Singapore, 17 June 2019 (Monday) – Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) will perform a Lunchtime Concert at Mapletree Business City’s (MBC) Plaza, as part of Mapletree Investments’ “Arts in the City” series of performances. The SCO Lunchtime Concert at MBC, conducted by SCO Resident Conductor Quek Ling Kiong, will be on 3 July 2019 (Wednesday) from 12.30pm – 1.30pm.
SCO will perform a selection of familiar tunes including Take Me Home, Country Road, Sway and the David Tao favourite – Moon Over My Heart（月亮代表谁的心）, a twist on the Teresa Teng hit song The Moon Represents My Heart（月亮代表我的心）, of which, SCO suona principal Chang Le takes on the solo for this piece. Audience can also enjoy Medley of Sichuan Folk Songs（四川民歌串烧）composed by young composer Wang Chenwei, One Night in Beijing（北京一夜） and Lenggang Kangkung, which comprises of a medley of familiar malay folk tunes.
SCO’s erhu musician Tao Kaili will perform Vittorio Monti’s classic work for the violin – Czardas, on the gaohu. Ending off the concert will be xinyao evergreen work Friends Forever（细水长流）, composed by Singaporean singer songwriter Liang Wern Fook.
The “Arts in the City” series is one of Mapletree’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts to support the arts, by providing a platform for local arts groups and brings performance arts to its working community. MBC is one of the National Art Council’s Arts and Cultural Nodes, which was developed for people to come together to participate in, enjoy, and experience the value of arts in their neighbourhood. MBC is also the venue partner for this concert.
Conductor: Quek Ling Kiong
Singapore Chinese Orchestra
Concert Details:
SCO Lunchtime Concert @ Mapletree Business City
Date: 3 July 2019 (Wednesday)
Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Venue: Mapletree Business City, Plaza
20 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 117439
Free admission.
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About Singapore Chinese Orchestra
Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) is Singapore’s only professional Chinese orchestra. Inaugurated in 1997, the orchestra made up of more than 80 musicians took on the twin role of preserving traditional arts and culture and establishing new frontiers through the incorporation of Nanyang music elements in its repertoire. SCO has impressed a broadening audience with its blockbuster presentations and is fast establishing itself among its counterparts around the world. Known for its high performance standards and versatility, the SCO is recognized through invitations to perform at numerous prestigious events locally and internationally. In line with its vision to be a world-renowned people’s orchestra, SCO continues to inspire, educate and communicate through its music.
About Mapletree Investments
Mapletree is a leading real estate development, investment, capital and property management company headquartered in Singapore. Its strategic focus is to invest in markets and real estate sectors with good growth potential. By combining its key strengths, the Group has established a track record of award-winning projects, and delivers consistent and high returns across real estate asset classes.
Mapletree currently manages four Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and six private equity real estate funds, which hold a diverse portfolio of assets in Asia Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US).
As at 31 March 2019, Mapletree owns and manages S$55.7 billion of office, retail, logistics, industrial, residential and lodging properties.
The Group’s assets are located across 12 economies globally, namely Singapore, Australia, China, Europe, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, the UK, the US and Vietnam. To support its global operations, Mapletree has established an extensive network of offices in these countries.
For more information, please visit www.mapletree.com.sg.