Monday, July 13, 2015
Interview with 'Singin' in the Rain' Star Duane Alexander
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Video Interviews with MBS 'Singin' in the Rain' Cast
Hawk Liu hangs out with the cast of Singin' in the Rain to see what we can expect from the production. First up is resident director Anton Luitingh, who also directed the recent Sound of Music production that played here last year.
Bethany Dickson, the star from Sound of Music, is also returning to take on the leading female role of Kathy Seldon:
Friday, July 10, 2015
SLO's 'I Pagliacci' and 'Gianni Schicchi' - 10 to 12 Sep 2015
I Pagliacci
Canio: Lee Jae Wook (tenor)
Nedda: Sachika Ito (soprano)
Tonio: Singer to be confirmed (baritone)
Beppe: Lemuel dela Cruz (tenor)
Silvio: Martin Ng (baritone)
Gianni Schicchi
Gianni Schicchi: Adrian Clarke (baritone)
Rinuccio: Lee Jae Wook (tenor)
Lauretta: Marlena Devoe (soprano)
Gherardo: Lemuel dela Cruz (tenor)
Nella: Sachika Ito (soprano)
Zita: Fionna Kim (contralto)
Marco: Martin Ng (baritone)
With: Singapore Lyric Opera Orchestra, Opera Chorus and SLO Children’s Choir
Director: Tom Hawkes
Singapore Lyric Opera is excited to announce its newest production this season; Double Bill Operas- Leoncavallo's Pagliacci & Puccini's Gianni Schicchi which will be held at the Esplanade theatre and runs from 10 to 12 of September.
With a renowned international cast and directed by the critically acclaimed Tom Hawkes, expect to be blown away by the roller coaster of emotions that will be sure to leave the audience in tears and laughter.
'Disney On Classic' by the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra - 16 and 17 July 2015
Disney On Classic by the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra will be held next Thursday and Friday, 16 and 17 July at the Star Theatre, featuring 8 international singers, conductor Brad Kelley. and local child performer Sasha Suhandinata. Here's more information about the show:
Disney On Classic ~ A Magical Night ASIA TOUR 2015
16 July and 17 July 2015, 7:30pm
The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre
1 Vista Exchange Green, Singapore 138617
Experience the magic of Disney as never before with its most successful live orchestral show, Disney on Classic ~ A Magical Night!
Following 12 years of sold out performances in Japan, Disney on Classic ~ A Magical Night is finally arriving in Southeast Asia and Singapore for the first time for the whole family to enjoy.
This full-length concert will showcase the most beloved tunes from the famed Walt Disney Studios songbook, performed by 8 international singers and Singapore's very own Metropolitan Festival Orchestra under the baton of legendary Disney music maestro, Brad Kelley. 9 year old Sasha Suhandinata has also been selected through rigorous auditions to sing as Princess Anna for these two nights!
Monday, July 6, 2015
MBS 'Singin' in the Rain' Opening This Thursday!
Singin' in the Rain opens this coming Thursday and runs till 2 August 2015 at MBS's Mastercards Theatre! Check out our earlier write-up of the show here. Exclusive interviews with the cast will be coming soon. You can also find ticketing information on our Events Page!
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Choral Concert ' The Book of Love' by Cappella Martialis
Renaissance choir Cappella Martialis diverts from their usual repertoire of sacred music, to present secular love songs from the era as well as arrangements of retro pop hits. Here's more information:
12th July 2015
6pm
10 Square @ Orchard Central,
10th Floor, Orchard Central,
181 Orchard Road, S(238896)
If you've only heard us singing sacred repertoire, join us as we explore songs of life and love, from times ancient and modern, for voices and instruments.
The programme will include music from Late Mediæval France, Renaissance England, Early Romantic Vienna, as well as the 20th Century. If you've ever thought Mediæval and Renaissance music boring, wait till you see the lyrics to some of our songs, some of which are being performed in Singapore for the first time. We’ll be singing in English, Mediæval Occitan, Renaissance French, Italian, German, and Cantonese Chinese (!), Full translations will be provided.
Programme:
Tant que vivray (C. de Sermisy)
Entre vous filles (J. Clemens non Papa)
Now is the Month of Maying (T. Morley)
Mon cœur se recommande a vous (O. de Lassus)
Le souvenir de vous me tue (R. Morton)
Une jeune fillette (Anon)
Une m’avoit promis (A. Le Roy)
Amarilli, mia bella (G. Caccini, arr. R. Dowland)
Divine Amaryllis (A. de Boësset)
Can vei la lauzeta mover (B. de Ventadorn)
Si dolce è’l tormento (C. Monteverdi)
Vier Gesänge für Männerstimmen (F. Schubert)
In stiller Nacht (J. Brahms)
The Dark Eyed Sailor (R. Vaughan Williams)
The Way You Look Tonight
How Deep is Your Love (The Bee Gees)
海闊天空 (Beyond)
The Book of Love (P. Gabriel)
In addition to our usual lute & renaissance guitar player, we shall be joined by Singapore's preëminent recorderist, Mr Dominic Wan.
Guest conductor: Mr Yeo Ying-Hao
Admission is $10.
Free seating.
To purchase tickets, send Cappella Martialis a message via the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/667445536732837/
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