapore Part 2 8pm
Dim Sum Dollies® – The History of Singapore Part 2 3pm & 8pm
20 Sat
A Jazzy Christmas: Let’s Keep Christmas In Our Hearts with Jeremy Monteiro 7.30pm The Magic Flute – An Opera Concert Inspired by Mozart 7.30pm Dim Sum Dollies® – The History of Singapore Part 2 3pm & 8pm
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21 Sun
The Magic Flute – An Opera Concert Inspired by Mozart 2pm & 7.30pm Dim Sum Dollies® – The History of Singapore Part 2 3pm & 8pm
22 Mon Dim Sum Dollies® – The History of Singapore Part 2 8pm
Photo credit: Mathieu Bourgois Photographie
5 Fri
11 Thu
Don Quixote 1pm & 8pm
Don Quixote 8pm
Harmony Of Nature 3pm & 7.30pm
JuzBelieve 9.30pm
Kalakan 7.30pm
12 Fri
Dim Sum Dollies – The History of Singapore Part 2 8pm ®
6 Sat
The Puppini Sisters 7.30pm
13 Sat
Dim Sum Dollies – The History of Singapore Part 2 8pm ®
Deep Soul Brotha 9.30pm
All Things Bright and Beautiful 7.30pm Shall We Dance? 7.30pm Dim Sum Dollies® – The History of Singapore Part 2 3pm & 8pm
18 Thu
19 Fri
Dim Sum Dollies® – The History of Singapore Part 2 8pm
2nd WBAS Youth Band Festival with Guest Band Windstars Ensemble 7.30pm Dim Sum Dollies® – The History of Singapore Part 2 8pm
23 Tue
27 Sat
28 Sun
Dim Sum Dollies® – The History of Singapore Part 2 8pm
Qin Yuan 28: Guitarmonica Concert 7.30pm
SUPERHEROES! 3pm
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Esplanade Presents
Octoburst! – A Children’s Festival is back! Join us as we celebrate children, aged 2 – 12. This year, Wander around Wonderland and explore an enchanting world of colours, imagination and endless possibilities through the arts. For more information, visit www.esplanade.com/octoburst.
3 Fri Concert Hall
4 Sat
DANCE APPRECIATION SERIES: INTRODUCTION TO BALLET CLASSICS Singapore Dance Theatre 1pm & 4pm
SOMETHING VERY FAR AWAY Unicorn Theatre Fri, 2pm & 5pm Sat & Sun, 10am, 12pm & 5pm Mon, 10am & 5pm
Recital Studio
PINHOLE MONSTER Wang Ruobing 2.30pm
Bay Room
Concourse, Outdoor Theatre, library@esplanade Free
PRINCIPAL Sponsor
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For more fun activities the whole family can enjoy, check out the full schedule of workshops and performances at www.esplanade.com/octoburst.
Supporting Sponsor
Festival Calendar (3 – 6 OCT 2014) 5 Sun
KAMISHIBAI STORYCRAFTING Kamini Ramachandran 2.30pm
6 Mon
KIRIGAMI POP-UP CARD MAKING Chiho Tamura and Maya Takahashi 2.30pm
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Esplanade Presents
Fall in love with dance this October with some of the most awe-inspiring companies from around the world. Come shimmy and shake at our workshops, or dance the night away under the stars. For more information, visit www.dansfestival.com.
Centrestage Theatre
9 Thu
10 Fri
ALPHA Daniel Kok, Eisa Jocson and Arco Renz 8pm
Giuseppe Chico & Barbara Matijević 3pm & 8pm
INTRODUCTION TO BALINESE GAMBUH WORKSHOP
Explorations Rehearsal Studio
Sanggar Tari Bali Nyoman Kakul 2pm
Dances from Mindanao Integrated Performing Arts Guild Thu, Fri & Sun, 7.15–7.45pm, 8.30–9pm Sat, 6–6.30pm, 7.15–7.45pm, 8.30–9pm Gambuh Sanggar Tari Bali Nyoman Kakul Fri & Sat, 7–7.45pm, 8.45–9.30pm Sun, 6.30–7.15pm, 8.45–9.30pm
Outdoor Theatre Free
Shall We Dance? 6.30–7.15pm, 7.45–8.30pm
Various locations around Esplanade Free
Friday I’m in Love 7.45–8.45pm 9.30–10.30pm
What’s Your Move STAGE @ POWERHOUSE
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FORECASTING
THE THIRD SPACE: CONTEMPORARY ASIAN EXPLORATIONS IN DANCE Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Fri, 7.30pm Sat, 6pm
Next Generation Recital Studio
LIFESTYLE Sponsor
12 Sun
MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE Thu–Sat, 8pm Sat & Sun, 2pm
Shift Theatre Studio
Concourse Free
11 Sat
Photo credit: Yelena Remetin
8 Wed
Supporting SponsorS
Saturday Night Fever 7.45–8.45pm 9.30–10.30pm
Sunday Funday 7.15–8pm 8–8.45pm
Festival Calendar (9 –19 OCT 2014) 13 Mon
14 Tue
15 Wed
16 Thu
FAR Wayne McGregor | Random Dance 8pm
17 Fri
18 Sat
19 Sun
I, CARMEN María Pagés Compañía 8pm
INTERMEZZO Singapore Dance Theatre Sat, 3pm & 8pm Sun, 3pm
4&5 TAO Dance Theater 8pm
SIFTING LASALLE College of the Arts Fri, 7.30pm Sat, 6pm
Gambuh Unmasked Sanggar Tari Bali Nyoman Kakul 7.15–7.45pm, 8.15–8.45pm
Bharatanatyam: Rhythm and Gesture Bharathaa Arts 7.15–7.45pm, 8.15–8.45pm
Puja – Lanna Dances of Northern Thailand Nor Silp: Art Sprouts feat. Waewdao Sirisook Fri & Sun, 7.15–7.45pm, 8.30–9pm Sat, 6–6.30pm, 7.15–7.45pm, 8.30–9pm Ream Eyso & Muni Mekhala Sophiline Arts Ensemble Fri & Sat, 7–7.45pm, 8.45–9.30pm Sun, 6.30–7.15pm, 8.45–9.30pm Shall We Dance? 6.30–7.15pm, 7.45–8.30pm
Friday I’m in Love 7.45–8.45pm 9.30–10.30pm
Saturday Night Fever 7.45–8.45pm 9.30–10.30pm
Sunday Funday 7.15–8pm 8–8.45pm
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Esplanade Presents
Take a walk down memory lane at A Date With Friends, a festival specially dedicated to our seniors from 6 – 9 Nov 2014.
7 Fri
8 Sat RETURN TO THE TEA DANCE 4pm
9 Sat DIVAS OF OLD SHANGHAI 5pm
Concert Hall
DIVA-DIVA KITA OUR DIVAS 8pm
Recital Studio
Concourse and Outdoor Theare Free
SUPPORTER
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Enjoy an array of free performances from getai sing-alongs to English evergreen hits and talks at library@esplanade.
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Celebrate Indian arts and culture during the Deepavali festive period with some of the most innovative artists across Indian dance, theatre and music at Kalaa Utsavam 2014. For more information and the full schedule, visit www.kalaautsavam.com.
21 Fri Theatre
THE RAGHU DIXIT PROJECT 7.30pm
GIRISH KARNAD’S NAGAMANDALA HuM Theatre Fri, 8pm Sat, 3pm & 8pm Sun, 3pm
ONCE UPON A PEACOCK'S TAIL 11am, 2pm & 5pm
Recital Studio
Concourse Free
Outdoor Theatre Free
23 Sun
DISHA – A VISION SPANDA Dance Company 8pm
Concert Hall
Theatre Studio
22 Sat
PANCHA NAAD: MELODIC JOURNEY THROUGH 5 ELEMENTS
Swarhythm 5pm
Amutha Ghaanam Weekdays, 7.15pm & 8.15pm Weekends, 4.15pm, 5.15pm, 6.15pm, 7.15pm
THOLPAVAKOOTHU: SHADOW PUPPETRY OF KERALA 7.30pm & 9pm
Sponsor
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FREE PROGRAMME SUPPORTER
24 Mon
25 Tue
Festival Calendar (21 – 30 NOV 2014) 26 Wed
27 Thu
28 Fri
29 Sat
30 Sun
KOSHISH: A MUSICAL CROSSOVER Shubha Mudgal 7.30pm
Swara Sahavaad – A Musical Conversation U Shrinivas and Rakesh Chaurasia with Faisal Qureshi and Swaminathan 7.30pm
WITHIN Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company 8pm
THE BLIND AGE Chowk Productions Sat, 8pm Sun, 3pm & 8pm
ROOBAROO – 100 YEARS OF HINDI CINEMA Anil Srinivasan 7.30pm
ENGEYUM EPPODHUM – 100 YEARS OF TAMIL CINEMA Anil Srinivasan 5pm
FUSION BEATS: MAATIBANI Fri & Sat, 7.30pm, 8.45pm & 10pm Sun, 7.30pm & 8.45pm
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Esplanade Presents
VOICES – A Festival of Song celebrates the joy of ensemble singing from diverse cultures sharing their love for making music through song. For more information, visit www.voicesfestival.com.sg
5 Fri THE PuPPINI SISTERS 7.30pm
6 Sat
7 Sat ONE CHAMBER CHOIR 4pm
Concert Hall
HARMONY OF NATURE Bunun Mountain Traditional Chorus Sat, 3pm & 7.30pm Sun, 5pm
Recital Studio
Sing Out! Various times
Concourse Free
Voices Within Various times
Outdoor Theare Free
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Esplanade Presents
SOMETHING VERY FAR AWAY Unicorn Theatre
UK
3–6 Oct, Fri–Mon Fri, 2pm & 5pm Sat & Sun, 10am, 12pm & 5pm Mon, 10am & 5pm
(35mins, no intermission)
Recital Studio $28 Package of 4: $96 >> More Info
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Kepler is an ordinary man who loves two things beyond all others: the cosmos and his wife, Tomasina. After a sudden and tragic loss, he looks to the stars for answers and journeys deep into space to keep the thing most precious to him alive. Something Very Far Away is a moving tale of love, loss, space and time that uses puppetry, music, sound and live animation to create a unique and beautiful performance that will enchant children and adults alike. Written, directed and scored by Mark Arends Puppets, design and animation by Matthew Robins Lighting by Declan Randall Developed with the support of the National Theatre Studio (UK). Recommended for children aged 6 and above. Please be advised that children aged 4 and under will not be admitted.
“These are 35 of the most charming and touching minutes I've spent in a theatre”— Daily Mail >> More Info Principal sponsor
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Photo credit: Robert Day
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Photo credit: Dennis Ng
DANCE APPRECIATION SERIES: INTRODUCTION TO BALLET CLASSICS
Singapore Dance Theatre
3 Oct, Fri 1pm & 4pm (1hr, no intermission) Concert Hall $10
Octoburst! free programmes
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In this Dance Appreciation Series special, Singapore Dance Theatre brings to the stage different aspects of classical ballet from Germany, France, Spain, Poland and India. Told through narration and dance excerpts, this hour-long performance specially created for our young audience will feature some of the world’s most famous classical ballets like Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Nutcracker and La Bayadere! Come dressed in your favourite character costumes and get to take photographs with the cast after the show!
For more details on the annual drawing competition and activities going on during Octoburst!, please refer to the free programme listing on pages 84 and 85.
BRING A BOOK
Book Stop! Concourse Give an old book a new home!
Bring along a pre-loved children’s book to our Book Stop! station and swap it for another.
www.esplanade.com/octoburst Recommended for children aged 2 and above. Please be advised that children aged 1 and under will not be admitted. Presented by Singapore Dance Theatre in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay as part of
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THE 19TH WORLD POLICE BAND CONCERT IN SINGAPORE Tokyo Metropolitan Police Band, Singapore Police Force Band and New York City Police Band
STEPHEN HOUGH PLAYS DVOŘÁK
Singapore Symphony Orchestra 4 Oct, Sat 7.30pm Concert Hall $15*, $22*, $32*, $45, $60, $75 >> More Info
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Student, NSF and senior concession: 30% off* Okko Kamu, conductor Stephen Hough, piano NIELSEN Dvoř á k SIBELIUS
Helios Overture Piano Concerto in G minor, Op. 33 Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
Stephen Hough returns to join the SSO for Dvořák’s Piano Concerto. A lesser-known masterpiece overshadowed by the popularity of the Cello Concerto and Violin Concerto, it features a beautiful slow movement and lively Czech dance melodies in the finale. Principal Guest Conductor Okko Kamu will also conduct Sibelius’ Second Symphony, an immensely popular work featuring a glorious finale Pre-concert talk at library@esplanade at 6.30pm.
“A virtuoso who begins where others leave off” — Washington Post
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8 Oct, Wed 7.30pm (2hrs, no intermission) Concert Hall The World Police Band Festival returns, this time featuring the Singapore Police Force Band, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Band and the New York City Police Band in a concert to warm your heart with a breathtaking array of international and ethnic music. Held in world capital cities including Paris, Rome, Berlin, New York, Hong Kong, Hanoi, Jakarta and Tokyo, with her last debut in Singapore in 2003, this annual event has been organised since 1996 by Mainichi Newspapers Co. Ltd. in collaboration with police forces in Japan to promote safety and world peace through music. For free tickets (limited to the first 200), please contact Mr Zul Elias Singapore Police Force Band Tel: 6465 3610 Email: Zulkiflee_Elias@Spf.Go .Sg Brought to you by The Mainichi Newspaper Co. Ltd., Japan
EXTREME ADVENTURE ON THE EDGE: VERTICAL FEATS AND THE MAN WHO CAN FLY WITH ADVENTURE FILM MAKER BRYAN SMITH USA
9 Oct, Thu 7.30pm (1hr 10mins, no intermission)
Concert Hall $39–$49 with concessions for students, senior citizens and families of 3 or more >> More Info
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Photo credit: Pablo Durana/NGC (photo in circle), Mickey Schaffer (main photo)
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Join extreme sportsman, internet savvy adventurer, conservationist and award winning film maker, Bryan Smith, on assignment with the National Geographic Channel to document high adventure, wild places and the world’s most fascinating people. Smith came to filmmaking as an experienced kayaker protesting a controversial hydroelectric project. An online version of his documentary went viral, and with it began his journey from virtual unknown to one of the world’s top adventure filmmakers. A deeply creative, conservation-minded, and extraordinarily passionate storyteller, Smith’s Extreme Adventure on the Edge will inspire us to test our limitations, and entertain us in new ways. www.nglive.org/singapore There will be a post-show autograph-signing event. Brought to you by National Geographic Live and Sundance Company
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MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE A New Adventures production in association with Broadway Entertainment Group UK
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“A one of a kind Broadway phenomenon.” — New York Times
”wwwww” — Daily Telegraph
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9–12 Oct, Thu–Sun Thu–Sat, 8pm Sat & Sun, 2pm
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(2hrs 20mins, including 20min intermission)
Theatre Evening: $40*, $70**, $100, $120 Matinee: $20, $40^, $70^^, $100 Student, NSF and senior concessions: $25*^, $45**^^ Thrilling and audacious, Matthew Bourne’s legendary interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake transforms one of ballet’s best-loved stories into a stylish contemporary tale, complete with extravagant award-winning costume designs by Lez Brotherston. Best known for replacing the traditional female corps de ballet with a menacing male ensemble, Matthew Bourne blends dance, humour, character comedy and mime to create a provocative and powerful Swan Lake for our times.
www.dansfestival.com Advisory: This production contains mature themes and brief nudity
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ALPHA
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Daniel Kok, Eisa Jocson and Arco Renz Singapore, the Philippines and Belgium
10 & 11 Oct, Fri & Sat 2pm & 8pm (1hr, no intermission)
Theatre Studio $30
Limited student, NSF and senior concession: $20
Photo credit: Robert Day
Esplanade Presents
Pole dance champions Daniel Kok and Eisa Jocson storm the stage with intense physicality and presence. Together with the kinetic force of computercontrolled LED lighting from Takayuki Fujimoto (Dumb Type/ Kinsei R&D) and the vibrant soundscape by Marc Appart, director Arco Renz (Kobalt Works) turns the principles of ‘verticality’ and ‘circularity’ of pole dancing into a highly-embodied expression set in a synaesthetic environment. ALPHA deploys the visceral and sensorial minefield of pole dancing, provoking questions on the politics of gender and desire, and the complicity of seduction and manipulation.
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Advisory: This production contains mature themes, top female nudity and flashing LED lights. Recommended for persons aged 16 and above. Commissioned by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay Produced by Kobalt Works (Belgium)
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THE THIRD SPACE: CONTEMPORARY ASIAN EXPLORATIONS IN DANCE Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts 10 & 11 Oct, Fri & Sat Fri, 7.30pm Sat, 6pm >> More Info
(1hr 10mins, no intermission)
KINGS & QUEEN OF COMEDY ASIA 5 (R18) 10 & 11 Oct, Fri & Sat 9pm
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Recital Studio $15
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Concert Hall $38, $58, $78, $98
Limited student, NSF and senior concession: $10 The Third Space is a platform which features multifaceted works of contemporary Asian artists influenced by their cultural heritage, experiences and exposure. It reflects the unique East-West position that the NAFA Dance Department asserts, and showcases the distinct versatility and verve of Singapore’s next generation of dance artists. This year’s programme features the work of Yvonne Ng, artistic director of Tiger Princess Dance Projects, Canada as well as full-time NAFA dance lecturers cum choreographers Lim Fei Shen, Gillian Tan and Filomar Tariao.
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The Comedy Club Asia is thrilled to announce the fifth edition of the Kings & Queen of Comedy Asia. This made-in-Singapore production promises two and a half hours of non-stop laughter from six handpicked stand up comedians from Singapore, Australia and USA. After playing to sold out crowds in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur from 2010–2013, this premier stand-up comedy show will deliver even more belly-aching laughs in 2014. This year’s line-up features Arj Barker (US), Kumar (SIN), Ted Alexandro (US), Jonathan Atherton (AUS), Jinx Yeo (SIN) and Fakkah Fuzz (SIN). R18 (MATURE THEME AND STRONG LANGUAGE): This show has been rated R18 for mature content as it contains sexual and racial references which may be offensive to some. Strictly no admission to persons below 18 years old.
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Chinese Folk Favourites II 民歌精选 II
Photo credit: Yelena Remetin
Zhang Yan 张燕
Esplanade Presents
FORECASTING Giuseppe Chico & Barbara Matijević | 1er stratagème France
12 Oct, Sun 3pm & 8pm
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(50mins, no intermission)
Theatre Studio $30
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Limited student, NSF and senior concession: $20 Forecasting is based on a collection of amateur videos from the Internet’s largest video-sharing website: YouTube. Barbara Matijević delves into this virtual repository of videos, ranging from the banality of everyday situations to obsessive fetish behaviors. The videos act as a trigger to examine how and what the world chooses to record as its history and culture, through this popular tool of self-narration.
13 Oct, Mon 10.30am & 3pm
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Recital Studio $12
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Early Bird Special (4–25 Aug): $10 Performed in Mandarin Let the ethereal voice of Chinese singer Zhang Yan transport you to the picturesque landscape and serene mountains of China as she sings popular folk classics such as Heaven’s Road《天路》, Going to the West Gate《走西口》, The Beautiful Lake Tai《太湖美》, and more. Coffee and tea will be available before the performance
Moving with a laptop on stage, Barbara Matijević shapes her body as a seamless extension of the twodimensional world of videos. The result is a hybrid experience of reality and virtuality, an intriguing and humorous dialogue that transcends time and space. R18: Brief scenes of sexual content
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FAR
Wayne McGregor | Random Dance 14 & 15 Oct, Tue & Wed 8pm (1hr, no intermission) Theatre $20, $40*, $70**, $100 Limited student, NSF and senior concessions: $25*, $45**
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Wayne McGregor and his company make their long-awaited debut in Singapore with FAR. A prolific dance maker and the first contemporary dancer to hold the position of Resident Choreographer at The Royal Ballet (UK), McGregor’s anatomy-defying choreography, which brings together dance, science and technology, has fuelled a string of truly unique works. FAR is no exception. Inspired by the Age of Enlightenment, FAR mines an era where mind-body relationships were examined in a new light, a time where reason and science prevailed. McGregor translates this rich period into a dance of pure physicality, with heart-stopping tension, sensuality, beauty and ineffable delicacy. Light and shadow (by rAndom International and Lucy Carter) are equal performers in shaping FAR’s mesmerising environment. Against a pulsating circuit board of 3,200 LED lights, 10 incredible dancers confront the 18th century’s searing contemporary sensibility against a haunting score by the critically acclaimed composer Ben Frost.
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4&5
TAO Dance Theater
China
14 & 15 Oct, Tue & Wed 8pm (1hr 15mins, including 15min intermission) Theatre Studio $30
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Limited student, NSF and senior concession: $20 Making their mark in the world of dance, TAO Dance Theater represents the bold and independent spirit of a new generation of artists from China. Acclaimed choreographer Tao Ye presents two works from his series of minimalist creations that explore the pure physicality of the human body as a visual element. Freed from narratives or representation, and set to music composed by indie folk rock musician Xiao He, TAO’s movements create a meditative and mesmerising experience.
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I, CARMEN | INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE María Pagés Compañía
Spain
17 & 18 Oct, Fri & Sat
After receiving standing ovations for 2009’s Dunas, María Pagés returns to da:ns festival with her company in a personal and profound piece about womanhood. In this latest production, using the image of Bizet’s and Mérimée’s enduring creation as a starting point, Pagés challenges the myth of the femme fatale to give voice to what being a real woman means.
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An intensely powerful work that weaves together 10 tableaux, and featuring music inspired by Bizet’s score, I, Carmen goes beyond confronting an iconic character to go deep into an exploration of the fundamental rights belonging to every human being.
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SIFTING
LASALLE College of the Arts 17 & 18 Oct, Fri & Sat Fri, 7.30pm Sat, 6pm >> More Info
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Recital Studio $15 Limited student, NSF and senior concession: $10 Comprising an eclectic selection of dance choreography from acclaimed local and international artists, Sifting lays bare the delicate process of examining and filtering to discover what truly remains. The quadruple bill presents works by Albert Tiong, Susan Yeung, Wu YiSan and features an intriguing recreation, purely from notes and memory without the use of video recordings, of an excerpt of one of the most famous works Sifter (Tamis) by Susan Buirge, a Commander in the Order of Arts and Letters (France). These choreographers challenge the abilities and skills of young dancers, who are poised to become part of the exciting local dance scene.
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INTERMEZZO WORLD PREMIERE
Singapore Dance Theatre 18 & 19 Oct, Sat & Sun Sat, 3pm & 8pm Sun, 3pm >> More Info
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Theatre Studio $30 Limited student, NSF and senior concession: $20 Celebrate the beauty of movement with Singapore Dance Theatre’s triple bill of new works featuring three choreographers: chief professor of dance at Kobe College, Toru Shimazaki, resident choreographer of Tulsa Ballet, Ma Cong and dance artist with Frontier Danceland, Christina Chan. Colouring their work with their unique backgrounds and sensibilities, the choreographers harmoniously combine music and movement to stunning effect. Intermezzo is a collaboration between Singapore Dance Theatre and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.
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THIS SONG OF MINE – A 50TH ANNIVERSARY PRE-TOUR CONCERT SYC Ensemble Singers
RAY CHEN PLAYS MENDELSSOHN Singapore Symphony Orchestra 17 Oct, Fri 7.30pm Concert Hall $15*, $22*, $32*, $45, $60, $75
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Gunther Herbig, conductor Ray Chen, violin MENDELSSOHN SHOSTAKOVICH
Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65
Twenty five year old aiwanese-Australian violinist Ray Chen, winner of the Queen Elisabeth (2009) and Yehudi Menuhin Competitions (2008), joins Gunther Herbig and the SSO for Mendelssohn’s last large orchestral work, the Violin Concerto in E minor. One of the first of the great Romantic violin concertos, it has been enduringly popular since its 1845 premiere. German maestro Gunther Herbig will also conduct Shostakovich’s lesser heard Eighth Symphony of 1943. Together with the Seventh, Shostakovich considered both symphonies his Requiems for those who had suffered during the war.
Art songs, folk songs, new songs, old songs – for them, from them, for us, from us, for you. Before embarking on a road trip to Spain, the SYC Ensemble Singers presents a programme of songs for the 46th Tolosa International Choral Contest. The concert also features a selection of the choir’s songs for friendship concerts in the Basque region – commissions and dedications, both old and new, that have shaped the SYC Ensemble Singers’ sound and psyche.
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KONSERT 45 TAHUN SENIMAN RAMLI SARIP
RAMLI SARIP: 45 YEARS IN MUSIC 21 Oct, Tue 8pm (1hr 30mins, no intermission)
Concert Hall $40*, $60#, $80# Limited student, NSF and senior concession: $25* # Early Bird Package (until 23 Sep): Purchase a pair of Cat 1 tickets at $140 and Cat 2 tickets at $100.
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Once called the “true voice of the generation”, Singapore’s very own “Papa Rock” Ramli Sarip has, since his early beginnings as the frontman of the popular ‘70s rock group Sweet Charity, left an indelible mark in local music history with his flair for songwriting and his inimitable voice. Join the living legend as he celebrates 45 years of music-making and takes you through the best and bittersweet years of his illustrious music career with old friends Achmad Albar, Ian Antono and Abadi Soesman from iconic Indonesian rock band God Bless, Rosli Mohalim, Rahman Sarbani, Ahmad Jaffar Jawahir (AJ) from Sweet Charity, and special guest J Mizan. For one night only, feel the world at your feet as you are swept away by the amazing life story and the enduring hits that can only be Ramli Sarip’s.
FROZEN
Pangdemonium Theatre Company 23 Oct, Thu–9 Nov, Sun Tue–Fri, 8pm Sat, 3pm & 8pm Sun, 3pm; 9 Nov, Sun, 3pm & 8pm (2hrs, no intermission)
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One sunny morning 10-year-old Rhona goes missing. Her mother Nancy (Karen Tan), retreats into a state of frozen hope… for the next 20 years. Agnetha (Janice Koh) is a pioneering psychiatrist with a controversial theory on serial killers. Does she really believe what she preaches, even as she fights her own demons And then there’s Ralph (Adrian Pang), a loner with a fractured history and a deadly obsession… Is he a monster? Or a misunderstood man-child? Frozen is a powerful, bold and haunting psychological thriller - best described by The Guardian as “a Comedy of Terrors… a big, brave, compassionate play about grief, revenge, forgiveness and bearing the unbearable.” Written by Bryony Lavery Directed by Tracie Pang
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DANCE, DANCE, DANCE
LEHÁR’S THE MERRY WIDOW
ESO Symphony Orchestra
Singapore Lyric Opera 24–26 Oct, Fri–Sun Fri & Sat, 8pm Sun, 3pm
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Theatre Fri & Sat: $28, $48, $68, $88, $110 & $130 Sun: $28, $48, $68, $80 Student, NSF and senior concession: 15% off Composed by Franz Lehár, The Merry Widow is often called The Queen of Operettas, as it is the most celebrated and successful operetta of its kind ever written. Well-known music includes Viljalied, The Merry Widow Waltz and You Will Find Me at Maxim’s. The story surrounds a rich widow and her countrymen’s attempt to keep her money in the principality by finding her the right husband. Baron Mirko Zeta organised a party to bring together Hanna Glawari, a rich and beautiful heiress, and Count Danilo, an embassy’s attaché. This should prevent her from marrying a foreigner. But all did not go according to plan.
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26 Oct, Sun 3pm (1hr, no intermission) Concert Hall Free Dance the afternoon away with the ESO Symphony Orchestra as they bring you some of the most delectable dance music ever written. Waltz along the banks of the Danube with Johann Strauss Jr.’s Blue Danube Waltz and sway to the sounds of romantic Russia with Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty Waltz. Since 2011, musicians from all walks of life have been making music together with the ESO Symphony Orchestra. With more than 70 members and led by music director Lester Kong, the group has worked to bring classical music to communities both in and out of the concert hall.
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PAT METHENY UNITY GROUP
w/Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams & Guilio Carmassi USA 27 Oct, Mon 7.30pm
(approximately 3hrs, with no intermission)
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With Pat Metheny, you simply never know what is coming next. Whether purely acoustic or searingly electric, powerfully intense or deeply contemplative, highly composed or totally improvised, there is always that unmistakable Metheny sensibility at work that has stood at the forefront of music for decades. The ever-changing jazz guitarist and composer Metheny returns and—not for the first time in his complex and ever-evolving career—re-invents himself with a refreshed Unity Group, featuring the wildly talented musicians Chris Potter (saxophone), Ben Williams (bass), Antonio Sanchez (drums) and Giulio Carmassi (various instruments). Mosaic Friends Savings: Get $10 off the top-priced ticket at $118 (U.P. $128) at Esplanade Box Office and all SISTICs authorised agents. Online booking is available. Not applicable with SISTIC app. To sign up to be a Mosaic Friend, visit www.mosaicmusicseries.com
“No one unifies old jazz traditions and ne sonics quite like [Pat Metheny].” — Guitarist
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GALA: ASHKENAZY WITH THE SSO 29 Oct, Wed 7.30pm Concert Hall $25*, $40**, $68, $88, $112, $138
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POEMS ABOUT CHAOS Bani Haykal & Darren Ng 31 Oct, Fri 9.30pm (1hr, no intermission) Recital Studio $25 >> More Info
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Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor Winner of the 4th Hong Kong International Piano Competition
Collisions, chance and coincidences; these seemingly innocent actions are ingredients for happy accidents or indelible mess. Poems About Chaos is a dialogue between Bani Haykal and Darren Ng on sonic probabilities that arise from a confluence of compositions, improvisations and installations.
BEETHOVEN
Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43 Piano Concerto to be announced Dvoř á k Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88
Working primarily with acoustic instruments, Bani Haykal often explores cultural and socio-political themes in his multidisciplinary solo work, which stretches across installation, poetry and theatre.
Vladimir Ashkenazy returns with Dvořák’s everpopular Eighth Symphony, a sunny work blending innocence, folk melody, drama and grandeur. Joining him and the SSO will be the winner of the Hong Kong International Piano Competition held in October 2014, of which Ashkenazy is Chairman. The concert opens with Beethoven’s brilliant Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, an otherwise forgotten ballet.
Multi-award winning music composer and sound artist Darren Ng, who goes by the pseudonym of sonicbrat, has more than 15 years of experience in the local theatre and international arts scenes.
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STUTTGART BALLET IN JOHN CRANKO’S
ONEGIN Germany
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SERIES
“The Stuttgart Ballet doesn’t follow trends, it sets them.” – Tanz 31 Oct & 1 Nov, Fri & Sat Fri, 8pm Sat, 3pm & 8pm
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Theatre $60*, $120**, $160, $200 Student concessions: $30*, $60** NSF and senior concessions: $42*, $84** Based on Russian author Alexander Pushkin’s landmark narrative poem of the same name, Onegin explores the struggles of love, passion, duty and the cold constructs of social convention in this timeless work that takes you back to the grand, opulent world of Imperial Russia. Featuring the exquisite sets and costumes of Jürgen Rose and the soaring music of Tchaikovsky performed by the Singapore Lyric Opera Orchestra, bear witness to one of the most emotionally-charged moments of modern ballet as John Cranko’s choreographic masterpiece, Onegin, comes alive in the Stuttgart Ballet’s virtuosity and flair for storytelling and theatricality.
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THE COLOUR PALETTE OF LIFE 我的生命调色盘
MENDELSSOHN’S SAINT PAUL
Khor Ai Ming
孟德尔颂之《圣保罗》
1 Nov, Sat 8pm (1hr 15mins, no intermission) Recital Studio $38
2 Nov, Sun 7.30pm (2hrs 25mins, including
My life resonates with the colours of the rainbow. Each colour is the epitome of an emotion of being. Through this rich myriad of colours, I found the true meaning of life and the reason for living. Songs includes jazz renditions of works by Benjamin Britten, William Walton, Kurt Weil, Betty Roe, and evergreen Malay and Chinese favourites rearranged by Juliette Lai and Tony Makarome. Special guests include an award-winning Singaporean painter and renowned local musicians, Tamagoh, Bertrand Lee and Tony Makarome.
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Lee Chong Min, conductor Cecilia Yap, soprano Anna Koor, mezzo-soprano Ndaru Darsono, tenor Caleb Woo, bass Hallelujah Oratorio Society Jakarta Festival Chorus The Philharmonic Orchestra St. Paul was one of Mendelssohn’s most popular works during his life time. This dramatic oratorio recounts the story of Saul, the Hellenistic Jew and Pharisee, and his devastating attacks on the early church. His miraculous encounter with the Lord during the road to Damascus changed him from Saul the persecutor to Paul the proselytizer. Performed entirely in English this time, St. Paul stands as a vivid chronicle of the life and transformation of one of the greatest evangelists of the church. Brought to you by Hallelujah Oratorio Society
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THE BEST OF THE BEATLES Robyn & Terry
3 Nov, Mon 10.30am & 3pm
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Early Bird Special (1–22 Sep): $10 Join Robyn & Terry as they play you the hits of one of the world’s most popular bands,The Beatles. Sing-along to timeless gems such as She Loves You, Michelle, Yesterday and the unforgettable Hey Jude. Coffee and tea will be available before the performance.
CARMEN FANTASY
Jacqueline Leung & Timothy Sun
Hong Kong
4 Nov, Tue 7.30pm (1hr 10mins, no intermission) Recital Studio $38 via msworks.sg MS Works proudly presents Carmen Fantasy, brought to you by the dynamic saxophone-piano duo from Hong Kong with sultry and fiery music. Following their soldout concert in Singapore two years ago, the duo returns for a beautifully crafted programme ranging from the fiendishly difficult yet passionate Carmen Fantasy, jazzy preludes of Gershwin and the seductive Spanish Rhapsody. Be prepared be entranced and transported to Europe by this unique blend of music! Jacqueline Leung and Timothy Sun are two of the most active instrumentalists in Hong Kong. They have delighted audiences across Asia with their entertaining programming and charming stage presence. Visit www.msworks.sg or email events@msworks.sg for more information.
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YEFIM BRONFMAN PLAYS BRAHMS
Singapore Symphony Orchestra 7 Nov, Fri 7.30pm Concert Hall $15*, $22*, $32*, $45, $60, $75 >> More Info
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RACHMANINOV
诗·书·乐
Ding Yi Music Company 8 Nov, Sat 7.30pm (1hr 15mins, no intermission) Recital Studio $25 >> More Info
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OF POETRY AND MUSIC
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83 Symphonic Dances
The Grammy-winning Russian virtuoso Yefim Bronfman returns to partner Lan Shui and the SSO in the Second Piano Concerto by Brahms, an optimistic work which, with its four movements and expansive orchestration, is every bit as substantial as one of Brahms’ monumental symphonies. The concert ends with the brilliantly orchestrated Symphonic Dances, which were Rachmaninov’s final composition Pre-concert talk at library@esplanade at 6.30pm.
“A marvel of digital dexterity, warmly romantic sentiment, and jaw-dropping bravura” — Chicago Tribune
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Known for its sophistication and profound aesthetic, the poetry of the Tang (618–907 CE) and Song dynasties (960–1279 CE) represents some of the most important expressions of Chinese literature. Paying tribute to this exquisite form, Ding Yi Music Company presents a multiart collaboration integrating sung poetry, calligraphic art and contemporary Chinese chamber music. Featuring a special body of Tang and Song poetryinspired works by local composer Dr Goh Toh Chai, and conducted by Cultural Medallion recipient Lim Yau, Of Music and Poetry combines ancient text with modern tonalities and visual arts with music to create new perspectives that contemplate antiquity. Applicable for TOTE board arts grant Brought to you by Ding Yi Music Company in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
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DIVA-DIVA KITA (OUR DIVAS)
Esplanade Presents
Mahani Mohd & Sarah Aqilah
RETURN TO THE TEA DANCE
7 Nov, Fri 8pm (1hr 45mins, including
8 Nov, Sat 4pm (1hr 50mins, including
hosted by Jerry Fernandez
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Senior concession: $18 Performed in Malay
Limited Senior concessions: $18*, $28** Performed in English
From pop to love ballads, joget and dangdut tunes, the ‘70s was an unforgettable time for the Malay music scene in Singapore.
Relive your tea party days back in the ‘60s and ‘70s, where socialising and dancing at clubs such as Celestial Room and Golden Venus were a popular past-time for the young and trendy.
Come relive the golden years and pay tribute to the divas of the era with Mahani Mohd, who herself was a popular singer in the ‘70s, and Sarah Aqilah, winner of Anugerah in 2009. Reminisce the good old times and enjoy a memorable night out as the two regale you with the enduring hits of Rahimah Rahim, Julie Sudiro, Anita Sarawak, Julie Remy, Kamaliah Latif, Titiek Puspa, Milah Hussein, Sharifah Aini, Lilis Suryani and many others.
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Blast to the past with music from The Dukes, The Trailers, Vernon Cornelius from The Quests, and Joe Aaron (Joe Chandran from The X’Periment) as they perform hits such as A Hard Day’s Night, Sweet Caroline, The Young Ones and many more. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for an unforgettable tea dance experience at the Esplanade Concert Hall.
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DIVAS OF OLD SHANGHAI 9 Nov, Sun 5pm
(2hrs 20min, incl 20min intermission)
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Enter the grand, exuberant world of old Shanghai and immerse yourself in romantic classics made popular by the “seven great singing stars”—Zhou Xuan, Li Xianglan, Bai Guang, Wu Yingyin, Bai Hong, Gong Qiuxia and Yao Li—of the era. Join local artists Felinda Wong, Li Chuan, Ling Ying, Tandy Lim, and more, as they pay tribute to these divas with songs such as Rose, Rose, I Love You, Cupid’s Arrow, Everlasting Smile and Eternally. So come, lose yourself in the music and the atmosphere. Enjoy a parade of colourful cheongsams and scintillating light works as you are whisked back to the glamorous ‘30s and ‘40s, and have a taste of life in old Shanghai.
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CONSERVATORY NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE: MUSIC OF EMBERS
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9 Nov, Sun 5pm (1hr 10mins, no intermission) Recital Studio $20
9 Nov, Sun 3pm (1hr, no intermission) Concert Hall Free
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Student, NSF and senior concession: $15 Conservatory New Music Ensemble Robert Casteels, conductor RAMON PAGAYON SANTOS Galludâ – Pallotgot JOSEPH SCHWANTNER Music of Amber ROBERT CASTEELS Travelogue Op. 100 in C major LIU WEI-PING Nicotine Embers are the slow cooling memories of strong emotions from the past. Dr. Robert Casteels conducts the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory New Music Ensemble in the Singapore premieres of Galludâ-Pallotgot by Rámon Pagayon Santos, national artist of the Philippines, Music of Amber by Joseph Schwantner, Pulitzer prize winner American composer, and Travelogue by Robert Casteels, Plantin-Prize winner. The concert will also feature Nicotine by Liu Wei-ping, a student composer from the Taipei National University of the Arts.
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Reminisce the golden years of the ’70s and ’80s with popular hits by artists such as xinyao singer-songwriter Liang Wern Fook, Swedish pop group ABBA and many more. The Raffles Alumni Chinese Orchestra was established in the hope of uniting former members of the Raffles Institution (Secondary) Chinese Orchestra, the Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary) Chinese Orchestra and the Raffles Institution (Junior College) Chinese Orchestra to enjoy and perform Chinese music.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Shakespeare’s Globe UK
13–16 Nov, Thu–Sun Thu & Fri, 8pm Sat, 3pm & 8pm Sun, 3pm
(2hrs 45mins, including 20min intermission)
Theatre 8pm show: $78, $98, $118, $128, $148 3pm show: $68, $88, $108, $118, $138
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Original production directed by Dominic Dromgoole Designed by Jonathan Fensom Composed by Claire van Kampen The course of true love never did run smooth. Hermia loves Lysander and Helena loves Demetrius – but Demetrius is supposed to be marrying Hermia... When the Duke of Athens tries to enforce the marriage, the lovers take refuge in the woods and wander into the midst of a dispute between the king and queen of the fairies. Shakespeare put some of his most dazzling dramatic poetry at the service of this teasing, glittering, hilarious and amazingly inventive play, whose seriousness is only fleetingly glimpsed beneath its dreamlike surface. This production will employ renaissance costumes and staging. Brought to you by ABA Productions, Diva Productions and Shakespeare’s Globe
“The Globe at its crowd-pleasing best, a hearty and hilarious night!” — Time Out, London
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Esplanade Presents
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
TEMASEK CHORALE
15 Nov, Sat 7.30pm Concert Hall $20*, $30**, $45, $60, $80, $98
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Lan Shui, conductor Renaud Capucon, violin
Led by Mr Darius Lim, The Temasek Chorale is 80-member strong, comprising a diverse but musically talented group of youths from China, India, Malaysia, Myanmar and Singapore. The choir has performed at Speech Day Concerts, School Open House Day, Esplanade’s Limelight series and at the SYF Arts Presentations. The choristers have also participated at the Guangzhou International Choral Competition, for which they clinched an award for Best Choir for the 10–16 age group category in 2012, and at the Xinghai Choral Championship where they won a Gold Band IV award.
DEBUSSY MOZART DEBUSSY
Khamma Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K.216 ‘Strassburg’ La boîte à joujoux
La Boîte À Joujoux (The Toy Box) depicts the charming story of a little girl whose toys come to life and set off on a series of adventures. Originally completed by Debussy in piano score, the work was later orchestrated by André Caplet. French violinist Renaud Capucon takes the spotlight for the wonderfully lyrical G major Violin Concerto composed by Mozart when he was all of 19 years old. Pre-concert talk at library@esplanade at 6.30pm.
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Spend the night with the chorale as they serenade you with songs as such For Good, Never Had A Dream Come True and Princess Mononoke.
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valery gergiev with london symphony orchestra
19 & 20 Nov, Wed & Thu 7.30pm (2hrs, including 30min intermission) Concert Hall >> More Info
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Limited student, NSF and senior concessions: $40*, $85** Twin Package (Not applicable for Gallery Seats) Purchase a similar category ticket to each concert on the different night for special savings. Limited packages available, on a first-come, first-served b is.
Cat 1: $540 (U.P. $600) Cat 2: $460 (U.P. $500) Cat 3: $360 (U.P. $400)
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Wed, 19 Nov 2014 SHOSTAKOVICH Festive Overture RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 2 RACHMANINOV Symphony No. 3 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 1 PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 5 World-renowned conductor Valery Gergiev leads the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), together with guest pianist Denis Matsuev, in two unforgettable evenings featuring the masterpieces of Russian composers Shostakovich, Rachmaninov, and Prokofie . A prominent figure in major concert halls the world over, Valery Gergiev is the Artistic and General Director of the Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg, and has taken the Mariinsky ballet, opera and orchestra ensembles to more than 45 countries, garnering universal acclaim.
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Denis Matsuev is a fast-rising Russian star of the international concert stage. A recipient of the Shostakovich Prize in Music, he is a regular collaborator with the world’s best-known orchestras.
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21–23 Nov, Fri–Sun Fri, 8pm Sat, 3pm & 8pm Sun, 3pm (1hr 45mins, no intermission)
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A man, his wife and a shape-shifting snake. In this comedy of errors, what happens when myth and reality start to blur at the seams? From the award-winning theatre company who brought you Rafta Rafta and The Kanjoos comes a curious love story following a neglected young bride who attracts the attention of a cobra deity. Adapted from celebrated playwright Girish Karnad’s award-winning play of the same title, Nagamandala is ultimately a story of a woman in search for her own identity. Directed by and featuring Daisy Irani. Recommended for patrons aged 12 and above.
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DISHA – A VISION SPANDA
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21 Nov, Fri 8pm
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In their first ever appearance in Singapore, legendary dancer-choreographer Leela Samson’s much raved about dance ensemble presents some of their most striking group and solo bharatanatyam works, set to live music by prominent vocalists Sriram Parasuram and Anuradha Sriram. Disha – A Vision hails a breathtaking synergy of bodies, each a part of a greater system moving together in one consciousness. In the end, no dancer is whole without the others, much like the elements of life.
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THE RAGHU DIXIT PROJECT India
22 Nov, Sat 7.30pm
Concert Hall $45
His music has an immediacy that is at once soulful, earthly, transcendental and immensely enjoyable. For Raghu Dixit, who cites Illayaraja, Freddie Mercury and Sting as his top influences, his fusion of Indian folk and western pop sounds has been such a success that he has become one of the biggest acts out of India—and his star continues to rise in the world music scene.
Student, NSF and senior concession: $25
For one night only, join Raghu and his band as they bring you songs from their latest album, Jag Changa, and some of their much-loved hits.
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ONCE UPON A PEACOCK’S TAIL |
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Swarhythm
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PANCHA NAAD: MELODIC JOURNEY THROUGH 5 ELEMENTS
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Parent & Child Pair: $25 (admits 1 adult and 1 child below 12 years old) Performed in English Once upon a time, the peacock was without markings on its tail. In this Rajasthani folk tale about pride and humility, the proud creature learns that looks are not everything. Step into a world of imagination as the story of how the peacock got its markings comes to life through dance, live music, narration and live painting.
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In this unique collaboration of vocals, instrumentation and rhythms, awaken your senses to music by Swarhythm, a hindustani (north Indian) classical ensemble comprising Amol Nisal (vocals), Milind Tulankar (jaltarang and santoor) and Nawaz Mirajkar (tabla), Rais bale Khan (sitar), Deepak Bhanuse (bansuri) and Ketan Bidwe (percussions).l Experience the five elements as they come alive through music in Pancha Naad.
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LANXESS SNYO CLASSIC 2014 “MUSICAL VIRTUOSOS” Singapore National Youth Orchestra in collaboration with the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
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Nanyang Polytechnic Chinese Orchestra 23 Nov, Sun 5pm (1hr 30mins, no intermission) Concert Hall $15 >> More Info
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Student, NSF and senior concession: $8 Package of 2: $24 Package of 4: $40 Following the success of three sold-out Korean pop concerts at the Esplanade since 2011, the Nanyang Polytechnic Chinese Orchestra (NYPCO) will be bringing the audience a brand new repertoire of the latest Billboard hits this November. Come support these talented young students as they draw out modern melodies using traditional instruments. Sing along as NYPCO entertains you with its renditions of popular English pop songs from young artists such as Katy Perry, One Direction, Adele, Maroon 5 to the legendary and renowned King of Pop, Michael Jackson, the unforgettable Beatles and many more.
27 Nov, Thu 7.30pm Concert Hall $10 Be dazzled by acclaimed British virtuoso cellist Natalie Clein in Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1 and Faure’s Élégie, accompanied by young virtuosos from the Singapore National Youth Orchestra. The concert opens with the dashing music of The Roman Carnival orchestrating Berlioz’s brightest colours and closes with Carmen Suite by Bizet, the Parisienne composer and piano virtuoso. Held in collaboration with the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, guest conductor Jason Lai leads the orchestra in an all-French programme, promising a delightful evening of great musical élan! Post-concert autograph-signing session at the Esplanade Concert Hall Circle 1 Foyer.
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21 – 30 Nov 2014
Esplanade Presents
GALA: CHO-LIANG LIN
ROOBAROO – 100 YEARS OF HINDI CINEMA
28 Nov, Fri 7.30pm BOOK Concert Hall TICKETS $20*, $30**, $45, $60, $80, $98
29 Nov, Sat 5pm (1hr 40mins, no intermission) Recital Studio $28
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John Nelson, conductor Cho-Liang Lin, violin
Celebrate 100 years of Indian cinematic magic. Immerse yourself in its rich heritage with pianist-composer Anil Srinivsan as he takes you through a rich musical landscape of the industry’s most memorable Hindi films. In a concert that pays tribute to a century of Bollywood, enjoy songs by music directors SD Burman, RD Burman, K L Saigal, Lakshmikanth Pyarelal and A R Rahman.
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Overture to Oberon Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70
The SSO’s Artist-in-Residence Cho-Liang Lin returns to perform Brahms’ Concerto in D, one of the greatest of violin concertos requiring formidable technique from the soloist. Distinguished conductor John Nelson will also conduct Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony, a dramatic masterpiece which the composer said was inspired by “Love, God and my Fatherland”.
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WITHIN | SINGAPORE PREMIERE
Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company – The Drishtikon Dance Foundation India 28 Nov, Fri 8pm (1hr 40mins, including 20min
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Student, NSF and senior concession: $20 Kathak dancer and choreographer Aditi Mangaldas delves into the most profound and complex of human emotions in her latest two-part dance production comprising Knotted, a contemporary piece based on kathak, and Unwrapped, a classical kathak performance with live music. Inspired by a Salman Rushdie quote and informed by mythological stories about violence and sorrow, Aditi investigates the polarities of love and hate, humanity and brutality, tenderness and harshness through dance interwoven with poetry. Within is her personal response to the social turmoil of our time, an existential exercise into the “self”.
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KOSHISH – A MUSICAL CROSSOVER Shubha Mudgal
India
29 Nov, Sat 7.30pm (2hrs, no intermission) Concert Hall $40 >> More Info
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29 & 30 Nov, Sat & Sun Sat, 8pm Sun, 3pm & 8pm
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Celebrated for her powerful voice and expressive renderings, Shubha Mudgal is one of India’s most versatile and sought-after vocalists who is able to effortlessly straddle genres as diverse as hindustani classical and popular Indian music. As Koshish, Shubha and her musical ensemble present a musical crossover that blends Indian classical and folk music, jazz and popular music.
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Theatre Studio $28 Student, NSF and senior concession: $18 Raka Maitra and the dancers of Chowk Productions create a choreographic rendition of Andha Yug, an Indian theatre classic by Marathi playwright, Dharamvir Bharati. Drawing from dance forms such as odissi and chhau, and a range of theatre and vocal practices, The Blind Age, a parable of our times and a reflection of the catastrophic conflicts of the modern world, explores Man’s capacity for both destruction and reconciliation.
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Featuring students from Inter Cultural Theatre Institute, with live music by Bani Haykal and Rajasthani folk musicians and installations by Khairuddin Hori. Music by Bani Haykal and Rajasthani folk musicians and installations by Khairuddin Hori.
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21 – 30 Nov 2014
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ENGEYUM EPPODHUM – 100 YEARS OF TAMIL CINEMA Anil Srinivasan
India
30 Nov, Sun 5pm (1hr 15mins, no intermission) Recital Studio $28
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Swara SAHAVAAD – A Musical Conversation
U Shrinivas, Rakesh Chaurasia with Faisal Qureshi on tabla and Swaminathan on mridangam India 30 Nov, Sun 7.30pm (2hrs, no intermission) Concert Hall $40 >> More Info
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Student, NSF and senior concession: $18 Celebrate 100 years of Indian cinematic magic. Immerse yourself in its rich heritage with pianistcomposer Anil Srinivsan as he takes you through a rich musical landscape of the industry’s most memorable Tamil films. In a concert that pays tribute to a century of Kollywood, enjoy songs by music directors MS Viswanathan, Illayaraja and A.R Rahman.
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Student, NSF and senior concession: $20 We are deeply saddened by the news of U Srinivas’ passing. As a sign of respect, Swara Sahavaad will be cancelled. Our heart goes out to his family, friends and fans. If you have already purchased tickets to this performance, our Box Office will contact you shortly for a refund. Alternatively, you may contact us at 6828 8389 for more information. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. In a rare musical exchange between the mandolin and bansuri, prepare to be captivated by two critically acclaimed exponents who represent the next generation of Indian classical musicians.
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U. Shrinivas, credited for introducing the sound of the mandolin to the world of Indian classical music, and Rakesh Chaurasia, nephew and disciple of bansuri luminary Hariprasad Chaurasia, come together in a confluence of carnatic and hindustani music styles mustered by stirring improvisations and pulsating rhythms. The duo will be accompanied by Faisal Qureshi on tabla and Swaminathan on mridangam.
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NOSTALGIC MELODIES OF CLASSIC HONG KONG TV SERIES
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Wilson Wong
TANJONG KATONG SECONDARY SCHOOL CHOIR
1 Dec, Mon 10.30am & 3pm (1hr, no intermission) Recital Studio $12
1 Dec, Mon 7.30pm Concert Hall $20
Early Bird Special (13 Oct–3 Nov): $10 Performed in Mandarin
Student, NSF and senior concession: $10
Revisit memories from classic Hong Kong TV Series as local singer Wilson Wong performs the golden hits of Hong Kong TV Series from the 1970s-2000. Through unforgettable melodies such as The Legend of the Flying Swordsman, Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre, remember the good old days where people rush home from work to catch their favourite TV series.
The Tanjong Katong Secondary School Choir has for the last 12 years since it was formed, grown from just a 30-member group to the 100 members it has today. Under the direction of conductor Nelson Kwei, the choir has continually won awards in Singapore and overseas. Most recently, they were awarded Gold in their participation at the A Voyage of Songs and Asia Cantate choral festivals in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
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This evening, the choir presents songs from the renaissance period as well as contemporary and pop numbers, featuring music by composers such as Palestrina, Edward Elgar, Gerald Finzi, Kentaro Sato and the Carpenters.
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RUAN HARMONIES 阮咸和鸣
Zhang Rong Hui, Lo Chai Xia, Cheng Tzu Ting, Han Ying, Koh Min Hui & Jing Po 3 Dec, Wed 7.30pm
(1hr 10mins, no intermission)
Recital Studio $28* Student, NSF and senior concession: $20^ Early Bird Special (8 Oct–5 Nov): $16^, $24*
Six musicians from the Singapore Chinese Orchestra share the spotlight in a concert that showcases the expressive power of the ruan. Watch Lo Chai Xia tackle the formidably challenging Impromptu by Chinese composer Liu Xing. Marvel at Koh Min Hui’s interpretation of Chen Wen Jie’s melodious Distant Song. Let Cheng Tzu Ting entertain you in Autumn, a composition by her mentor Chen Yi Chien. Enjoy Jing Po and her yangqin and guzheng colleagues’ sublime performance of Pine Tree in Winter, a piece based on Chang’an’s ancient tune, reflecting the solitude and desolation felt by ladies who lived back then. Immerse yourself in the mellow, soothing sounds of the ruan and feel the range of emotions that emanate from these vastly different pieces.
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DON QUIXOTE
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4–7 Dec, Thu–Sun Thu & Fri, 8pm Sat, 1pm & 8pm Sun, 1pm & 7pm
5 Dec, Fri 9.30pm (1hr, no intermission) Recital Studio $25
Singapore Dance Theatre
(approx 3hrs, including two 20min intermissions)
Theatre $30, $50, $70 Student, NSF and senior concessions available Enjoy discounts for group or corporate As a grand finale to the 2014 season, SDT will present the company premiere of Don Quixote, a full-length classical ballet based on the masterpiece story by Miguel de Cervantes. This tale of romance and chivalry follows the heroic adventures of the knight, Don Quixote, and his devoted squire Sancho Panza. Their paths meet with two lovers – the spirited Kitri and the charming Basilio, who are on a quest to marry. With staging by the legendary Cynthia Harvey, costumes designed by Bruce McKinven and music by Ludwig Minkus, Don Quixote is set to be an explosive, colourful spectacle of glorious dancing. For more information and updates, please visit www.singaporedancetheatre.com.
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JUZBELIEVE Juz-B
Formed in 1995, local a cappella group Juz-B rose to fame in the first season of Channel U’s 2006 Superband competition as an all-Malay a cappella group who sang in Mandarin. They are known for their soulful performances and showmanship, and have won awards at the 2nd Asian A Cappella Festival. Other notable performances include 4th Starry Starry Night on Beijing CCTV, the STAR Concert at Gardens by the Bay in 2012, as well as Celebrate with the World 2014 countdown party. Join Juz-B as they perform some of their best numbers while reminiscing nearly 20 years of music together.
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THE PUPPINI SISTERS 5 Dec, Fri 7.30pm
(1hr 50mins, including 20min intermission)
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Who can resist three bewitching females dressed in delightfully matching attire, singing in close harmony and moving in impeccably synchronised steps? Just like the Andrews Sisters, who took the genre to the top, the Puppini Sisters have long been synonymous with the intoxicating mix of music and style they call swing-pop. In the ten years since their inception, the Sisters have received accolades from fans as disparate as Prince Charles and Cyndi Lauper, have been awarded Gold and Multi-Platinum discs, have performed on iconic stages all over the world, and have collaborated with “banging� electro-swing groups as well as traditional orchestras. The Sisters, Marcella Puppini, Kate Mullins and Emma Smith have won hearts all over the world and will now be in Singapore to win yours.
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HARMONY OF NATURE Bunun Mountain Traditional Chorus 6 & 7 Dec, Sat & Sun Sat, 3pm & 7.30pm Sun, 5pm
(1hr 15mins, no intermission)
Recital Studio $32 Student, NSF and senior concession: $22
Taiwan
Hailing from the Wulu Village in Taitung County, Taiwan, the Bunun Mountain Traditional Mountain Chorus presents a performance of Bunun traditional songs that feature their renowned sophisticated harmonies. These songs, sung in the eight-part harmonies of Bunun choral singing, are part of the passionate singing tradition of the Bunun people, and have been painstakingly passed down by ear through the generations without written records. The Chorus takes pride in their strict adherence to authenticity, performing only the most authentic singing techniques and repertoire of Bunun music. For this performance, the Chorus is accompanied by Taiwanese cellist Alice Chang.
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KALAKAN 6 Dec, Fri 7.30pm
(1hr 15mins, no intermission)
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The Basque Country is a culturally rich and diverse region that spans the borders of France and Spain, possessing its own unique language and traditions. It is from this region where Kalakan, a three-man vocal and percussion ensemble, was formed. Drawing from deep folk roots, the trio has become one of the most exciting vocal ensembles in the scene, performing with the Queen of Pop Madonna on her MDNA tour, as well as touring with the Labèque sisters across Europe. With their proud and primal three-part harmonies, Kalakan brings audiences to their feet, dancing to their songs and the pulsating beats of traditional Basque instruments.
“They’re called the Kalakan Trio, and they make me wanna shake it!” — Madonna
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ONE CHAMBER CHOIR 7 Dec, Sun 5pm (1hr 10mins, no intermission) Concert Hall $18 Student, NSF and senior concession: $10 Package of 4 or more tickets: $15 each Under the baton of Ms Lim Ai Hooi, one of the region’s most prominent choral directors, ONE is a 30-member strong young adult choir established since 2009. In 2012, the choir was invited as a guest choir at the 1st Portugal Summer Choral Festival and in 2013, emerged first place in the Chamber Choir category of the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival. For their debut in the Concert Hall, experience an evening of 20th century choral music such as Stars, When Sunny Gets Blue, The Snow, Asa yueni and more, presented with a theme of seasons.
OMM-SOTA ORCHESTRA CAMP SHOWCASE CONCERT 9 Dec, Tue 7.30pm (1hr 10mins, including 15min intermission) Recital Studio For tickets, send your request to ticketing@orchestra.sg NICOLAI ADDINSELL SCHUMANN
The Merry Wives of Windsor Overture Warsaw Concerto Symphony No. 4
Chan Tze Law, conductor Jonathan Shin, piano Organised by student leaders from SOTA, the OMM-SOTA Orchestra Camp brings together young musicians for a week of music making. The orchestra is conducted by A/Prof. Chan Tze Law and mentored by OMM’s leader mentors. Jonathan Shin, 3rd prize winner of the 2013 NPVC (Artist Category), joins the orchestra in Addinsell’s unabashedly romantic Warsaw Concerto. The orchestra will also perform Schumann’s Fourth Symphony, a work that brings listeners on a journey from darkness to light. Brought to you by Orchestra of the Music Makers
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DIM SUM DOLLIES® – THE HISTORY OF SINGAPORE PART 2 11–23 Dec, Thu–Tue Tue–Sun, 8pm Sat–Sun, 3pm Mon 22 Dec, 8pm
The mischievously funny Dim Sum Dollies® are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Enjoy more delicious satire as the Dollies present a wickedly candid take on Part 2 of The History of Singapore.
Theatre $58, $68, $78, $98, $128, $138
Goodbye pre-1965 B.C. years (‘Before Crying’)! The Dollies are doing a new song and dance about our A.D. years (‘After Drying’... the tears of separation, that is).
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Singapore is almost 50 and it’s time to take stock: Who did what, when, how and to whom?
Come discover the uncorrupted but somewhat uncorroborated truth with the Dim Sum Dollies®, in The History of Singapore Part 2 – The Growing Up Years!
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Starring Selena Tan, Pam Oei, Denise Tan and their Chopstick, Hossan Leong, with six sizzling Loh Mai Guys! Directed by Glen Goei Book & Lyrics by Selena Tan Music by Elaine Chan Choreography by George Chan Brought to you by
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DEEP SOUL BROTHA
ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
Syed Ahmad
Singapore Lyric Opera Children’s Choir & Opera Chorus
12 Dec, Fri 9.30pm (1hr, no intermission) Recital Studio $25
13 Dec, Sat 7.30pm (2hrs, including 20min intermission) Concert Hall $20, $25, $30 Student, NSF and senior concession: 15% off
From intimate serenades to uplifting orchestrations, from soulful rhapsodies to deep grooves with afro Brazilian undertones, Syed Ahmad weaves together his eclectic influences and writings from his heart in his new and unreleased work, Deep Soul Brotha. Spend an evening with Syed and get to know his intimate side as the singer-songwriter revisits and reinvents his early works in this heartfelt soliloquy about grace and indifference. Feel the earnestness of his convictions take root as he sings with passion and a desire to inspire—and you might find yourself a convert.
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This evening, we celebrate all things bright and beautiful in this season of giving and sharing. Performing this evening will be the Singapore Lyric Opera Children’s Choir and Opera Chorus.
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THREE – A 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT WITH SYC & FRIENDS
SHALL WE DANCE? More Than Music featuring Abigail Sin, Loh Jun Hong, Kevin Loh
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SYC Ensemble Singers, Gaia Philiharmonic Choir, Ateneo Chamber Singers Singapore, Japan, the Philippines
13 Dec, Sat 7.30pm (1hr 30mins, including 15min intermission) Recital Studio $25
14 Dec, Sun 4pm (2hr 30mins, including 20min intermission) Concert Hall $25*, $30, $35 Student, NSF and senior concession: $19*
Let us tell you a story. No, wait... Let us take you on a journey. Let us show you places where love was won and lost, where heroes came of age and where dreams were captured in songs. More Than Music is proud to present Shall We Dance?, an evening of storytelling and music-making, inspired by intimate salon concerts of the past. Join Singapore’s top young musicians, pianist Abigail Sin, violinist Loh Jun Hong and guitarist Kevin Loh for a magical concert experience that will sweep you off your feet!
“Loh’s charismatic playing and Sin’s impeccable control of the piano resulted in an engaging and intellectual musical conversation.” — The Straits Times
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The SYC Ensemble Singers reunites with Happy THREE Friends, Gaia Philharmonic Choir (Japan) and the Ateneo Chamber Singers (the Philippines) in a 50th birthday bash filled with hugs exchanged, music shared, and the aural fireworks of love, joy and hope! Expect triple choir works specially written for THREE, including a new work by Vytautas Miškinis. THREE is a biennial collaborative concert series founded in 2006 by Ko Matsushita, Jennifer Tham and Jonathan Velasco featuring their respective choirs, Gaia Philharmonic Choir, SYC Ensemble Singers and the Ateneo Chamber Singers. The THREE concerts have been held in Singapore, Tokyo, Manila and Sapporo. 2014 marks the return of the concert series to Singapore for the first time since its inauguration.
A HARMONICA FANTASY
Yasuo Watani, Josephine Koh, NUS Harmonica Orchestra Japan, Singapore 17 Dec, Wed 7.30pm (1hr 30mins, including 15min intermission)
Recital Studio $29 World-renowned harmonica master Yasuo Watani and Bösendorfer artist Josephine Koh take the stage to present classical favorites including Chopin, Schumann and Ravel. Josephine performs solo piano pieces of the 20th century. Having returned from the prestigious 10th Asia-Pacific Harmonica Festival, young talents from the NUS Harmonica Orchestra also perform their awardwinning pieces. Yasuo Watani is a Music Professor of Harmonica at Senzoku-Gakuen Music University of Japan. He is one of the world’s leading chromatic harmonica soloists. Josephine is Principal of Josephine Koh Music Studio, managing director and resident author of Wells Music Publishers, and Singapore’s only Bösendorfer ambassador.
2ND WBAS YOUTH BAND FESTIVAL with Windstars Ensemble
18 Dec, Thu 7.30pm (2hrs 30mins, including 20min intermission) Concert Hall $14 Student, NSF and senior concessions available The finale concert of the 2nd WBAS Youth Band Festival showcases band students ranging from primary schools to tertiary institutions. Handpicked via auditions prior to the Festival, these outstanding young talents experienced a week of music making in a dynamic and exciting setting where they are mentored by musicians of the Windstars Ensemble and led by esteem conductors Mr Toru Miura and Mr Seow Yibin. Also guest appearing in the concert will be the Windstars Ensemble, a collective of Singapore’s finest musicians that is known to have garnered rapturous applause for its lyricism and beauty on the symphonic stage, as well as gritty, pumping pop rhythms since its inception in 2012. Brought to you by Wind Bands Association of Singapore
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20 & 21 Dec, Sat & Sun Sat, 7.30pm Sun, 2pm & 7.30pm
20 Dec, Sat 7.30pm Concert Hall
Vocal Associates
(1hr 40mins, no intermission)
Recital Studio $30 For tickets, call 9806 9446 The story begins when high priest Sarastro kidnapped Pamina, the daughter of the wicked Queen of Night, so she may be trained in the ways of virtue and wisdom. The Queen’s servants rescue Prince Tamino from a monstrous serpent and show him a portrait of Pamina. He immediately falls in love with her and vows to “rescue” her.
Jeremy Monteiro and friends
Ticket pricing unavailable at time of print Celebrate the festive season with Singapore jazz icon Jeremy Monteiro and his special guests in the 10th edition of Jazzy Christmas. Performing music from his new album Let’s Keep Christmas In Our Hearts, released this November, join Jeremy as he surrounds you with enchanting numbers that will lift your spirit and fill you with goodwill throughout the year. Brought to you by Showtime Productions in collaboration with Esplanade – Theartres on the Bay
Tamino received a magic flute to aid him in his quest and he is accompanied by Papageno, the silly birdcatcher. The two embark on a journey full of surprises, where everything turns out well in the end. Vocal Associates celebrates Christmas with this family opera-concert.
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THE MAGIC FLUTE – AN OPERA CONCERT INSPIRED BY MOZART
A JAZZY CHRISTMAS: LET’S KEEP CHRISTMAS IN OUR HEARTS
QIN YUAN 28: GUITARMONICA CONCERT
Balraj Gopal, Cheng Jang Ming, Tang Yuen Wai, Lai Mun Guan, Lee Chin Wah, Braddell Heights Quartet, Rezonance Harmonica Ensemble, Toa Payoh Guitar Ensemble
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27 Dec, Sat 7.30pm (1hr 45mins, including 15min intermission) Recital Studio $18
28 Dec, Sun 3pm Concert Hall Free
Esplanade Presents
Mus'Art Youth Wind Orchestra
For tickets, please contact 9848 8583 “Guitarmonica” is a portmanteau of guitar and harmonica. Indeed, this concert will present the surprisingly pleasing amalgamation of these two instruments in both solo and ensemble formats. There will also be the popular solo harmonica performances accompanied by piano. The programme includes both favourite classics and folk music, and an original composition for harmonica and piano, Jacaranda, written by the British composer James Moody. Highlight of the evening is the premier performance of Winter in Kounandai, a work by local composer Balraj Gopal. Written for harmonica solo and guitar ensemble, this is a brand new format never attempted before!
Join Mus’Art Youth Wind Orchestra on an adventure with superheroes from comic books, movies and video games. Let these young musicians thrill you with music from Superman, Batman, Shrek, Mask of Zorro, James Bond and Super Mario. Mus’Art Youth Wind Orchestra is a musical group housed at Jurong Green Community Club. It was established in 2010 under the leadership of conductor Wilson Ong Chok Yen with the aim of providing an avenue for younger wind musicians to experience a community music-making experience.
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MARINA BAY SINGAPORE COUNTDOWN 2015 31 Dec, Wed Esplanade Waterfront and Marina Bay Free
In 2015, Singapore marks its 50th year of Independence and we at Esplanade want to commemorate the occasion in a meaningful way to kick off the year’s celebrations. As part of the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown festivities, we would like to invite Singaporeans to reflect on all that we hold dear and to express our hopes and wishes for our nation and fellow citizens on the wishing spheres. It is our hope that by taking a moment to reflect on what is precious to us, we will better appreciate our lives and celebrate what we have as a nation and as a community. On the eve of this momentous year, we invite everyone to Marina Bay, to gather around the wishing spheres that will carry our collective hopes and dreams. Illuminated by fireworks, and against a backdrop of pulsating music and drums, together, as members of this nation we call home, we can look forward to a new year and a significant milestone for Singapore. Co-presented by Urban Redevelopment Authority and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
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OCT–DEC 2014 Esplanade Presents
Join us at the Esplanade Concourse and enjoy a wide array of free indoor programmes every evening! Featuring music as diverse as classical, jazz, rock, pop, traditional ethnic, fusion, and alternative, there is something for everyone. The Concourse is an intimate performance space located between the Concert Hall and Theatre.
Dance Affair
SCHOOL’S OUT
Concourse
Concourse
1–2, 7–8, 20–23 Oct 21–22 Oct
Outdoor Theatre
Move your feet to a variety of dance music At the Concourse this October. Swing, jive and groove along to sounds from popular and festive dances from around the world. Don’t miss a beat!
Jazz by Association 24–27 Oct Concourse
24–26 Oct
Outdoor Theatre
Leading up to Mosaic Music Series’ Pat Metheny Unity Group in October, we celebrate the lineage of jazz greats and legends and feature performances which pay tribute to these remarkable contributors and their collective genius in music. Esplanade Presents
ROOMFUL OF STRINGS
10–13, 17–20 Nov
Be enthralled as our young music ensembles inject fun and a breath of fresh air with their luminous energy and spirit this November. Hear contemporary and traditional music-making on guitars, violins, harmonicas and more.
ROUTES
1–11, 15–18 Dec Concourse
Journey together and be inspired by home-grown musicians as they revisit their musical roots, sharing the stories and songs that spurred them onto the path of music-making.
Vocal Variations 12–14 Dec
Outdoor Theatre
On The Waterfront brings you a series of performances featuring different sets of vocal traditions and styles.
28 Oct–5 Nov Thematic music performances happen every Friday, Saturday and Sunday (including public hoidays) at our Esplanade Waterfront! Come enjoy these free performances under the stars.
Concourse
Soak in the rich harmonies of stringed instruments – such as the guitar, guzheng and dulcimer – in conversation and enjoy melodic arrangements of contemporary and classical styles.
I Love Rock & Roll 31 Oct–2 Nov Outdoor Theatre
Enjoy the music and rock on as our artists bring you familiar favourites and popular rock tunes from the yesteryears.
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Octoburst! – A Children’s Festival at Esplanade is back! Join us as we celebrate children, aged 2–12. This year, we invite the young and the even-younger-ones to Wander around Wonderland and explore an enchanting world of colours, imagination and endless possibilities through the arts. From whimsical and delightful performances to hands-on workshops, Octoburst! is the perfect festival to encourage discovery, play and creativity.
Octoburst! Children’s Drawing Competition & Colouring Fun
Fill the colouring sheet provided with bright and beautiful colours. Bring your artwork home with you and put it up for all to see!
It’s a mystery theme this year! Come down to Esplanade and we’ll share the secret with you!
Who can enter? Colouring Fun is for children between 2–4 years of age.
3 Oct, Fri
* Colouring Fun participants will not be given a Certificate of Participation.
Concourse
8.30–11.30am 1.15–2pm (Prize presentation)
COLOURING FUN
On-the-spot DRAWING COMPETITION Would you like to have your artistic expressions displayed on the walls of Esplanade? Join us at the Drawing Competition and stand a chance to win attractive prizes. Who can enter? The Drawing Competition is open to children aged between 5–12 years old and divided into three categories. Category A: 5 & 6 years old Category B: 7–9 years old (Lower Primary) Category C: 10–12 years old (Upper Primary)
How to enter? Registration can be done online via www.esplanade.com/octoburst Pre-registration is required for both Colouring Fun and Drawing Competition. Email: octoburst@esplanade.com Fax: 6337 3633 Closing date: 1 Oct, Wed. For enquiries, please call 68288315.
Oinga Boinga!
The Amazing Toy Box Concourse
Amazing treasures tumble out of the toy box sparking off wild adventures. The zany duo from The Amazing Toy Box are back to wow the crowd with their marvellous music and madcap antics.
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Book Stop! – Give an old book a new home
Let’s Get Grooving
Concourse
Concourse
Bring along a pre-loved children’s book to our Book Stop! station. Swap it for another and take it home with you.
Put on your dancing shoes, sidestep and kick! Get on your feet with Sinclair and his students as they entertain you with the Charleston and teach you how to groove.
Sinclair Ang
Bring BoAok
3 Oct, Fri 3–6pm 4–6 Oct, Sat to Mon 11am–6pm
4 & 5 Oct, Sat & Sun 7.15–8pm
Roasted – Frozen in Singapore Sight Lines Productions
Photo credit: Knot Play Rest, 2013, Tay Bee Aye. Singapore Biennale 2013 Commission
Outdoor Theatre
What if Frozen was set in sunny Singapore? Follow the tale of two sisters, Anna-Linah and Elsa-Bah in this musical comedy. Elsa-Bah is born with a bizarre condition and everything she touches becomes ROASTED! 5 & 6 Oct, Sun & Mon 6–6.45pm, 7.15–8pm & 8.30–9.15pm
Wonder Tales
Kamini Ramachandran
aMaze Me!
Dance Village library@esplanade
Tay Bee Aye
Courtyard Green
Every child loves an enchanting tale. This wondrous storytelling performance will leave even the youngest of listeners captivated. Make simple face masks at our free craft corner after each session.
Kids, put your personal touch to this ever-evolving live-art installation. Knot and tie strips of colourful ribbons to ‘grow’ a maze that you can play with and navigate around! 27 & 28 Sep, Sat & Sun; 3–6 Oct, Fri–Mon 11am–7pm
3, 4 & 6 Oct, Fri, Sat & Mon 1–1.30pm & 3–3.30pm
Let the Games Begin! Dwayne & Friends Outdoor Theatre
My Cello, My Voice
Aoden Teo
Open Stage library@esplanade
3 Oct, Fri 6–6.45 pm, 7.15–8pm & 8.30–9.15pm
Join 12-year-old Aoden as he showcases his incredible talent on the cello. Aoden has received many accolades including the 2012 HSBC Youth Excellence Award.
4 Oct, Sat 7.15–8pm & 8.30–9.15pm
4 Oct, Sat 3.15–4pm
Step into a world that’s completely off the wall! Everyone in the crowd will be part of this wacky and interactive game show that involves fun, strategy and teamwork.
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9 – 19 Oct
FA L L I N L O V E WITH DANCE
Discover the rich heritage of dance in Asia at Rasas, a free showcase of traditional dances from the region where stories, myths and legends are an integral part of these performing arts. The Concourse features intimate performances up close, while the Outdoor Theatre is where you can watch grand performances by large ensembles.
Dances from Mindanao Integrated Performing Arts Guild | the Philippines Concourse
Home to a large number of indigenous tribes that carry influences from Spain and the Middle East, the diverse dances of Mindanao include rousing celebratory dances and tribal rites. 9, 10 & 12 Oct, Thu, Fri & Sun 7.15–7.45pm, 8.30–9pm 11 Oct, Sat 6–6.30pm, 7.15–7.45pm, 8.30–9pm
Gambuh Unmasked
Sanggar Tari Bali Nyoman Kakul | Indonesia Concourse
Learn about the oldest Balinese classical court dance based on the tales of the mythical Prince Panji. 13 & 14 Oct, Mon & Tue 7.15–7.45pm, 8.15–8.45pm
Puja – Lanna Dances of Northern Thailand
Nor Silp: Art Sprouts feat. Waewdao Sirisook | Thailand
Concourse
Bharatanatyam: Rhythm and Gesture Bharathaa Arts | Singapore Concourse
Discover the various components of a Bharatanatyam recital, which include the Alarippu, an invocation to deities to bless the performance, and the Thillana, a virtuosic display of complex rhythms. 15 & 16 Oct, Wed & Thu 7.15–7.45pm, 8.15–8.45pm
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Waewdao Sirisook and her ensemble of dancers present a variety of dances from the eclectic Lanna region of Northern Thailand. 17 & 19 Oct, Fri & Sun 7.15–7.45pm, 8.30–9pm 18 Oct, Sat 6–6.30pm, 7.15–7.45pm, 8.30–9pm
Ream Eyso & Muni Mekhala
Gambuh
Sanggar Tari Bali Nyoman Kakul | Indonesia
Outdoor Theatre
Sophiline Arts Ensemble
The tales of love and despair of the mythical Prince Panji are brought to life through Gambuh, a classical dancedrama of Bali.
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Outdoor Theatre
Through the regal grace of Khmer classical dance, the battle between Muni Mekhala, the goddess of the ocean and Ream Eyso, the spirit of the storms makes for an electrifying performance.
10 & 11 Oct, Fri & Sat 7–7.45pm, 8.45–9.30pm 12 Oct, Sun 6.30–7.15pm, 8.45–9.30pm
What’s Your Move? STAGE@POWERHOUSE
Dance in the moonlight and under the stars! Join the party at What’s Your Move? along the Esplanade waterfront and get started with some basic steps taught by professional instructors. What’s Your Move? features an exclusively designed dance floor for you to strut your stuff on. There’s no better place to boogie!
17 & 18 Oct, Fri & Sat 7–7.45pm, 8.45–9.30pm 19 Oct, Sun 6.30–7.15pm, 8.45–9.30pm
Picture This! Concourse
Picture This! you’re on stage amongst dancers. Strike a pose against our green screen, and choose which dance performance you would like to be the star of. Check out da:ns festival’s facebook page for your pictures. 10 & 11, 17 & 18 Oct, Fri & Sat 6–10pm 12 & 19 Oct, Sun 6–9pm
10 Oct, Fri
Friday I’m in Love
7.45–8.45pm 9.30–10.30pm
Tango Waltz
11 Oct, Sat
Saturday Night Fever
7.45–8.45pm 9.30–10.30pm
Traditional Jazz MV Dance
12 Oct, Sun
Sunday Funday
7.15-8pm 8-8.45pm
Electro Swing Jive
17 Oct, Fri
Friday I’m in Love
7.45–8.45pm 9.30–10.30pm
Salsa Samba
18 Oct, Sat
Saturday Night Fever
7.45–8.45pm 9.30–10.30pm
Hip Hop K-Pop MV Dance
19 Oct, Sun
Sunday Funday
7.15–8pm 8–8.45pm
Flamenco Bollywood-Bhangra
Shall We Dance? Various locations
Your free 5-minute dance lesson What better way to fall in love with dance than trying out some moves yourself? Look out for our roving team of professional dancers around Esplanade who will teach you a move or two. 10–12 & 17–19 Oct, Fri–Sun 6.30–7.15pm 7.45–8.30pm
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Bollywood Night
Amutha Ghanam
Concourse
Various artists Concourse
Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts brings you an entire week of Indian music and dance. Join local artists as they perform a range of styles from the classical to the semi-classical.
22 Nov, Sat 9–11.30pm
Fusion Beats: Maati Baani India
Outdoor Theatre
Maati Baani is a world music band combining elements of hindustani classical with various styles of folk and contemporary music. Founded by Nirali Kartik and Kartik Shah, the group collaborates with various folk and classical musicians to fuse diverse sounds and genres with the common aim of making music together. The group has also recently explored composing music for Bollywood films
Tholpavakoothu: Shadow Puppetry of Kerala India
Outdoor Theatre
Originating in the 9th century and performed as part of special rituals in temples, Tholpavakoothu is a shadow puppet form that is unique to the northern regions of the Indian state of Kerala. The stories performed are drawn from the Kamba Ramayana, a version of the Ramayana that is unique to the Southern states of India. The performances take place behind a 42-foot long screen and are lit up by 21 oil lamps.
28–30 Nov, Fri–Sun 7.30–8.15pm 8.45–9.30pm 10–10.45pm (Fri and Sat only)
21–23 Nov, Fri–Sun 7.30pm & 9pm (1hr, no intermission)
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6 – 9 Nov 2014
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Free Programmes
Concourse
Various Times Celebrate the good old days with A Date With Friends, a festival specially dedicated to our beloved seniors. Take a trip down memory lane with free performances at the Concourse and the Outdoor Theatre such as getai and ukulele sing-alongs, choral music and acoustic renditions of evergreen tunes from the ‘60s and ‘70s.
Catch fun and lively group vocal performances covering pop, classical, musical theatre and folk repertoire over the weekend at the Concourse and Outdoor Theatre!
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Getai Sing-along Outdoor Theatre
Sing along to hits from the ‘70s and ‘80s with popular getai artists. The razzle dazzle of the show is bound to make it a night to remember!
Then, sing out with your family and friends at the Outdoor Theatre on Sunday evening for our mass sing-along, karaoke style! SPONSOR
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PINHOLE MONSTER
KAMISHIBAI STORYCRAFTING
4 Oct, Sat 2.30pm (2hr 30mins, with breaks) Bay Room $28 per adult-child pair
5 Oct, Sun 2.30pm (1hr 30mins, with breaks) Bay Room $28 per adult-child pair
Esplanade Presents
Wang Ruobing
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Get ready to find out what you and the kiddos can make with items from around the house, cardboard pieces and a monster-sized imagination. Tap into the creative minds of your little Da Vincis and Einsteins in this workshop that blends science and art. Together, create a “Pinhole Monster”, a pinhole camera that projects the view from the outside into a black box. Ruobing is an artist and was previously a curator at the National Gallery of Singapore. Her art extends across a wide range of media and techniques, including drawing, film, photography, sculpture and installation. She has exhibited locally and internationally. Recommended for children aged 6–12 Limited capacity. Each child must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop. No admittance for babies and toddlers. Meeting point is at the Concert Hall entrance, 15mins before the start of the workshop.
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Kamini Ramachandran
Gather around and listen closely as master storyteller Kamini Ramachandran weaves tales of wonder and magic through the Japanese art of kamishibai, a visual form of storytelling. After the storytelling session, take on the role of a storyteller for the day. Children and their adults will get a chance to illustrate their own story by making kamishibai story cards and also spin their own fantastical tale. Kamini is the co-founder of MoonShadow Stories, a storytelling partnership focused on reviving the oral tradition in Singapore. She is also a founding member of the Storytelling Association (Singapore) and Artistic Director for the annual Singapore International Storytelling Festival. Recommended for children aged 4–8 Limited capacity. Each child must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop. No admittance for babies and toddlers. Meeting point is at the Concert Hall entrance, 15mins before the start of the workshop.
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KIRIGAMI POP-UP CARD MAKING
INTRODUCTION TO BALINESE GAMBUH WORKSHOP
6 Oct, Mon 2.30pm (2hr, with breaks) Bay Room $28 per adult-child pair
11 Oct, Sat 2pm Rehearsal Studio $10
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Learn kirigami, the Japanese art of paper cutting and folding, and turn the ordinary into something extraordinary. Magically transform a plain piece of paper into a 3D pop-up card filled with intricate shapes, unique designs and vibrant colours. After creating a one-of-akind masterpiece, write a message and send the card to a loved one for a surprise that leaps out from your handmade card. Chiho Tamura is a Japanese artist living in Singapore whose artworks illustrate the unity and cohesion of time and space, nature and man.
Sanggar Tari Bali Nyoman Kakul
Indonesia
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One of the oldest arts forms of Bali, gambuh first came to Bali in the 14th century and tells stories from the epic of Prince Panji. With its graceful movements and intricate gestures, gambuh is today rarely performed outside of Bali. Come join Sanggar Tari Bali Nyoman Kakul as they introduce you to this exquisite dance from and teach some of its basic movements.
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Maya Takahashi is a Japanese artist who has been teaching art education to children in Singapore for 18 years. Recommended for children aged 5–9 Limited capacity. Each child must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop. No admittance for babies and toddlers. Meeting point is at the Concert Hall entrance, 15mins before the start of the workshop.
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BALLET: BREAKING THE BARRES
RAGA & TAAL – THE WORLD OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
12 Oct, Sun 11am (2hrs) Rehearsal Studio $15
2 Nov, Sun 2pm (2hrs) Rehearsal Studio $15
Esplanade Presents
Celine Tan
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Breaking the Barres is an introductory presentation and workshop. Deepen your knowledge and appreciation of the history and evolution of classical ballet in the past two centuries. Broaden your understanding of the distinct ballet styles of Marius Petipa, George Balanchine, and John Cranko; and try your hands at creating a short movement sequence.
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Join Sarita Alurkar-Sriram and Anu Raju as they take you on a journey to understand the basics of Indian classical music. Explore the rich history and distinctive features of this beautiful art form. Through interesting anecdotes and live demonstrations, the duo introduces the concepts of melody and rhythm in Indian classical music. The session will also compare and contrast the two branches of Indian classical music: Hindustani and Carnatic music. Sarita Alurkar-Sriram and Anu Raju have spent years studying the intricacies of Hindustani music. Their passion, knowledge and experience has led them to promote this art form through an annual festival, chamber concerts and lecture demonstrations.
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PLAYING WITH SHAKESPEARE Daniel Jenkins
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Have fun exploring Shakespeare’s plays in an interactive hands-on workshop. From interpreting the text, understanding the language, and exploring the themes within his plays, Playing with Shakespeare will dispel the myths and fears many have about his works. Join veteran Shakespearean actor Daniel Jenkins in practical exercises, lively discussions and group participation as he brings the text to life in an enjoyable two-hour workshop in the company of the Bard!
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14 Dec, Sun 2pm (2hrs) Rehearsal Studio $15
/ VISUAL ARTS Theme: The Wanderer The Wanderer, like the artist, seeks to find new paths, unravelling meanings along the way, meandering through bends and sways, marvelling at new stumble-ons, freeing oneself from the routine… What is prevalent in the nature of The Wanderer is that he/she looks forward to the next step, the journey that is beyond. This visual arts quarter is curated to enrich the experience of Octoburst!, dan:s festival, Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts and Celebrate December. Esplanade Presents
SOFTMACHINE: THE TRAILER SHOW Choy Ka Fai | Singapore 27 Sep 2014–4 Jan 2015 Tunnel
The SoftMachine project investigates the contemporary status of dance through a research project across Asia that aims to inspire a new series of choreographic experiments and creation. Since 2012, Choy Ka Fai has travelled to 13 cities in five countries to meet and interview contemporary dance-makers. Through these encounters, he has collected an independent archive of video interviews with 88 choreographers, dancers and curators. SoftMachine: The Trailer Show is an exhibition of contemporary dance documentaries, the research process and interview archives from Singapore, Indonesia, India, Japan and China. In conjunction with
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MAQULA AL-HALA WA QAWS QUZAH – ON THE RAINBOW AND HALO – REVISION OF THE OPTICS Tiffany Singh | New Zealand 3 Oct 2014 – 4 Jan 2015 Concourse
Revision of the Optics employs colour and the vibration of bells to reference an ancient spiritual practice associated to healing and wellbeing. Bells have existed since the prehistoric times and are today still used for ceremonial and religious purposes all around Asia. The use of salt and holi powder reiterates the nod to festival a coming together of joy, colour and the celebration of positive forces. Through an explosion of colour, Revision of the Optics not only offers a space for respite and meditation but also radiates with joy and the celebration of life.
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MAQULA AL-HALA WA QAWS QUZAH – ON THE RAINBOW AND HALO – IRIS Tiffany Singh | New Zealand 3 Oct–30 Nov Theatre Street Cones
Iris is titled after some of the most personable mythic deities that represent the rainbow. This series comprises three pieces which take to the same overarching theme as Revision of the Optics. The gentle swaying of bells alludes to Shinto philosophy while the spectrum of colours links the Theatre Street Cones to the Concourse. The colour field is a visual attempt to awaken the chakras, which in yoga practice are the energy centres of the human body.
Esplanade Presents
PATH. 6, UNPACKING MY LIBRARY 书城
Boedi Widjaja | Singapore 3 Oct 2014–4 Jan 2015 Jendela (Visual Arts Space)
Three books, three libraries, three generations. Book complex, salons, oral histories, shelves of memories, reunions and separations, the city. Path. 6, Unpacking my Library 书城 is part of an ongoing series in which the artist uses drawing, printmaking, video, installation and live art to create a home in a city – a place in which he has lived as foreigner for three decades. The work uses the gesture of selecting a book from the artist, his father and his daughter’s personal libraries as a starting point from which to build a private library where books become sculptures, drawings, utterances, readings, songs and conversations.
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RAMAYANA – AN EXHIBITION OF MADHUBANI ART Kumuda & Shivali | Singapore 4–30 Nov Community Wall
This is an exhibition of Ramayana paintings done in the Madhubani style of folk art painting originated from the Mithila people in Bihar, Northern India. Madhu means honey and ban means forest. A style of painting that has been passed down many generations, the Mithila women in particular use it to decorate the mud walls of their houses with geometrical designs of birds, flowers and animals
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Basement Films @ B1 Curated by Objectifs SINGAPORE 29 Sep 2014–5 Jan 2015 Basement films are located at B
FIRE
03:36 Jac Min | Singapore Fire is a symbol of change and birth, of life and death as well as rebirth. Based on the motif of fire, 五行：火。is a dance film that attempts to capture the beauty in destruction and the violence in creation.
ONCE UPON A DANCE 19:00 Gozde & Russel Zehnder | Singapore
Two young people revisit the roots of an old dance ritual and reveal its myth by hanging paper and ribbons on a tree that will move together with them.
Fish Love
04:00 Royston Tan | Singapore Fish Love is a surreal conversation between an old mountain and a fish that explores the themes of longing and memory.
FLUX
05:00 Nigel Heng | Singapore A housewife starts dancing in her home, slowly shedding her hair and skin in the process.
A DAY WITHOUT WIND 07:42 min Victric Thng | Singapore
A meditative movement piece on a futile attempt to break free from one’s entrapment.
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library@esplanade Books & Media #03–01, Tel: 6332 3255 Daily: 11am–9pm except PH
Singapore’s first public library devoted to the performing arts, library@esplanade chronicles the field in all its manifestations, offering print, visual and aural materials of a broad-ranging nature.
ARCH
Souvenir #02–07, Tel: 6338 0161 Daily: 10.30am–9.30pm
Celebrate heritage with ARCH with a wide range of heritage gifts and collectibles are uniquely designed with high quality craftsmanship on a class of its own.
The Band World Music #02–08, Tel: 6651 2163 Daily: 11.30am–8.30pm
Serving Singapore’s community of wind instrumentalists for the past two decades, The Band World offers the best and widest selections of wind instruments and accessories.
Csar Luxe
Lifestyle #02–11, Tel: 6336 8786 Daily: 12pm–9pm
A galleria that epitomises the finest and most exquisite intricacies of French living, Csar Luxe brings the ultimate in design creativity and craftsmanship.
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GroomWerkz Car Grooming Autocare B2 Carpark, Tel: 6227 7238 Mon–Fri: 7.30am–4.45pm
Automobile paint protection and detailing professionals endorsed by car enthusiasts, GroomWerkz’s team of meticulous professionals ensures top-notch finishings and genuine customer service.
Kenko Reflexology & Spa Wellness #02–19, Tel: 6363 0303 Daily: 10.30am–9pm
Pamper yourself with a soothing, relaxing massage at Kenko’s Reflexology & Spa. Single and double treatment rooms in the spa offer you the privacy you need.
Kenko Wellness Spa Wellness #02–21, Tel: 6363 0303 Daily: 10.30am–9pm
Step into an oasis of serenity and de-stress with a variety of invigorating body scrubs, revitalising massages and therapeutic hydrotherapy treatments.
Maestro Guitars & Ukuleles Music #02–02, Tel: 6333 3238 Daily: 12.30pm–10pm
The only brand in Singapore that makes its own instruments, each Maestro guitar is delicately built to ensure responsiveness, richness in tonal colour, exceptional performance and outstanding workmanship.
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From an eclectic ensemble of stylish apparel and accessories sourced globally and made in-house, find off season indie brands and fashion forward pieces. New items added weekly.
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Studio Haroobee Nambé
Kitchen & Decor #02–05, Tel: 6338 5372 Daily: 12pm–9pm
Nambé’s passion for exceptional design began in 1951 with a focus on creating dining collections that transcend trends and generations, and enhance lives through designs that emotionally connect and quality that inspires.
The Naturalist Grandeur Wellness #02–09, Tel: 6339 9981 Daily: 1pm–10pm
Singapore’s leading aromatherapy boutique well known for its commitment to true authenticity and quality of their vast collection of fine perfumery absolutes and premium essential oils.
Learning Centre #02–20, Tel: 6336 9611 Tue & Wed: 10am–7.30pm Fri–Sun: 10am–6pm Closed on Mon & Thu
An art studio for everyone, Studio Haroobee offers quality art classes that encourage self-expression and creativity. Students’ works are regularly exhibited to the public at selected galleries. For more details, visit www.studioharoobee.edu.sg.
Tong Ming Xi
Music #02–06, Tel: 6238 8750 Daily: 11.30am–8.30pm
Tong Ming Xi offers comprehensive repair, restoration and maintenance services for string instruments, and stocks a wide range of quality contemporary and antique violins, violas, cellos, bows and accessories.
Barossa
Poster Hub
Gifts & Memorabilia #02–17, Tel: 6333 5623 Daily: 12pm–9.30pm
Specialising in premier lifestyle prints, original movie posters and memorabilia, Poster Hub scours the globe for the best collector and niche decorative items.
Australian cuisine #01–11, Tel: 6534 5188 Mon–Thu: 12–3pm; 6pm–1am Fri: 12–3pm; 6pm–2am Sat: 12pm–2am Sun: 12pm–1am
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Blue Mahoe Estate Caffe
Cafe #02–04 Tel: 6338 8302 Daily: 11am–11pm
The ultimate luxury in coffee. Blue Mahoe Estate Caffe. It’s not just a taste, it’s a whole new experience.
Books and Cranny Western cuisine library@esplanade #03-02, Tel: 6337 0704 Daily, 11am–9pm Closed on PH
Book in a hand, a quiet corner for another, a flavourful beverage some may seek, or a simple meal so one may rest thy weary feet. Books and Cranny is the place to meet.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafe #01–02/04 Sun–Thu: 8am–11pm Fri–Sat: 8am–12am
Brewed in Southern California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is the oldest and largest specialty coffee and tea retailer in the USA, known for sourcing and providing the finest ingredients and flavours fro around the world.
Chocz.
Dessert #02-15, Tel: 6238 0803 Daily: 11am–11pm
A gift of pure indulgence and a pleasure for the palate.
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Gajalee Indian Seafood Restaurant Indian cuisine #01-13C, Tel: 6733 3278 Daily: 11.30am–3.30pm; 6.30pm–10.30pm
Synonymous with seafood delicacies, the awardwinning Gajalee serves a wide choice of traditional, authentic cuisine from western coastal region of India.
Grand Pavilion Cafe Chinese and local cuisine #02–25, Tel: 6337 6720 Mon–Fri: 12pm–3pm; 6pm– 10.30pm Sat & Sun: 12pm–3pm; 5pm– 10.30pm
Indulge in an array of sumptuous local delights of signature dishes and hot and cold desserts.
Grand Pavilion Restaurant
Cantonese cuisine #02–27/29, Tel: 6337 6720 Daily: 12pm–3pm; 6pm– 10.30pm
Serving dim sum during lunch hour, a full a la carte menu for lunch and dinner, and specialty set menus that feature Master Chef Chan Tak Ming’s signature dishes.
Häagen-Dazs
Dessert #02–01/03, Tel: 6336 4022 Sun–Thu: 11am–10.30pm Fri & Sat: 11am–12am
When it comes to the finest in super premium ice cream, Häagen-Dazs is renowned for those meltin-the-mouth moments of pleasure, an ultimate indulgence in luxury ice-cream.
SHOPS
Harry’s @ Esplanade
Bar #01–05/07, Tel: 6334 0132 Sun–Thu: 12pm–1am Fri & Sat: 12pm–2am
Pay a visit to Harry’s @ Esplanade, whether it’s to unwind after a day’s work, hang out with a few friends, or just for an enjoyable night out!
Jang Shou Korean Charcoal B.B.Q.
Korean cuisine #01–13A/B, Tel: 6337 8880 Mon–Sat: 11.30am–3pm; 5pm– 10.30pm Sun: 5pm–10.30pm
Serving food that is characteristic of Korean culture and generations of culinary tradition.
Makansutra Gluttons Bay
Local cuisine #01–15, Tel: 6438 4038 Mon–Thu: 5pm–2am Fri–Sat: 5pm–3am Sun: 4pm–1am
This is one of the best places for dinner and supper in Singapore. Tuck into Satay, BBQ Chicken Wings, Chilli Crab, Oyster Omelette and Fried Carrot Cake under the moonlight and by the bay.
Mansion Bay
Club #01–13F, Tel: 6333 4083
A 2-level dance mecca boasting a dance arena, a plush opulent lounge area, and an outdoor bar with a wide selection of beer. Check out their industry free flow nights and free champagne on birthdays!
CAFÉS, BARS & RESTAURANTS
Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
Dessert #01–06/08, Tel: 6235 9556 Sun–Thu: 12pm–11pm Fri & Sat: 12pm–12am
Home to a chocolate culture embodying every fantasy and childhood dream of chocolate, where patrons can try new products at the bar as well as the best cup of hot chocolate.
Mirchi – Taste of India Indian cuisine #02–23, Tel: 6334 5590 Daily: 12pm–2.30pm; 6pm–11pm
Famous for its tender, delicious kebabs and mouth-watering curries, Mirchi – Taste of India cooks up refreshing treats for the palate. For more information, please visit www.mirchi.com.sg.
Molly Roffey’s Irish Pub
Pub #01–13E, Tel: 6238 1875 Sun–Thu: 3pm–1am Fri & Sat: 3pm–2am
An authentic Irish pub experience for Singapore diners and the night crowd, serving bites and pints and featuring live screening of sports matches with the stunning Marina Bay as its backdrop.
No Signboard Seafood Restaurant
Chinese cuisine #01–14/16, Tel: 6336 9959 Daily: 11am–11pm
One of Singapore’s long-established family-run companies offering a plethora of seafood cuisine that stays true to its roots.
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Orgo
Bar Roof Terrace, Tel: 6336 9366 Daily: 6pm–2am
Led by renowned Japanese mixologist, Tomoyuki Kitazoe, Orgo uses the finest and freshest natural ingredients in its modern French food menu and extensive list of original mixology and classic drinks.
CAFÉS, BARS & RESTAURANTS
ThaiExpress
Thai cuisine #01–13D, Tel: 6533 6766 Sun–Thu: 11.30am–11.00pm Fri & Sat: 11.30am–12am
Thai food served in double quick time, without compromising on the authenticity or taste that has made it a much loved cuisine around the world over.
Sauce
Restaurant, bar #01–10/12, Tel: 6837 2959 Mon–Thurs: 5pm–1am Fri: 5pm–3am Sat: 6pm–2am Sun: 6pm–1am
Partake in merry indulgence and have heaps of random fun. At Sauce, it is believed that eating and drinking are a grand social affair that ought to be enjoyed heartily together.
Simply Peranakan Cuisine Peranakan cuisine #02-12, Tel: 6333 9382 Daily: 12pm–9pm
Serving authentic home-cooked Nonya food, Simply Peranakan Cuisine uses only the freshest ingredients and a select choice of spices to preserve the original taste of Peranakan cuisine.
Supply & Demand Italian Southeast Asian Bistro & Rooftop Bar
Italian and Southeast Asian cuisine #01–13, Tel: 6336 0588 Mon–Thu: 11.30am–10.30pm Fri & Sat: 6pm–3am Sun: 12pm–10.30pm
Treat yourself to delicious yet affordable Italian signature dishes, flavourful Southeast Asian specialties and zesty cocktails. For reservations: esp@cre8group.com.sg 102 / OCT – DEC 2014 / www.esplanade.com
Toast Box
Cafe #01–01/03, Tel: 6338 6854 Sun–Thurs: 7.30am–10.30pm Fri & Sat: 7.30am–11pm
Step into the store and be greeted by aroma of freshly brewed Nanyang Coffee, the prominent butter mountain, the smell of freshly toasted bread, and sights of coffee or tea pulling. Savour the local dishes and drinks while you enjoy the relaxing ambience at Toast Box.
Tomo Izakaya
Japanese cuisine #01–09, Tel: 6333 0012 Sun–Thu: 12pm–3pm; 5pm– 11pm Fri & Sat: 12pm–3pm; 5pm– 1am
Enjoy the conviviality of sharing small dishes of food such as robatayaki, yakitori, sushi, ramen, soba, and karaage, paired with sake, shochu, beer, wine or spirits, at Tomo Izakaya.
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/ ESPLANADE SPONSORS Esplanade extends our deepest gratitude to our partners and sponsors whose generosity and support for the arts have enabled us to touch more lives.
LIFESTYLE SPONSOR
Product of Viz Branz Pte. Ltd.
ARTS BENEFACTOR
Patek Philippe
PROGRAMME SPONSORS
Barclays Bank PLC
LianBee-Jeco Pte Ltd
Bowen Enterprises (Pte) Ltd
Capitol Optical Company (Pte) Ltd
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PROGRAMME SPONSORS
DBS Bank Ltd
Raffles Quay Asset Management Pte Lt
EFG Bank Ltd
Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd
Goethe-Institut Singapur
Mitsubishi Corporation
The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd
Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd
Keppel Corporation Limited
Reyka Vodka
Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
Stuttgart Singapore
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PROGRAMME SPONSORS
Singapore Land Authority
Tai Sun (Lim Kee) Food Industries Pte Ltd
Singapore Press Holdings Limited
Precious Treasure Pte Ltd
T.K.H. Lighting & Electrical Trading Pte Ltd
United Parcel Service Singapore Pte Ltd
CENTREMEDIA TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
Sharp-Roxy Sales Singapore Pte Ltd ESPLANADE DONORS
Abdul Rohim Bin Sarip Singapore Telecommunications Limited Wing Khong Pte Ltd
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/ ABOUT ESPLANADE PRESENTS PROGRAMMES As one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres, Esplanade’s vision is to bring the arts to everyone and to enrich the lives of its community. The centre’s programming is guided by its mission—to entertain, engage, educate and inspire. Esplanade’s year-long calendar features a rich and diverse range of ticketed and non-ticketed programmes spanning different cultures and genres across music, theatre, dance and the visual arts that cater to the interests of a multicultural audience. The centre works in close partnership with local, regional and international artists to develop artistic capabilities, push artistic boundaries and engage audiences. More than 70% of the 3,000 shows that take place each year at the centre are free. Esplanade is also a popular performance home for arts groups and commercial presenters who hire its venues to stage a wide range of programmes.
Cultural Festivals & Series Celebrating contemporary Chinese arts in the Lunar New Year
Celebrating Malay arts during the Hari Raya Puasa period
A variety of Malay programmes throughout the year
Intimate explorations of Chinese classical music
Celebrating traditional and contemporary Indian arts during Deepavali
A showcase of Indian performing arts throughout the year
Genre Festivals & Series
SERIES
Three days of indie rock and alternative music on the bay
The best of Western classical music performed by the world’s best orchestras and musicians
A celebration of dance and the joy of movement
Dance presentations by the world’s best dance companies throughout the year
Esplanade Presents
An unexpected turn with the fun and the offbeat
Contemporary classical chamber music from the 20th century and beyond
Monthly intimate music sessions with homegrown talents
A selection of contemporary and experimental works that seeks to bring inspiration
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Showcasing the best of school choirs and concert bands at Esplanade Concert Hall
Celebrating the joy of ensemble singing
Music from various genres by stellar artists from around the world
Community Festivals / Programmes / Special Events
Presenting the diverse sounds, colours and moods of sacred music from around the world
Good times and sentimental favourites for our seniors
Free indoor performances at Esplanade Concourseevery evening
English and Chinese evergreens every first Monday of the month
Weekend arts workshops and talks for everyone
A month full of festivities with fireworks to end the year and welcome the new
Interactive arts education programmes for students
Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with a range of Chinese folk arts performances and activities for all the family
Celebrating our nation’s birthday
Free outdoor performances at Esplanade Waterfront - every Friday to Sunday evening, and on the eve of and on public holidays
Interactive plays for 2-4 year olds
A curatorial showcase of exhibitions by Asian artists througout the year
Esplanade Festivals in 2014 JAN FEB
Huayi
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A Tapestry of Sacred Music
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Flipside
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Yfest
Conversasians
Melodic Sunday treats every month at Esplanade Concert Hall
A four-day gathering of Asian artists and industry peers
A burst of fun for children 12 years and under in celebration of Children’s Day
A celebration of youth culture through a brilliant mesh of music, dance, visual arts and lifestyle activities
With an annual roster of 15 festivals and 19 programme series, and with a special focus on Asian culture, Esplanade caters to diverse audiences in Singapore with a thoughtful curation of programmes spanning different cultures, languages and genres. Cultural
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National Day
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Moonfest
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Octoburst
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Kalaa Utsavam
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Voices
Pesta Raya
Dance Children
da:ns A Date with Friends Celebrate December
Family Community
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/ VISITOR INFORMATION
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay 1 Esplanade Drive Singapore 038981
Box Office
Mezzanine level Opening hours: 12–8.30pm
Book online
www.sistic.com.sg 6348 5555
Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme (CPES) Fund u Applicable to Primary/ Secondary/ Tertiary schools for use on eligible productions performed in Mandarin. F.Y.I productions All F.Y.I productions are applicable for the TOTE Board Arts Grant subsidy. Bookings via www.esplanade.com/fyi. u Primary/ Secondary/ Tertiary schools receive one complimentary ticket for every 20 tickets purchased or 10 complimentary tickets for every 100 tickets purchased per production.# u SPED schools receive two complimentary tickets for every 10 tickets purchased per production.#
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Ticketing Information All tickets are subject to prevailing SISTIC booking fee: $20 and below: $1 $20.01–$40: $3 above $40: $4 Concession and Special Packages u For most events, concessions are available for full-time students, senior citizens (aged 60 and above) and NSFs. Please provide valid identity passes with tickets upon entry. For school, group and corporate bookings, customised experiences and services, please contact 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.co u
Funds & Subsidies for Schools TOTE Board Arts Grant u Primary/Secondary/ Tertiary schools enjoy a subsidy of up to 50% (excluding GST) of ticket price. u SPED schools enjoy a subsidy of up to 70% (excluding GST) of ticket price.
#Complimentary offer only available for single transactions for the same show.
Things to Note: u Lost tickets will be replaced only once and at the cost of $5. Only tickets for reserved seating events can be replaced. You must be able to verify your transaction details in order to get the replacement tickets. Events are subject to changes and cancellations. Refunds will be granted for cancelled performances subject to return of tickets and authentication of purchase. u
u All patrons (including children) must have tickets for admission to ticketed events. u Latecomers will only be admitted at appropriate pauses in the programme or during intermission, if any. u Patrons who buy restricted view seats will have less favourable sightlines, which vary according to each event’s set-up. u Infants-in-arm and children aged below six years will not be admitted to ticketed events unless otherwise stated.
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Security u Bag Checks For safety reasons, all bags and items brought in to performing venues are subject to security checks. Bulky items and plastic carriers must be deposited at baggage carts outside the venue. u Flowers and Gifts for Artists For safety and security reasons, these are not accepted in the Theatre or Concert Hall. In the Studio spaces, presentation of flowers and gifts i subject to the artist’s consent. The same security checks as above apply.
Photography and Filming Visitors are allowed to photograph, film or take videos of the public area only for personal use. Commercial use and public exhibition of the footage or materials without prior written consent is prohibited. Photography, videography or any form of recording (including that of mobile phones) is strictly prohibited within our performance venues at all times. Esplanade reserves the right to refuse admission to patrons entering with recording devices. Self-service lockers for cameras and video cameras are available for use outside the venues. For editorial or commercial photography or videography requests, please contact corporate@esplanade. com or call 6828 8305 on weekdays 8.30am to 6pm. Please note that photographs and videos of patrons may be taken at this event for use in our archival and publicity material.
Accessibility Wheelchair users must inform Box Office of their requirements whe booking tickets so that arrangements can be made.
On-Site Amenities
Getting Here
Cloakroom for bags and other personal items u Located at Mezzanine level u Only open during ticketed performances within the Concert Hall & Theatre u Esplanade will not be held liable for damage or loss of items deposited
u By Car Basement carpark: An 808-lot carpark below the centre can be accessed from both sides of Esplanade Drive.
Food & Beverages u A variety of food and beverages is available at the Esplanade Mall and the Concert Hall and Theatre foyer bars u Eating and drinking are permitted in the foyer areas only Lost and Found To report or retrieve lost and found items, please go to Esplanade Information Counter by the Concert Hall foyer entrance (open 10am – 9pm daily) or call 6828 8377. Nursing Room Available 10am – 9pm daily at Mezzanine Level
Mon – Fri 6am – 12pm, 2 – 6pm 12 – 2pm 6 – 10pm 10pm – 6am
$2 per hour or part thereof $2 per entry $6 per entry $2 per entry
Sat & Sun 6am – 6pm 6 – 10pm 10pm – 6am
$2 per hour or part thereof $6 per entry $2 per entry
Waterfront carpark: A 27-lot carpark located before the Power Station can be accessed from Raffles venue. Daily charges are $1.50 per 1/2hr or part thereof. Payment by cashcard at carpark entry and exit.
u By Bus Bus Stop No. 02061 Buses stop outside Esplanade Mall entrance along Raffles venue. Bus service numbers 36, 56, 70, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 97E, 106, 111, 133, 162M, 171, 195, 531, 700A, 857, 960, 961, 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N, , NR1, NR2, NR5, NR6, NR7, NR8.
Bus Stop No. 02111 Buses stop along Esplanade Drive. Bus service numbers 10, 57, 70, 128, 162, 196, 700, 128, 196e, 850E, 868, 951E, 971E. u By MRT The nearest MRT stations are City Hall and Esplanade station. u By Motorcycle Free parking is subject to availability. u By Taxi There is a taxi stand located at Esplanade Mall entrance.
All information correct at time of print. Design and production: ADtitude Pte Ltd Biz Reg No: 200107009N Printer: KHL Printing Co Pte Ltd The Esplanade Co Ltd is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and registered under the Charities Act. Copyright 2014 @ The Esplanade Co Ltd UEN: 199205206G Esplanade is a proud member of
Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centre www.aappac.net
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/ VISITOR INFORMATION Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is located on six hectares of prime waterfront land by the Marina Bay, which is part of Singapore’s civic district that comprises heritage, arts and entertainment facilities.
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Theatre with a capacity of 2,000 designed in an intimate horseshoe shape. It houses Singapore’s largest performing stage and easily adapts to performances of different scales.
Concert Hall seats 1,600 with another 200 seats in the Gallery. Designed with the best acoustics in mind, it hosts a diverse range of music performances.
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Outdoor Theatre
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Passages – An Esplanade Story
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Recital Studio (245 seats) provides flexibl spaces for small scale performances and rehearsals.
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Jendela (Visual Arts Space) showcases a range of visual artworks.
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Passages – An Esplanade Story at the Upper Concourse enables visitors to find ou more about the centre’s history, usage and place in the development of the arts in Singapore.
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Theatre Studio (220 seats) provides flexible spaces fo small scale performances and rehearsals.
Esplanade Mall offers over 8,000sqm of exciting retail, food and entertainment outlets and library@esplanade, Singapore’s first performing arts librar .
Outdoor spaces include the circular-shaped Outdoor Theatre, two open-air facilities, The Edge and Stage@Powerhouse, the 300m Waterfront, the Forecourt at Esplanade’s main entrance, the Courtyard and a landscaped Roof Terrace.
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Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay 1 Esplanade Drive S038981 www.esplanade.com General enquiries hotline: 6828 8377 SISTIC hotline: 6348 5555
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MATTHEW BOURNE’S
SWAN LAKE /page 26 RAMLI SARIP:
45 YEARS IN MUSIC /page 38
STUTTGART BALLET in JOHN CRANKO’S
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LONDON SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA /page 56 THE RAGHU DIXIT
PROJECT /page 64