Concerts

The year end school holidays usually mean that there will be lots of concerts to take advantage of the children's free time. It's a good and healthy way for them to occupy their time. They get to expand their knowledge and savour new experiences.

Part of the crowd at the mini concert

Recently, some of my students at the music school got to experience performing in public. The students' mini concert held at the school allowed them to show off their talent and at the same time, parents are able to see their children's progress. Most of them were playing to a big crowd for the first time and understandably, "butterflies in the stomach" and jittery hands and feet were the order of the day. A few though, took it all in their stride and performed like "old-timers".

One of my young students, 9-year-old Cheng Yen, played the song "Sing" beautifully and I thought I'd share this with you. I absolutely love this song and I can almost hear the Carpenters version reverberate in my head even as I watch this video.





If you're in the mood for something "heavier", then let Benjamin entertain you with the fusion rock piece "Night Rider". Definitely concert material with lots of effects created to give it that ooomph... with a touch of attitude thrown in!






They are young, talented and passionate. And they are called The KLPac Sinfonietta.

"Great Themes from Film & Stage" was what they presented just hours ago in the final performance of their 4-day run. It was a delightful concert performed with gusto. As expected, they have improved much since their inaugural concert a year ago. Under the capable hands of Music Director/Conductor Brian Tan, they are poised to be one of the best home-grown orchestras.

Warming up before the performance

It was 1½ hours of non-stop entertainment from this young orchestra as they served up a full ten-course meal. From Broadway showstoppers to selections from the movies and finally ending with "Sleigh Ride" as the encore.

The programme

If you were not there, this is what you missed. Here's a very short video clip of the first 44 seconds of the "Mission Impossible" theme song.




Kudos to Brian Tan and the KLPac Sinfonietta! Great show. Looking forward to next year's performances.