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2011 Concerts
Bitesize:
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Woodwind Instruments
13 February 2011
2:00pm
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Multi-award winning woodwind instrumentalists Dedric Wong and Tan Qing Lun will share the must-knows of traditional Chinese woodwind instruments in this talk. Through lively demonstrations, the audience will learn the unique sounds of the dizi, xiao, sheng and suona. Audience will also have the chance to try out simple techniques on the ladi. No prior knowledge required. This talk is conducted in English and is recommended for music lovers, those interested in Chinese culture and the curious.
TICKET PRICE (Exclude Booking Fee) Standard - S$15
Available at any SISTIC counter
27 February 2011
7:30pm
NAFA Lee Foundation Theatre
To welcome the New Year and new identity, Ding Yi Music Company will be staging a concert, “Sounds of Winds” at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Lee Foundation Theatre. Tickets are $20 and available through SISTIC.
In this concert, Ding Yi Music Company has invited four renowned Chinese Woodwind Soloist to share the stage. They are: “The First Man of Guanzi”, Professor Hu Zhi Hou from Central Conservatory of Music (Beijing); Sheng and Dizi Maestro Professor Xu Chao Ming and Professor Zhan Yong Ming from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music; “Golden Suona” Hou Yan Qiu from China Conservatory of Music. Worth mentioning is that these four are not only lauded for their virtuosity, but also their contributions in the research and development of their instruments.
Ding Yi Music Company’s Music Director , Singapore Cultural Medallion Tay Teow Kiat will conduct the ensemble for the first time as they accompany the Guest Soloist on their masterpieces. Let Ding Yi Music Company’s brilliant performances usher you into the New Year!
Sound of Winds
String Classics by Min Hui Fen
13 May 2011
7:30pm
SOTA Music Auditorium
Presenting the Queen of Erhu artistry – Min Hui Fen.
Lauded by the chief critic of the Boston Symphony Orchestra as “one of the best string performers in the world” Min Hui Fen will enthrall audiences with her masterpieces 《江河水》, 《草蜢弄鸡公》，《昭君出塞》 accompanied by the ensemble.
The concert will also include the world premiere of Erhu greatest classic 《烛影摇红》rearranged by Ding Yi Music Company’s Composer-in-residence, Jean Y Foo.Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of the most successful and highly acclaimed string performers in the world for an extraordinary and unforgettable one-night only concert in Singapore!
The Arts House - Chamber
7:30pm
5 June 2011
Ding Yi Music Company presents a concert series in collaboration with the Arts House showcasing a delightful fusion of music and fashion of the seasons.
Set against the backdrop of the fashion pieces by local budding designer Melody Chong Mei Yuin, the concert aims to encourage audiences to open up their hearts and minds to the versatility of the Dizi, Erhu, Pipa and Voice in an intimate setting. A diverse repertory of folk, western classical and contemporary music specially arranged for the unique instrumentation will be featured at the concert. This June, enthrall your senses, as you journey through with familiar favourites such as Springtime Polka, It Might as Well be Spring, Summertime and Summer Nights.
Spring | Summer
Music Extravaganza - Composition Recital of Professor Wang Jian Ming
24 June 2011
7:30pm
NAFA Lee Foundation Theatre
This Recital features compositions by distinguished composer Professor Wang Jian Ming who currently heads the Chinese Folk Music Department in Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
Be captivated by Professor Wangs exciting and exquisite Erhu rhapsodies and Guzheng solos performed by Ding Yi Music Company's very own multi-award winning Erhu and Guzheng Performers.
Erhu Performer - Lecturer Wang Ying, From the Central Conservatory of Music and Guzheng Performer - Madam Yin Qun, 1989 First Prize winner of the China Shan Chen Cup in Chinese Musical Instrumental Category joins Ding Yi Music Company for this spectacular performances of Professor Wang's Compositions. Coupled with Professor Wang's newly specially composed World Premiered pieces for the ensemble , this is a concert not to be missed !
9 Oct 2011
Singapore Chinese Orchestra Concert Hall (SCH)
7:30pm
Apart from performing famous works associated with their respective instruments, Chinese classical music lovers in Singapore are in for a treat as the four virtuosos perform together in an arrangement of the ancient folk tune Three Variations on the Plum Blossom Theme. Additionally, they will be sharing interesting anecdotes about their lives and approaches to their art. The night of dazzling performances will be accompanied by the musicians of Ding Yi Music Company and includes short interviews conducted in Mandarian and English. The concert will be conducted by Dr Tay Teow Kiat.
Concert Cancelled
Melody of Awakening
Esplanade Recital Studio
7:30pm
20 December 2011
The Ancient Voice
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