Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Cats' at MBS - 9 Jan to 1 Feb 2015

Cats is showing at MBS starting this coming Friday till the end of the month. What else needs to be said? Interviews and reviews will come as usual in due time. Find out where you can buy tickets at the Events Page!

'A Song and a Smile' - Mezzo Recital Fundraiser for Cambodian Children

Join American mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron, pianist Iris Koh, guest singer Christopher Lee and the St. Joseph Church Choir in a recital and buffet for only $30, all to benefit a child-care centre in Cambodia. Check out the poster below for more information:

'Poetry and Love' - Recital by Christine Seng

Soprano Christine Seng will be presenting her solo recital on 17 January 2015 with Vincent Chen on Piano and guest artistes Tenor Kee Loi-Seng and Violinist Christina Zhou. Here's more information:

Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara sing 'Silver Bells'

Renée Fleming and Broadway diva Kelli O'Hara, Hanna Gawari and Valancciene in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of The Merry Widow, wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!

La Traviata at La Scala - 2013/2014 Opening Night on 7 Dec 2013

Having watched the entire video from start to finish, I can't imagine what is so particularly controversial about this production that would warrant such fervent booing on opening night (edited out of this video unfortunately). Just that its not dripping in sequins, crystals and faux marble pillars. Sets are pared down and drama directed at inner conflict rather than outward theatrics. Direction was certainly unconventional but is done within and with respect to the text and characters. The three lead cast members' singing was excellent, particularly Diana Damrau of course. No subtitles unfortunately.

Piano Spa 7 - 'Moonlight Waves'

If you are feeling tired and emotionally drained, check out this 7th release of the Piano Spa series of piano instrumental music that promises to sooth your weary soul and lift your miserable spirit. The album is available for CD purchase and for download on iTunes. Here's more information:

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Presenting the 7th Installment of Singapore's New Age Piano Spa Series

Piano Spa is an anthology of successful New Age Instrumental albums.

The Piano Spa series is a collection of original instrumental compositions that have been described by listeners as “healing”, “relaxing” and “inspiring”.Unknown to many, the Piano Spa series is probably the best-selling Instrumental series to emerge from our very own Singapore.

SLO Children's Choir's 'All Things Bright and Beautiful' in Review - 13 Dec 2014

I attended a lovely concert by the kids of the SLO Children's Choir on Saturday night. Conducted by Rose Loh and accompanied by Aloysius Foong, the children sang and performed simple choreography in their colourful costumes, taking turns onstage with the Nanyang Children's Choir, conducted by Joyce Beetuan Koh and accompanied by Isaiah Koh,