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through his interactions Feb 8. 7.30pm. Esplanade Con- THEATRE
with his wife, sister-in-law cert Hall. Tix: $25 from Sistic*.
www.singaporeviolincompeti-
and the woman helping him tion.com Kumar for Beyond
write down his account.
Performed in Hindi. Unforgettable Beloved Singapore comedian Kumar hosts a special,
Feb 3–4. 7pm. Sota (School Sakura Melodies one-night-only show in support of Beyond Social
of the Arts) Drama Theatre, 1 Join the Singapore Char Services, a charity dedicated to helping children
Zubir Said Drive. Tix: $40–$150
for Feb 4 still available from Siew Baos as they revisit and youths from less privileged backgrounds. In this
www.apactix.com at press time. classic Mandarin songs show, Kumar addresses social disadvantages and
that were adapted from explores the lives of the less fortunate, all with a
Japanese songs and made humorous twist. Each invite is given at a minimum
popular by artistes such contribution of $100, and every dollar goes to Beyond
as Teresa Teng, Yu Tian Social Services.
and more. Performed in Feb 8. 8pm. Zouk, 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery.
Mandarin. Minimum donation of $100, entry includes two standard
Feb 5. 10.30am; 3pm. drinks. bit.ly/2pRPNfp
Esplanade Recital Studio.
Singapore Tix: $15 from Sistic*. www.
Symphony esplanade.com
Orchestra: Rhythms of Spring
Shostakovich
Cello Concerto Conductor Lin Ah Lek
Leading Thai composer leads the Braddell Heights
Chinese Orchestra in
Narong Prangcharoen’s a concert focusing on
‘Phenomenon’ begins this the theme of spring and
fascinating programme with celebrations, featuring
its invocation of mysterious festive-themed traditional
natural phenomena. Chinese orchestral pieces,
Then, explore the dark such as ‘Jubilant Festival’
and eerie soundscapes and ‘Welcoming Spring’.
of Shostakovich’s ‘Cello Feb 4. 3pm. Esplanade Concert night only, the DJ duo + live paintings from Southeast
Concerto No.2’, before Hall. Free. www.esplanade.com vocal improvisation project Asian collections.
concluding the night features sounds from Between Worlds: Raden
with Dvorak’s trademark TGIF Music Station drum and bass, hip-hop, Saleh and Juan Luna.
symphonic melodies. Hit the right note on the synth-pop and loops. NUS Features the works of
Conducted by Carlos Kalmar, first and third Fridays of Electronic Music Lab’s very Indonesian artist Raden
and featuring acclaimed each month with Singapore own btcprox aka Bryan Tan, Saleh (c.1811–1880) and
German cellist Jan Vogler. Chinese Cultural Centre’s will bring his original sounds Filipino artist Juan Luna
Feb 3. 7.30pm. Esplanade TGIF Music Station, a series as the opening act for this (1857–1899). It explores
Concert Hall. Tix: $15–$88 from electric evening. Presented how both artists developed
Sistic*. www.sso.org.sg of free music showcases by NUS Centre For the Arts. their work living between
featuring local talents from Feb 2. 7.30pm. Town two diverse cultures and
Singapore different musical genres Plaza, UTown, 2 College societies, and how their
International such as Kelvin Tan, winner Ave West, Kent Ridge. European experiences
Violin Competition of Project SuperStar (Season Free. www.facebook.com/ shaped the region’s art
Grand Final 2018 1), singer-producer Allan events/372558796519573 history.
Witness stellar Moo, veteran xinyao singer Colours of Impressionism:
performances of the Pan Ying, as well as young Masterpieces from the
world’s top young violinists artistes Mandy Ke and Musée d’Orsay. Features
as they compete in the Meiting. over 60 masterpieces from
final “live” rounds of the Till Mar 16. 12.30pm, 7.30pm. the renowned collection of
Singapore Chinese Cultural
second triennial competition Centre, 1 Straits Boulevard. the Musée d’Orsay, Paris.
hosted by the Yong Siew Free. www.singaporeccc.org.sg From the deep blacks of
Toh Conservatory of Century of Light Manet’s Spanish-influenced
Music. This year, there are KIV Features two exhibitions paintings to the green
32 candidates from 11 Kiat, Intriguant and that demonstrate the range and blue landscapes that
countries battling for over Vandetta aka KIV, three of painting styles and art Cézanne painted outdoors,
US$100,000 in prizes. The of the hottest names in movements that developed the exhibition traces the
grand final will be featuring the Singapore electronic in 19th century Europe. View importance of colour to the
the Singapore Symphony music scene, join forces for masterpieces from leading Impressionists’ reshaping of
Orchestra, conducted by an evening of electronica European and American painting in the 19th century.
Joshua Tan. under the stars. For one museums alongside major Till Mar 11. Sat–Thur,

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