Works of Sim Boon Yew: Whirling Melodies, Nostalgic Dreams

《舞韵乡情》沈文友作品专场
天地人和民族乐团2024年度演奏会，将呈现沈文友老师最具代表性的华乐作品，同时还有新版编曲作品的首次亮相！
沈文友是新加坡知名华乐工作者，曾为新加坡人民协会华乐团 (1978-1997)，新加坡乐团中胡演奏家 (1997-2017)，并曾兼任驻团编曲。多年来也积极参于与推广社会文化活动，荣获2001年新加坡共和国总统颂赐公共服务奖章。

沈文友多年来也致力于创作与编曲。尤其是创作富有南洋风格的华乐曲，对新加坡本土华乐创作方向具有深远影响，编写过各不同形式的华乐曲超过二百首，除了时常被委约为本地和海外专业乐团编写作品外，中港澳台马，业余乐团和各院校乐团也经常演奏其作品。

曲目：
《闯将令》这首气势磅礴的曲子于经典武侠电影＜如来神掌＞以及周星驰的＜功夫＞中被广为人知；《Suriram》《Variations on Theme of Burong Kakak Tua》《悠悠小河水》分别取材自印度尼西亚，马来西亚和中国的民歌，朗朗上口的旋律尽是乡间风情；《芗韵》《剑舞》则是采用了福建芗剧以及北京平剧音乐元素的作品；此次音乐会更是会演奏沈文友老师的代表作 -《小字条》，此为陈子谦导演的同名短片电影配乐，并且将由沈文友老师亲自指挥。

让我们一起畅叙乡情，共享舞韵悠扬的音乐盛宴！天地人和民族乐团期待为您呈现汇聚各地民间特色的音乐之美，让优美的旋律在您心中荡漾，共同见证民族音乐的盛大庆典！

The Elements Chinese Orchestra’s annual concert for 2024 will showcase not only the most representative works of Sim Boon Yew, but also premiere various newly arranged pieces by him!

Sim Boon Yew is a renowned Chinese Orchestral Musician. He was part of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) as a Zhong Hu performer (from 1997-2017) and a resident Music Arranger. His great passion in Chinese orchestral music is manifested through his active participation and promotion of it in numerous community cultural events. In 2021, he was conferred the Public Service Award by His Excellency, the President of Singapore.

With his enthusiasm in Chinese Orchestral music, Sim Boon Yew has composed and arranged more than two hundred music pieces in local ethnic tunes which has deeply impacted the local Chinese orchestral music composing scene. Aside from being frequently appointed by various local and foreign professional orchestras to compose music, his works have also been frequently performed by amateur orchestras locally, as well as in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Malaysia.

Repertoire:
“Theme of the Pioneers” is a majestic piece known from the iconic Hong Kong martial arts films ‘Palm of Rulai’ and Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu’; “Suriram”, “Variations on the Theme of Burong Kakak Tua,” and “The Bubbling Creek Flows,” draws inspiration from folk melodies of Indonesia, Malaysia and China; “Impressions of Xiang Tunes” and “Sword Dance” incorporate musical elements of Fujian Opera and Peking Opera; our concert will also feature one of Sim Boon Yew’s masterpiece, “Little Note,” the soundtrack of an award-winning short film of the same name, directed by Royston Tan. This piece will be conducted by the maestro himself during the concert!

Join us in an immersive exploration of captivating cultural charm! The Elements Chinese Orchestra eagerly anticipates to present to you a musical feast, inviting the exquisite melodies to resonate in your hearts, as we collectively celebrate the grandeur of ethnic musical expression!

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ABOUT The Elements Chinese Orchestra 天地人和民族乐团
天地人和民族乐团成立于 2011 年。四位不同声部的指导老师――梁汉奎、林子维、王惠真和陈捷期盼着有朝一日能同台演出,却因常年奔波于各自的教学与演出中而未能圆梦。为了实现愿望,四位老师们协议举办一场小型演奏会,并由梁汉奎为各位量身定做一套曲目――《天》、《地》、《人》、《和》。在第一场演奏会结束后与黄鸿昌老师的鼓励下,大家决定延续这本来只是个临时性的组合,并加以吸纳更多年轻本地乐手,以传承及发扬中华音乐为宗旨,“天地人和民族乐团”也就此得名。至今,乐团已从最初的十多名团员,扩展至拥有约百名的团员。当前乐团日常排练事务由林子维和陈捷负责带领。历年来各演奏会里的指挥们有梁汉奎、黄鸿昌、王惠真、陈海朋及王民忠。在丰富的指挥阵容下,乐团提供了一个平台，让年轻乐手们在各类型的演奏会里磨练及发挥他们的演奏能力。天地人和民族乐团将持续举办各类型的演奏会,并希望能够借此提升本地大众对华乐的认识和喜欢。

The Elements Chinese Orchestra was founded in the year 2011. The direct translation of the Orchestra’s Chinese name – “Sky, Earth, Human, and Harmony” is collectively known as the elements bearing the meaning that the best things happen at the right time, in the right place and with the right people. It was established by 4 music instructors – Liang Han Kuei, Lim Chee Wei, Wong Wai Jan, and Tan Jie, who had longed to perform together. To achieve this dream of theirs, the 4 music instructors decided to hold a small ensemble concert, performing original songs composed by Liang Han Kuei himself, named after the 4 elements. Thereafter, under the encouragement of Wong Hong Cheong, the group expanded to include young and upcoming musicians to encourage and promote Traditional Chinese Music. As of to date, the ensemble has grown from 10 odd members to approximately 100 musicians. The Orchestra’s day-to-day practice sessions are led by Lim Chee Wei and Tan Jie. The conductors from its past concerts include Leong Han Kuei, Wong Hong Cheong, Wong Wai Jan, Chan Hoi Phang and Ong Meng Chung. Under the watchful eyes of these skillful conductors, the Orchestra has continually reached new heights and takes pride in being a platform which inspires music enthusiasts to be continuously driven by their passion and that upholds the standards of their music repertoire. The Elements Chinese Orchestra envisions to continue sharing, inspiring, and bringing music to more people in the community, locally and beyond.

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