Never too late to learn.
Let us hear what our student Jolene Chew has to say about her musical journey with Yamaha Music School as an adult learner!
#JoleneChew #AdultLearner #AdultStudent #yamaha... See More
Never too late to learn.
Let us hear what our student Jolene Chew has to say about her musical journey with Yamaha Music School as an adult learner!
#JoleneChew #AdultLearner #AdultStudent #yamaha #NeverTooLate
[Yamaha Electone Festival 2020 - Cancelled]
In view of the current COVID-19 situation, Yamaha Electone Festival 2020 will be cancelled. Meanwhile stay home and stay safe. ? We hope to see you next year!
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing... See More
[Yamaha Electone Festival 2020 - Cancelled]
In view of the current COVID-19 situation, Yamaha Electone Festival 2020 will be cancelled. Meanwhile stay home and stay safe. ? We hope to see you next year!
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #SGUnited #YEF #YEF2020 #yamaha
Westbank and Fazioli’s latest instrument is the aforementioned Butterfly piano. One of celebrated architect Bing Thom’s last projects was the design of a new development in downtown Vancouver entitled the Butterfly. This is a 56 storey residential property, with a plan view reminiscent of the wings of a butterfly.
Thom died in 2016, and his design team were tasked with creating a piano to compliment the new building. This is the first piece of work the team produced that didn’t have... See More
Westbank and Fazioli’s latest instrument is the aforementioned Butterfly piano. One of celebrated architect Bing Thom’s last projects was the design of a new development in downtown Vancouver entitled the Butterfly. This is a 56 storey residential property, with a plan view reminiscent of the wings of a butterfly.
Thom died in 2016, and his design team were tasked with creating a piano to compliment the new building. This is the first piece of work the team produced that didn’t have Thom’s input, and as such is considered a tribute to their famous mentor. The Butterfly Piano’s design matches the vivacious curves and flow of the building. However the piano’s intricate styling was also heavily inspired by Alexander McQueen’s iconic 2003 Shipwreck dress.
From the SSO archives, we present Soir, Rêves, Fantaisie from the Second Symphony by Singapore composer Tan Chan Boon (b. 1965). Recorded live at the Esplanade Concert Hall, 7 Jul 2017, conducted by Lan Shui.
This is an audio recording with video slideshow.
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From the SSO archives, we present Soir, Rêves, Fantaisie from the Second Symphony by Singapore composer Tan Chan Boon (b. 1965). Recorded live at the Esplanade Concert Hall, 7 Jul 2017, conducted by Lan Shui.
This is an audio recording with video slideshow.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #sso #SSOPlayOn #orchestra #online #virtual #TanChanBoon #symphony #composer #LanShui #conductor
Which elements of perception can be integrated through early childhood musical learning?
"Want to know about the development of musical perception during early childhood learning? Let's find out more from Dr. Furuya!
In light of the extraordinary circumstances due to Coronavirus, we’re delighted to announce that we will shortly be launching a digital assessment alternative for Classical, Jazz, Rock & Pop and Speech and Drama exams (grades - Initial to 8).
This submission-based alternative will enable candidates with pre-existing exam bookings to upload a video of their performance pieces.
In light of the extraordinary circumstances due to Coronavirus, we’re delighted to announce that we will shortly be launching a digital assessment alternative for Classical, Jazz, Rock & Pop and Speech and Drama exams (grades - Initial to 8).
This submission-based alternative will enable candidates with pre-existing exam bookings to upload a video of their performance pieces.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #tcl #trinity #exam #teacher #parent #registration #online
Yee Hong Shyan is one of our multi-talented students who play the electone, piano, and violin. We had a chat with his parent, Mrs. Yee who had shared with us about Hong Shyan's musical journey with Yamaha.
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Yee Hong Shyan is one of our multi-talented students who play the electone, piano, and violin. We had a chat with his parent, Mrs. Yee who had shared with us about Hong Shyan's musical journey with Yamaha.
An SSO YOUTUBE PREMIERE - First time online. Watch it streamed on youtube.com/singaporesymphony and join fellow viewers in livechat.
Our second Baroque Festival presentation:
Rejoice greatly through the jubilant tunes of Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks and bare your hearts to the poignant strains of Purcell’s theatre music as acclaimed choral conductor Sofi Jeannin leads you through a jewel-studded tour of the English Baroque. Soprano Stefanie Quintin joins the SSO in an... See More
An SSO YOUTUBE PREMIERE - First time online. Watch it streamed on youtube.com/singaporesymphony and join fellow viewers in livechat.
Our second Baroque Festival presentation:
Rejoice greatly through the jubilant tunes of Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks and bare your hearts to the poignant strains of Purcell’s theatre music as acclaimed choral conductor Sofi Jeannin leads you through a jewel-studded tour of the English Baroque. Soprano Stefanie Quintin joins the SSO in an expressive selection of arias, including the radiant serenity of Handel’s “Ombra mai fu”.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #sso #SSOPlayOn #orchestra #online #virtual #baroque #handel #purcell #SofiJeannin #conductor #livestreaming #aria #overture #symphony
Fazioli has produced two new special edition “art case” pianos for Westbank, Canada’s luxury real-estate development company.
The Flying Fazioli, a truly remarkable piece of design, was produced for Vancouver House, a high-end mixed-use project located on Vancouver’s new waterfront Beach District. And The Origami Fazioli will reside at the Fairmont Hotel, part of the Fairmont Pacific Rim complex also in Vancouver. Interestingly both pianos use the pentagon as a key design element.... See More
Fazioli has produced two new special edition “art case” pianos for Westbank, Canada’s luxury real-estate development company.
The Flying Fazioli, a truly remarkable piece of design, was produced for Vancouver House, a high-end mixed-use project located on Vancouver’s new waterfront Beach District. And The Origami Fazioli will reside at the Fairmont Hotel, part of the Fairmont Pacific Rim complex also in Vancouver. Interestingly both pianos use the pentagon as a key design element.
#Fazioli #SpecialEdition #buy #float #origami #showcase #grand
Yamaha Music School - [Wu Ee Lin] EP1: Making Practice a Breeze
Our beloved Chief Instructor, Mrs Wu Ee Lin, is back to share with you the 3 conditions to make practicing a breeze! During this circuit breaker period, let us stay passionate in practicing music with our children at home!
#covid19 #coronavirus... See More
Yamaha Music School - [Wu Ee Lin] EP1: Making Practice a Breeze
Our beloved Chief Instructor, Mrs Wu Ee Lin, is back to share with you the 3 conditions to make practicing a breeze! During this circuit breaker period, let us stay passionate in practicing music with our children at home!
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #SGUnited #yamaha #teacher #parent #lesson #online
Singapore-based Presenter and former SSO Associate Conductor Jason Lai leads a third session of guided meditation, this time to the second movement from Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony (No. 6), a scenic "By the Brook".
Join Jason on the YouTube premiere and livechat with him!
#covid19 #coronavirus... See More
Singapore-based Presenter and former SSO Associate Conductor Jason Lai leads a third session of guided meditation, this time to the second movement from Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony (No. 6), a scenic "By the Brook".
Join Jason on the YouTube premiere and livechat with him!
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #sso #SSOPlayOn #orchestra #online #virtual #JasonLai #beethoven #symphony #pastoral #meditation #conductor #livestreaming
Calling out all Yamaha students! Missing lessons with us already? We certainly miss you!
Share with us videos of your home practice sessions and stand a chance to win a FREE ONE-MONTH COURSE FEE WAIVER when lessons resume! Simply, hashtag #imissyamahasg and set your videos public!
Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit https://yamaha.io/... See More
Calling out all Yamaha students! Missing lessons with us already? We certainly miss you!
Share with us videos of your home practice sessions and stand a chance to win a FREE ONE-MONTH COURSE FEE WAIVER when lessons resume! Simply, hashtag #imissyamahasg and set your videos public!
Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit https://yamaha.io/34lloqp
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #online #yamaha #SGUnited
1. Are Trinity offices still open?
2. What do we do if our February and March certificates have not arrived?
3. When will exams restart?
4. I have an existing booking. What options do I have?
5. Will Trinity offer any online options?
6. Can we move the exam session to another date?
and more...
Check out the FAQs for more information.
1. Are Trinity offices still open?
2. What do we do if our February and March certificates have not arrived?
3. When will exams restart?
4. I have an existing booking. What options do I have?
5. Will Trinity offer any online options?
6. Can we move the exam session to another date?
and more...
Check out the FAQs for more information.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #tcl #trinity #exam #teacher #parent #registration #online
An SSO YOUTUBE PREMIERE - First time online. Watch it streamed on youtube.com/singaporesymphony.
Witness the majestic tunes of Purcell and Handel, whose unparalleled mastery of setting the English language to music will be showcased in magnificent choral tributes to kings and queens. Swedish-French conductor Sofi Jeannin conducts the combined forces of the Singapore Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, with German organist Stefan Kießling and Philippine choral director Eudenice Palaruan.... See More
An SSO YOUTUBE PREMIERE - First time online. Watch it streamed on youtube.com/singaporesymphony.
Witness the majestic tunes of Purcell and Handel, whose unparalleled mastery of setting the English language to music will be showcased in magnificent choral tributes to kings and queens. Swedish-French conductor Sofi Jeannin conducts the combined forces of the Singapore Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, with German organist Stefan Kießling and Philippine choral director Eudenice Palaruan. Europe and Asia together in song: "My heart is inditing of a good matter; and all the people rejoiced!" - Handel.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #sso #orchestra #online #virtual #SSOPlayOn
Contact Details of Singapore's Trinity Representative, just in case.
Contact: Serene Thien, Trinity Representative
Centre address: 80 Marine Parade Road, #03-08 Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269
Phone number 1: +65 6344 1903
Phone number 2: +65 6247 7750
Email address: serene@tcmexams.com
Contact Details of Singapore's Trinity Representative, just in case.
Contact: Serene Thien, Trinity Representative
Centre address: 80 Marine Parade Road, #03-08 Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269
Phone number 1: +65 6344 1903
Phone number 2: +65 6247 7750
Email address: serene@tcmexams.com
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #tcl #trinity #exam #teacher #parent #registration #online
A food delivery rider waiting for his customer to collect an order on Saturday (April 11) decided to kill time by playing a tune on a piano in the lobby of the International Youth Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
Unbeknownst to him, his performance — conducted with his giant thermal food delivery bag still strapped on — was being recorded by a captivated listener, SAYS reported.
Amazed by the rider’s "mad skills", the stealth audience member — Izat Yuan —decided to share several video... See More
A food delivery rider waiting for his customer to collect an order on Saturday (April 11) decided to kill time by playing a tune on a piano in the lobby of the International Youth Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
Unbeknownst to him, his performance — conducted with his giant thermal food delivery bag still strapped on — was being recorded by a captivated listener, SAYS reported.
Amazed by the rider’s "mad skills", the stealth audience member — Izat Yuan —decided to share several video clips of the performance on Twitter.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #delivery #candid
Actor Evan Rachel Wood is learning to play the piano amid the Coronavirus lockdown.
In an interview to Deadline, Evan Rachel spoke about how she is spending time at her home and keeping her kid entertained. “I have a close family unit and have been homeschooling my kid and trying to just garden and take piano lessons and do all the things that I always put off; now there’s plenty of time to do things and keep my spirits up,” she said.
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Actor Evan Rachel Wood is learning to play the piano amid the Coronavirus lockdown.
In an interview to Deadline, Evan Rachel spoke about how she is spending time at her home and keeping her kid entertained. “I have a close family unit and have been homeschooling my kid and trying to just garden and take piano lessons and do all the things that I always put off; now there’s plenty of time to do things and keep my spirits up,” she said.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #lesson #EvanRachelWood
During this difficult time keeping ourselves occupied while being at home can be a challenge.
To give back to our community, HomeSchoolPiano is giving free access to anyone who is interested in learning the piano at home.
There is no charge for this free membership and you will be given full access to HomeSchoolPiano Level 1 which takes most students 6 months to a year to complete.
During this difficult time keeping ourselves occupied while being at home can be a challenge.
To give back to our community, HomeSchoolPiano is giving free access to anyone who is interested in learning the piano at home.
There is no charge for this free membership and you will be given full access to HomeSchoolPiano Level 1 which takes most students 6 months to a year to complete.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #online #free #lesson #HomeSchoolPiano #subscribe #register
Singapore Symphony Group (SSG) on Thursday (April 9) announced the cancellation of the upcoming Singapore International Piano Festival, slated to run between June 4 and June 7 this year.
In its announcement, SSG said four pianists who were scheduled to appear for this year's festival - Nelson Goerner, Mei Yi Foo, Leon McCawley and Christian Zacharias - were unable to attend due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Singapore Symphony Group (SSG) on Thursday (April 9) announced the cancellation of the upcoming Singapore International Piano Festival, slated to run between June 4 and June 7 this year.
In its announcement, SSG said four pianists who were scheduled to appear for this year's festival - Nelson Goerner, Mei Yi Foo, Leon McCawley and Christian Zacharias - were unable to attend due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #festival #sipf #sipf2020 #teacher #parent
National anthem composer Zubir Said was actually commissioned by the City Council in 1958 to write a song for the reopening of the renovated Victoria Theatre.
In 1959, when the agreement on self-government was reached, the then Deputy Prime Minister, Toh Chin Chye, thought the song would be a good anthem.
But when it had to be shortened to serve that purpose, Zubir almost had his masterpiece taken from him.
“He hadn’t submitted his version yet. He found out … that... See More
National anthem composer Zubir Said was actually commissioned by the City Council in 1958 to write a song for the reopening of the renovated Victoria Theatre.
In 1959, when the agreement on self-government was reached, the then Deputy Prime Minister, Toh Chin Chye, thought the song would be a good anthem.
But when it had to be shortened to serve that purpose, Zubir almost had his masterpiece taken from him.
“He hadn’t submitted his version yet. He found out … that someone else had done the shortening without his authority. And it wasn’t a good job,” relates emeritus professor of physics and former SSO board director Bernard Tan.
“He wrote … a very angry letter to (Minister for Culture) S Rajaratnam. And the day that he wrote the letter was the day that the bill for the national anthem was going to the Legislative Assembly. The bill was withdrawn.”
"Our aim is to develop remote assessments that are fit for purpose and that give you what you want. We are looking beyond the current pandemic to offer new online and live assessments to complement our existing ones."
It's unclear whether you perform live through video conferencing, or submit your best recording in this new assessment mode. However, "online and live assessments" seems to suggest the former. Stay tuned.
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"Our aim is to develop remote assessments that are fit for purpose and that give you what you want. We are looking beyond the current pandemic to offer new online and live assessments to complement our existing ones."
It's unclear whether you perform live through video conferencing, or submit your best recording in this new assessment mode. However, "online and live assessments" seems to suggest the former. Stay tuned.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #virtual #abrsm #exam #teacher #parent
If you're using Zoom to conduct online piano lessons, read this to gain better control over your Zoom video conferences to fight the security and privacy issues Zoom users are facing right now.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing... See More
If you're using Zoom to conduct online piano lessons, read this to gain better control over your Zoom video conferences to fight the security and privacy issues Zoom users are facing right now.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #zoom #security #online #virtual
A teenager who lost both of her hands to meningitis when she was a baby has rediscovered her love of the piano during the coronavirus lockdown.
Tilly Lockey, from Consett in County Durham, said she was determined not to be defined by her disability.
The 14-year-old said: "You would think playing the piano with no hands, that's got to be impossible, because it's all about your fingers, but really I just wanted to show everyone that I found my own way, and so can you."
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A teenager who lost both of her hands to meningitis when she was a baby has rediscovered her love of the piano during the coronavirus lockdown.
Tilly Lockey, from Consett in County Durham, said she was determined not to be defined by her disability.
The 14-year-old said: "You would think playing the piano with no hands, that's got to be impossible, because it's all about your fingers, but really I just wanted to show everyone that I found my own way, and so can you."
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #TillyLockey #meningitis #SpecialNeeds
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is an ode to humanity, to peace over desperation, to universal kinship and, of course, to joy.
We hope that this small tribute stands as a reminder that community is powerful and together, despite the anxiety and separation, we will come back stronger than before.
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Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is an ode to humanity, to peace over desperation, to universal kinship and, of course, to joy.
We hope that this small tribute stands as a reminder that community is powerful and together, despite the anxiety and separation, we will come back stronger than before.
#covid19 #coronavirus #SocialDistancing #pandemic #TogetherAtHome #StayAtHome #PlayOn #virtual #orchestra #beethoven #symphony
The legendary piano teacher Dame Fanny Waterman says she was "hurt" to be asked to retire from the world-renowned Leeds International Piano Competition.
She founded and ran the competition for more than half a century and stepped down five years ago, aged 95.
At the time, she said: "I feel ready... to hand over the reins."
But she has now told the BBC that she had not wanted to step aside and has criticised the Leeds' decision, calling it "misguided".
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The legendary piano teacher Dame Fanny Waterman says she was "hurt" to be asked to retire from the world-renowned Leeds International Piano Competition.
She founded and ran the competition for more than half a century and stepped down five years ago, aged 95.
At the time, she said: "I feel ready... to hand over the reins."
But she has now told the BBC that she had not wanted to step aside and has criticised the Leeds' decision, calling it "misguided".
#lipc #competition #Leeds #DameFannyWaterman #founder #retire #teacher
**Canceled**
Pianovers Meetup #149 (Valentine's Day Themed) - Recital Registration
[Event details]
9 Feb 2020
5pm to 9pm
Suntec City, Tower 5, Office Lobby
[Themed Meetup]
1. You're encouraged to play Romantic and Love pieces.
2. Dedicate your piece to your loved ones.
https://www.thepiano.sg/piano/event/2020/02/09/pianovers... See More
**Canceled**
Pianovers Meetup #149 (Valentine's Day Themed) - Recital Registration
[Event details]
9 Feb 2020
5pm to 9pm
Suntec City, Tower 5, Office Lobby
[Themed Meetup]
1. You're encouraged to play Romantic and Love pieces.
2. Dedicate your piece to your loved ones.
https://www.thepiano.sg/piano/event/2020/02/09/pianovers-meetup-149-vale...
[Programmes]
1700 - 1830, mingling with Pianovers
1830 - 2015, registered players play for us
2015 - 2020, group picture
2020 - 2100, open playing, and socialising
[Registration for Piano-only Performance]
If you'd like to play for us a piece, register your interest by posting a comment to this, with the following:
1. The title of the piece you want to play
2. The composer of the piece
3. The estimated playing time (e.g. 2m 20s)
[Registration for Ensemble Performance]
If you'd like to play for us a piece, register your interest by posting a comment to this, with the following:
1. The title of the piece you want to play
2. The composer of the piece
3. The estimated playing time (e.g. 2m 20s)
4. All players and their respective instruments
5. Please read our FAQs to learn more about this new format.
[Additional Notes]
1. Registered players will play first, followed by non-registered players.
2. Each registered player has a maximum playing time of ~5min, not limited by the number of pieces.
3. For each Pianover Meetup, the list of registered players will be posted on our website. Thus, you can build a performing profile over time.
Discussion Groups are where people interact and discuss about various topics. Following these rules and guidelines help to build a better place for more productive conversations.
Climb Every Mountain. Composer: Richard Rodgers. 3 mins
Prelude in B minor by Fryderyk Chopin ( about 2 mins)
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Due to the sudden change to alert Dorscon Orange, and after careful consideration of the current situation, community feedback and considering the safety and health of our... See More
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Due to the sudden change to alert Dorscon Orange, and after careful consideration of the current situation, community feedback and considering the safety and health of our Pianovers, we have decided to *cancel* Pianovers Meetups until further notice.
We seek your understanding and we would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused by this decision and we look forward to organising the next Meetup when the situation improves.
Thanks to all Pianovers who have been supporting Pianovers Meetups and our activities.
Please help to share this news with fellow Pianovers.
We thank you for your support and wish everyone good health! In the meantime, please remain vigilant, stay healthy and safe.
Together we can!
For those who might be interested. Since the Meetup has been postponed, I have uploaded my "virtual" performance for my pieces on Youtube at:
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For those who might be interested. Since the Meetup has been postponed, I have uploaded my "virtual" performance for my pieces on Youtube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_cRyFrz3zk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mJa-3CvMB8
Do share here if you have uploaded something.