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March 6, 2020 at 2:33pm

Chinese pianist Yuja Wang arrived at Vancouver Airport, Canada, for a recital only to be detained by police.

She was subject to 'intense questioning' for over an hour upon arrival in Canada over the weekend, causing her to almost miss her recital that evening at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

The experience left her 'extremely shaken', she explained in a Facebook post after her performance.

She had no other option but to perform in sunglasses in order to cover... See More

Chinese pianist Yuja Wang arrived at Vancouver Airport, Canada, for a recital only to be detained by police.

She was subject to 'intense questioning' for over an hour upon arrival in Canada over the weekend, causing her to almost miss her recital that evening at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

The experience left her 'extremely shaken', she explained in a Facebook post after her performance.

She had no other option but to perform in sunglasses in order to cover her 'visibly red and swollen' eyes.

#YujaWang #recital #performing #event #concert

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Yuja Wang powers through traumatic experience to give rousing recital

February 28, 2020 at 10:23am

Yamaha announces ten finalists for its Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarships

All applicants are under the age of 25 and are currently studying in full time music education in the UK.

The finalists will perform on the Conservatoire’s ‘CFX’ - Yamaha’s flagship concert grand piano to an eminent judging panel.

Founded in 1989, the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship competitions now take place in 32 countries and have endowed over 1000 scholarships... See More

Yamaha announces ten finalists for its Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarships

All applicants are under the age of 25 and are currently studying in full time music education in the UK.

The finalists will perform on the Conservatoire’s ‘CFX’ - Yamaha’s flagship concert grand piano to an eminent judging panel.

Founded in 1989, the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship competitions now take place in 32 countries and have endowed over 1000 scholarships totalling more than one million euros since their inception.

A not-for-profit charity, it is dedicated to providing support and performance platforms for the next generation of classical music talent.

The finals are open for all to attend and entry to the event is free.

#yamaha #Scholarship #grand #cfx #YamahaMusicFoundation #competition #charity #event

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Yamaha announces ten finalists for its Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarships

February 28, 2020 at 10:12am

"Martha once said that Prokofiev is her best friend. Now I can see what she meant."

"The killer octaves at 18:01...oh my.. "

"Mind-blowing - She is a living miracle."

"It is quite perturbing that she plays this massive difficult piece at 77 as when she was 30......"

"I was there seated at the second row from the stage, totally mesmerized by Martha"s stunning performance. To watch her live was a dream come true."

"Martha once said that Prokofiev is her best friend. Now I can see what she meant."

"The killer octaves at 18:01...oh my.. "

"Mind-blowing - She is a living miracle."

"It is quite perturbing that she plays this massive difficult piece at 77 as when she was 30......"

"I was there seated at the second row from the stage, totally mesmerized by Martha"s stunning performance. To watch her live was a dream come true."

#MarthaArgerich #sso #Prokofiev #concerto #sipf #sipf2018 #orchestra #performing #event

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Singapore Symphony Orchestra

February 28, 2020 at 10:08am

Maestro Joe Hisaishi, Singaporean soprano Jennifer Lien and the orchestra take a bow before the full house audience at the conclusion of tonight's concert! We hope you enjoyed it!

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Maestro Joe Hisaishi, Singaporean soprano Jennifer Lien and the orchestra take a bow before the full house audience at the conclusion of tonight's concert! We hope you enjoyed it!

#sso #orchestra #concert #recital #event #JoeHisaishi #JenniferLien

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Joe Hisaishi In Concert With the SSO - Applause

February 28, 2020 at 10:06am

Hisaishi-sensei, thank you for your music! "The earth speaks to all of us, and if we listen, we can understand." - Castle In the Sky

To all: thank you for attending!

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Hisaishi-sensei, thank you for your music! "The earth speaks to all of us, and if we listen, we can understand." - Castle In the Sky

To all: thank you for attending!

#sso #orchestra #concert #recital #event #JoeHisaishi #CastleInTheSky

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Singapore Symphony Orchestra

February 28, 2020 at 10:01am

"The arts help you to surrender yourself to the unknown, and the beauty of a piece of art or music reinvigorates your belief that, as human beings, we have the ability to transcend today's problems and attain greatness." - Our CEO, Mr Chng Hak-Peng
The Straits Times, 25 Feb

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#sso #orchestra #concert #recital #event #sgunited #WuhanVirus #covid19 #media #StraitsTimes #newspaper

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Singapore Symphony Orchestra

February 28, 2020 at 9:59am

Enjoy an SSO performance at twilight in the beautiful setting of Gardens by the Bay. As the sun sets, Darrell Ang conducts a programme of well-known music by Brahms, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Lully. Why not bring a picnic to enjoy along with the music? And what’s more, your four-legged friends are welcome to join us as well!

Free Admission. No tickets required. All ages, all welcome.

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Free Admission. No tickets required. All ages, all welcome.

#sso #orchestra #concert #recital #event #gbtb #picnic #Tchaikovsky #Prokofiev #Lully #Brahms #Mozart

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Symphony In the Gardens

February 28, 2020 at 9:52am

Complimentary Tickets for Frontline Workers: In addition, we'd like to invite healthcare workers, public transport and taxi drivers, as well as private-hire drivers in Singapore to our concerts, as a gesture of our appreciation for your contributions during this trying time. Please visit the link below to find out how you can get a pair of complimentary tickets.

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#sso #orchestra #concert #recital #event #sgunited #WuhanVirus #covid19 #giveaway #TicketGiveaway

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Singapore Symphony Orchestra

February 26, 2020 at 12:52am

Do lunchtimes get more delicious than this? With Lully as a starter and Mozart for the main course, this FREE lunchtime concert at the Victoria Concert Hall is sure to whet your appetite. Darrell Ang conducts the SSO while our Principal Horn, Han Chang Chou, is the soloist for excerpts from Mozart’s Horn Concerto No.2. This concert is always popular so do arrive early.

FREE ADMISSION but tickets required for entry. Ticketing details to be announced.

FREE ADMISSION but tickets required for entry. Ticketing details to be announced.

#vch #sso #concert #recital #performing #event #orchestra