Opera Extravaganza 2011
Following the sold out HSBC Classics Chopin dan lain-lain festival in 2010 , HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) will be celebrating the classics this year with its seventh season by presenting the HSBC Classics Opera Extravaganza 2011 from 6 – 10 July at klpac.
This annual music festival was initiated by the HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad and klpac back in 2005. It is one of the few music festivals in Malaysia and through the years it has showcased a whole host of talented Malaysian artistes such as Dennis Lee, Ng Chong Lim, Foo Mei Yi, Wong Shuenda, David Gomez and Michael Veerapen. It is a testament that Malaysia has a talented base of musicians and a thriving appreciation towards classical music.
This year, the festival highlight the dramatics of Opera. The HSBC Classics Opera Extravaganza 2011 promises to be a stunning festival. Opera performances are rare in Malaysia but there is a great appreciation for the libretto. After the positive feedback from the inclusion of a vocal segment in the HSBC Classics Chopin dan lain lain in 2010, the team has decided to dedicate this year’s festival to the most extraordinary instrument of all – the human voice.
L-R: Cha Seng Tiang & Cecilia Yap – Performance pictures from Messiah (2009), photos by Kelab Shashin Fotografi KL
‘An Evening of Chamber Music – The Piano Quintet’
L-R: Oh Yann Shie, Antonella Aloigi Hayes, Angela Lou, Liu-Yi Retallick & Aamil Sulaiman
(Photo by Kelab Shashin Fotografi KL)
Festival Programme
An Evening of Chamber Music
Programme:
Three Part Inventions for violin, viola and cello Johann Sebastian Bach
Quartet in G Minor K.478 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Quintet in F Minor Op. 34 Johannes Brahms
Date & Time: 6 – 7 July @ 8.30pm
Venue: Pentas 2, klpac
Featuring:
Oh Yann Shie (piano), Antonella Aloigi Hayes (violin), Liu-Yi Retallick (violin), Angela Lou (viola) & Aamil Sulaiman (cello)
Our own Malaysian pianist Oh Yann Shie makes a comeback after her very well received performance for the Yellow River Piano Concerto at the HSBC Classics Festival of Rising Stars 2009; this time with a chamber team which features a local tour de force of rising talents consisting of Liuyi Retallick as 2nd violinist, Angela Lou on the viola and Aamil Sulaiman on the cello to whip up the 1st half of 2011’s chamber concert.
They are joined in the second half by renowned Italian violinist-educator Mdm. Antonella Aloigi Hayes as 1st violinist to perform the ever so tempestuous and tragic piano quintet by the German composer Johannes Brahms.
Opera Extravaganza Concert
Programme:
1)Richard Wagner—-DIE MEISTERSINGER OVERTURE
2)W.A. Mozart——-NON PIU ANDRAI from “The Marriage of Figaro” soloist: Cha Seng Tiang
3) Gioacchino Rossini——THE BARBER OF SEVILLE OVERTURE
4) Gioacchino Rossini——UNA VOCE POCO FA from ‘The Barber of Seville” soloist:Cecilia Yap
5W.A.Mozart———-THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO OVERTURE
6)W.A.Mozart———–CINQUE, DIECI from “the marriage of figaro” soloist: Cecilia Yap and Cha Seng Tiang
INTERMISSION
7)W.A.Mozart—–THE MAGIC FLUTE OVERTURE
8)W.A.Mozart—– DUET-PAPAGENO & PAPAGENA from “The magic Flute” soloist;Cecilia Yap and Cha Seng Tiang
9)Georges Bizet—–TOREADOR SONG from “Carmen” soloist ;Cha Seng Tiang
10)Giuseppe Verdi—–D’AMOR SULL’ALI ROSEE from “IL Trovatore” soloist :Cecilia Yap
11)Leonard Bernstein——-WEST SIDE STORY selections for orchestra
12)Gioacchino Rossini—–DON IO SON from “The Barber of Seville” soloist: Cecilia Yap and Cha Seng Tiang
13)Johann Strauss—DIE FLEDERMAUS OVERTURE.
Date & Time: 8 – 9 July @ 8.30pm
Venue: Pentas 1, klpac
Featuring: Cha Seng Tiang (Baritone), Cecilia Yap (Soprano) & Brian Tan (Conductor)
This exciting programme will mark another first for the HSBC Classics series as well as the klpac Orchestra with a selection of arias from some of the most well-known and well-loved operas by famed composers like Wagner, Mozart, Puccini and more. Under the baton of Resident Conductor and Music Director Brian Tan, klpac Orchestra will be performing along with top names in the local operatic scene – Cha Seng Tiang and Cecilia Yap. There are also several more contemporary numbers including the popular West Side Story.
Chamber Ensemble Workshop
Date & Time: 9 July @ 10am
Venue: Pentas 2, klpac
Conducted by: Oh Yann Shie
The joy of music making comes greater with interaction. Playing in a small chamber group not only intenses the innate ability to listen to others but also enhances the pleasure of creating something beautiful; focusing on developing musicianship which “goes beyond notes” which includes listening, rhythmic, analytical and diplomatic skills.
Yann Shie Oh and Angela Lou will team up to coach and share their experiences with young people from two different instrumentalists’ point of view. Interested applicants are required to send in a short audio/video recording (approximately 7-10mins) of any work or the work they intended to perform during the workshop together with the application form for pre-selection. A maximum of 5 teams will be selected for this workshop. The combination of the ensemble is open for any duos, trios, quartets etc. with the presence of a piano, e.g. Piano duos (1 piano 4hands). Non-performing participants are also welcomed.
Submission deadline: 25 Jun (Sat)
* Please email your application to klpacorchestra@gmail.com
Cello Masterclass
Date & Time: 9 July @ 2pm
Venue: Pentas 2, klpac
Conducted by: Aamil Sulaiman
Masterclass Subject: Sound Production
Just as wind players blow, the bow, is how string players produce sound. The control and exactness needed to produce a desired sound, in a particular way, to further emphasize the music, is a skill that needs to be second nature as the musician performs their piece. My masterclass will focus on the three basic principals of sound production that can be used across the board for the String Family. This will certainly change the practice approach of those who suffer from constantly looking to solve their pedagogy problems with the left hand alone. The bow is the key to sustaining the magic that enchants our audience. Knowing how to control ones instrument, will fill the soundscapes of the listeners mind and let them see through music. Any grade or level cellist are welcomed.
Requirements for Participation:
Cello’s Perferably: Other ‘bowed’ strings only
Must have a ‘prepared’ solo piece. (Concerto or Sonata)
Copy of music to be performed (Please provide title & composer’s name)
Participants will need to bring their instrument and accompanist (e.g pianist)
* To register, please email your CV to klpacorchestra@gmail.com by 15 June (Wed)
Workshop for Violin Teachers
Date & Time: 10 July @ 10am
Venue: Pentas 2, klpac
Conducted by: Antonella Aloigi Hayes
Most times, music workshops and masterclasses are geared towards students of the art form but this time round there will be a workshop for violin teachers and violin teaching by Antonella Aloigi Hayes. She will be sharing her advise and teaching methods with interested participants.
Violin students and parents are also welcomed to join the workshop and it is advisable to bring along your own instrument.
Workshop Topics:
Motivating violin students, games, repertoire, technique and practice tips for teachers & parents. An overview of the most popular and successful violin and ensemble methods and repertoire.
* To register, please email your CV to klpacorchestra@gmail.com by 15 June (Wed).
Vocal Masterclass
Date & Time: 10 July @ 2pm
Venue: Pentas 2, klpac
Conducted by: Cha Seng Tiang
Cha Seng Tiang is no stranger in the local music scene. He is a much sought after Baritone who performs locally and abroad. He was attached to Akademi Seni Kebangsaan and UiTM Music Education Department as well as Performing Arts Department for many years. Currently, Seng Tiang is the principal at Vocal Talents Music (VTM). He is also attached to Pusat Kebudayaan University Malaya as Vocal Instructor. Seng Tiang will be sharing his years of experience with selected students in a masterclass in conjunction with the festival.
Requirements for Participation:
The masterclass is open to any grades/level participants.
Participants will need to send a copy of the piece which they will present during the masterclass (please include title & composer’s name) and send it to klpacorchestra@gmail.com before 15 June (Wed).
Participants will need to bring their own accompanist (e.g pianist) for the masterclass.
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Adult |
Concession |
HSBC credit card |
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Piano Quintet |
RM 30 |
RM 20 |
RM 25 |
| Opera Extravaganza |
RM 60 RM 45 RM 30 |
RM 40 RM 30 RM 20 |
RM 50 RM 38 RM 25 |
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Vocal Masterclass, String Ensemble Masterclass & Violin Teacher’s Workshop |
No charge |
No charge |
No charge |
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Note:
- Concession for students & the disabled
Promotion:
- HSBC credit cardholders and staff: 15% discount off show tickets (no time limit)
- Group bookings from music schools: complimentary ticket for music teacher for group bookings of 10 or more
(Note: discounts are mutually exclusive / non-stackable)
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