Community Outreach 2014 / 15 Singapore Symphony Orchestra
This could be one of the great orchestras of the 21st century The Spectator (London), 23 October 2010 Contents 02 Concerts for Young Audiences 06 Discovering Music! 07 Connect with Music! 08 Free Concerts 11 The Concert Experience 14 Ticketing & General Information 17 Mailing List 18 Singapore Symphony Chorus 19 Singapore Symphony Children s Choir 22 Concerts at a Glance Since Lan Shui became Music Director in 1997, the SSO has been distinguished by a high level of excellence and a rising international profile. The SSO has performed around the world and its 6-city tour of London and Germany in 2010 included a sold-out performance at the Berlin Philharmonie. In September 2014 the SSO will make its debut at the BBC Proms in London, one of the greatest music festivals in the world. Among the SSO s many recordings are a number of CDs which have earned international acclaim. The SSO performs over 50 symphonic programmes a year at its performing home the Esplanade Concert Hall, the Victoria Concert Hall, home of the SSO since 1979, and at other venues. Established in 1979, the SSO s versatile repertoire spans the all-time favourites and orchestral masterpieces to exciting cutting-edge premieres, with Asian and Singaporean musicians and composers featuring prominently in the concert season. Through its many Community Outreach activities, the SSO hopes to bring the enjoyment of classical music performances to all segments of our community, and to develop new audiences through its wide-ranging programmes. Highlights include the Babies Proms, Concerts for Children, Discovering Music! series as well as a series of free performances in venues such as the Botanic Gardens and Gardens by the Bay. To find out more about our Community Outreach programmes, please visit our website www.sso.org.sg or contact our team at hazel@sso.org.sg or vanessa@sso.org.sg.
COnCertS for YOung AudienCeS COnCertS for YOung AudienCeS Concerts for Children: Roald Dahl s Little Red Riding Hood So begins the orchestra version of Roald Dahl s delightful Little Red Riding Hood. There s a wolf, a grandma and a little girl in a red cape. But Roald Dahl has spiced things up. This feisty Little Red certainly doesn t need a hunter to save her from any wolf! Roald Dahl s bizarre imagination is brought to life in Dandi Production s sparkling presentation. Paul Patterson s score entertains from start to finish with its modern sensibilities and its dazzling dramatic flourishes, inspired by Dahl s famous text. As soon as Wolf began to feel That he would like a decent meal: When she gets here I ll have a scheme To turn her into red ice-cream! 13 Sep 14 SAT, 2PM & 4PM 14 Sep 14 SUN, 2PM Joshua Tan conductor Dandi Productions Ticket Prices: $30 & $25 Booking fees apply. Priority sales: 20 May 14 Public sales: 23 May 14 The forest. Strange. Eerie. Mysterious. A place of magic and surprise... Concerts for Children: Adventures in the Magical Kingdom The King of the Magical Kingdom of Far, Far Away is in town with his Jester who invites the audience to accompany them back home where a Grand Ball is about to take place. The guests begin to arrive and we meet Beauty and the Beast, Robin Hood, The Empress of the Pagodas, Puss in Boots as well as many other familiar cartoon characters. The Ball commences with the Sleeping Beauty Waltz before we all shake off our shoes and strut our stuff to the Shrek Swamp Dance Party! SSO musicians will also bring you favourite melodies from popular Disney cartoons including Lion King, Toy Story and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. 21 Mar 15 SAT, 11AM, 2PM & 4PM Joshua Tan conductor Alasdair Malloy presenter Ticket Prices: $30 & $25 Booking fees apply. Priority sales: 3 Nov 14 Public sales: 6 Nov 14 For more ticketing information, please refer to page 14. For more ticketing information, please refer to page 14. 2
COnCertS for YOung AudienCeS COnCertS for YOung AudienCeS Concerts for Children: Jason s A to Z of Classical Music Why does the orchestra tune to A at the beginning of a concert? Get your answers at this fascinating children s concert where Associate Conductor Jason Lai will take you through the A to Z of classical music in a fun and entertaining manner! Jason will also direct the orchestra in selections from well-loved masterpieces written by some of the greatest composers of all time. 1 Jun 15 MON, 11AM, 2PM & 4PM Jason Lai conductor Ticket Prices: $30 & $25 Booking fees apply. Priority sales: 1 Feb 15 Public sales: 4 Feb 15 SSO Babies Proms Come join Uncle Peter and the SSO for an amazing musical adventure like no other, and discover the fun and fantastic world of the orchestra, its many instruments and classical music! Now into its 12th edition, the SSO Babies Proms, which sells out every year, promises to be an hour of great fun and entertainment for parents and children alike. 5 & 6 Dec 14 FRI & SAT, 2PM & 4PM Peter Moore conductor / presenter Ticket Prices: $30 & $25 Booking fees apply. Priority sales: 8 Sep 14 Public sales: 10 Sep 14 For more ticketing information, please refer to page 14. For more ticketing information, please refer to page 14. 4
discovering MuSiC! COnneCt with MuSiC! Discovering Music! Join the SSO and Associate Conductors Jason Lai and Joshua Tan for this engaging educational series suitable for young audiences as well as first-time concertgoers. All performances take place at the Victoria Concert Hall. A Musical Kaleidoscope 28 Sep 14 SUN, 4PM Joshua Tan conductor Gulnara Mashurova harp 1 Feb 15 SUN, 4PM 5 Apr 15 SUN, 4PM Jason Lai conductor Connect with Music! The SSO s Connect with Music! is an in-school programme which gives students an opportunity to meet and interact with the SSO musicians to make music education more meaningful. Each school visit will be led by SSO s Associate Conductor, Joshua Tan, where he and selected representatives from the orchestra will perform a popular piece of music, showcase their instruments up-close, introduce the sections of the orchestra, and teach musical concepts in a lively and engaging manner. By way of storytelling, instrument demonstration, games and listening activities, Connect with Music! aims to inspire and encourage students to appreciate and develop their relationship with classical music. Ticket Price: $22 Booking fees apply. Programme Suitable for Number of participants Histoire du soldat (The Soldier s Tale) by Igor Stravinsky Primary and Secondary school students 800 1,200 (assembly) Programme availability May 2015 Duration Fee 1 hour $3,000 per session + GST For more ticketing information, please refer to page 14. Please email hazel@sso.org.sg for more details. 6
free COnCertS the COnCert experience Outdoor Concerts Open Rehearsals SPH 30th Anniversary Classics In The Park 10 Aug 14 SUN, 6PM SHAW FOUNDATION SyMPHONy STAGE SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS Jason Lai conductor SPH Gift of Music Series Sponsored by SSO @ Gardens By The Bay 22 Mar 15 SUN, 6.30PM THE MEADOW Jason Lai conductor you may not know just how much work goes into the preparation of each SSO concert so why not sit in at one of our Open Rehearsals? See how the conductor shapes each note and phrase with the orchestra, and hear how individual musical parts slowly come together to form a harmonious whole. SSO Classics In The Park: Mother s Day Concert 10 May 15 SUN, 6PM SHAW FOUNDATION SyMPHONy STAGE SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS Joshua Tan conductor 1 Nov 14 SAT, 9.30AM - 12PM Open to public, admission on a first-comefirst-served basis. 11 Mar 15 WED, 7.30PM - 10.30PM Open to Friends of the SSO, SSO Subscribers and ticketholders. Venue Partners Outdoor concerts are subject to prevailing weather conditions. For concert updates, please visit www.sso.org.sg. 10
the COnCert experience the COnCert experience Pre-Concert Talks Get closer to the SSO and make the most out of your concert experience! Our Pre-Concert Talks bring you new insights into the different aspects of the works performed at the SSO concerts. Let our specialist speakers enrich your experience in the world of classical music. 2014 4 Jul FRI 11 Jul FRI 2015 10 Jan SAT 16 Jan FRI* Post-Concert Symphony Chats Stay behind for an informal chat with our conductors and soloists as they share their thoughts, views and ideas on music. If you have a question about what you ve just heard, this is also the perfect opportunity for you to get them answered. HAYDN S SINFONIA CONCERTANTE 16 Jul 14 WED 16 Jul WED* 24 & 25 Jul THU & FRI* 27 Sep SAT 4 Oct SAT 10 & 11 Oct FRI & SAT* 17 Oct FRI 29 Oct WED 1 nov SAT* 7 nov FRI 15 nov SAT 28 nov FRI 23 & 24 Jan FRI & SAT* 30 Jan FRI 7 feb SAT 6 Mar FRI 12-14 Mar THU-SAT* 28 Mar SAT 4 Apr SAT 10 & 11 Apr FRI & SAT* 16 & 17 Apr THU & FRI* 30 Apr THU 8 May FRI 15 & 16 May FRI & SAT* YEFIM BRONFMAN PLAYS BRAHMS 7 Nov 14 FRI ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL A DANGEROUS LIAISON 16 Jan 15 FRI TCHAIKOVSKY S VIOLIN CONCERTO 17 Apr 15 FRI All Post-Concert Symphony Chats are open to members of the concert audience. Open to members of the public. 6.30pm - 7pm, library@esplanade *Victoria Concert Hall Music Studio @ L3 12
ticketing & general information ticketing & general information BookYour Tickets Today! via hotline: +65 6348 5555 via internet: www.sistic.com.sg in person at SISTIC agents islandwide For outlet locations and operating hours, please visit www.sistic.com.sg. SINGLE TICKET PRICES Concerts for Children $30, $25 Friends of the SSO: 10% off Family packages (4 tickets or more): 10% off School group booking (20 tickets or more): $25.50 & $21.25 Group booking (20 tickets or more): 10% off Retain your Concerts for Children tickets to enjoy 10% discount on the next children s production. SSO Babies Proms $30, $25 Friends of the SSO: 10% off* Pre-school group booking (20 tickets or more): 10% *Terms and conditions apply. Limited to 8 tickets per transaction during priority booking period. Discovering Music! Please visit www.sso.org.sg/tickets $22 for ticketing Friends of the SSO: 10% off updates. Family package (4 tickets or more): $15 Concessions (Senior citizens, NSF men and full-time students): $15 School group booking (10 tickets or more): $10 Group booking (10 tickets or more): $15 Swire-SSO Ticketing Scheme for students Since its launch in January 2013, the Swire-SSO Ticketing Scheme has benefited over 7,000 students, enabling them to enjoy world-class performances by the SSO in the Esplanade Concert Hall at subsidised ticket prices as low as $10. Larger school groups were also rewarded with a free music appreciation talk in their campus to enhance their concert experience. Enjoy a complimentary talk with every school booking of 20 tickets. Available at SSO Office. Prices before $1 booking fee. 4 tickets or more per concert: $10 per ticket (subscription concerts) Available at all SISTIC outlets with valid student passes. Please call 6602 4225 or email myrtle@sso.org.sg for school bookings. Schools are able to use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% (excluding GST) of the ticket price. For more details, please visit http://bit.ly/1o5edcq. Prices before booking fees: $1 for tickets priced $20 and below, and $3 for tickets above $20. GROUP BOOKINGS Please call 6602 4245 for assistance. 14
ticketing & general information Admission Information Concerts for Children Each concert lasts one hour and is suitable for ages 4 to 14. All patrons require a ticket for admission. No admission for infants-in-arms. Babies Proms Suitable for children aged 6 and below. Tickets are required for children aged 2 and above. Each concert lasts one hour, and pre-concert activities will be held half an hour before each of the respective shows. Discovering Music! Suitable for ages 5 and above. No admission for infants-in-arms. Lunchtime Concerts & Pre-Tour Concerts Free admission on a first-come-first-served basis. Doors open half an hour before concert. Each concert lasts approximately one hour and is suitable for ages 5 and above. No admission for infants-in-arms. Outdoor Concerts Free admission. Concerts are subject to prevailing weather conditions. Concert-goers are advised to take public transport. Connect With Us! Want to stay updated about what s happening at SSO? Join our mailing list! Send an email to marketing@sso.org.sg to join the SSO email club for free, and stay informed about exciting SSO concerts and events throughout the year! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! R hapssody Community Outreach Newsletter Learn more about our latest and upcoming events! This enjoyable read is packed with music information, event write-ups, games and feature pages! To request for a copy, send an email to marketing@sso.org.sg. Please call 6602 4225 or email myrtle@sso.org.sg for school bookings. 16
Singapore Symphony Chorus Singapore Symphony ChildrenÕ s Choir First formed in 1980, the Singapore Symphony Chorus (SSC) has established itself as one of the finest choirs in the region and one of the few symphony choruses in Southeast Asia. Currently helmed by Chorus Director, Lim yau, the choir performs with the SSO, presenting two to three programmes a year. Chorus members are volunteers from all walks of life, with varied nationalities and a wide range of professions. Over the years, SSC has amassed a wide repertoire; The 12/13 season included George Fenton s The Blue Planet Live!, Beethoven s only opera 18 Kodaly: Missa Brevis 9 Nov 14 SUN, 4PM Lim Yau conductor SSC In Concert 17 May 15 SUN, 4PM Fidelio, perennial favourite, Handel s Messiah, and choral masterpiece, Britten s War Requiem. Most recently, the chorus performed in SSO s celebration of Verdi s 200th anniversary. This new season marks a fresh beginning for the choir, with her presentation of 2 choral recitals. Formed in 2006, the Singapore Symphony Children s Choir (SSCC) adds youthful talent and diversity to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra s repertoire. Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Concert 22 Nov 14 SAT, 4PM Wong Lai Foon conductor Sponsored by SSCC Anniversary Concert 5 Jun 15 FRI, 7.30PM Budding singers aged between 8 and 14 years undergo training to learn the fundamentals of choral music and singing breathing techniques, posture, phonetics and diction, and musical literacy. Since its founding, SSCC has performed with the SSO in works including Beethoven s Symphony No. 9, Mahler s Symphony No. 3, Orff s Carmina Burana, and Britten s War Requiem, amongst many others. For further details on both choruses, please contact choral@sso.org.sg or call 6602 4215. Please visit www.sso.org.sg for event and ticketing updates.
Concerts at a Glance PINK FREE CONCERTS BLUE TICKETED CONCERTS 2014 2015 Aug Sep Feb May 4 Aug MON, 12.30PM SPH 30TH ANNIVERSARY: SSO LUNCHTIME CONCERT 10 Aug SUN, 6PM SPH 30TH ANNIVERSARY: SSO CLASSICS IN THE PARK SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS 22 Aug FRI, 7.30PM SSO ON CAMPUS: PRE-TOUR CONCERT ITE COLLEGE (CENTRAL) 28 Aug THU, 7.30PM SSO ON CAMPUS: PRE-TOUR CONCERT REPUBLIC POLyTECHNIC 13 & 14 Sep SAT, 2PM & 4PM SUN, 2PM CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN: ROALD DAHL S LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD 28 Sep SUN, 4PM DISCOVERING MUSIC!: A MUSICAL KALEIDOSCOPE Nov 9 nov SUN, 4PM KODALY: MISSA BREVIS 22 nov SAT, 4PM TAN CHIN TUAN CENTENNIAL CONCERT 1 feb SUN, 4PM DISCOVERING MUSIC! Mar 18 Mar WED, 12.30PM SSO LUNCHTIME CONCERT 21 Mar SAT, 11AM, 2PM & 4PM CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN: ADVENTURES IN THE MAGICAL KINGDOM 22 Mar SUN, 6.30PM SSO @ GARDENS BY THE BAY THE MEADOW Apr 10 May SUN, 6PM SSO CLASSICS IN THE PARK: MOTHER S DAY CONCERT SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS 17 May SUN, 4PM SSC IN CONCERT Jun 1 Jun MON, 11AM, 2PM & 4PM CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN: JASON S A TO Z OF CLASSICAL MUSIC 5 Jun FRI, 7.30PM SSCC ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Dec 5 & 6 dec FRI & SAT, 2PM & 4PM 5 Apr SUN, 4PM DISCOVERING MUSIC! SSO BABIES PROMS 22 Please visit www.sso.org.sg for updates. Information correct at time of print.
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