Visitors' Guide To Singapore - Events

1		Melodies of Zheng & Ruan 5 November 2009 SCO musicians Seetoh Poh Lam and Xu Hui pit their skills in this one-of-a-kind recital concert featuring plucked-strings instruments ruan and guzheng. Ruan, known for its soothing sound and recognised more as an accompaniment in the orchestra, pairs with guzheng, a highly-popular and captivating instrument often played in solo pieces. Repertoire includes A Tribute to Yueqin, a lovely ruan piece, as well as Jackdaws Frolicking in Water, a classical and representative guzheng work with strong Teochew flavour . Where to go: Esplanade Recital Studio Website: Click here
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2		The Three Suona Virtuosos 20 - 21 November 2009 This is an opportunity to experience an entire spectrum of suona music in one night. Listen to three virtuoso musicians from China, Hong Kong and Singapore as they perform solo pieces or concertos with the orchestra. Highlights include: Qin Shi Yi in the Taiwanese folk song Ti Or Or (The Dark Sky), arranged to include pop elements, suona and ka qiang to bring out its exquisite lyrics and amusing tune; Zhou Dong Chao in Love to the Yellow Land, an inspirational piece that he composed; and Guo Ya Zhi in The Call for the Phoenix, a suona concerto that premiered in 2007, featuring Guo and the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. Where to go: SCO Concert Hall Website: Click here