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Lilac Saints & Friends Come to Esplanade This Week


by Stephi Wild - January 03, 2023

To celebrate three decades of being friends who just happen to be in the same band, Lilac Saints will be performing their distinct brand of indie pop for, and with friends, at the Esplanade Recital Studio....

Past Shows

Kang Ouw
1/14 - 5/1/2022

Harmoniously Yours with Mel & Gabrielle Ferdinands


A musical father-and-daughter duo return with hits from the ’60s and ’70s! Mel & Gabrielle Ferdinands lead you on a jovial sing-along to hits by ...

Khoo Hui Ling


Kris Foundation’s 2nd 'Musings of an Artiste’ series features Khoo Hui Ling, a pianist praised as “having a rare sensibility and musicianship that is too ...

Soiree of Three


Soirée of Three will be highlighting music from the Piano Trio repertory, a genre that is often overshadowed by others such as the symphonies and ...

Seniku, Sejarahmu


Winner of Astro’s Akademi Fantasia 2015, this will be Sufi’s first showcase in Singapore since winning the reality competition in October 2015. Well known for ...

Teochew Classic Hits


Singapore songstress Mai Hui takes you on a Teochew music journey back in time! Mai Hui performs evergreen classics such as Sit Where it is ...

Wei lll
Wei lll
7/23


Tan Wei Xiang is one of Singapore’s most talented jazz pianists and composers of his generation. Join him and his piano trio wei lll as ...

A Legend Begins – An Introduction to the Chinese Music Ensemble


Have you ever wondered what happened to Sang Nila Utama, the legendary founder of Singapura, while he was trying to find his way to the ...

TiGaia
TiGaia
7/12 - 7/15/2016


TiGaia is a contemporary music performance that brings together three distinct Asian music cultures to create an infectious brand of world music. The performance will ...

Tango Salon


Presented by the Kris Foundation, Singapore violinist Gabriel Lee delivers a fresh spin on the classical violin recital with a dynamic tango programme. He is ...

Neil Zaza Live in Singapore


Melodic instrumental guitar soloist Neil Zaza does not require words for his music. With fiery technical brilliance and breathtaking musical interpretation, he has proven to ...

Twin Travellers


Immerse yourself in the elegant sounds of Chinese plucked string instruments as Singapore twin sisters Tan Su-Min and Tan Su-Hui showcase the versatility of the ...

Songs of the Ryukyu Islands


Beautifully melodic, heartfelt and uplifting, there is a sense of immediacy and sincerity in Okinawan folk music that strikes a chord with listeners. The form, ...

Princess Kaguya
Princess Kaguya
5/16 - 5/17/2016


Introduce your young ones to a magical Japanese tale told through colour, light and shadows. A long, long time ago, an old woodcutter finds a ...

Drums
Drums
5/14 - 5/15/2016


Two of the most exciting directors from Japan and Singapore, Shigeki Nakano and Chong Tze Chien, inject their bold and invigorating interpretations of the modern ...

Skanda Dasa: Melodies of Papanasam Sivan & Koteeswara Iyer


In Hinduism, Skanda is one of the many names that Lord Muruga, the god of war, goes by. At times depicted with six faces, he ...

Enchanting Evening 5 – With Piano and Strings


The idea of the Enchanting Evening series was mooted in 2003 by two friends, pianist Christina Sia and violinist Toh Meng Wan. The objective was ...

Donizetti's Rita


What do you get when you take a hen-pecked husband, his temperamental and abusive wife and her former husband who has returned after being through ...

Classic Minnan Hits from Past to Present


Embark on a journey through time with a selection of favourite Minnan hits from various eras. Join Singapore veteran performer, Xie Jin Shi and his ...

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
12/11 - 12/12/2015


This December, the Vocal Associates Festival Children's & Youth Choirs celebrate Christmas with a classic musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music. Featuring award-winners ...

The Best of Cantopop Divas


Enjoy your favourite Cantopop hits from the ’70s and ’80s made popular by legendary Hong Kong divas such as Liza Wang, Paula Tsui, Jenny Tseng, ...

Top of the World - The Best of The Carpenters


Join Gina Vadham (also known as “the Singapore Cowgirl”) as she pays tribute to one of the world’s most loved pop duos; The Carpenters Sing ...

Conservatory New Music Ensemble: Landscapes


Programme List Arvo Pärt An den Wassern Zu Babel Saßen Wir Und Weinten Chen Yi Wu Yu Bright Sheng Deep Red Eric Watson Inner Landscapes ...

Ji?
Ji?
10/30


Homegrown contemporary classical soprano Khor Ai Ming has been the recurring artist of choice for the Singapore and world premieres of new music works. She ...

House of Horror


Ghosts, Elfs, Goblins and more; It’s a Halloween celebration galore. With songs and arias, stories abound Of mystical beings, voices shall resound Join the singers ...

Asia Pacific Dance Bridge


Asia Pacific Dance Bridge is one of several events of Asia Pacific Dance Bridge: Connectivity through Dance, a conference organised by World Dance Alliance Singapore. ...

SoftMachine
SoftMachine
10/17 - 10/18/2015


Join us for a dialogue with the artists after the 8pm performances. This production will take place in two parts. Tickets are required for both ...

The Next Generation
The Next Generation
10/15 - 10/17/2015


The da:ns festival’s annual Next Generation platform showcases young dance talents in Singapore. Specially for the festival’s 10th anniversary and WDA’s Asia-Pacific Dance Bridge conference, ...

Casa
Casa
10/9 - 10/11/2015


Casa. Home. A place where I can be myself. A home is where I find shelter, eat, take a bath and sleep. A home is ...

Spot
Spot
10/9 - 10/11/2015


I’m the yellow in the sun, The blue in the sky. I’m the emerald in the sea, The red in the flames. I’m a bright ...

Favourite Singapore TV Serial Theme Songs


Take a trip down memory lane with The Singapore Char Siew Baos with your favourite theme songs from the Singapore TV serials. Enjoy heartwarming tunes ...

Back to Beethoven (I) - The First Viennese School


Haydn Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major, Hob. XV: 25 Beethoven 14 Variations on an Original Theme in Eb Major, Opus 44 Beethoven Piano ...

Schubert's B-Flat Piano Trio


Ludwig van Beethoven's "Kakadu" Variations, Op. 121a (published 1824) Dmitry Shostakovich's Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67 (1944) Franz Schubert's Piano Trio ...

An Intimate Evening With Gayle Nerva


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 ...

In Each Hand A Cutlass: The Kraken


Instrumental rock quintet In Each Hand A Cutlass (IEHAC) are back with their highly anticipated sophomore album entitled The Kraken. Recorded and produced by acclaimed ...

Sacred Songs of Occitan Lo Còr de la Plana


Their music is a raucous ritual of singing, chanting, hand-clapping, knee-slapping and percussions, brimming with influences from the Mediterranean, Arabia, Africa, and Gregorian chants. They ...

Yao Su Rong Recollections


Affectionately known as the “Diva of Tears”, Taiwanese songbird Yao Su Rong rose to fame in 1967 with her interpretation of Beauty of Autumn Water. ...

The Magic Ocean
The Magic Ocean
2/6 - 2/15/2015


Come on an underwater adventure down below at The Magic Ocean. Swim with fishes great and small or crawl sideways with the friendly crab and ...

Favourite Hokkien Songs Hokkien song selection


Be treated to Hokkien sentimental and pop tunes of popular Taiwanese artists Jiang Hui, Hong Rong Hong and more, performed by local singer James Zhuang. ...

MOB-VIII: Solid Gold Handbell Concert


The award-winning Ministry of Bellz brings you Solid- Gold: Handbell Music of Our Days. Led by their multitalented founder-conductor, Baba Damien Lim, MOB Young Associate ...

Musical Journey with M.I.G.


Join one of Singapore's best power bands this evening for an album launch, featuring a number of compositions born of a wealth of experience. Men ...

Stringing Generation


Featuring the chamber•sounds string players, join us in celebrating SG50 with the music of three generations of local composers. On the programme is first generation ...

Land With No Sun (Terra Senza Sole)


An original audio-film performance, where music tells the story of 10 strangers from a post-apocalyptic world, come experience life in a not so distant future, ...

Bassics
Bassics
1/18


The bass trombone and tuba have always been known to be supporting voices in the orchestra and bands. Tonight, they take centre stage as young ...

Liebeslieder


Liebeslieder brings you on a romantic journey of love, loss and hope through the music of Brahms and Schumann. Join the acclaimed singers of New ...

Unforgettable Gems of the '60s & '70s


Start the year with David Ng and friends as they bring you back to the days of Elvis, The Bee Gees, Cliff Richard, Engelbert Humperdinck ...

The Way North


Join 92steel&guts on a journey north in search of what really embodies Italy and Norway – is Respighi really the award-winning pasta chef? Is Grieg ...

Brahms: The Violin Sonatas


In the olden days, a typical wild-haired artistic dude (think Santa) would find himself a picturesque hideout to do some masterpiece conjuring. With great inspiration ...

A Tribute to ABBA


After a hiatus of almost two years, this snazzy trio returns to entertain you with more evergreen hits! Join Cat Ong, Sheila De Niro & ...

Best Hits of Liu Wen Zheng


Liu Wen Zheng captured the music scene back in the `70s and `80s with his unique voice, charming good looks and popular songs. Join Cai ...

Radin Mas – A Princess of Singapore


Fascinated by the legend of Princess Radin Mas, Gary begins to wonder if the legend is a part of Singapore’s history as he uncovers historical ...

#willyoubemyfriend
#willyoubemyfriend
7/14 - 7/17/2014


Kelly is a regular teenager who tweets, facebooks and instagrams. She is not part of the popular crowd and seeks solace in the anonymous world ...

The Sisters’ Islands – An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Woodwind Instruments


This performance features an animated film accompanied by live music and it is a restaging of the 2010 F.Y.I production of the same title. Part ...

Oh, Pretty Woman


Matthew & the Mandarins return to sing hits from one of country and western music’s most loved singers, Roy Orbison. His quiet and vulnerable songs ...

“A night of Chromatic Classics IV” Harmonica Concert


Joe Sakimoto studied harmonica with Hidero Satoh and had his first recital in Tokyo in 1967. He also studied with Helmuth Herold in Germany in ...

Evolution
Evolution
6/27


The multi-faceted Vanessa Fernandez, who also goes by the moniker Vandetta, is a singer, radio personality on Lush 99.5, one half of electronic duo Octover ...

What's on Your Mind?


What's on Your Mind? is a Flute and Piano recital that seeks to understand what You, the audience, really feel in classical concerts like this ...

Stringfellows


If you had ever wished you could walk into a gathering of great musicians, and watch them work together, blending their styles and individual flair ...

The Art of Suzhou and Tianjin Narrative Song


China is home to a rich variety of narrative song genres, where performers would sing stories of past heroes, of romance and of everyday affairs ...

Bouriakov in Recital – Celebrity Concert Series / 1st Flute Camp Singapore


BACH PROKOFIEV SIBELIUS The Musical Offering, BWV1079 (Largo, Allegro, Andante, Allegro) Sonata in D major, op. 94 (Moderato, Scherzo, Andante, Allegro con brio) Violin Concerto ...

Peter & Blue’s Forest Adventure


Back by popular demand, Peter and Blue’s Forest Adventure is a one-hour children ballet blending elements of a fairy-tale with meaningful morals of love and ...

Nu Men: The Wild Woman Sings


What makes a woman, a woman? And what is her song? Often stealing the limelight in breakout comedy roles on television (Kim Bong Cha in ...

Classic Mandarin Japanese Songs


From as early as the ’60s to the ’90s, Japanese songs had an undeniable presence in Chinese pop culture. Many were adapted into Mandarin and ...

Favourite Sakura Melodies Japanese remake of classic Chinese songs


From as early as the ’60s to the ’90s, Japanese songs had an undeniable presence in Chinese pop culture. Many were adapted into Mandarin and ...

Where Worlds Meet
Where Worlds Meet
5/27 - 5/29/2014


Kulcha brings together three distinct Asian music cultures to create a new brand of world music. The sextet plays both original and traditional music featuring ...

A Keyboard Odyssey with Jenny Lin


Pianophiles are in for a treat this May with a piano recital by Taiwan-born American pianist Jenny Lin who has been drawing rave reviews for ...

A Kind of Hush – A Tribute to The Carpenters


Join Peter Diaz, the ex-guitarist of October Cherries, and Gabrielle (daughter of Mel Ferdinands) as they bring you hit songs from The Carpenters. Sing along ...

Mystique of the Manganiyars and Langas


Located in the Northwest corner of India, Rajasthan is as renowned for its warriors as its artists. The Thar Desert in the western part of ...

Folk Hymnody from the Eastern United States & the Appalachian Mountains


Following a movement which started with the Protestant Reformation, there appeared in America a new repertoire of hymns based on folk tunes in the late ...

Our Songs, Our Stories
Our Songs, Our Stories
4/15 - 4/17/2014


Go on a musical journey back in time to 1980s-90s Singapore with xinyao – a genre of Mandarin popular songs that are composed and sung ...

Pièces Croisées


The Conservatory New Music Ensemble showcases an array of unique and interesting works across the two hemispheres: Pièces Croisées by Johannes Schöllhorn is a set ...

Swaraabhishek


Kaushiki Chakrabarty was a child prodigy. At age two, she could reproduce Hindustani classical vocal patterns; at age 12 she was a scholar at the ...

Suzanne Vega


Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation "(Biography Magazine), Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival ...

Divas of the Decade with Lily Anna Nuris


Be wowed by the inimitable voice of Lily as she returns to charm you with songs by Karen Carpenter, Tammy Wynette, Dusty Springfield and many ...

Take 5 Piano Quintet Series: A Spanish Influence


Join Take 5 Piano Quintet as they take audiences on an exotic journey to Spain and Argentina with the Singapore premieres of piano quintets by ...

Prastara – A Carnatic Vocal Recital


Sriranjani Santhanagopalan, pupil and daughter of the legendary carnatic musician Neyveli R Santhanagopalan is one of the most promising young artistes in the carnatic music ...

Stripped
Stripped
3/28


Four female singers—Catherine Yeo, Sarah Ismail, Lily Anna Nuris and Sheila De Niro—from different walks of life come together for an empowering night of songs ...

Lucy Rose
Lucy Rose
3/14 - 3/15/2014


With her star firmly in the ascendant, Warwickshire songstress Lucy Rose is making her own destiny and shaping her future like no other new artist. ...

Buika
Buika
3/11 - 3/12/2014


Since her introduction to America in 2007 with her album Mi Niña Lola (My Little Girl Lola), Buika has experienced a meteoric rise, earning lavish ...

Ólafur Arnalds


Ólafur Arnalds has steadily built a reputation as one of the world’s most bright and able young composers. Purveying a neo-classical style with an array ...

Odysseys
Odysseys
3/2


Featuring new orchestral works by award-winning composer-pianist Tze Toh and video art by artists Weisha Chen (China) and Alba Escayo (Spain), come experience a fantastical ...

PLAYtime! Hello Yasmin
PLAYtime! Hello Yasmin
2/19 - 2/27/2014


When she’s asked about things that grow, Yasmin smiles because she knows. She thinks of seeds, all hard and smooth, and how they change and ...

DingDing & ShiShi


Cheerful, catchy and full of verve, DingDing & ShiShi’s upbeat and lighthearted urban folk songs range across genres including, rockabilly, bossa nova, funk and rock. ...

Paige Su: Heterogeneous


A graduate of the prestigious University of North Texas College of Music in the USA, Su has been making waves since she burst into the ...

KOLOR
KOLOR
2/12


From tranquil blue to restful green, from vivacious orange to red-hot rock and roll, KOLOR’s ever-changing musical palette lends its sheen to the Hong Kong ...

 Le-coconut Orchestra: OH~YES~ Oh ~ coconut


Don’t be fooled by their name, the energetic indie rock of Coconuts is deeply influenced by their artistic and philosophical aspirations in life. Lead singer ...

Hello Ling!
Hello Ling!
2/7 - 2/9/2014


Step into Ling’s lovely little garden and feel the warmth of the sun. Come along as she explores her fascinating garden of light. Discover how ...

The Great Escape


The Steve McQueens are a neo-vintage soul band from Singapore influenced by the likes of the soulful and sultry and the eclectic and eccentric, such ...

Coming Home


Nathan Hartono, who has been singing since he was 14 years old, is a prominent performer in the local music scene. He has recorded albums, ...

Qin Yuan 25: Sound of Harmonicas IV


The Chamber Harmonica Ensemble (formally known as Ho Tat Chiew Harmonica Ensemble) was formed in 1997. It consists of a group of devoted classical music ...

R3B007
R3B007
12/27


Sporting a heavier sound with bleaker, more contemplative overtones than their previous works, this new four-track compilation is an invitation into the band’s meta-universe, coded ...

Traditions of the South


The Macau Chinese Orchestra is a professional orchestra established by the Cultural Institute of Macau in 1987. Since its establishment the ensemble has performed for ...

Voices of the Giant


The Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra (gCO) is a critically acclaimed ensemble from Taiwan, representing a new generation of Chinese orchestral music. Named in honour ...

Throat Singers of Mongolia
Throat Singers of Mongolia
12/14 - 12/15/2013


Khusugtun is a khöömii (throat singing) ensemble that performs modern arrangements of Mongolian folk songs that have been passed down for generations. The six-member ensemble ...

Introduction to A Cappella Singing


Join The A Cappella Society's founder Angelina Choo in an afternoon of vocal exploration. Participants will learn how to put an a cappella song together ...

RhymeVolution


If you love your nursery rhymes, then don't miss RhymeVolution. The Vocal Associates will serve nursery rhymes and your familiar children songs with a twist ...

I Want to Break Free


It’s December. One year ends, another waits to begin. It’s time for a break. So, join well known Singapore chamber ensemble re: mix for an ...

Inaugural Singapore Concert


Showcasing the immense talent affiliated with both schools, Soochow University and Bard College celebrate their partnership with a one-night only concert in Singapore, featuring one ...

Samarupa: Beyond Beauty


Join carnatic vocalists Sushma and Chitra Poornima as they pay tribute to all mothers, wives, daughters and sisters in Samarupa. Journey with them as they ...

Harmoniously Yours - A Tribute to Bee Gees, Everly Brothers and more!


Be treated to the hits of The Righteous Brothers, the Bee Gees, the Everly Brothers, and more as Singapore’s much loved music duo, the brothers ...

PLAYtime! Hello Adam
PLAYtime! Hello Adam
11/3 - 11/8/2013


Skip into the Playground and join Adam as he runs, rolls, leaps and bounces. There’s so much to do in Adam’s playground! Hop and skip ...

Uncovered
Uncovered
10/25


Singapore’s premier a cappella group, Key Elements, returns with the launch of their brand new album, Uncovered. Their fourth release to date, this new studio ...

Awakenings
Awakenings
10/18 - 10/19/2013


Awakenings is a journey from “what was” to “what could be”. Featuring works by international choreographers and up-and-coming young local dancers, Awakenings includes a contemplative ...

The Third Space: Contemporary Asian Explorations in Dance


The Third Space features the works of contemporary Asian artists influenced by their cultural heritage, sojourns and exposure. Be inspired by choreographers Lee Ren Xin, ...

A Tribute to Anita Mui


Celebrate the memory of cantopop queen Anita Mui in this tribute concert that marks the 10th year of her passing. Join Jessica Tan as she ...

A Prince’s Journey
A Prince’s Journey
10/5 - 10/6/2013


Immerse in the sounds of Chinese chamber music inspired by the Song Dynasty painting, Along the River During the Qing Ming Festival >. The original ...

Yuan Sha Guzheng Recital


Be treated to the ethereal sounds of the guzheng in a recital by one of China’s most renowned guzheng virtuosos, Yuan Sha. Known for her ...

Steve Reich's Drumming


In the summer of 1970, Steve Reich went to Ghana to study drumming under master drummer Gideon Alorworye, the realisation of a passion he had ...

Duos Duos! A Piano and Violin Recital


The violin and piano instrumental combination is one of the most popular chamber music settings in the western classical music world. Come immerse yourself in ...

The Best of Country Greats with Matthew and the Mandarins


Making their glorious return to Coffee Morning & Afternoon Tea after a three year hiatus are Matthew and the Mandarins. Join Matthew, (also known as ...

Oh, Lovely One (Si Jelita)


Known for their exuberant live performances and feel-good music, local pop punk outfit The Sallys put together a distinctive sound interwoven by a spread of ...

Music of Love & Death – A Piano Recital


Daniel Glover makes his solo Singapore debut in this recital. This program will celebrate the bicentennial birthday of Richard Wagner with transcriptions from Wagner’s Die ...

Songs of Teresa Teng


Relive heartwarming memories of Teresa Teng as local songstress Yuan Jin pays tribute to the late legendary singer with unforgettable hits such as Moon Represents ...

Once Upon a Legend – An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Percussion Instruments


Ding Yi Music Company returns to F.Y.I with their last installment of a series featuring the four sections of the Chinese orchestra. This time the ...


Enjoy an evening of youthful musical passion as Singapore Chinese Orchestra young virtuosos Wang Jia Yao (erhu) and Cheng Tzu Ting (ruan) perform a variety ...

Kaki King
3/12


Kaki King, born Katherine Elizabeth King in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, began playing the guitar at the age of four. Although she switched to the drums ...

The Fold
3/1


Taking inspiration from a book of the same name by French philosopher Gilles Deleuze, The Fold is an extension of Tim O’Dwyer’s research in bringing ...

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