[FULLY SUBSCRIBED] National Museum: Lunar New Year Celebration Concert
2022-02-05 13:30 - 14:30 (Asia/Singapore) | National Museum, 93 Stamford Road, 178897, Singapore
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Head down to the National Museum to catch Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music students from the Leading and Guiding programme present an exciting medley of Chinese New Year songs on 5th February 2021, 1.30-2.30pm. These popular tunes, many of which are available in the National Museum’s collection of vinyl records, have been reimagined by Year 2 Composition major Chua Zi Tao to capture quintessential sounds and imagery in Singapore, and will be performed in an interactive multimedia showcase by Calista Liaw (erhu), Alyssa Goh (violin), Han Huijae (cello), Lee Minjin (flute), and Viona Natalie Sanjaya (piano).
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• Free admission via Peatix registration only
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[FULLY SUBSCRIBED] YST Orchestral Institute: Dvořák’s Bohemian Rhapsody
2022-02-05 17:00 - 18:00 | University Cultural Centre Theatre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, 119279, Singapore
PROGRAMME
DVOŘÁK
Symphony No. 8 in G-major, Op. 88, B. 163I. Allegro con brio
IGNATIUS WANG (M.Mus2)
II. Adagio
CHOY SIEW WOON (M.Mus2)
III. Allegretto grazioso
KOH KAI JIE (M.Mus1)
IV. Allegro ma non troppo
LESTER KONG (M.Mus2)
Musicians list
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The YST Orchestral Institute proudly presents Dvořák’s Bohemian Rhapsody: A performance-deconstruction of his Symphony No. 8 in G major. Join us and discover the stories behind Dvořák’s Bohemian Rhapsody masterpiece, as our four MMus Conducting students guide the audience through the structural intricacies, narrative background, and inspirations behind this dynamic symphony. Through discourse, illuminated demonstrations, and full performances of each movement, we will all take a sonic journey through Dvořák’s Bohemia.
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TICKETING INFORMATION
Up to 146 audience members (in groups of 2) will be allowed. To help keep our community safe, here are the measures that we will be adhering to:
• Free admission via Eventbrite registration only.
• A maximum group size of two (2) is allowed for each registration.
• Only fully vaccinated* / audience members who are exempted from Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS)^ may be admitted.
• *Fully vaccinated: having received 2nd dose by 22 January 2022.
• ^VDS: Individuals who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection, medically ineligible for COVID-19 vaccination and children aged 12 and below are exempted from VDS.
• All ticket holders must warrant that all vaccination and VDS information are correct when requested for disclosure.
• All ticket holders must consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal data in relation to the ticket holders’ vaccination and VDS data.
• Out of respect for other concertgoers, no children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission.
Do bring along your photo identification, and mobile device with the updated TraceTogether (TT) app or token for SafeEntry check-in. We regret that patrons who do not have their photo ID, the app or token will be denied entry. Please visit the MOH website for details.
* All event information is correct at the time of print.

[INTERNAL] SoundBites: OpusNovus
2022-02-07 12:15 - 13:15 | Conservatory Orchestra Hall, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, 3 Conservatory Drive, Singapore, 117376, Singapore
* Internal events will only be open to YST faculty, staff and students.
CHRISTOPH WICHERT, coachLIEN BOON HUA, coachTONY MAKAROME, coach
PROGRAMME
TONY MAKAROMEModern Times
KARLHEINZ STOCKHAUSENFür kommende ZeitenXV. Japan
CHIEN CHIN (B.Mus3), violinFENG JIALE (B.Mus3), violinTHANATAT SRIARANYAKUL (B.Mus3), violinCHEN CHI-JUI (B.Mus3), violaBEKHZOD OBLAYOROV (B.Mus3), celloMA CHUNYU (B.Mus3), clarinetSONG YUHUI (B.Mus3), bassoonLINNET SIM YUN JUAN (B.Mus3), french hornUVAHRAAJ S/O ANBARASAN (B.Mus3), tubaWANG HUANG HAO JIA (B.Mus3), pianoJONAH RYAN KWEK LIM JIN (B.Mus3), piano
JENNIFER WALSCHEFrom Silently and Very Fast
Look, Stranger, On This Island
FRANK ZAPPAThe Black Page
SHERZOD ABDIEV (B.Mus3), violinLUO JUNTAO (B.Mus3), violinMA MINGYUAN (B.Mus3), violinTAN SHI LING DENISE (B.Mus3), celloCHEW CHEIN PHING EUGENE (B.Mus3), double bassNESTOR JOSE SOLORZANO MEJIAS (B.Mus3), oboeYANG RONGZE (B.Mus3), clarinetCHIU HSUAN (B.Mus3), french hornYEE CHOON YONG WILLIAM (B.Mus3), tromboneORATHAI SINGHAART (B.Mus3), percussionJET STEPHEN CO CHONG (B.Mus3), piano
ABOUT THIS EVENT
OpusNovus is the contemporary music ensemble comprising of students from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. It programmes a mix of important works by internationally renowned living composers and newer compositions as well as lesser known gems of the contemporary repertoire.
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• Internal events will only be open to YST faculty, staff and students.
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Noon Recital
2022-02-09 12:10 - 13:10 | Conservatory Orchestra Hall, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, 3 Conservatory Drive, Singapore, 117376, Singapore
PROGRAMME
BOTTESINIDouble Bass Concerto No. 2 in B minorI. Allegro moderato
FANG PO-YU (B.Mus4), double bassKERIM VERGAZOV, piano
SAINT-SAËNSRomance for Horn and Piano, Op. 36
CHLOE CHAI MEI QIN (B.Mus1), french hornNICHOLAS LOH, piano
DVOŘÁKViolin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53
FOO YUE NING (B.Mus2), violinCHERIE KHOR, piano
SIBELUSViolin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47I. Allegro moderato
HOI KHAI-WEING (B.Mus1), violinCHERIE KHOR, piano
SHOSTAKOVICHSonata for Cello and Piano in D minor, Op. 40 I. Allegro non troppoII. Allegro
CAO HUIYING (B.Mus1), celloLIU JIA, piano
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Wednesday Noon Recitals offer short student performance from the full range of Conservatory activity, an ideal introduction to the world of classical music.
This event will be livestreamed on the Conservatory’s YouTube channel. Follow and subscribe to be notified of upcoming streams.
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• Due to COVID-19 related guidelines, this performance will only be offered virtually.
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Foreword
2022-02-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Victoria Concert Hall, Victoria Concert Hall, 9 Empress Pl, 179556, Singapore
PROGRAMME
ALEXANDER VON ZEMLINSKYHumoresque
CLAUDIO MONTEVERDIChiome d’oro
FREDERICK CHOPINEtude Op. 10 No. 3 in E major “Tristesse”
GABRIEL FAURÉ2 Duets Op. 10
KEVIN MCKEEEscape
BÉLA BARTÓKPiano Sonata Sz. 80I. Allegro moderato
BENJAMIN BRITTENCanticle V
CLIFF TANForeword
Programme booklet
ABOUT THIS EVENT
As the YST BMus graduating cohort of 2022 looks towards the future, they also reflect on their journey here. Experience an evening of adventure, magic, and toils weaved by our students as they carve for themselves a story worth to be told and leave their final words of gratitude.
A delayed broadcast of the concert will be presented on the Conservatory’s YouTube channel. Follow and subscribe to be notified of upcoming streams.
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TICKETING INFORMATION
Up to 264 audience members (in groups of 2) will be allowed. To help keep our community safe, here are the measures that we will be adhering to:
• Tickets at $20 via Eventbrite only. Please note that by clicking on the link, you will be directly forwarded to a third-party independent site, which is not developed nor maintained by the National University of Singapore (NUS). The website could be subject to data protection and privacy practices and you are encouraged to examine them before proceeding to share your personal data. NUS will collect, use and/or disclose the personal data submitted through this third party independent site for the purpose of registration and/or management of the event.
• A maximum group size of two (2) is allowed for each registration.
• Only fully vaccinated* / audience members who are exempted from Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS)^ may be admitted.
• *Fully vaccinated: having received 2nd dose by 27 January 2022.
• ^VDS: Individuals who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection, medically ineligible for COVID-19 vaccination and children aged 12 and below are exempted from VDS.
• All ticket holders must warrant that all vaccination and VDS information are correct when requested for disclosure.
• All ticket holders must consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal data in relation to the ticket holders’ vaccination and VDS data.
• Out of respect for other concertgoers, no children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission.
Do bring along your photo identification, and mobile device with the updated TraceTogether (TT) app or token for SafeEntry check-in. We regret that patrons who do not have their photo ID, the app or token will be denied entry. Please visit the MOH website for details.
Thank you for your continued support and we can’t wait to see you all in person!
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[INTERNAL] SoundBites: Expert Interpreter (Martin Jaggi)
2022-02-14 12:15 - 13:15 | Conservatory Orchestra Hall, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, 3 Conservatory Drive, Singapore, 117376, Singapore
* Internal events will only be open to YST faculty, staff and students.
MARTIN JAGGI, cello
PROGRAMME
JOAN TAN JING WENWanderlost (Begin Again)
CHONG HENG LIA Game for Solo Cello
ALICIA CHANDRAMr Roadrunner
CLIFF TANPromenade
ESTENE CHEONGSnowscapes
LIM CHAE HYUNEverything we said: they last, but how well?
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Martin Jaggi was born in Basel, Switzerland. He studied cello and composition in Basel, Zurich and Hamburg with Reinhard Latzko and Walter Grimmer (cello); Rudolf Kelterborn, Detlev Müller-Siemens and Manfred Stahnke (composition); as well as chamber music with the Trio del Trieste in Duino (Italy).
From 2000-2013 he was a member of the piano quartet Mondrian Ensemble, which he co-founded and with whom he won several prizes. Martin Jaggi is a member of the Ensemble Phoenix Basel and a principal cellist of the Basel Sinfonietta. As a chamber musician and soloist, he has performed in many festivals and concert halls in over 30 countries.
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[FULLY SUBSCRIBED] Visiting Artist Series: The Cuckoo - A Piano Recital by Christopher Guzman
2022-02-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Conservatory Orchestra Hall, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, 3 Conservatory Drive, Singapore, 117376, Singapore
PROGRAMME
SWANSONThe Cuckoo
J.S. BACH English Suite No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808I. Prélude II. Allemande III. Courante IV. Sarabande V. Gavotte IVI. Gavotte IIVII. Gigue
CHOPINScherzo No. 3 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 39
CHÁVEZMeditación
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 21 I. Allegro doloroso II. Andante III. Molto inquieto
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born in Texas and currently Professor in Piano at Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania, Christopher Guzman enjoys an international performing career, showcasing a broad range of styles from the Baroque era to the avant-garde. Much of Mr Guzman’s career has been centered on music written after 1900, and his performances include world premieres by Donald Martino, Nico Muhly, and Paul Schoenfield.
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TICKETING INFORMATION
Up to 40 audience members (single seats) will be allowed. To help keep our community safe, here are the measures that we will be adhering to:
• Free Admission via Eventbrite registration only. Please note that by clicking on the link, you will be directly forwarded to a third-party independent site, which is not developed nor maintained by the National University of Singapore (NUS). The website could be subject to data protection and privacy practices and you are encouraged to examine them before proceeding to share your personal data. NUS will collect, use and/or disclose the personal data submitted through this third party independent site for the purpose of registration and/or management of the event.
• A maximum group size of two (2) is allowed for each registration.
• Only fully vaccinated* / audience members who are exempted from Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS)^ may be admitted.
• *Fully vaccinated: having received 2nd dose by 1 February 2022.
• ^VDS: Individuals who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection, medically ineligible for COVID-19 vaccination and children aged 12 and below are exempted from VDS.
• All ticket holders must warrant that all vaccination and VDS information are correct when requested for disclosure.
• All ticket holders must consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal data in relation to the ticket holders’ vaccination and VDS data.
• Out of respect for other concertgoers, no children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission.
Do bring along your photo identification, and mobile device with the updated TraceTogether (TT) app or token for SafeEntry check-in. We regret that patrons who do not have their photo ID, the app or token will be denied entry. Please visit the MOH website for details.
* All event information is correct at the time of print.

Noon Recital
2022-02-16 12:10 - 13:10 | Conservatory Orchestra Hall, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, 3 Conservatory Drive, Singapore, 117376, Singapore
PROGRAMME
LUTOSLAWSKIVariations on a Theme by Paganini for Two Pianos
ANG WENXI, KENNIS (B.Mus4), pianoJONAH RYAN KWEK LIM JIN (B.Mus3), piano
HANDELOboe Concerto No. 3 in G minor, HWV 287I. GraveII. AllegroIII. SarabandeIV. Allegro
TEERAYUT TUPMONGKOL (B.Mus2), tubaALEKSANDR TIAN, piano
MOZARTFlute Concerto in D major, K. 314II. Adagio non troppoIII. Rondo: Allegretto
VIKTORIYA KLYUKINA (B.Mus4), fluteMATTHEW MAK, piano
SIBELUSViolin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47I. Allegro moderato
JOANNE CHAN (B.Mus2), violinBEATRICE LIN, piano
TAKTAKISHVILISonata for Flute and Piano in C majorII. Aria: Moderato con motoIII. Allegro scherzando
NATASHA LEE (B.Mus1), fluteMATTHEW MAK, piano
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Wednesday Noon Recitals offer short student performance from the full range of Conservatory activity, an ideal introduction to the world of classical music.
This event will be livestreamed on the Conservatory’s YouTube channel. Follow and subscribe to be notified of upcoming streams.
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TICKETING INFORMATION
• Due to COVID-19 related guidelines, this performance will only be offered virtually. * All event information is correct at the time of print.

No Pain, More Gain
2022-02-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Conservatory Orchestra Hall, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, 3 Conservatory Drive, Singapore, 117376, Singapore
ABOUT THIS EVENT
This health and wellness symposium, as part of Vivien Chong’s (B.Mus4, MS/MCP) Capstone Project, serves as a platform for practicing musicians to gain a better understanding on how they could take preventative measures against health issues that affect their performance, and know where to seek help if ever faced with a playing-related injury. Attendees can expect to be introduced to some common health issues faced by other musicians as a result of their constant long hours of practicing on their instrument and/or using their voice.
More information here.
This event is held in partnership with

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Free admission via registration only.

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[INTERNAL] SoundBites: Percussion
2022-02-28 12:15 - 13:15 | Conservatory Orchestra Hall, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, 3 Conservatory Drive, Singapore, 117376, Singapore
* Internal events will only be open to YST faculty, staff and students.
PROGRAMME
WILLIAM KAHNIn Ancient Temple Gardens
LEE YU RU (M.Mus1), xylophone and percussionLOW YIK HANG (M.Mus1), marimbaTHANAPHAT PRATJAROENWANIT (B.Mus3), marimbaORATHAI SINGHAART (B.Mus3), marimbaMADELAINE CHONG ZIA CHEE (B.Mus3), harpK.GUN MONGOLKRAPA (B.Mus2), vibraphoneADAM SHARAWI (B.Mus2), vibraphone
IVAN TREVINOWildings
LOW YIK HANG (M.Mus1), percussionORATHAI SINGHAART (B.Mus3), percussion
IVAN TRAVINO2300 Degrees
LEE YU RU (M.Mus1), marimbaTHANAPHAT PRATJAROENWANIT (B.Mus2), marimba
EMMANUEL SEJOURNELosa
LOW YIK HANG (M.Mus1), vibraphoneCHENG YI-CHUNG (B.Mus1), marimbaJEREMY NG CHUAN KAI (B.Mus1), percussion
EMMANUEL SEJOURNESoso Bala
LEE YU RU (M.Mus1), vibraphone and percussionLOW YIK HANG (M.Mus1), vibraphoneTHANAPHAT PRATJAROENWANIT (B.Mus3), marimbaORATHAI SINGHAART (B.Mus3), marimbaK.GUN MONGOLKRAPA (B.Mus2), marimbaADAM SHARAWI (B.Mus2), marimba and percussionJEREMY NG CHUAN KAI (B.Mus1), marimba and percussionCHENG YI-CHUNG (B.Mus1), marimba
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Enjoy a delightful hour of enchanting music brought to you by students of the Percussion Department!
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Internal events will only be open to YST faculty, staff and students.

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