esplanade what’s on Jul – Sep 2015
TOY FACTORY’S
DECEMBER RAINS / 44
DICK LEE’S
THE ADVENTURES OF THE MAD CHINAMAN UPSIZED / 47
ESPLANADE CELEBRATES SG50!
The Mad Chinaman Speaks: An Interview with Dick Lee
/57
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF NONA ASIAH /34
FOSHAN CANTONESE OPERA TROUPE / 67 & 70
CEO’s Message Dear patrons, The recent passing of our founding Prime Minister left us with heavy hearts and much to reflect on. As National Day draws near, we look forward to marking a new milestone as a nation, filled with our deepest gratitude for his lifelong contributions to the country. This quarter, Esplanade brings our Singapore story to the fore, in a meaningful way through the arts and with a multitude of expressions that capture the meaning of home and belonging. We invite you to join us, to be one in heart and spirit, as we share in the values and memories that we hold dear. This July, a month of free jazz performances, featuring veteran and young homegrown musicians, looks at the past, present and future of Singapore jazz. We also join the Singapore Chinese Orchestra as they explore cross-genre collaborations with homegrown musicians and personalities such as MICappella, Lim Kay Tong and Robert Fernando. Delve into the creative journeys of some of our much-loved singer-songwriters Dick Lee and Jimmy Ye as they share their stories with us. This season of Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts and Moonfest – A Mid-Autumn Festival invites you to treasure our heritage and cherish the traditional arts, respectively. At Pesta Raya, discover the story of Singapore’s first President, Yusof Ishak, in a theatrical production helmed by Zizi Azah. Pay tribute to the living fashion and music icon of the 1950s, Nona Asiah, in a concert and exhibition dedicated to her. Bringing focus to family and tradition, immerse in a weekend of Chinese traditional arts at Moonfest and enjoy the art of storytelling over a range of theatrical productions for the young and old. We hope the programmes this quarter will help you take stock of the recent past and reflect on what the future holds for us. Most importantly, may the arts remind us to cherish what we have, that no matter where we might be, Singapore will always be a place we call home.
Benson Puah Chief Executive Office The Esplanade Co Ltd
CONTENTS 3
MONTHLY CALENDARS What’s on from July to September
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FESTIVAL CALENDARS Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 9 Moonfest – A Mid-Autumn Celebration 12
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PROGRAMMES
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THE MAD CHINAMAN SPEAKS An interview with Dick Lee
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FREE PROGRAMMES Events at the Concourse and Outdoor Theatre
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VISUAL ARTS
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ESPLANADE MALL
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ESPLANADE SPONSORS
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VISITOR INFORMATION
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/ JULY OVERVIEW
1 Wed
2 Thu
Memoirs. De Melodies 吟遊 8pm
Peter & Blue’s Birthday Party 11am & 2pm Memoirs. De Melodies 吟遊 8pm Yuying Concert Band (Yuying Secondary School) 8pm
6 Mon
Best of Tom Jones & Engelbert Humperdinck 10.30am & 3pm
7 Tue
Vision 8pm
8 Wed & 9 Thu
A Legend Begins – An Introduction To The Chinese Music Ensemble 10am, 2pm & 4pm Vision 8pm
13 Mon – 16 Thu
17 Fri
26 Sun
28 Tue
The Gamelan Social Mon & Thu, 3pm & 5pm Tue & Wed, 12pm & 3pm
Orientale Concentus Viii International Choral Festival – Gala Concert 7pm
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Walton's Cello Concerto 7.30pm
19 Sun
Singapore! A Musical Celebration: Made in Singapore 5pm
29 Wed
Samsui Women: One Brick At A Time 2pm & 4.30pm
Samsui Women: One Brick At A Time 10am & 2pm
Peer Pleasure – An Annual Youth Theatre Festival 7.30pm
Peer Pleasure – WalkAbout Theatre 3pm Peer Pleasure – An Annual Youth Theatre Festival 3pm & 7.30pm
3 Fri
4 Sat
Peter & Blue’s Birthday Party 11am & 2pm
Peter & Blue’s Birthday Party 11am & 2pm
Vision 8pm
Vision 2.30pm & 8pm
5 Sun
Peter & Blue’s Birthday Party 11am & 2pm Vision 2.30pm
Towards the Future – SCO celebrates SG50 继往开来 – 新加坡华乐团 欢庆建国五十周年 7.30pm
10 Fri
A Legend Begins – An Introduction To The Chinese Music Ensemble 10am & 2pm Mahler 8: A Gift To The Entire Nation 7.30pm
...And Deliver Us From... 5pm
Singapore Ruan Ensemble 10th Anniversary Celebration Concert – Confluence 7.30pm
11 Sat
12 Sun
Vision 2.30pm & 8pm
Swinging The Blues 2pm
22 Wed
23 Thu & 24 Fri
Vision 2.30pm
Mahler 8: A Gift To The Entire Nation 7.30pm
Jazz It Up 3pm
Vision 8pm
21 Tue
Am I Singaporean? 3pm, 5.15pm & 8pm 2nd Singapore International Choral Festival Closing Ceremony 7.30pm
30 Thu
Samsui Women: One Brick At A Time 2pm & 4.30pm Peer Pleasure – An Annual Youth Theatre Festival 7.30pm
Am I Singaporean? Thu, 3pm & 5.15pm Fri, 3pm, 5.15pm & 8pm
Am I Singaporean? 3pm, 5.15pm & 8pm Orchestre Des Continents 7.30pm
31 Fri
Samsui Women: One Brick At A Time 10am & 2pm
Nielsen’s Espansiva Symphony 7.30pm
Peer Pleasure – WalkAbout Theatre 3pm
Peer Pleasure – An Annual Youth Theatre Festival 7.30pm
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/ AUGUST OVERVIEW
3 Mon
4 Tue
Classic Hits Of Fei Yu Qing 费玉清金曲再现 10.30am & 3pm
Henry Wong Doe Debut Piano Recital In Singapore 7.30pm
10 Mon
Prath Sangeet: Music Of The Morning 9.30am
16 Sun
21 Fri
The Sounds of Dikir Barat 2pm Yusof 3pm Songs Our Parents Love 那些年，我们一起听的歌 5pm
26 Wed
The Magic Jungle 9.30am & 11am
11 Tue & 12 Wed
PROMISE – Jazz On Strings 7.30pm
27 Thu
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13 Thu
Yusof 8pm
22 Sat
Sür-Gati The Universal Rhythm 7.30pm
The Mythology of Dance – Why Do We Dance? 10am
Masterpiece In Motion 8pm
Devi – Forms of the Feminine 3pm
The Magic Jungle 9.30am & 11am
Kenny Barron & Jeremy Monteiro Piano Duo 7.30pm
5 Wed
Composium 2015 – Second Singapore International Competition For Chinese Chamber Music Composition Open rehearsal, 2pm Symposium, 6.30pm
Masterpiece In Motion 8pm
28 Fri & 29 Sat
"A Night of Chromatic Classics V" Harmonica Concert 经典半音阶口琴之夜 7.30pm
The Magic Jungle Fri, 9.30am & 11am Sat, 11am, 2pm & 4pm
Rising 8pm
December Rains 雨季 3pm & 8pm
GAME ON! 5pm
6 Thu
Composium 2015 – Second Singapore International Competition For Chinese Chamber Music Composition Open rehearsal, 2pm Symposium, 6.30pm
7 Fri
Composium 2015 – Second Singapore International Competition For Chinese Chamber Music Composition Prize Presentation and Concert, Fri, 5pm
8 Sat
Soul Journey – Nine Songs 启程系列 –《九歌。意象》 2pm & 7.30pm
Pops Concert 7.30pm
14 Fri
15 Sat
Yusof 8pm
Yusof 8pm NOAH 8pm
Si Cempaka Biru – Celebrating the Life of Nona Asiah 8pm
Pitahati: Merantau Sang Nusa The Nusantara Voyage 9pm
Altimet: Kotarayaku (My City) 8pm
23 Sun
A Singapore Melody 3pm Through The Eyes Of My City 3pm Upasana: A Homage 8pm
30 Sun
The Magic Jungle 11am, 2pm & 4pm
24 Mon
Asia Chinese Orchestra Festival 2015 Concert Presentation & Award Ceremony Competition of Open Division, 2pm Concert Presentation & Award Ceremony, 7.30pm
25 Tue
National Geographic Live: My Nine Lives Intrepid Stories and Incredible Images From Explorer Steve Winter 7.30pm
31 Mon
The Magic Jungle 9.30am & 11am
The Mazu Chronicle – Crossing the Maritime Silk Road 《妈祖航志》 5pm December Rains 雨季 3pm & 8pm
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/ SEPTEMBER OVERVIEW
1 Tue
2 Wed
December Rains 雨季 8pm
Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 5 – with Stephen Hough 7.30pm
The Magic Jungle 9.30am & 11am
The Magic Jungle 9.30am & 11am
December Rains 雨季 8pm
5 Sat
Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 4 – with Stephen Hough 7.30pm
Alapadma: The Lotus Unfolds 8pm
An Intimate Evening With Gayle Nerva 8pm
December Rains 雨季 3pm & 8pm
9 Wed
Sounds of Sheng 凤鸣笙乐 7.30pm
6 Sun
Appreciating Chinese Dance 2pm December Rains 雨季 3pm
10 Thu
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 – with Stephen Hough 7.30pm Violin-Piano Recital By Jin Matsuno (Violin) & Benjamin Loh (Piano) 7.30pm
14 Mon
Steve Gadd Band 8pm
7 Mon
Hits of Yesteryears 10.30am & 3pm
Tamagoh! It’s About Time! 7.30pm
Double Bill Operas: Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi & Leoncavallo’s Il Pagliacci 8pm
11 Fri ELEVEN 7.30pm
Double Bill Operas: Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi & Leoncavallo’s Il Pagliacci 8pm
25 Fri
Peony My Beauty – An Adaptation of The Peony Pavilion 金石牡丹亭 7.30pm Gong Yi Guqin Recital 龚一古琴音乐会 7.30pm
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The Enchanted World of Hayao Miyazaki II 5pm
Journey West: Web of Deceit 西游记之盘丝洞 10.30am & 2pm
3 Thu
4 Fri
The Adventures of the Mad Chinaman Upsized! 7.30pm
Alapadma: The Lotus Unfolds 8pm Yours Truly, Bertrand Lee 8pm
December Rains 雨季 8pm
December Rains 雨季 3pm & 8pm
8 Tue
Live Jukebox 7.30pm
12 Sat
13 Sun
Jimmy Ye In Concert 2015 你还好吗？叶良俊音乐会 7.30pm
Once Upon a Moon 3pm
ELEVEN 7.30pm
Songs Of Pilgrimage: The Music Of Muthuswami Dikshitar 7.30pm
Double Bill Operas: Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi & Leoncavallo’s Il Pagliacci 8pm
26 Sat
Journey West: Web Of Deceit 西游记之盘丝洞 2pm & 6pm Gong Yi Guqin Recital 龚一古琴音乐会 3pm
Resounding Voices – An Evening of Ethnic Folk Songs 奔放的歌声在回荡 7.30pm
27 Sun
Journey West: Web Of Deceit 西游记之盘丝洞 2pm & 6pm Cantonese Opera Classic Excerpts 粤剧风采—经典折子戏专场 5pm
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/PESTA RAYA / AN INVITATION TO TREASURE Held at the tail end of Hari Raya, Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts continues the festivities with a celebration of Malay arts and culture. We invite you to treasure our rich heritage, a constantly evolving culture that we all hold dear and close to our hearts.
13 Thu
SI CEMPAKA BIRU – CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF NONA ASIAH Aisyah Aziz, Amni Musfirah, Elfee Ismail, Imran Ajmain, Sarah Aqilah, Rudy Djoharnaen & Orkestra Melayu Singapura 8pm
Concert Hall
Theatre Studio
14 Fri
YUSOF Sani Hussin, Siti Khalijah, Farah Ong, Dalifah Shahril, Najib Soiman & Erwin Shah Ismail Thu–Sat, 8pm Sun, 3pm
KOTARAYAKU (MY CITY) Altimet 8pm
Recital Studio
Various Locations around Esplanade
Sponsor
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Free Programme Supporters
Festival Calendar
(13–16 Aug 2015)
15 Sat
16 Sun
NOAH 8pm
PITAHATI: MERANTAU SANG NUSA THE NUSANTARA VOYAGE 9pm
Enjoy a variety of free programmes and workshops for all in the family. For the full schedule, visit www.pestaraya.com.
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Festival Calendar
/MOONFEST / AN INVITATION TO CHERISH Moonfest – A Mid-Autumn Celebration invites you to cherish the traditional arts that form the roots of a heritage we share with family, friends and the communities in which we belong.
25 Fri Theatre
Recital Studio
CANTONESE OPERA CLASSIC EXCERPTS 粤剧风采—经典折子戏专场 Foshan Cantonese Opera Troupe 佛山粤剧院 5pm
JOURNEY WEST: WEB OF DECEIT 西游记之盘丝洞 Paper Monkey Theatre 猴纸剧坊 Fri, 10.30am & 2pm Sat & Sun, 2pm & 6pm
GONG YI GUQIN RECITAL 龚一古琴音乐会 Fri, 7.30pm Sat, 3pm LANTERN-MAKING WORKSHOP 灯笼制作工作坊 Yang Xiuting杨秀婷 & Mandy Tan郑曼妮 10.30am & 3pm PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOP: DISCOVERING CHINESE OPERA 亲子同欢：华族戏曲知多少 Chinese Opera Society (Singapore) 新加坡华族戏曲研究会 11am & 2.30pm
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Lifestyle Sponsor
27 Sun
RESOUNDING VOICES – AN EVENING OF ETHNIC FOLK SONGS 奔放的歌声在回荡 China Ethnic Song & Dance Ensemble 中央民族歌舞团 7.30pm
Esplanade Bay Room
Various Locations around Esplanade
26 Sat
PEONY MY BEAUTY – AN ADAPTATION OF THE PEONY PAVILION 金石牡丹亭 Foshan Cantonese Opera Troupe 佛山粤剧院 7.30pm
Concert Hall
Theatre Studio
(25–27 Sep 2015)
PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOP: TOK TOK TOK! FUN WITH CHINESE PERCUSSION 亲子同欢：波浪鼓制作与打击 乐学习坊 Yong Kah Kin 杨家健 11am & 3pm
Enjoy a variety of free programmes and workshops for all in the family. For the full schedule, visit www.moonfest.com.sg from Sep onwards. Supporting Sponsor
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MEMOIRS. DE MELODIES 吟遊
Singapore Dance Theatre
Photo by Bernie Ng
Neil Chua, Tang Xiao Feng and Liu Le
PETER & BLUE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
1 & 2 Jul, Wed & Thu 8pm
2–5 Jul, Thu–Sun 11am & 2pm
Recital Studio
Theatre Studio $25
(1hr 45mins, including 15min intermission) Performed in English and Mandarin
$35 Student and NSF: $33.25; Senior and NTUC member: $31.50
Inspired by International Music Programme OneBeat and supported by U.S. Embassy, Singapore and High Commission of Malaysia, Singapore, Memoirs. De Melodies 吟遊 is a notso-traditional concert which harmonises all ethnicities. Featuring Neil Chua on the ruan, Tang Xiaofeng on the pipa and Liu Le on the guzheng. Indulge in masterpieces and witness the fusion of cultural music. The concert also features the debut of Singapore composer Tan Sung Wah. For the first time, be a composer and bring back your own creation! Brought to you by Ruanatworkz Musical Arts
(1hr, no intermission)
Student, NSF, Senior and Child (12 years old and below): $20
Peter and Blue’s Birthday Party is an hour-long children’s ballet production which brings together the magic of fairy-tale and meaningful morals. After the successful premiere in 2010, this performance will see the return of your favourite characters, Peter, his dog Blue, his cat Calico, the Blueberry Boys, the Apple Blossom Girls and all their friends from the forest. The ever-inquisitive trio, Peter, Blue and Calico will embark on yet another magical adventure, ending with an unexpected surprise to celebrate Peter’s birthday! With children’s activities like meetthe-characters, photo-taking session and balloon sculpting, this is a perfect family outing for you! There will be a 20–30min post-show meet-the-characters and photo-taking and a 30min balloon-sculpting session For more information, please visit www.singaporedancetheatre.com
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Esplanade Presents
YUYING CONCERT BAND (YUYING SECONDARY SCHOOL)
VISION 2 Jul, Thu 8pm
(2hrs, including 20min intermission)
Concert Hall $13 Established more than 30 years ago as a brass band, Yuying Concert Band has consistently achieved multiple Distinction grades at the Singapore Youth Festival. Comprising 100 passionate students, six teachers and band directors, Mohd Faizal and Steven Phua, the band strongly believes in the importance of moral character development in each student, thereby molding fine young adults who will make their mark in future This year, the band will be putting up a joint performance in Youth Celebrate! with five other school bands at the Singapore Sports Hub during Youth Day, as part of the SG50 celebrations.
3–5 Jul, Fri–Sun & 7–12 Jul, Tue–Sun Thu & Fri, 8pm Sat, 2.30pm & 8pm Sun, 2.30pm (2hr 20mins, including 20min intermission)
Theatre
Performed in English with Chinese Surtitles
Evening: $38, $58, $78, $98, $118 Matinee: $28, $48, $68, $88, $108 VISION is the largest and most elaborate illusion-theatre spectacle in Asia. From gigantic and elaborate props to an international dance troupe of 16 dancers, 100 costumes and more than 35 illusions, Lawrence and Priscilla have made VISION an iconic theatre piece. A $2-million dollar production two years in the making, VISION's production and elaborate stagecraft have been helmed by the best minds in the business. VISION garnered more than 92.4% ticket sales when it made its debut at the Esplanade Theatre in July 2011. It remains one of the biggest illusion and theatre shows ever staged in Asia. There will be a post-show meet-the-artists session.
Esplanade Presents
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TOWARDS THE FUTURE – SCO CELEBRATES SG50 继往开来 – 新加坡华乐团欢庆
建国五十周年 Singapore Chinese Orchestra
指挥: 葉聰
朗诵: 林继堂
Conductor: Tsung Yeh
Narrator: Lim Kay Tong
15 / JUL 2015 / www.esplanade.com
演唱 / Vocal:
Robert Fernando
钢琴: 许嫙玲
Piano: Serene Koh
3 Jul, Fri 7.30pm (2hrs, including 20min intermission)
Concert Hall Performed in English and Mandarin
$38*, $48**, $68, $78 Student, NSF and Senior: $14*, $19** Group booking (20 tickets or more): please contact 6557 4020 or 6557 4034, or email lstoi@sco.com.sg or boxoffice@sco.com.sg The Singapore Chinese Orchestra commemorates our nation’s 50th year of independence with a tribute concert in celebration of five decades of nation-building. The evening presents Xie Xiang Ming’s A Stroll in the Lion City; Law Wai Lun’s interpretation of Hong San See and his symphonic cantata, Ode to Singapore; Phoon Yew Tien’s arrangement of Reminisce Those Years; Eric Watson’s new composition, An Independent Note, which features an excerpt of the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s speech, narrated by Lim Kay Tong; and Kuan Nai-chung’s Singapore Capriccio, performed by Serene Koh, winner of the National Piano Competition in 2013. The concert also features vocal band MICappella, performing a selection of local songs, and singer Robert Fernando, presenting a medley of National Day theme songs.
声乐团: 麦克疯人声乐团
合唱团: 歌弦合唱团
合唱指挥: 桂乃舜
Vocal Band: MICappella
Choir: Vocal Consort
Chorus Master: Nelson Kwei
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SINGAPORE RUAN ENSEMBLE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT – CONFLUENCE Singapore Ruan Ensemble
Esplanade Presents
…AND DELIVER US FROM… Nicholas Loh
5 Jul, Sun 5pm
5 Jul, Sun 7.30pm
Recital Studio $25
Concert Hall $22*, $32, $56
Student, NSF and Senior: $15 Twin Package: $40
Child (7–12 years old), student, NSF and Senior: $14* Group booking (20 tickets or more): $10
Pianist and new music enthusiast Nicholas Loh returns to Spectrum with a recital that explores the complex themes of spirituality, tragedy, irrationality and epiphany through the works of Peteris Vasks, Frederic Rzewski and Singapore composer Bertram Wee. Experience a trip deep into the recesses of the human psyche while balancing on the fringe of what might be called a piano recital.
The Singapore Ruan Ensemble (新加坡阮咸印象室内 乐团) celebrates its 10th year anniversary in conjunction with SG50.
(1hr 30mins, including 10min intermission)
Nicholas Loh is a soloist, chamber musician, accompanist and baritone. A versatile musician, he has given numerous performances and premieres of contemporary music in Singapore,the UK and USA by local and overseas composers.
(2hrs, including 20min intermission)
Helmed by Music Director Zhang Rong Hui and Artistic Consultant Maestro Liu Dehai, the ensemble will present works such as Confluence 《融》, Melody of Plum Blossom 《梅花操》, Reminiscences of Yunnan《云南回忆》, Traveller 《行者》, and Gadameilin 《嘎达梅林》 with Mongolian artist Mai La Su. Join us for a memorable evening under the batons of Quek Ling Kiong and Ku Pao-wen. Brought to you by Singapore Ruan Ensemble
17 / JUL 2015 / www.esplanade.com
Esplanade Presents Esplanade Presents
BEST OF TOM JONES & ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK Jerry & The Neu Faces
6 Jul, Mon 10.30am & 3pm
(1hr, no intermission)
Recital Studio $12 Early Bird Special (11 May–1 Jun): $10
Jerry & The Neu Faces return to wow you with renditions of songs by two well-loved singers from the yesteryears. Sing along to hits such as Please Release Me; Delilah; Quando, Quando, Quando; and more! Coffee and tea will be provided before the performance
A LEGEND BEGINS – AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE Ding Yi Music Company
8–10 Jul, Wed–Fri Wed & Thu, 10am, 2pm & 4pm Fri, 10am & 2pm (1hr 15mins, no intermission)
Recital Studio $20 (School bookings only) A Legend Begins – An Introduction to the Chinese Ensemble features live traditional Chinese music alongside animation and storytelling to narrate the Legend of Sang Nila Utama. This music performance features the instruments of a Chinese music ensemble – woodwind, percussion, bowed strings and plucked strings. Through the production, students will be introduced to traditional Chinese music as well as how different Chinese instruments sound individually and when played together in an ensemble. They will also get to interact with the performers and some may even get a chance to be part of the music-making process. This programme is eligible for the TOTE Board Arts Grant subsidy. Refer to page 93 for more information Co-produced by Ding Yi Music Company and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
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MAHLER 8: A GIFT TO THE ENTIRE NATION
Esplanade Presents
10 & 11 Jul, Fri & Sat 7.30pm
12 Jul, Sun 2pm
Concert Hall $12, $19, $25, $30, $37, $50
Rehearsal Studio $15
(1hr 30mins, no intermission)
Student, NSF and Senior: $9, $17, $22, $27
Orchestra of the Music Makers Vocal Associates Festival Chorus Vocal Associates Festival Children’s Chorus Perth Symphonic Chorus Queensland Festival Chorus The Winthrop Singers Chan Tze Law, Music Director Lee Hyon, Soprano Ariya Sawadivong, Soprano Janani Sridhar, Soprano Deborah Humble, Alto Yang Songmi, Alto Shin Dongwon, Tenor Warwick Fyfe, Baritone Joshua Bloom, Bass Witness the rare performance of one of the most ambitious pieces of classical music, Gustav Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand. Featuring no less than eight local and international vocal soloists, four large choirs, a children’s choir, a large symphony orchestra and a separate brass ensemble, this will be the second time the symphony is performed in Singapore. Come experience this immensely moving and spectacular symphony, and join OMM and friends as they celebrate Singapore’s golden jubilee. Brought to you by HSBC and Orchestra of the Music Makers
19 / JUL 2015 / www.esplanade.com
SWINGING THE BLUES Sinclair Ang
(2hrs, no breaks)
This talk will introduce the dance forms that grew out of African American music and culture from the early 20th Century and how they evolved through time and the various forms of music from early traditional jazz through the big band era to rhythm & blues. It will also examine how modern street dance forms trace their lineages to these dance forms from almost a hundred years ago. About Sinclair Ang Sinclair Ang is a traditional jazz specialist, with a keen interest in the historical, social and musical context of the development of jazz music and dance. He travels the world as an international instructor of several traditional jazz dances, helping different communities to grow and develop a deeper appreciation of jazz, through workshops, performances and talks.
Esplanade Presents
Esplanade Presents
Windstars Ensemble
Kulcha
JAZZ IT UP
12 Jul, Sun 3pm
(1hr, no intermission)
Concert Hall Free Join the Windstars Ensemble and conductor Takehiro Oura for an afternoon of relaxing blues and fun jazz tunes. Hear the trumpets roar in Sing Sing Sing, the sassy sounds of the saxophone in Catch Me If You Can and soulful vocal renditions of Wave and Summertime, alongside symphonic works given a jazz twist such as David Holsinger’s Scootin' on Hardrock and all-time favourite Stars and Stripes Forever. Made up of professional musicians, music educators and students, the Windstars Ensemble was formed in 2012 to bring accessible quality wind band music to the general audience.
THE GAMELAN SOCIAL
13–16 Jul, Mon–Thu Mon & Thu, 3pm & 5pm Tue & Wed, 12pm & 3pm (1hr, no intermission)
Recital Studio $20 (School bookings only) Welcome to The Gamelan Social, a fun music performance featuring traditional gamelan instruments, a percussion-based style of music from Indonesia. The Gamelan Social introduces students to different gamelan instruments, their unique sounds and how they are played. Students will be encouraged to make music spontaneously with the ensemble, who will also play traditional ethnic instruments such as the North Indian bansuri and Turkish darbuka as well as Western instruments such as the violin, keyboard, drums and electric bass. This programme is eligible for the TOTE Board Arts Grant subsidy. Refer to page 93 for more information
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SINGAPORE! A MUSICAL CELEBRATION: MADE IN SINGAPORE Singapore Wind Symphony
WALTON’S CELLO CONCERTO Singapore Symphony Orchestra
17 Jul, Fri 7.30pm
19 Jul, Sun 5pm
Concert Hall $15*, $22*, $32*, $45, $60, $75
Concert Hall $15
Student, NSF and Senior: 30% savings*
Student, NSF and Senior: $8
Jason Lai, conductor Qin Li-Wei, cello
As part of Singapore’s golden jubilee, the Singapore Wind Symphony pays tribute to Singapore pop music with our greatest hits performed by some of today’s most exciting local artists! Featuring Gentle Bones, Wicked Aura, Shun Ng, Sezairi, Amni Musfirah and Shabir, Made in Singapore takes you down memory lane while offering you a glimpse into today’s vibrant music scene. Highlights include a special arrangement of Wicked Aura's Fight and Shun Ng's tribute to the hit song Shanty by The Quests.
(2hrs, including 20min intermission)
BRITTEN Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20 WALTON Cello Concerto R. STRAUSS Death & Transfiguration, Op. 2 Qin Li-Wei joins Associate Conductor Jason Lai and the SSO for Walton’s Cello Concerto, a ravishing masterpiece Walton wrote on the Italian island of Ischia. The Sinfonia da Requiem is Britten’s largest purely orchestral work and his response to the breakout of war in Europe. The concert closes with Strauss’ optimistic depiction of the death of an artist in his tone poem Death and Transfiguration.
(1hr 30mins, no intermission)
Co-presented with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore Wind Symphony’s Singapore! A Musical Celebration series celebrates our unique music heritage through national songs, musical theatre and jazz, as well as through collaborations with some of our nation’s music icons including Dick Lee and Jeremy Monteiro. Beyond the concerts, these arrangements, specially created by local composers and arrangers for the orchestra, are made available to school, community and professional symphonic bands, so that future generations and audiences have the opportunity to perform and learn about Singapore’s unique brand of music. Brought to you by Singapore Wind Symphony in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay TOTE Board Arts Grant subsidy applicable. Please refer to page 93 for more information
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Esplanade Presents
AM I SINGAPOREAN? 1N THE ACT
2ND SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL CLOSING CEREMONY
第二届新加坡国际合唱节闭 幕典礼
21 Jul, Tue 7.30pm
(2hrs, no intermission)
Concert Hall $18
21–24 Jul, Tue–Fri Tue, Wed & Fri, 3pm, 5.15pm & 8pm Thu, 3pm & 5.15pm (1hr 30mins, no intermission)
Student, NSF and Senior: $13
Recital Studio $20 (School bookings only)
The inaugural Singapore International Choral Festival in 2014 was a truly humbling experience, given the number of participants that took part. With 47 choirs and over 2,200 participants from China, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, it was truly a smorgasbord of cultures and music.
What makes someone Singaporean? Is it constantly striving to be the best at everything? Is it enduring the daily squeeze on the train? Is it the collective pride people feel during National Day, or could it be something more that goes beyond situations that are typically Singaporean?
Join us again this year at the closing ceremony concert of the 2nd Singapore International Choral Festival, and catch the top performing choirs from the choral competition. Enjoy a night of song and watch them compete for the judges' vote in the Grand Prix round and find out who walks away with the award
Join the protagonists in this forum theatre performance as they navigate their way through the multi-layered issue of identity.
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Am I Singaporean? helps students to decipher for themselves what it means to have a sense of identity and to create a meaningful sense of belonging to a place they call home. This programme is eligible for the TOTE Board Arts Grant subsidy. Refer to page 93 for more information
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Photo by Marco Borrgreve
ORCHESTRE DES CONTINENTS SINGAPORE & SWITZERLAND
22 Jul, Wed 7.30pm
(2hrs, including 20min intermission)
Concert Hall $15 Student and Senior: $10
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Of Music Haute École De Musique De Lausanne Haute École De Musique De Genève Thierry Fischer, conductor Louis Schwizgebel, piano A collaboration between Singapore and Switzerland from 15-28 Jul 2015 brings together 88 musicians from three music institutions: the Geneva, Lausanne and Yong Siew Toh conservatories of music. The concert features Swiss-Chinese pianist Louis Schwizgebel, who won the Geneva International Music Competition at the age of 17 and the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York two years later. In 2013, he was announced as a BBC New Generation Artist. The concert will be conducted by the acclaimed Swiss conductor, Thierry Fischer. The programme includes Michael Jarrell's 3 Etudes de Debussy, Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1. Brought to you by Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
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26 Jul, Sun 7pm
(3hrs, no intermission)
Concert Hall $25 A great gala concert, with amusing and talented local and oversea choirs! Category Winner of Orientale Concentus VIII International Choral Festival will present their winning choral pieces to the participants and audiences. Orientale Concentus VIII’s gala concert promised to delight and amaze you with choirs’ beautiful voices. Orientale Concentus was conceptualised in 2008 with the purpose of promoting choral music development and cultural exchange in Asia. This international choral festival has been successful run across China, Taiwan, South Korean and Singapore. Brought to you by Ace99 Cultural Pte Ltd
Esplanade Presents
SAMSUI WOMEN: ONE BRICK AT A TIME Photo by Ace99 Cultural Pte Ltd
ORIENTALE CONCENTUS VIII INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL – GALA CONCERT
The Finger Players
28–31 Jul, Tue–Fri Tue & Thu, 2pm & 4.30pm Wed & Fri, 10am & 2pm (1hr, no intermission)
Theatre Studio $20 (School bookings only) A destructive fire razes through the squatter settlement of Bukit Ho Swee, leaving thousands homeless. Swee Leng, a samsui woman, rises to the occasion and volunteers in the rebuilding efforts. However, there are many who doubt the ability of the samsui women to contribute to society. Set in 1960s Singapore, this life-sized puppetry performance is based on the lives of samsui women and is a moving story about dedication, duty and honour. Samsui Women: One Brick at a Time gives students a peek into local history as they reflect on the values that the samsui women of yesteryears lived by. Commissioned by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay This programme is eligible for the TOTE Board Arts Grant subsidy. Refer to page 93 for more information
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PEER PLEASURE – AN ANNUAL YOUTH THEATRE FESTIVAL 28–31 Jul, Tue–Fri Tue–Fri, 7.30pm Wed, 3pm & 7.30pm
PEER PLEASURE is a youth theatre festival where young people, under the mentorship of professional theatre professionals, engage with issues that concern them and collaborate with their peers to express their unique perspectives through drama and dialogue. The festival features engagement programmes related to theatre-making and issues presented at the festival, along with a showcase of five performances
Recital Studio $18
POOP presents a vision of mortality that provokes in unexpected ways, helping us appreciate our loved ones a little more
(2hr 30mins, including intermission and post-show talk-back session)
Schools Only : 1 complimentary ticket will be issued for every 20 tickets purchased. For enquiries on the festival, please email enquiries@artswok.org For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ppfestival
THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES encourages a re-look at the social expectations that young girls and women face, and the expectations they inflict upon themselve THE CAR is a story about love and reconciliation for a woman who needs to put the ghosts of her past to rest NONYA MACBETH is an adaptation of the epic, Macbeth, infused with the rich context of Peranakan culture. This inter-textual and post-modern piece enables us to explore greed closer to home 10,000 CIGARETTES is a darkly humorous play that asks the question, “How many cigarettes will it take to fulfill a smoker’s desire?” A highly original piece with a clever twist Presented by ArtsWok Collaborative In collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay With Support from National Arts Council and Arts Fund Partner: UNESCO-NIE CARE Artistic Director: Alvin Tan (Cultural Medallion Recipient 2014)
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Photo by Felix Broede Peer Pleasure – An Annual Youth Theatre Festival:
WALKABOUT THEATRE
NIELSEN’S ESPANSIVA SYMPHONY Singapore Symphony Orchestra
29 & 31 Jul, Wed & Fri 3pm
31 Jul, Fri 7.30pm
Rehearsal Studio $30
Concert Hall $15*, $22*, $32*, $45, $60, $75
For bookings, email: enquiries@artswok.org
Student, NSF and Senior: 30% savings*
Drawing from the themes of the festival and the concerns of the plays performed, facilitators engage participants on a thoughtprovoking and enjoyable journey through diverse worlds of characters, plots and stories. This interactive drama workshop is for young people interested in exploring the way theatre challenges everyday thinking and feeling, acting and reflecting
Lan Shui, conductor Ning Feng, violin
(2hr 30mins)
Workshop Facilitators Marianne Sim started her career as a literature teacher more than a decade ago and has been teaching GCSE “O” Level Drama for the last nine years. She is currently enjoying creating theatre with her young students at School of The Arts. Owen Tan is currently a Drama and English Language teacher at a secondary school. In his work, he seeks to develop as a drama educator and performer, using drama as pedagogy to engage youth on issues of the day. Wed’s workshop is for participants aged 17 & 18 years old Fri’s workshop is for participants aged 13–16 years old
(2hrs, including 20min intermission)
SIBELIUS Finlandia, Op. 26 SIBELIUS Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 NIELSEN Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 ‘Espansiva’ Award-winning violinist Ning Feng returns to join Lan Shui and the SSO for the dark and intense Sibelius Concerto in D minor. The Espansiva Symphony achieved international recognition for Danish composer Carl Nielsen, who wrote of its pastoral second movement: “the purist idyll...the peaceful mood that one could imagine in Paradise.”
“Ning Feng’s total mastery can be seen in the precision and sweep of this bow, and heard in the effortless tonal range, from sweet to sumptuous.” —The New Zealand Herald
Participants need not watch the festival plays in order to attend the workshop Brought to you by ArtsWok Collaborative in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay With support from: National Arts Council and Arts Fund Partner: UNESCO-NIE CARE Artistic Director: Alvin Tan (Cultural Medallion Recipient 2014)
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HENRY WONG DOE DEBUT PIANO RECITAL IN SINGAPORE NEW ZEALAND
Esplanade Presents
CLASSIC HITS OF FEI YU QING 费玉清金曲再现 Xie Sheng Zhi
3 Aug, Mon 10.30am & 3pm
4 Aug, Tue 7.30pm
Recital Studio $12
Recital Studio $30
Early Bird Special (1–22 Jun):$10
Student & Senior: $15; NSF:$18 For tickets, please call MW Events Management 6717 6087
(1hr, no intermission)
Taiwanese balladeer Fei Yu Qing rose to fame in the 1970s with his distinctively soothing vocals and renditions of movie theme songs, folk songs and evergreen classics. Join local singer Xie Sheng Zhi as he performs a selection of Fei’s enduring hits such as A Spray of Plum Blossoms and Dream. Coffee and tea will be provided before the performance
(1hr 50mins, including 15min intermission)
An avid performer of contemporary music, Henry's debut performance at the Esplanade Recital Studio will feature works from Beethoven, Liszt, Ginastera and Mussorgsky. Brought to you by MW Events Management LLP
"The selections are appreciably varied, well crafted for piano...[Wong Doe] mastered the notes and assimilated the music to the highest standards." —Jed Distler, ClassicsToday
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COMPOSIUM 2015 –
SECOND SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR CHINESE CHAMBER MUSIC COMPOSITION Ding Yi Music Company
5–7 Aug, Wed–Fri Open rehearsal Wed & Thu, 2pm
Composium 2015 brings you new Chinese chamber music works written by music composers around the world.
(3hrs)
It consists of a symposium that discusses topics relevant to the development of Chinese Chamber music in Singapore. Following the symposium are the open rehearsals where members of the public get to witness the works of the composer come alive for the first time
Symposium Wed & Thu, 6.30pm
It will culminate in a prize presentation and concert featuring all finalists’ works. Composers are welcome to submit original works written for Chinese chamber ensemble for the competition.
(4hrs, including 30min intermission)
Prize Presentation Concert Fri, 5pm
For more information, please visit www.dingyimusic.com
(approx 2hrs, including 30min intermission)
Recital Studio
Performed in English and Mandarin
Open rehearsal: Free Single-day symposium: $5 Concert: $18 All Composium events: $25
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SOUL JOURNEY – NINE SONGS 启程系列 -《九歌。意象》
Siong Leng Musical Association
Esplanade Presents
PRATH SANGEET – MUSIC OF THE MORNING Sunil Avachat and Sarang Kulkarni INDIA/SINGAPORE
8 Aug, Sat 2pm & 7.30pm
10 Aug, Mon 9.30am
Theatre Studio
Recital Studio $28
(1hr 30mins, no intermission) Performed in Minnan dialect
$35 Student, NSF and Senior: $20 Package of 4 or more: 10% savings
Let the charm of nanyin music take you into a realm of meditation and contemplation. The beauty of the Nine Songs classical cycle of poems written by Chinese poet Qu Yuan over 2,000 years ago is brought to life through the purifying sound of nanyin music together with the graceful movements of Liyuan Opera. Immerse in an experience inspired by the spirituality of the poems and the rituals of ancient times that weaves music, dance and contemporary theatrical expressions together into a multi-sensory feast. Brought to you by Siong Leng Musical Association in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
(1hr 45mins, no intermission)
Student, NSF and Senior: $18
One of the most unique characteristics of time-specific ragas is that they reflect the cycle of emotions experienced by us throughout the day. Part of the ongoing Chakra series, Prath Sangeet – Music of the Morning features a series of hindustani ragas written for dawn. Fresh and uplifting with a slight shade of darkness, Natbhairav depicts the end of the night as the first rays of sunlight fill the sky. It is the best raga for the early morning. A prominent raga following the bhairav melodic structure, Ahirbhairav is soothing and serene, peppered by folk elements that whisk listeners away to the countryside. Serious and contemplative, Bairagi expresses the fiery colour of the sky at the crack of dawn. When played, the pancham note in the composition brings calmness to the ears. Featuring Sunil Avachat on flute, Sarang Kulkarni on sarod, and Nawaz Mirajkar on tabla.
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CANAAN Proudly Presents
PROMISE – JAZZ ON STRINGS 11 & 12 Aug, Tue & Wed 7.30pm
(1hr 45mins, including 15min intermission)
Recital Studio $38 Student, NSF and Senior: $30
Rick Smith, composer, guitarist and creative director Yong Kailin, violin and composer Yap Shu Mei, violin Lim Chun, viola Robert Choi, cello Felix Phang, double bass Richard Jackson, vocals and percussion Pablo Cazaldo, percussion Kamini Ramachandran, narrator “Jazz On Strings” was conceived as a departure from the traditional role of strings as a mere compliment to a typical Jazz trio but instead, this ensemble mirrors a classical chamber group, featuring the colours and textures of each instrument as individual voices. The melodic and harmonic language are based in jazz but the form and development takes much from classical music. In this sense, it’s in the tradition of Gil Evans and Third Stream movement of the 1950’s; and the contemporary work of the Kronos Quartet. PROMISE – Jazz on Strings is a celebration of life, a heart-warming journey that captures on life’s bittersweet moments and experiences. In a union of the classical string quartet and jazz guitar trio, the concert draws on the harmony and improvisational quality of classical textures and virtuosity, which allow each player to express their individuality in the context of the group.
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Esplanade Presents
YUSOF
Sani Hussin, Siti Khalijah, Farah Ong, Dalifah Shahril, Najib Soiman & Erwin Shah Ismail
13–16 Aug, Thu–Sun Thu–Sat, 8pm Sun, 3pm
(2hrs, no intermission)
Theatre Studio
Performed in Malay with English Surtitles
$30^
In 1961, Singapore’s first president, Yusof Ishak, delivered a watershed speech at the National Day Rally. A man of ideals who dared to dream of a peaceful and successful nation after 200 years of colonial rule, he spoke of how democracy could transform Singapore into a country of great unity and solidarity. This new play traces his humble beginnings as a journalist to his becoming of Singapore’s first head of state, while offering a rare glimpse into the life and times of this extraordinary leader who dedicated his life in service of his nation. This special commission of Pesta Raya 2015 is written by playwright and director Zizi Azah binte Abdul Majid and is based on her research and interviews.
Student, NSF and Senior: $25 SG50 Senior concession (Singaporean & PR): $15
For more information, visit www.pestaraya.com
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SI CEMPAKA BIRU – CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF NONA ASIAH Aisyah Aziz, Amni Musfirah, Elfee Ismail, Imran Ajmain, Sarah Aqilah, Rudy Djoharnaen & Orkestra Melayu Singapura
14 Aug, Fri 8pm
(approx 2hrs, no intermission)
Concert Hall
Performed in Malay
$25*, $45**, $65^ Student, NSF and Senior: $20*, $35** SG50 Senior concession (Singaporean & PR): $12.50*, $22.50** With support from
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One of the most popular female Malay singers of the golden era, Nona Asiah’s enchanting voice was heard all across Malaya in the 1940s and ‘50s singing songs by prominent composers such as Othman Ahmad, Zubir Said and Jerry Soliano. By the age of 19, she had already established herself as a singing sensation, having recorded over 20 songs while performing regularly on radio and bringing magic to the silver screen as a playback singer for many of the Malay films made in Singapore. The most famous film she worked on was Chinta (1948), for which Nona Asiah provided the singing voice to the female lead while the late legend P Ramlee lent his to the male lead. Join Aisyah Aziz, Amni Musfirah, Elfee Ismail, Imran Ajmain, Sarah Aqilah and Rudy Djoharnaen as they pay tribute to the living legend. Celebrate her story, revisit the highlights of her singing career and revisit the songs that shot her to fame. Music direction by Indra Shahrir Ismail & Amri Amin Directed by Najip Ali For more information, visit www.pestaraya.com
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Esplanade Presents
ALTIMET: KOTARAYAKU (MY CITY)
Esplanade Presents
SECOND CHANCE NOAH INDONESIA
MALAYSIA
14 Aug, Fri 8pm
15 Aug, Sat 8pm
Recital Studio
Concert Hall
$30
$45*, $65**, $85^ Exclusive Meet and Greet : $105
(1hr 30mins, no intermission) Performed in Malay Student, NSF and Senior: $25 ^Esplanade&Me specials available. Sign up now at www.esplanade.com to enjoy savings.
Malaysia's most eclectic, award-winning hip hop artist, songwriter and producer invites you to join him in a celebration of all his influences, as he translates what he hears in his head on stage with the help of a 10-piece band. Inspired by an array of artists from Frank Sinatra to P Ramlee, and genres ranging from ska to zapin, Altimet promises you that the last thing you will be is bored. For more information, visit www.pestaraya.com
(1hr 30mins, no intermission) Performed in Malay
(includes one autographed poster)
Student, NSF and Senior: $25*, $45** ^Esplanade&Me specials available. Sign up now at www.esplanade.com to enjoy savings.
With over 8.5 million albums sold in Indonesia alone, this best-selling alternative pop/rock outfit from Bandung needs no assistance when it comes to developing a cult following and keeping fans hooked on their energetic beats and accessible lyrics. Formerly known as Peterpan, NOAH, who have been around since 2000, comprise a tight line-up of musicians: frontman Ariel, guitarists Uki and Loekman, and drummer David. Best known for hits such as Separuh Aku and Hidup Untukmu, Mati Tanpamu the band makes a one-night only pit stop in Singapore with an evening of songs off their album, Second Chance. Produced by five-time Grammy award-winner British producer Steve Lillywhite, who has worked with the likes of U2, The Rolling Stones and The Killers, Second Chance features nine rearranged tracks and three brand new songs, including the singles Hero, Like Yesterday and Sound Mind.
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Esplanade Presents
THE SOUNDS OF DIKIR BARAT
Esplanade Presents
MERANTAU SANG NUSA THE NUSANTARA VOYAGE PITAHATI MALAYSIA
15 Aug, Sat 9pm
(1hr, no intermission)
Recital Studio
Performed in Malay
$25
16 Aug, Sun 2pm (2hrs, no breaks)
Bay Room $15
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Join Djohan Rahman as he sheds light on the traditional Malaysian musical form of dikir barat.
Experimental progressive rock outfit Pitahati makes their way to Singapore this September. Formed in 2011, the five-piece band from Selangor defines their music as an expression of psychedelic and Malay avant-garde rock movement with a touch of Nusantara (the Malay Archipelago) in their rhythms and music. Pitahati’s debut album, Fonetik Anak Candal, was nominated Best Album of 2014 at Kosmo Malaysia's Critics’ Choice. They also scored the soundtrack for the film, Terbaik Dari Langit, which was nominated at the Asian Future Awards as part of the Tokyo Film Festival.
Discover the origins of this beautiful traditional art form and trace its development from Thailand to Singapore. Get the chance to get up close and personal with the costumes and instruments used in dikir barat and be a part of your very own dikir barat ensemble in this exciting workshop!
Featured regularly on the radio, their poetic lyrics and haunting melodies have ignited a rock revolution in the Malaysian music scene. Known for their charismatic and energetic stage shows, the unique nusantaran element in their music is best heard live. Make a date with the band and come to know the rock revolution that can only be Pitahati’s. For more information, visit www.pestaraya.com
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SONGS OUR PARENTS LOVE
那些年，我们一起听的歌 Philharmonic Youth Winds
SÜR-GATI THE UNIVERSAL RHYTHM Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam and Sujata Mohapatra INDIA
16 Aug, Sun 5pm
21 Aug, Fri 7.30pm
$15
Concert Hall
(2hrs, including 20min intermission) Student, NSF and Senior: $8
In the second run of the popular “Songs Our Parents Love” concert series, the talented musicians of the Philharmonic Youth Winds and Resident Conductor Adrian Chiang will bring classic Mandarin songs of yesterday to life in this concert dedicated to all parents and grandparents. Joining them on stage are singers including veteran performer Xie Jin Shi (谢金石) who will be performing famous hits in both Mandarin and Hokkien, with his daughter Lindy Chia (谢苓莉). Singapore classical singer Khor Ai Ming will also join the wind orchestra and bring audiences back to the glory of the ’40s and ’50s with her renditions of hits from yesteryear. Brought to you by Philharmonic Youth Winds in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
(1hr 30mins, no intermission) Performed in English, Sanskrit, Hindi
$30, $50, $70 In a unique collaboration of classical art forms, renowned singer Kavita Krishnamurthy comes together with top odissi soloist Sujata Mohapatra. An award-winning classically trained singer, and best known for her hit Bollywood songs, Kavita loves to push the boundaries of music and has sung with orchestras, collaborated in jazz, pop and classical genres, and sung for ghazal and devotional music albums. The foremost odissi soloist of her generation, Sujata Mohapatra’s utmost grace and complete surrender to the dance form has won her accolades internationally. Trained by Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, Sujata Mohapatra's odissi stands out for its grace, fluidity and perfect postures There will be a post-show autograph-signing session at the Concert Hall Brought to you by Samarpana – The Asian Festival Of Classical Dance 2015 in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
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THE MYTHOLOGY OF DANCE – WHY DO WE DANCE? Devdutt Pattanaik INDIA
Photo by Hiten Vyas
Photo by Nicolethen Studio
MASTERPIECE IN MOTION
21 & 22 Aug, Fri & Sat 8pm
22 Aug, Sat 10am
Theatre $30, $50, $70
Recital Studio $25
(2hrs, including two 15min intermissions)
Student, NSF and Senior: 20% savings
Masterpiece in Motion is SDT’s international repertory season featuring an annual triple-bill with three ballets of international standards, bringing the finest examples of choreography to audiences back home. This incredible season will see two company premieres, Bournonville Divertissements by August Bournonville and Midnight Waltzes by François Klaus, as well as a restaging of Edwaard Liang’s Opus 25, which was specially choreographed for SDT’s 25th anniversary. For more information, please visit www.singaporedancetheatre.com
(1hr 30min, no intermission)
Dr Devdutt Pattanaik is an Indian physician turned leadership consultant, mythologist and author whose works focus largely on the areas of myth, mythology, and management. He has written a number of books related to Hindu mythology, including Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, a novel, The Pregnant King, and Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata. He also advises corporates on bringing the wisdom of Indian mythology into Indian business, specifically in human resource management. In this talk at Samarpana, Devdutt presents an angle of Indian mythology as represented in classical dance forms. There will be a post-show book sale and autograph-signing session at the Recital Studio foyer Brought to you by Samarpana – The Asian Festival Of Classical Dance 2015 in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
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“A NIGHT OF CHROMATIC CLASSICS V” HARMONICA CONCERT 经典半音阶口琴之夜
Yew Hong-Jen, Ong Gim Dee and Yew Jia Lin
DEVI – FORMS OF THE FEMININE Meenakshi Venkatraman
22 Aug, Sat 3pm
22 Aug, Sat 7.30pm
(1hr, no intermission)
(1hr 45mins, including 15min intermission)
Theatre Studio $10
Recital Studio $20
Samarpana Festival’s Upcoming Artiste slot features Meenakshi Venkatraman, a student of Shruti-Laya Dance School, Singapore. Meenakshi completed her arangetram in Jun 2014 and gave a solo performance during the 2014 Music Season in Chennai. A passionate and dedicated dancer, Meenakshi’s graceful movements and her subtle expressions have been honed under the guidance of her guru, Gayatri Sriram. In this performance, Meenakshi narrates different stories about the Mother Goddess in pure bharatanatyam. She is accompanied on music by Guru Minal Prabhu, Shri Balasubramanya Sharma, Shri G Gurumurthy, Shri K Jayaram and Shri Prasanna Kumar. Brought to you by Samarpana – The Asian Festival Of Classical Dance 2015 in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
For tickets, please call Mr Lee 9848 8583
Yew Hong-Jen is one of the very first harmonicists to perform a completely classical genre. While most professional harmonica players play the blues or jazz, pursuing a career in classical harmonica can be suicidal. From 1980–1999, he gave numerous performances including appearances on television throughout United States, China and many Asian countries. Ong Gim Dee fell in love with the harmonica at a very young age. In 1985 he gave his very first recital concert at the Victoria Concert Hall. He has been very active since and recently pursued many new ideas in the instrument with today’s world leading and renown classical harmonica maestro like Sigmund Groven and Joe Sakimoto. Brought to you by Harmonica Aficionados Societ
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GAME ON! Photo by Chris Nash
Mus’art Wind Orchestra
RISING
Aakash Odedra UK
22 Aug, Sat 8pm
22 Aug, Sat 5pm
Theatre Studio $30
Concert Hall $15
Student: $27
Student, NSF and Senior: $8
An ascendant young star on the international dance scene, Aakash Odedra has the dynamic dance energy to attract such top-tier choreographers as Akram Khan, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, and Russell Maliphant, who have each set new pieces for him in this program. In Rising, Odedra draws on his background in the classical Indian dances of kathak and bharatanatyam while remaining intrinsically contemporary in style and concept. Exploring different processes and aesthetics in the pieces created for Rising, Odedra highlights different aspects of himself to create a new personal language: lyrical and graceful, brutal and raw, edgy and animalistic. Come see why critics have widely praised Odedra’s hypnotic energy and thrillingly virtuosic technique.
Gamers unite! The Mus'Art Wind Orchestra brings you an evening of music from your favourite video games. Video Game music has over the years has established itself as a unique and formidable art form, adding excitement and emotion to our game play experience.
(1hr, including 15min intermission)
(2hrs, including 20min intermission)
Join us for an evening featuring the finest video game music from fan favourites such as World of Warcraft, DOTA 2, Final Fantasy, Smite, Civilization and many more. Brought to you by Mus’Art Wind Orchestra in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
There will be a post-show autograph-signing session at the Theatre Studio foyer Brought to you by Samarpana – The Asian Festival Of Classical Dance 2015 in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
“His dancing combines classical rigour with a mercurial, adventurous lightness”—The Guardian
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Photo by Robert Benschop
A SINGAPORE MELODY
People’s Association Youth Chinese Orchestra
23 Aug, Sun 3pm
THROUGH THE EYES OF MY CITY
Kalpana Raghuraman Collaborates THE NETHERLANDS/SINGAPORE
23 Aug, Sun 3pm
(1hr, no intermission)
(1hr, no intermission)
Concert Hall Free
Theatre Studio $25
Celebrate our nation’s birthday with People’s Association Youth Chinese Orchestra in a concert of Singapore songs, from popular xinyao to National Day favourites such as Home and We are Singapore.
Kalpana Raghuraman is based in Brussels and the Netherlands. She has a master's degree in cultural anthropology and is trained in bharatanatyam. Kalpana is a choreographer, performer and teacher, and is always looking for new ways to artistically develop and connect with the realities of today's world.
The People's Association Youth Chinese Orchestra (PAYCO) was established in 1981 and is part of the PA Talents group of orchestras. Besides nurturing young music talents in Chinese music performance, PAYCO also specialises in promoting Singapore’s multicultural diversity through Chinese musical instrumentation.
In celebration of SG50, Through The Eyes of My City is a homage to Singapore and its young history, its diverse and rich communities, and its dynamic and exuberant energy. By bringing dancers from different cultural communities together, this production looks at how dancers collaborate and find each other, as well as how each group has its own qualities and uniqueness. There will be a post-show meet-the-artist session at the Theatre Studio foyer Brought to you by Samarpana – The Asian Festival Of Classical Dance 2015 in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
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UPASANA – A HOMAGE Shijith Nambiar and Parvathy Menon with LalitAnjali SINGAPORE & INDIA
23 Aug, Sun 8pm
(1hr, no intermission)
Theatre Studio $30 Student: $27
In a tribute to 50 years of Singapore-India relations during SG50, Singapore music director Lalitha Vaidyanathan explores a unique cross-border, cross-genre collaboration to showcase a segment of Singapore works performed by prominent Indian artists, Shijith and Parvathy Nambiar. Select members of the Singapore Indian Orchestra and Choir form the superlative LalitAnjali for this collaboration. Skills honed from training have made Shijith Nambiar and his partner Parvathy Menon a much sought-after bharatanatyam pair. Without eating into each other’s space and artistic deportment, theirs is a chemistry that emerges from pouring their soul into their art. Brought to you by Samarpana – The Asian Festival Of Classical Dance 2015 in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
ASIA CHINESE ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL 2015
Concert Presentation and Ceremony
24 Aug, Mon Competition of Open Division, 2pm (4hrs, no intermission)
Concert Presentation & Award Ceremony, 7.30pm (2hrs, no intermission)
Concert Hall Competition of Open Division: $15 Concert Presentation & Award Ceremony: $20 Bringing together different ethnic Chinese ensembles from around the world, ACOF2015 creates an international platform for us to further develop and enhance our cultural heritage and identity. Kick start the festival with the Festival Orchestra, an ensemble that is made up of various practitioners and professional musicians in Singapore, setting the standards for the days to come. Drawing the curtain for the finale will be the closing ceremony concert which will feature all the top groups of each category. Brought to you by Rave Group Int’l Pte Ltd
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Photo by Steve Winter
MY NINE LIVES
Intrepid Stories And Incredible Images from Explorer Steve Winter
25 Aug, Tue 7.30pm
(1hr 30mins, no intermission)
Concert Hall From $39. Concessions available. Trek into some of the world’s most remote locations with intrepid explorer Steve Winter as he tracks down big cats. Share in his captivating stories live on stage, from documenting the nocturnal adventures of a mountain lion in the Hollywood hills and being repeatedly charged by rhinos in India, to narrowly avoiding becoming jaguar prey in a Brazilian rainforest. There will be a post-show autograph-signing session Brought to you by National Geographic Live and Sundance Company
Esplanade Presents
THE MAGIC JUNGLE Directed by Ian Loy Music by Stan x Soap
26 Aug–2 Sep, Wed–Wed Weekdays, 9.30am & 11am Weekends,11am, 2pm & 4pm
(40mins, no intermission)
Recital Studio $18 Package of 4: $64 For school bookings, please call 6828 8389
What happens in the jungle when the sun goes down? You will be surprised if you take a look around. Colours and sounds, fun games to play, Leaping, flying, swinging, stripes and spots! Hooray! So strap on your boots and explore The Magic Jungle, Look around in wonder as you crawl and you tumble. Specially designed for 2–4 year olds, your little ones will discover a world of colours through theatre, music and interactive fun in The Magic Jungle! Advisory: Audience will be seated on the floo . Tickets are required for all patrons, including infants-in-arm.
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KENNY BARRON & JEREMY MONTEIRO PIANO DUO USA & SINGAPORE
26 Aug, Wed 7.30pm
(1hr 45mins, including 15min intermission)
Concert Hall $48*, $68**, $88^
Photo by Acepix
Photo composite of Kenny Barron (by Fran Kauffman) and Jeremy Monteiro (by Russel Wong)
Esplanade Presents
DECEMBER RAINS 雨季
Toy Factory Productions Ltd
28–30 Aug, Fri–Sun & 1–6 Sep, Tue–Sun Weekdays, 8pm Weekends, 3pm & 8pm (2hr 20mins, including 20min intermission)
Student, NSF, senior: $35*, $55** ^Esplanade&Me specials available. Visit www.esplanade.com for details and sign-up now.
For one night only, experience an evening of musical virtuosity and passion as two modern jazz masters perform together for the very first time. American jazz great Kenny Barron makes his Singapore debut and Singapore’s very own jazz maestro Jeremy Monteiro makes a return to Mosaic. Named by The Los Angeles Times as one of the top jazz pianists in the world, the 10-time Grammy nominated Kenny Barron received the Pianist of the Year accolade at the Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards this year. Singapore’s “King of Swing” Jeremy Monteiro is the recipient of Singapore’s highest arts accolade, the Cultural Medallion. He has played with the best around the world leading his various ensembles, and has also performed with many jazz greats including Michael and Randy Brecker, Ernie Watts, Jimmy Cobb and James Moody, whom he played alongside at the inaugural Mosaic Music Festival for the legend’s 80th birthday.
Theatre $49, $59, $79, $89, $109^, $129^ Student, NSF and Senior: 10% savings^
The Rain, The Story December Rains, a story weaved by tenderness and hope. Amidst the tumultuous '50s was a pair of young lovers whose innocent relationship was convoluted by social unrest, a marriage out of convenience, and great parental expectations. The downpour of pain drenched the lonesome messenger who lingered in between the lovers, holding on to his unrequited love as he, too, was caught in the whirlpool. As the rain season continued decades later, past grievances and mistakes surfaced, forcing decisions to be made. One cannot help but wonder if it is a sweet drizzle or a dire storm waiting.
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THE MAZU CHRONICLE
– CROSSING THE MARITIME SILK ROAD
《妈祖航志》
The Philharmonic Orchestra & The ARTS FISSION Company
30 Aug, Sun 5pm
(1hr, no intermission)
Concert Hall $17, $21, $26 Group Package (4 or more tickets): 15% savings for tickets of the same category Early Bird Special for Mastercard cardholder (ends 15 Jun): 15% savings for any number of same category tickets Early Bird Special for 1–3 tickets of the same category (ends 15 Jun): 10% savings Student, NSF, senior, OCBC Arts Platinum cardholder, Mastercard cardholder and Friend of Arts Fission (16 Jun onwards): 10% savings
Featuring a collaboration between Cultural Medallion recipients Maestro Lim Yau and Choreographer Angela Liong The Mazu Chronicle is an innovative symphonic dance-theatre performance featuring orchestral and choral music by Singaporean composers that pays homage to Asian folklore and the maritime pioneers of Singapore. Myth and reality interweave in a magical tale inspired by real-life stories of early seafarers of the Maritime Silk Road and the legend of Mazu, the patron goddess of the sea. Immerse in the visual spectacle of a stage transformed into a vessel that traverses the landscape of memory and imagination. This special performance is helmed by Cultural Medallion recipients, Maestro Lim Yau and choreographer Angela Liong, the artistic team behind the successful sold-out production in 2013, The Rite of Spring: A People’s Stravinsky. There will be a talk, Between Myth and Reality: Bringing to Life the Magic of The Mazu Chronicle – A Symphonic Dance-Theatre Production, by Maestro Lim Yau, choreographer Angela Liong and Young Artist Award recipient Dr Zechariah Goh at library@esplanade on 1 Aug, Sat, 4–5pm. Admission is free. TOTE Board Arts Grant subsidy applicable. Please refer to page 93 for more information For enquiries, please email enquiries@artswok.org or log on to fb.com/mazuchronicle In collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
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Photo by Sim Canetty-Clarke
BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTOS NOS. 2 & 5 – WITH STEPHEN HOUGH Singapore Symphony Orchestra
2 Sep, Wed 7.30pm
(2hrs, including 20min intermission)
Concert Hall $15*, $22*, $32*, $45, $60, $75 Student, NSF and Senior: 30% savings*
Lan Shui, conductor Stephen Hough, piano Ng Pei-Sian, cello STEPHEN HOUGH Loneliest Wilderness for Cello & Orchestra BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19 BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat majo , Op. 73 ‘Emperor’ Britain’s best-loved pianist Steven Hough takes centrestage in the five definitiv Beethoven piano concertos over three exciting performances under Lan Shui. Beethoven’s final piano concerto, the Emperor, is noble in character and his most popular piano concerto, described at its premiere as “one of the composer’s most original works”. No. 2 was actually the first of the five to be composed, and Beethoven sought to establish a name for himself with this work after his move to Vienna from Bonn.
“The most perfect piano playing conceivable” —The Guardian
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THE ADVENTURES OF THE MAD CHINAMAN UPSIZED! Dick Lee
3 Sep, Thu 7.30pm
1hr 30mins, no intermission
Concert Hall $38**, $58*, $78 Student, NSF and Senior: $30**, $50*
Dick Lee returns with his sold-out show, which recounts his musical journey from his childhood in the '60s to the debut of his alterego, The Mad Chinaman, in 1989. Illustrating his story with songs from his 40-year career, this UPSIZED version features a band of Singapore's top musicians and an extended storyline which includes his adventures in Asia as The Mad Chinaman.
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Photo by Alfred Phang Esplanade Presents
ALAPADMA: THE LOTUS UNFOLDS Apsaras Arts
YOURS TRULY, BERTRAND LEE
4 & 5 Sep, Fri & Sat 8pm
4 Sep, Fri 8pm
Theatre Studio $25
Recital Studio $30
Student, NSF and Senior: $18
Student, NSF and Senior: $25
Alapadma – The Lotus Unfolds is a bharatanatyam dance production that draws on the multi-faceted symbol of the lotus and will explore its representation in mythology, iconography and philosophy in India, Egypt, Iran and Southeast Asia.
Bertrand Lee invites you to explore the rich world of the piano in an intimate one hour concert. The evening recital will feature lush and lyrical favourites by Chopin, Debussy and Ravel, as well as a pairing of Beethoven with Corigliano.
Dancers and musicians from Apsaras Arts illustrate the many aspects of the lotus such as Srishti Sarasija (signifying creation), Pada Pankaja (mythology), Leela Kamala (romance), Alankaara Ambuja (iconography) and Sahasrara Padmam (human wisdom).
SSF Concert of Ideas is based on the development of artsbased methodologies for inspiring and enhancing academic and professional performance. It acts as the centrepiece, bringing excellence to performers of different culture and cross disciplines together. It is specially created for bringing creative and passionate work into live performances.
(1hr 30mins, no intermission)
(1hr 15mins–1hr 30 mins, no intermission)
Brought to you by Singapore Street Festival
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Photo by Sim Canetty-Clarke
BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTOS NOS. 1 & 4 – WITH STEPHEN HOUGH Singapore Symphony Orchestra
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH GAYLE NERVA
5 Sep, Sat 7.30pm
5 Sep, Sat 8pm
Concert Hall $15*, $22*, $32*, $45, $60, $75
Recital Studio $35
Student, NSF and Senior: 30% savings*
Student, NSF and Senior: $25
Lan Shui, conductor Stephen Hough, piano
You are cordially invited to a cosy night with Gayle Nerva. Get to know her on a personal level, as she shares with you through song, her journey from Singapore Idol to playing a major role in Mediacorp’s television series. Expect a free spirited night fille with music and laughter, heart and soul.
(2hrs, including 20min intermission)
CHERUBINI Anacréon BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15 BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 Widely considered the greatest of the five concertos, No. 4 features an exquisite slow movement which is one of the most beautiful in the repertoire. The C major Concerto is infused with the rich Viennese musical tradition of Haydn and Mozart, and yet shows a young Beethoven striking out on his own path.
(1hr 30mins, no intermission)
SSF Concert of Ideas is based on the development of artsbased methodologies for inspiring and enhancing academic and professional performance. It acts as the centrepiece, bringing excellence to performers of different culture and cross disciplines together. It is specially created for bringing creative and passionate work into live performances. Brought to you by Singapore Street Festival
“A virtuoso who begins where others leave off”—Washington Post
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Photo by Bernard Moey
TAMAGOH! IT’S ABOUT TIME!
Esplanade Presents
APPRECIATING CHINESE DANCE
Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Dance Theatre
6 Sep, Sun 2pm
6 Sep, Sun 7.30pm
(2hrs, no breaks)
(1hr 30mins, no intermission)
Rehearsal Studio $15
Recital Studio $35
Chinese dance, as a dance discipline, has its own unique vocabulary, technique and training that enable a dancer to fully bring life to a piece with ease and grace. If you have ever wondered what the cultural roots of this performing art form is, this interactive workshop will help you understand the different elements that make it so distinctive through demonstrations and hands-on guidance of some stylised gestures and movements.
Student, NSF and Senior: $25
An evening of music I grew up with Melodies of different TIME With musicians who inspired me Fellowship and good TIME SSF Concert of Ideas is based on the development of artsbased methodologies for inspiring and enhancing academic and professional performance. It acts as the centrepiece, bringing excellence to performers of different culture and cross disciplines together. It is specially created for bringing creative and passionate work into live performances. Brought to you by Singapore Street Festival
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THE ENCHANTED WORLD OF HAYAO MIYAZAKI II West Winds
Esplanade Presents
HITS OF YESTERYEARS The Meltones
6 Sep, Sun 5pm
7 Sep, Mon 10.30am & 3pm
Concert Hall $14
Recital Studio $12
Student, NSF and Senior: $8
Early Bird Special (6–27 Jul): $10
Back by popular demand, West Winds presents the second instalment of their tribute concert to Japanese master animator and director, Hayao Miyazaki. Combining familiar soundtrack favourites from the previous instalment (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My Neighbour Totoro) with new titles and arrangements (Porco Rosso, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind and the latest masterpiece, The Wind Rises), this concert will surely transport you to the magical world of Miyazaki.
Join The Meltones as they bring you unforgettable songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Sit back and enjoy the hits of Cliff Richard, Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka, Roy Orbison, and more.
(2hrs, including 20min intermission)
(1hr, no intermission)
Coffee and tea will be provided before the performance
Presented by West Winds in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
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Esplanade Presents
LIVE JUKEBOX More Than Music
SOUNDS OF SHENG 凤鸣笙乐 Kevin Cheng
8 Sep, Tue 7.30pm
9 Sep, Wed 7.30pm
Recital Studio $30
Recital Studio $28
Student: $20 Group Package: $20
Student, NSF and Senior: $18
(1hr 30mins, including 15min intermission)
Ever wondered whether classical music on-the-spot requests were possible? More Than Music brings you its first Live Jukebox concert! Feel free to choose from a selection of colors and emotions and be dazzled by the best talents in Singapore. Join Abigail, Jun Hong and Gabriel for an evening of adventure and fun! With wide ranging pieces that takes you from lyricism to wild passion, enjoy the performance up close and personal, the More Than Music way!
"That is what happens when audiences are fully engaged by the performance. In that respect, More Than Music had more than succeeded, brilliantly.” —The Straits Times
(1hr 10mins, no intermission)
The sheng is one of the oldest Chinese reed wind instruments, and was commonly used in palace and court processions over 3,000 years ago. The rich and dynamic sound qualities of the sheng make it a popular instrument in the Chinese orchestra as it is capable of playing harmonies. Talented sheng musician Kevin Cheng presents a performance that brings out the pure and unique sounds of the traditional Chinese instrument. Highlights include Grand Prelude, a Henan Opera piece that showcases the local colour and charm of Chinese traditional music; the first great sheng solo work, The Phoenix Spreads its Wings, jointly composed by sheng master Hu Tian Quan and composer Dong Hong De; renowned sheng performer Loo Sze-wang’s composition Only Sheng, which depicts the lonesome path of the sheng virtuoso; and Hong Kong composer Ng Cheuk-yin’s Tiger Sketch, a contemporary piece that describes the imposing appearance of a tiger in an ink painting. In collaboration with Singapore Chinese Orchestra
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Esplanade Tours Go behind the scenes of a world-class performing arts centre
Body text (Limited to max 150 words) Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is Singapore’s national performing arts centre. The centre presents a diverse
line-up of more than 3,000 performancesESPLANADE each year, making the arts accessible for everyone to enjoy through ESPLANADE WALK TOUR a diverse calendar of ticketed and non-ticketed programmes featuring dance, music, theatre, the visual arts and more.
Get an introduction to the Esplanade for an informative overview of the centre! DURATION
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45mins $10
SENIORS
$8
STUDENTS/ CHILDREN
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Get all the details in this comprehensive tour that also takes you backstage! DURATION
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SENIORS
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$30
$24
Available for group bookings only.
Available for walk-ins and group bookings. For walk-ins, meet at the Concert Hall Information Counter (Concourse, Level 1). Recommended for children aged 4 and above. Access to venues is subject to availability.
$24 Tours can be scheduled on Mondays between 9.30am–4.30pm
Start Times 9am, 12.30pm & 2pm (Tue–Fri) 9am (Sat & Sun)
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Recommended for participants aged 12 and above. For safety reasons, children below the age of 12 are not permitted. Access to venues is subject to availability.
For more information, please visit www.esplanade.com/tours. You can also contact us at 6828 8377 or foh@esplanade.com
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The
Mad
Speaks: With
Chinaman an
Dick
Interview Lee
Following 2011’s sold-out The Adventures of the Mad Chinaman at Esplanade, Singapore’s celebrated singer-songwriter Dick Lee returns with more stories and songs to share. We catch up with the Mad Chinaman himself as he talks about the Singapore music scene and what you can look forward to in his upcoming upsized sequel.
Tell us about the ‘madness’ behind your Mad Chinaman persona. How did he come to be and where is he heading? From my time as a child growing up in a home filled with music, to when I was confronted by my lack of identity in my explorations writing music, it was through this journey and search for self that I discovered the Mad Chinaman in me. How has Singapore’s music scene grown since you made your debut, and in what way has it inspired or affected the way you write and produce music? What else are you inspired by? In some ways, the local music scene has plateaued if not declined since the early 1970s. After the amazing run it had in the 1960s, the clampdown on long hair on men in association with drugs and rock ’n’ roll led to pop music being seen as undesirable. While the few brave souls like myself, who struggled to continue doing what we loved, have kept the scene going, local support is just not enough to make this a profitable industry. These days, my music career is largely supported by the musicals I write, as well as commissions. As always, I am inspired by the emotions I experience in life, and continue to try to capture all their nuances in my songs. You’ve written a great number of songs over the last four decades. If you had to pick an all-time favourite, which is it and what is the story behind it? I guess it would have to be Home because it is a summary of my life, my home and what it stands for.
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Three things I have to do before I go on stage...
a quick run-through of lyrics, deep breathing and a prayer of thanksgiving.
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Of the many characters and personas you have created for the stage and yourself, who do you identify with the most and why? None of them and all of them! They are all figments of my imagination and extensions of my persona, though the mad chinaman is probably the truest. Is there anything special you would like to say to the people coming for The Adventures of the Mad Chinaman Upsized? Besides taking the audience with me on my musical adventures, I’ll be a sharing a bit about my personal life, as well as paint a picture of the Singapore that I grew up in. The concert will be as colourful as my clothes and filled with music, laughter and fun. Catch Dick Lee in The Adventures of the Mad Chinaman Upsized! on 3 Sep, Thu, 7.30pm at the Esplanade Concert Hall.
Not many people know this, but
I can’t ride a bicycle.
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Celebrating life in the Arts Honouring individuals who have, through their tireless passion and selfless dedication, contributed to the Arts in Singapore.
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BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3 – WITH STEPHEN HOUGH
VIOLIN-PIANO RECITAL BY JIN MATSUNO (VIOLIN) & BENJAMIN LOH (PIANO)
10 Sep, Thu 7.30pm
10 Sep, Thu 7.30pm
Concert Hall $15*, $22*, $32*, $45, $60, $75
Recital Studio $38
Student, NSF and Senior: 30% savings*
Student: $28 For tickets, please log on to msworks.sg or email events@msworks.sg
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
(2hrs, including 20min intermission)
Lan Shui, conductor Stephen Hough, piano BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 BRUCKNER Symphony No. 8 in C minor The dramatic Third Concerto is the only one of Beethoven’s concertos to be written in a minor key, and broke new ground at the time of its 1803 premiere in Vienna. From the mysterious opening minutes, through a heartbreaking slow movement and a triumphant conclusion, Bruckner’s magnificent Eighth covers an extraordinary emotional span and is considered by many to be his greatest work.
"Hough's music speaks with substance, fluent ease, confidence and communicative immediacy." —Gramophone
JAPAN & SINGAPORE
(1hr 40mins, including 15min intermission)
VITALI Chaconne FRANCK Violin-Piano Sonata in A MOZART Violin-Piano Sonata in E minor, KV.304 BRITTEN Suite for Violin and Piano, Op. 6 PIAZZOLLA Libertango Jin MATSUNO The Violet Japanese violinist, Jin Matsuno, and Singaporean pianist, Benjamin Loh, have performed together in recital in South Korea, Japan and Thailand, and will be making their debut together in Singapore on September 10. There will be a post-show autograph-signing session at the Recital Studio foyer.
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ELEVEN Photo by Jonathan Wong
Chok Kerong
DOUBLE BILL OPERAS: PUCCINI’S GIANNI SCHICCHI & LEONCAVALLO’S IL PAGLIACCI Singapore Lyric Opera
10–12 Sep, Thu–Sat 8pm
11 & 12 Sep, Fri & Sat 7.30pm
Theatre $28–$130
Recital Studio $35
Early Bird Special SISTIC bookings: 15% savings for online bookings Student, NSF and senior: 15% savings Friend of SLO, OCBC credit cardholder, NUSS cardholder, PAssion card member: 20% savings
Student, NSF and Senior: $25
(2hr 25mins, including 20min intermission)
After Early Bird OCBC Arts Platinum cardholder and corporate/group/school bookings (10 or more tickets; available only at SLO office): 20% saving Friend of SLO, OCBC credit cardholder, NUSS cardholder, PAssion card member, Kinokuniya Privilege cardholder, SLO Orchestra & Choir member, student, NSF and senior: 15% savings
Gianni Schicchi Opera in one act. Il Pagliacci Opera in two acts. Tom Hawkes, director Joshua Tan Kang Ming, conductor Singapore Lyric Opera Orchestra, Opera Chorus & Children's Choir Artists to be advised For more information, please visit www.singaporeopera.com.sg
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(1hr 30mins, including 20min intermission)
His most personal statement to date, Chok Kerong’s ELEVEN brings together some of Singapore’s finest musicians in a concert melding straight-ahead jazz, soul/R&B and pop with the textures of classical chamber music. Possessing an everexpanding palette of expression, Kerong’s compositions encompass folksong-like melodies and harmonies underpinned by uncompromising grooves. For the first time, he will present his original compositions with an ensemble that includes a string quartet and a woodwind section. Chok Kerong has established himself as one of Singapore’s most versatile musicians. Committed to jazz, the pianist and organist has performed with artists such as Steve Wilson, John Riley, Yotam Silberstein and Alex Sipiagin. As an arranger and composer, Kerong’s works have been performed by artists such as Jeremy Monteiro, Rani Singam, the T’ang Quartet and the Singapore Wind Symphony. He is also the organist for singersongwriter Charlie Lim’s Mothership band.
JIMMY YE IN CONCERT 2015 你还好吗？叶良俊音乐会 12 Sep, Sat 7.30pm
(2hr 15mins, no intermission)
Concert Hall
Performed in Mandarin
$58, $78, $98, $108, $128, $148, $168
An accomplished Singapore songwriter, composer and artist, Jimmy Ye’s music has mesmerised and enchanted listeners all over Asia. He has written hits for superstars of the Chinese music scene, including Jackie Cheung, Andy Lau, Anita Mui, Leslie Cheung, Jeff Chang, Jolin Tsai, Alan Tam and Kit Chan. For one night only, join Jimmy in his first-ever concert, together with guest stars Kit Chan, Liang Wenfu and Hong Shao Xuan. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to spend a magical evening with the artist as he serenades you with his famous hits. Brought to you by TCR MUSIC PTE LTD 弹唱人制作室 Presenting Partner: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
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Esplanade Presents
ONCE UPON A MOON Braddell Heights Chinese Orchestra
Esplanade Presents
SONGS OF PILGRIMAGE: THE MUSIC OF MUTHUSWAMI DIKSHITAR Sai Vigneshwar, Sudarshan Narasimhan and Nishanth Thiagarajan
13 Sep, Sun 3pm
13 Sep, Sun 7.30pm
(1hr, no intermission)
(1hr 30mins, no intermission)
Concert Hall Free
Recital Studio $25
In celebration of the mid-autumn festival, the Braddell Heights Chinese Orchestra (BHCO) performs a series of moon-themed pieces, including the pensive yet mesmeric Chinese classical tune, The Moon on High; the festive Kazakh folk tune, The Moon Shines; and the joyful double flute concerto, A Perfect Reunion on a Full Moon Night. Come immerse in this reflective yet heartwarming mid-autumn season with us. Formed in 1985, BHCO actively promotes Chinese traditional arts through local works while experimenting with repertoires featuring eastern and western instruments, across a wide range of genres from traditional to pop, instrumental and vocal.
Student, NSF and Senior: $18
Known for their majesty and contemplative nature, the compositions of Muthuswami Dikshitar are beloved for their ability to capture the essence of the ragas, or melodic modes. So important are his songs in carnatic music that he is renowned as one of the ‘musical trinity of carnatic music’, along with Tyagaraja and Syama Sastri. Dikshitar’s journey is remarkable. When he was still in his teens, he was sent on a pilgrimage with a wandering monk to expand his musical knowledge. It was a feat at that time, as he travelled over 400km across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, to some of the most important temples in Southern India, including Kanchi, Chidambaram, Tirupathi and Tiruvannamalai. There, he composed some of his celebrated pieces, many of which are still widely sung and performed in carnatic concerts. Upcoming vocalists Sai Vigneshwar, Sudarshan Narasimhan and Nishanth Thiagarajan trace the temple pilgrimages of Dikshitar, exploring compositions dedicated to the temples.
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Esplanade Presents
STEVE GADD BAND USA
14 Sep, Mon 8pm
Drums master Steve Gadd is among the most revered musicians in the world – his signature style, and energy has resulted in hundreds of the most rhythmically exhilarating moments in recorded music history, across genres.
Concert Hall $48*, $68**, $88
Celebrate Steve Gadd’s 70th birthday as he, together with his band comprising trumpeter Walt Fowler, guitarist Michael Landau, keyboardist Larry Goldings, and pioneering 5-string bassist Jimmy Johnson, shares music from their newly released sophomore album, 70 Strong.
(1hr 30mins, no intermission)
Student, NSF and Senior: $35*, $55**
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Esplanade Presents
JOURNEY WEST: WEB OF DECEIT 西游记之盘丝洞
Paper Monkey Theatre 猴纸剧坊
25–27 Sep, Fri–Sun Fri, 10.30am & 2pm Sat & Sun, 2pm & 6pm
Web of Deceit is a fascinating tale from Journey to the West, where the monk Master Tang San Zang, Sun Wu Kong the Monkey King, Piggy and Sandy go on an exhilarating adventure.
Theatre Studio
On their journey, the Monkey King, Master Tang and his fellow disciples run into the crafty Spider Demon. Spinning her web, the Spider Demon traps Master Tang and Piggy! Will Sun Wu Kong be able to come up with an ingenious plan, and together with Sandy, save his master and Piggy?
$22 Family Special: $20 each*
In this fun and interactive show, children learn about the virtues of determination and loyalty while getting to know the art of Teochew Metal Rod Puppetry and Shadow Puppetry. Together with live music and theatrical elements, this is a show that both kids and adults definitely will not want to miss
(approx 1hr, no intermission)
Performed in Mandarin with English surtitles
*With minimum purchase of 4 or more tickets. Limited tickets available
This production is commissioned by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay Advisory: Recommended for children aged 5 and up. No admission for children aged 3 and under.
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GONG YI GUQIN RECITAL 龚一古琴音乐会 CHINA
25 & 26 Sep, Fri & Sat Fri, 7.30pm Sat, 3pm
(approx 1hr 10mins, no intermission)
Recital Studio $32 Student, NSF and Senior: $20 SG50 Senior concession (Singaporean & PR): $16 With support from
China’s oldest stringed instrument, masterfully played by one of the country’s leading guqin masters. Renowned guqin soloist Gong Yi presents an elegant recital that brings ancient guqin music to life. Famous works such as Flowing Water, Three Variations on the Plum Blossom Theme and The Evening Song of a Drunken Fisherman are brought to life through his skilful interpretation and distinctive style. A National First Grade Performer in China with over 60 years of experience playing the guqin, Gong Yi has recorded over 10 albums and held solo recital performances around the world, and is also a scholar of guqin music. The guqin, also known as the seven-stringed zither, enjoys a history stretching back some 3,000 years, and enjoys a reputation as China’s foremost solo instrument. Its musical refinement and historical importance is such that the art of guqin music was declared a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2003. There will be a post-performance autograph session for each show.
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PEONY MY BEAUTY AN ADAPTATION OF THE PEONY PAVILION
金石牡丹亭 Foshan Cantonese Opera Troupe 佛山粤剧院 CHINA
25 Sep, Fri 7.30pm (approx 3hrs 20mins, including 20min intermission)
Theatre
Performed in Cantonese with English and Chinese surtitles
$20, $38*, $48**, $58, $68 Student, NSF and Senior: $26*, $32**
SG50 Senior concessions (Singaporeans & PRs): $19*, $24** With support from
Adapted from the classic Chinese opera The Peony Pavilion, Peony My Beauty is a refreshing adaptation of the touching love story between Du Li Niang and Liu Meng Mei. The elegant movements and stylised singing on stage emphasises the earthshaking, epic struggles faced by the protagonists Du and Liu. The production boasts a star-studded cast, featuring Plum Blossom Award winners Li Shu Qin as Du Li Niang and Liang Yao An as Liu Meng Mei, as well as veteran Cantonese Opera performer Peng Zhi Quan as the Supreme Judge. The stage design of this production is exquisitely designed and meticulously crafted, transforming the stage into an immersive setting that includes a garden with a beautifully detailed pavilion, complete with flowing streams. Together with a gripping storyline, elegant acting and melodious songs, it is little wonder that Peony My Beauty has been well-received at its performances in different cities in China and Hong Kong. About the troupe The troupe is currently headed by award-winning Cantonese Opera artist Li Shu Qin. She is a National First Grade Performer, and among the many awards she has received is the prestigious Plum Blossom Award. The troupe was formed in 1957, and since then, it has nurtured numerous Cantonese Opera luminaries. Their repertoire has received recognition and acclaim, with many of their productions receiving numerous awards. The troupe has also toured extensively to countries such as America, Canada, France, Germany, Korea and Hong Kong. The troupe is now recognised as a Cultural Beacon in the city of Foshan, China. Lifestyle Sponsor
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RESOUNDING VOICES – AN EVENING OF ETHNIC FOLK SONGS
奔放的歌声在回荡
China Ethnic Song & Dance Ensemble 中央民族歌舞团 accompanied by Ding Yi Music Company 鼎艺团伴奏 CHINA/SINGAPORE CHINA/SINGAPORE
26 Sep, Sat 7.30pm
(approx 1hr 45mins, including 20min intermission)
Concert Hall
Performed in Mandarin and ethnic languages. Hosted in English and Mandarin.
$20, $28*, $38, $48
Student, NSF and Senior: $19* SG50 Senior concession (Singaporeans & PRs): $14*
The folk songs of China are multihued threads that weave together to form a single vibrant tapestry of Chinese folk culture. Their variety, earthy simplicity and colourful imagery relate the stories of the people from rural China. Be transported to faraway lands through the hearty songs from sweeping prairies, the exuberant songs of traditional festivities, and the passionate songs of love, as three of the best folk singers from China—Sa Ren Hu of the Mongol people, Su Du A Luo of the Yi people, and Yang Qian Lin of the Hani people—mesmerise you with their exquisite singing. The programme includes the lyrical yet stately Mongolian folk song Song of Praise, the joyful Yi folk song Return from the Marketplace, and the sentimental The Flowers of Romance. Ding Yi Music Company provides the accompaniment under the baton of Maestro Cao Wengong from China.
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CANTONESE OPERA CLASSIC EXCERPTS 粤剧风采—经典折子戏专场
Foshan Cantonese Opera Troupe 佛山粤剧院 CHINA
27 Sep, Sun 5pm
(approx 2hrs 30mins, including 20min intermission)
Theatre
Performed in Cantonese with English and Chinese surtitles
$20, $38*, $48**, $58, $68 Student, NSF and Senior: $26*, $32**
SG50 Senior concessions (Singaporeans & PRs): $19*, $24** With support from
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The Foshan Cantonese Opera troupe performs seven classic excerpts from the Cantonese Opera repertoire, showcasing the beauty, elegance and vitality of the art that has made it a popular Chinese Opera genre. The excerpts include Wu Dalang Peddling Pastries, Li Huiniang Meeting the Judge, Lin Chong’s Capture, Reunion at Luo River, Monkey King Borrows the Magic Fan and more. About the troupe The troupe is currently headed by award-winning Cantonese Opera artist Li Shu Qin. She is a National First Grade Performer, and among the many awards she has received is the prestigious Plum Blossom Award. The troupe was formed in 1957, and since then, it has nurtured numerous Cantonese Opera luminaries. Their repertoire has received recognition and acclaim, with many of their productions receiving numerous awards. The troupe has also toured extensively to countries such as America, Canada, France, Germany, Korea and Hong Kong. The troupe is now recognised as a Cultural Beacon in the city of Foshan, China.
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Esplanade Presents
Lantern-Making Workshop 灯笼制作工作坊
Yang Xiuting 杨秀婷 & Mandy Tan 郑曼妮 26 & 27 Sep, Sat & Sun 10.30am & 3pm (2hrs) Esplanade Bay Room
Meeting point: Concert Hall entrance, 15mins before start
$8
Conducted in English and Mandarin. Recommended for children aged 6–9. No admission for children aged 4 and under.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with your very own lantern! Learn how to create a goat-shaped lantern with a modern twist, using cellophane and cardboard paper.
Esplanade Presents
Parent-Child Workshop: Discovering Chinese Opera 亲子同欢：华族戏曲知多少 Chinese Opera Society (Singapore) 新加坡华族戏曲研究会
26 Sep, Sat 11am (in English) & 2.30pm (in Mandarin)
(1hr 30mins)
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Meeting point: Theatre Studio entrance on Level 4, 15mins before start
Discover the colourful art of Chinese opera with your child! The Chinese Opera Society (Singapore) brings the different Chinese opera roles to life, and you can learn fascinating facts about the traditional art. You can also try your hand at the basic gestures and movements of Chinese opera, and even get acquainted with the use of props and the iconic make up that all opera performers wear. This is an invaluable opportunity to learn more about Chinese arts and heritage with your young ones.
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Adult + 1 Child: $24 1 Adult + 2 Children: $36 2 Adults + 1 Child: $36
Tickets must be purchased as an adultchild package. Recommended for children aged 6–10 with an accompanying parent/ guardian. Accompanying adults must be above 16.
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Parent-Child Workshop: Tok Tok Tok! Fun with Chinese Percussion 亲子同欢：波浪鼓制作与打击乐学习坊 Yong Kah Kin 杨家健 27 Sep, Sun 11am & 3pm (2hrs)
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
1 Adult + 1 Child: $24 1 Adult + 2 Children: $36 2 Adults + 1 Child: $36 Tickets must be purchased as an adult-child package. Recommended for children aged 6–9 with an accompanying parent/ guardian. Accompanying adults must be above 16. No admission for children aged 4 and under.
Meeting point: Theatre Studio entrance on Level 4, 15mins before start
Fill your Mid-Autumn Festival with the energetic and familiar sound of Chinese rattle drums! Find out more about various Chinese percussion instruments and try your hand at making a rattle drum of your own. A great way to bond with your child through craft and play! For more information, please visit www.moonfest.com.sg
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Pesta Raya Malay Festival of Arts 13–16 Aug, Thu–Sun Concourse & Outdoor Theatre Continue your Hari Raya festivities with us! Enjoy a weekend of free Malay music and dance performances all around Esplanade. For more information on line-up, visit www.pestaraya.com
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Moonfest
A Mid-Autumn Celebration 25–27 Sep, Fri–Sun Concourse, Forecourt, Waterfront Canopy & Outdoor Theatre Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Chinese traditional and folk performances. Bring along your favourite lantern and join us at our annual Lantern Walkabout event on 26 Sep, Sat. For more information on the schedule, visit www.moonfest.com.sg from Sep onwards. Lifestyle Sponsor
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/ VISUAL ARTS – AN INVITATION TO BE HERE Celebrating Singapore’s 50th birthday, Esplanade Visual Arts invites one and all to be here—to be present and to be in the moment. As we gather local artists from different disciplines to share and reflect with us, we invite you to also contribute to the multitude of interpretations—to stand before each art work and engage your mind and spirit… to put it simply, to be here.
SG-X
Wong Wei Loong 17 Jul 2015–3 Jan 2016 Upper Concourse 30 Jul–6 Sep Community Wall SG-X is a futuristic look at Singapore’s ongoing progression into a hyper-efficient and interconnected city-state in which the distinct characteristics of its various neighbourhoods are maintained. It is also a celebration of the nation’s cultural achievements and comprises many familiar cultural landmarks amidst fantastical imaginary architecture, and features a plethora of activity and diversity fuelled by a highly systemised network of highways and skyscrapers.
Esplanade Presents
Like one who sows and nurtures seeds with love and care, Han has pursued her art-making with perseverance and dedication.
Han Sai Por 1 Aug 2015–3 Jan 2016 Upper Concourse
Han’s signature stone sculptures always exude an intense, quiet determination beneath the solidity of the material; a sense of undying love for and obligation to the natural environment is apparent and the hard rocks are softened by their forms through her delicate hands. Her work has always centred on man’s rapid destruction of the natural, native environments in harsh, urban landscapes.
HARVEST
Approached to work with Esplanade once again for the occasion of Singapore’s jubilee year, Han has adopted a lighter and more celebratory note, gathering a fruitful Harvest to mark Singapore’s golden 50th anniversary and the new beginning of the next 50 years to come. 77 / JUL – JAN 2016 / www.esplanade.com
Esplanade Presents
I SEE YOU SEE ME Mrydette 6 Aug–8 Nov Tunnel
I See You See Me by Mrydette reminds fellow Singaporeans to recognise the uniqueness in one another, to go beyond superficialities and to understand one another a little more through their art. This is an initiative to give value to human interactions and the manner in which we appreciate and honour one another. The final assemblage is a consolidation of both the artist and community’s efforts, representative of a community’s shared vision. After all, “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people,” said Mahatma Gandhi.
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Photo by Lim Wei Xiang / TwentyFifteen.sg
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TWENTYFIFTEEN.SG – THE EXHIBITION
Platform Bernice Wong, Bryan van der Beek, Chow Chee Yong, Darren Soh, Edwin Koo, Ernest Goh, John Clang, Kevin WY Lee, Lim Weixiang, Matthew Teo, Mintio, Ore Huiying, Robert Zhao Renhui, Sam and Sam (Sam Chin and Samuel He), Sean Lee, Sim Chiyin, Sit Weng San with Colomba Cruz Elton, Tan Ngiap Heng, Tay Kay Chin and Zinkie Aw 7 Aug 2015–3 Jan 2016 Jendela (Visual Arts Space) Initiated by Platform’s founders, TwentyFifteen.sg celebrates Singapore’s Golden Jubilee in 2015. Twenty photographers have been chosen to create 15 images each, with a folio published for each photographer in the months leading up to 9 Aug 2015. The exhibition showcases a selection of these photographs.
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PING-PONG GO ROUND Lee Wen 9–31 Aug Forecourt
As a sport, ping pong is said to be as much a woman’s game as it is a man’s. In this work, the structure and rules of ping pong are reinvented in the context of possibilities as the artist seeks alternative models of interaction. By reinventing the shape of a traditional ping pong table to present a version without borders, Lee offers a different perception of its limitations and creates multiple possibilities for broader dialogue. Ping-Pong Go Round is a multi-player game and a dialogue between numerous people, regardless of gender and age around a donut-shaped table. As Ping-Pong Go Round continues to be featured in exhibitions around the world, the work has invited and encouraged dialogue and challenge through sport and games.
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library@esplanade
Books & Media #03–01, Tel: 6332 3255 Daily: 11am–9pm Closed at 5.00pm on eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year Closed on public holidays Bookdrop hours: 7am–2am
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.
Goodgoods
Lifestyle #02–13, Tel: 9320 0033/ 9750 4920 Daily: 12pm–8.30pm
Founded in 2010 with a strong belief that the best products come from exquisite workmanship and design, Goodgoods houses uniquely fine labels of men’s leather products. For more details, visit www.goodgoods.com.sg.
GroomWerkz Car Grooming ARCH
Souvenir #02–07, Tel: 6338 0161 Daily: 11am–9pm
Celebrate heritage with ARCH with a wide range of heritage gifts and collectibles that are uniquely designed with high quality craftsmanship in 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.
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 finishing and genuine customer service.
Kenko Reflexology & Spa Wellness #02–19, Tel: 6363 0303 Daily: 10am–10pm
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: 10am–10pm
Step into an oasis of serenity and de-stress with a variety of invigorating body scrubs, revitalising massages and therapeutic hydrotherapy treatments. www.esplanade.com / 82
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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.
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.
Studio Haroobee Mocha
Fashion #02–10, Tel: 6336 0775 Sun–Thu: 12pm–9.30pm Fri & Sat: 12pm–10.30pm
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.
Nambé
Kitchen & Decor #02–05, Tel: 6423 9067 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. 83 / JUL – SEP 2015 / www.esplanade.com
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 Gallery
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
Australian cuisine #01–11, Tel: 6534 5188 Mon–Thu: 12–3pm; 6pm–1am Fri: 12–3pm; 6pm–2am Sat: 12pm–2am Sun: 12pm–1am
Dine at Barossa where ‘outback meets chic’ and enjoy hearty Australian-inspired cuisine and a wide selection of Australian boutique wines, Aussie draught beers and cocktails at the Esplanade waterfront.
Books & 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 flavourfu 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, Tel: 6337 4326 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.
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 complete your dining experience with a selection of 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 Chocz.
Dessert #02–15, Tel: 6238 0803 Daily: 11am–11pm
A gift of pure indulgence and a pleasure for the palate.
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 award-winning Gajalee serves a wide choice of traditional, authentic cuisine from western coastal region of India.
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CAFÉS, BARS & RESTAURANTS
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.
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! Harry’s has launched a brand new menu, complete with helpful pairing tips for the perfect dining and bar experience! Visit harrys.com.sg to view the full menu today. www.esplanade.com / 84
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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.
Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
Dessert #01–06/08, Tel: 6235 9556 Sun–Thur: 12–11pm (10.30pm last order) Fri–Sat: 12pm–12am (11.30pm last order)
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.
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.
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.
Mischief
American Street Food and Bar #01–10/12, Tel: 6532 0481 Mon–Thu: 5pm–1am Fri & Sat: 5pm–3am Sun: 11am–11pm
Mischief is all about incredibly delicious American street food that you can find in food trucks across America. Fearless playful drinks in a chilled out funky atmosphere. A place full of mischief for the naughty at heart. 85 / JUL – SEP 2015 / www.esplanade.com
Past 2 Present
International #02–14, Tel: 6334 1386 Tue–Sun: 12pm–2.30pm, 5pm–11pm
Fuss-free casual dining serving locally crafted beers to match its seasonal international menu.
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.
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.
Supply & Demand Italian Southeast Asian Bistro & Rooftop Bar
Italian & 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 zest cocktails. For reservations: esp@cre8group.com.sg
ThaiExpress
Thai cuisine #01–13D, Tel: 6533 6766 Daily: 11.30am to 10.30pm (Last Order: 9.45pm)
Offering authentic Thai cuisine cooked and prepared by a team of Thai chefs, ThaiExpress serves dishes that are made fresh and full of exotic flavours
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. SHOPS
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/ ESPLANADE SPONSORS Esplanade extends our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, whose generosity and support for the arts have enabled us to touch more lives.
LIFESTYLE SPONSORS
Qu a l i t y p roducts of VIZ BRANZ
Product of Viz Branz Pte. Ltd.
Product of Viz Branz Pte. Ltd.
PROGRAMME SPONSORS
Antara Senior Living Ltd
Canaan Medical Pte Ltd
Bowen Enterprises Pte Ltd
City Gas Pte Ltd (as Trustee)
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PROGRAMME SPONSORS
DBS Bank Ltd
Singapore Press Holdings Limited
Keppel Corporation Limited
The Bag Creature Pte Ltd
Second Chance Properties Ltd
Yamaha Music (Asia) Private Limited
CORPORATE PATRON
L.C.H. (S) Pte Ltd
Esplanade’s Community Programmes are supported by Tote Board Family, comprising Tote Board, Singapore Pools and Singapore Turf Club.
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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.
Cultural Festivals & Series
Celebrating contemporary Chinese arts in the Lunar New Year
Celebrating Malay arts during the Hari Raya Puasa period
Celebrating traditional and contemporary Indian arts during Deepavali
Intimate explorations of Chinese classical music
A showcase of Indian performing arts throughout the year
Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with a range of Chinese folk arts performances and activities for all the family
A variety of Malay programmes throughout the year
Genre Festivals & Series
Three days of indie rock and alternative music on the bay
An unexpected turn with the fun and the offbeat
Contemporary classical chamber music from the 20th century and beyond
The best of Western classical music performed by the world’s best orchestras and musicians
Monthly intimate music sessions with homegrown talents
A selection of contemporary and experimental works that seeks to bring inspiration
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A celebration of dance and the joy of movement
Dance presentations by the world’s best dance companies throughout the year
Showcasing the best of school choirs and concert bands at Esplanade Concert Hall
Music from various genres by stellar artists from around the world
Celebrating the joy of ensemble singing
Community Festivals & Programmes Beautiful Sunday Good times and sentimental favourites for our seniors
Presenting the diverse sounds, colours and moods of sacred music from around the world
Melodic Sunday treats every month at Esplanade Concert Hall
Weekend arts workshops and talks for everyone
A month full of festivities with fireworks to end the year and welcome the new
English and Chinese evergreens every first Monday of the mont
Interactive arts education programmes for students
Celebrating our nation’s birthday
A burst of fun for children 12 years and under in celebration of Children’s Day
Interactive plays for 2-4 year olds
A curatorial showcase of exhibitions by Asian artists throughout the year
Visual Arts
ESPLANADE FESTIVALS IN 2015 JAN FEB
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A celebration of youth culture through a brilliant mesh of music, dance, visual arts and lifestyle activities
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.
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A Tapestry of Sacred Music
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Cultural Music
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A Date with Friends Celebrate December
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/ VISITOR INFORMATION
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay 1 Esplanade Drive Singapore 038981
Customer Service Hotline 6828 8377
Box Office
Mezzanine level Opening hours: 12–8.30pm
Book online
www.sistic.com.sg 6348 5555
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.com 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.
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.#
#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. u Events are subject to changes and cancellations. Refunds will be granted for cancelled performances subject to return of tickets and authentication of purchase. 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.
Patrons who buy restricted view seats will have less favourable sightlines, which vary according to each event’s set-up. u
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 is 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 areas 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 when booking tickets so that arrangements can be made.
On-Site Amenities
Getting Here
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
u By Car Basement car park: An 808-lot car park below the centre can be accessed from both sides of Esplanade Drive.
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
As the car park can become very busy, we recommend arriving early to park your car and have a meal or drink at Esplanade Mall before the performance. Alternatively, should the car park already be full, there is ample parking at Marina Square. Daily 6am – 6pm 6pm – 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 Avenue. 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 Avenue. 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.
Esplanade is a proud member of Advisory: Forecourt will be closed and inaccessible to public till 31 Jul 2015
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 distrct 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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Recital Studio (245 seats) provide flexible spaces for small scale performances and rehearsals.
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Outdoor Theatre
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Passages – The Esplanade Story
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Jendela (Visual Arts Space) showcases a range of visual artworks.
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Theatre Studio (220 seats) provides flexible spaces for 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 library.
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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Passages – The Esplanade Story at the Upper Concourse enables visitors to find out more about the centre’s history, usage and place in the development of the arts in Singapore.
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The Tribute.sg exhibition space honours Singapore arts pioneers who have contributed significantly to the development of the arts in Singapore.
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1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981 Tel: 6828 8222 Fax: 6337 3633 Customer Service Hotline: 6828 8377 SISTIC Hotline: 6348 5555 www.esplanade.com
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