MAY CHAMBER SERIES
Death and the Maiden
Featuring Strings of the SSO, including Chen Da Wei, Nikolai Koval, Guan Qi, Wang Zihao (Schubert), and Chan Yoong-Han, Zhang Si Jing, Gu Bing Jie, Ng Pei-Sian, Yang Zheng Yi (Dvořák)
Experience the heartfelt inspiration of Schubert’s final years in Death and the Maiden, evocatively filled with deep sorrow and stark drama. The slow movement from his Piano Trio, D. 929, exudes bleak, inevitable loss amidst its inexorable momentum. This attractive programme ends with Dvořák’s infrequently heard Quintet No. 2 for string quartet and double bass, a work full of his melodic trademarks, signifying his burgeoning maturity as one of Czech people’s greatest composers.
Temptation of the Saintly Pot
Featuring Woodwinds of the SSO, including Miao Shanshan, Pan Yun, Li Xin and Wang Xiaoke.
A troupe of zany kitchen utensils narrate a canteen cantilena in Martinů’s jazz ballet, La revue de cuisine, written during his time in Paris. Enjoy a delectable evening featuring the SSO woodwinds in this completely French-inspired programme. Relish the pleasant wit of Jean Françaix’s Dixtuor, and enjoy the sparkling inspiration of Madame Louise Farrenc, whose music was praised by Joseph Joachim and Schumann.
Brass Ensemble of the SSO
Put on your shades as the Brass Ensemble of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra shine in an eye-opening recital of brazen fanfare and clarion chorales. Prepare for a spectacular array of pomp and pageantry as they present music for brass from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Sound the trumpet in this thrilling procession of thunder, oomph and brass bizarre.
Death and the Maiden
Strings of the SSO / Chen Da Wei, violin / Wang Zihao, cello / Yao Xiao Yun, piano / Nikolai Koval, violin / Guan Qi, viola / Chan Yoong-Han, violin / Zhang Si Jing, violin / Gu Bing Jie, viola / Ng Pei-Sian, cello / Yang Zheng Yi, double bass
Fri / 17 May 19 / 7.30pm
Victoria Concert Hall
Experience the heartfelt inspiration of Schubert’s final years in Death and the Maiden, evocatively filled with deep sorrow and stark drama. The slow movement from his Piano Trio, D. 929, exudes bleak, inevitable loss amidst its inexorable momentum. This attractive programme ends with Dvořák’s infrequently heard Quintet No. 2 for string quartet and double bass, a work full of his melodic trademarks, signifying his burgeoning maturity as one of Czech people’s greatest composers.
FeaturingStrings of the SSO / Chen Da Wei, violin / Wang Zihao, cello / Yao Xiao Yun, piano / Nikolai Koval, violin / Guan Qi, viola / Chan Yoong-Han, violin / Zhang Si Jing, violin / Gu Bing Jie, viola / Ng Pei-Sian, cello / Yang Zheng Yi, double bass
Programme| Franz Schubert (Schubert) | Andante con moto from Piano Trio in E-flat major, D. 929 |
|---|---|
String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810 "Death and the Maiden" | |
Temptation of the Saintly Pot
SSO Woodwind Musicians / Zhao Tian, violin / Chan Wei Shing, cello / Liu Yoko, clarinet / Zhao Ying Xue, bassoon / Lau Wen Rong, trumpet / Liu Jia, piano / Kong Zhao Hui, violin / Cindy Lee, violin / Shui Bing, viola / Guo Hao, cello / Wang Xu, double bass / Miao Shanshan, flute / Pan Yun, oboe / Li Xin, clarinet / Wang Xiaoke, bassoon / Gao Jian, horn / Miao Shanshan, flute / Elaine Yeo, oboe / Tang Xiao Ping, clarinet / Christoph Wichert, bassoon / Gao Jian, horn / Liu Jia, piano
Sat / 18 May 19 / 7.30pm
Victoria Concert Hall
A troupe of zany kitchen utensils narrate a canteen cantilena in Martinů’s jazz ballet, La revue de cuisine, written during his time in Paris. Enjoy a delectable evening featuring the SSO woodwinds in this completely French-inspired programme. Relish the pleasant wit of Jean Françaix’s Dixtuor, and enjoy the sparkling inspiration of Madame Louise Farrenc, whose music was praised by Joseph Joachim and Schumann.
FeaturingSSO Woodwind Musicians / Zhao Tian, violin / Chan Wei Shing, cello / Liu Yoko, clarinet / Zhao Ying Xue, bassoon / Lau Wen Rong, trumpet / Liu Jia, piano / Kong Zhao Hui, violin / Cindy Lee, violin / Shui Bing, viola / Guo Hao, cello / Wang Xu, double bass / Miao Shanshan, flute / Pan Yun, oboe / Li Xin, clarinet / Wang Xiaoke, bassoon / Gao Jian, horn / Miao Shanshan, flute / Elaine Yeo, oboe / Tang Xiao Ping, clarinet / Christoph Wichert, bassoon / Gao Jian, horn / Liu Jia, piano
Programme| MARTINŮ | La revue de cuisine |
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| Jean Françaix (Françaix) | Dixtuor for Wind Quintet and String Quintet |
| Farrenc | Sextet for Piano and Winds, Op. 40 |
Brass Ensemble of the SSO
Brass Ensemble of the SSO
Sun / 19 May 19 / 4.00pm
Victoria Concert Hall
Put on your shades as the Brass Ensemble of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra shine in an eye-opening recital of brazen fanfare and clarion chorales. Prepare for a spectacular array of pomp and pageantry as they present music for brass from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Sound the trumpet in this thrilling procession of thunder, oomph and brass bizarre.
FeaturingBrass Ensemble of the SSO
Programme| BYRD | The Earl of Oxford's March |
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| Giovanni Gabrieli (Gabrieli) | Canzon septimi toni No. 2 |
| Anton Bruckner (Bruckner) | Bruckner Etüde für das tiefe Blech for Trombone Ensemble feat. Trombone Ensemble |
| Praetorius | Cantate Domino |
| Bozza | Suite for 4 Horns in F |
I. Prélude | |
II. La Chasse | |
III. Chanson Ancienne | |
IV. Danse feat. Horn Ensemble | |
| DUPRÉ | Poème héroïque, Op. 33 |
| Henri Tomasi (Tomasi) | Fanfares Liturgiques |
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