A vibrant celebration of the vocal traditions of Northern and Eastern Europe, featuring solo and ensemble pieces drawn from the region’s folk and art song repertoire, presented by YST Voice majors and faculty.
Presented as part of Songs of the People, Folk Traditions & Stories.
ABOUT SONGS OF THE PEOPLE, FOLK TRADITIONS & STORIES
The YST Voice Department presents a year-long exploration of vocal music rooted in folk traditions, storytelling and cultural identity—from the distinct folk and vocal traditions of America (Semester 1) to the rich musical heritage of Northern and Eastern Europe this semester.
Semester 2: Music of North and Eastern Europe
Liederabend: Voices of Northern & Eastern Europe
26 Mar, 7:30pm | YST Recital Studio | Free
Voice Discovery: Songs of Europe’s North & East
7 Apr, 7:30pm | YST Recital Studio | Free
From 8 Hungarian Folksongs
Istenem áraszd meg a vizet
Anynyi bánat az szüvenem
Olvad a hó
Eddig való dolgom
DAN JIACHEN, soprano
CHOI HYE-SEON, piano
BÉLA BARTÓK
From Opus 16
I. Három öszi könnycsepp
V. Nem mehetek hozzád
HUANG YANZI, mezzo-soprano
FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN
Smutna rzeka
Dwojaki koniec
KATERYNA FEDOROVA, soprano
ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK
From Cigánské melodie
I. Má píseň zas mi láskou zní
VI. Široké rukávy
VII. Dejte klec jestřábu
SAMIKSHA ARGAL, mezzo-soprano
BEATRICE LIN, piano
LEOŠ JANÁČEK
From Zápisník Zmizelého
II. Ta černa cigánka
IV. Už mladé vlaštúvky
VIII. Nehled’te volečci
LING RYAN GENG YAN, tenor
CHOI HYE-SEON, piano
EDVARD GRIEG
Haugtussa, Opus 67
I. Det syng
II. Veslemøy
III. Blåbær-Li
IV. Møte
V. Elsk
VI. Killingdans
VII. Vond Dag
VIII. Ved Gjætle-Bekken
LEANNE REESE TAVITA, mezzo-soprano
SAMIKSHA ARGAL, mezzo-soprano
KATERYNA FEDOROVA, soprano
CHOI HYE-SEON, piano
BEATRICE LIN, piano
HALFDAN KJERULF
En sommersang
Just som jeg favned dit liv
JONATHAN JEDINE SANTOSO, baritone
CHOI HYE-SEON,piano
HILDA SEHESTED
Jeg véd en Rose
VAL CHONG, soprano
BEATRICE LIN, piano
CARL NIELSEN
Har dagen sanket al sin sorg
Den milde dag er lys og lang
Solnedgang
Til Asali
OH YUSHIN, baritone
PARK MINJUN, tenor
HUNG RUO-CHING, soprano
CHOI HYE-SEON, piano
LIM DARRELL ZHUO RUI, piano
CHRISTOPH ERNST FRIEDRICH WEYSE
Ludlams Hule
ZHOU WENYUE, soprano
CHOI HYE-SEON, piano
TICKETING INFORMATION
Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. For everyone’s safety, admission will close once the venue reaches full capacity.
Out of respect for all patrons, late admission will only be allowed at suitable intervals. No children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
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ACCESSIBILITY
YST offers step-free access from the street to all venues within the building. Accessible seating arrangements can be made for patrons with access needs. If you require more information about our facilities or wish to book accessible seats, please contact muscomms@nus.edu.sg