Singapore, 19 October 2020 (Monday) – Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) announces November LIVE Digital concert programmes today. SCO presents our 4th Digital Chamber concert titled An Affinity with Nature. This concert will be livestreamed on the online platform SISTIC LIVE from the SCO Concert Hall on 6 November (Friday) 2020, 8pm. The concert video will be available for unlimited playback till 15 November 2020 (Sunday), 8pm. The approximate concert duration is 50 minutes long. Sit back and relax, as 29 SCO musicians present an evening of calming, peaceful music with elaborates the elegance of Mother Nature.
Although physically separated, we are still intimately connected through the internet. What seems far might be much closer than you think…
Enjoy a wonderful evening in the idle comfort of your own home, as Singapore Chinese Orchestra and Resident Conductor Quek Ling Kiong leads us in a discovery of our profound affinity with nature through music, together with flowing joy and satisfaction.
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Conductor: Quek Ling Kiong
SCO Resident Conductor Quek Ling Kiong said: “Actually, the title of this concert An Affinity with Nature!, originally came from this Chinese poem which I wrote below, titled ‘Mother Nature, Oh So Beautiful’. During the Circuit Breaker, I had many realisations about life. I wrote this descriptive poem and took many photographs. In the end, I gave the title a little twist using the homophonic word "yuan" and the concert title emerged. I hope that musicians and audience members will be given the chance to appreciate the beautiful good works, after such a long hiatus. This covid-19 brought forth many realisations, and allowed all mankind to experience the so-called impermanence of life; everything changes and even until today, our plans still cannot keep up with the changes."
《自然原来是那么的美》
作者：郭勇德
您可留意到：
天空特别的蓝
野花特别的盛
杂草特别的长
马路特别的空
人群特别的稀
鸟啼特别的亮
虫鸣特别的响
晨曦特别的美
晚霞特别的暖
夜空特别的宁
星星特别的明
您是否心特别的静
因为自然特别的自然
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Accumulated life experiences during Father’s Passing
Quek Ling Kiong said,” My father passed away on 10th May 2020, during the Circuit Breaker period. All these moments allowed me to accumulate life experiences. I love to draw connections and share stories with everyone, during a concert. For instance, this year's SCO National Day online concert allowed viewers to take a trip down the memory lane of our nation's history and it shared how the torrential rain in 1966 inspired future generations of Singaporeans. The 20 November concert titled Awfully Joyful also encompasses my feelings and thoughts, it communicated my artistic ideals; all these which I intended to share about the truth, goodness and beauty of music.
Cherish the Present, Live the Moment
He shared, “For this concert, the ‘affinity’ part comprised of Winds of Affinity, Destiny and Nocturnal Peace. During this crucial period of time, there are still many who are unable to meet and visit their loved ones. Yet, a couple of them have passed on, even before they had a chance to see each other again. Cherish the Present, Live the Moment. When all things come to an end, do not despair. Look out of the window. There, the sky is blue, the sun is shining and the birds are singing. Breathe, for nature is still right beside you.”
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Concert Information
An Affinity with Nature! 《自然 · 缘来这么美！》
Date & Time: 6 November 2020, Friday* to 15 November 2020, Sunday 8pm
SISTIC livestreaming from SCO concert hall at 8pm
Ticket Price: $15 (excludes $1 SISTIC charge)
Please purchase e-tickets from SISTIC. Tickets are currently available for sale.
Event link: http://bit.ly/SCO6Nov2020
Programme
Hymn of Idleness | Composed by Liu Tianhua, rearranged by Yang Qing
Winds of Affinity | Wang Chenwei
Clouds | Phang Kok Jun
Grasslands Fantasia | Composed by Law Wei Lun, Tan Kah Yong
Destiny | Liu Xijin
Movement I: Predestination
Movement 2: Let Fate Decipher
Nocturnal Peace | Composed by Liu Tianhua, rearranged by Yan Huichang
Photo Link: http://bit.ly/SCO_6Novphotos (Provided by Singapore Chinese Orchestra)
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20 November 2020 Awfully Joyful Digital Concert
A gathering of close friends culminates in an evening of joyous discourse and music-making. Join us virtually or in-person for a Friday evening of chamber music featuring the various sections of the Chinese orchestra, and experience the camaraderie of small-ensemble music-making formed through years of close collaboration.
Inspired by Liu Xing’s Tuesday Gathering, SCO’s 5th Digital Chamber concert titled Awfully Joyful is specially curated by SCO Resident Conductor Quek Ling Kiong. This concert will be livestreamed on the online platform SISTIC LIVE from the SCO Concert Hall on 20 November (Friday) 2020, 8pm. The concert video will be available for unlimited playback till 29 November 2020 (Sunday), 8pm. The approximate concert duration is 50 minutes long.
Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) members, alumni, as well as their instructors were invited to form the chamber ensemble for the night’s concert. Sit back and relax, as 30 SCO and SNYCO musicians present an evening comprising of 8 pieces of joyful and melodious music. As part of the joyous occasion, the dizi quartet will perform Raindrop, the sheng and huqin sextet will perform Childhood and Bows and Strings respectively. The plucked strings quintet will perform Reminiscence and the octet will present Dunhuang.
Quek Ling Kiong explained that he was initially inspired by Liu Xing’s Tuesday Gathering, so the concept is that “there were a few people coming together to jam and play music, and the numbers slowly increased and this famous piece was composed. This concert aims to constantly pursue chamber ensemble’s artistic excellence. No matter its Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, we strive to model after the spirit and camaraderie in Liu Xing’s Tuesday Gathering, to gather and play music together – be awfully joyful”.
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Concert Information
Awfully Joyful 《不亦乐乎》
Date & Time: 20 November 2020, Friday* to 29 November 2020, Sunday 8pm
SISTIC livestreaming from SCO concert hall at 8pm
Ticket Price: $15 (excludes $1 SISTIC charge)
Please purchase e-tickets from SISTIC. Tickets are currently available for sale.
Event link: http://bit.ly/SCO20nov
Programme
A Merry Night | Hu Dengtiao
Raindrop | Li Nixia
Childhood | Wang Chenwei
Bows and Strings | Li Bochan
Reminiscence | Bai Haoyu
Dunhuang | Jiang Ying
Tuesday Gathering | Liu Xing
Delight | Zhang Yima
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Promotion
Two-concert bundle:
#ILoveAhDe - 2 digital concerts for $20 (excludes SISTIC charge, original price $30)
An Affinity with Nature (6 November 2020)
Awfully Joyful (20 November 2020)
Note:
- Both concerts are live streaming on SISTIC LIVE on concert day and then available on demand for 10 days.
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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.
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