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The School of Piano Performance
is presenting
The Prokofiev War Cycle Concert,
the one-night-only Asian premiere of Sergei Prokofiev’s emotive cycle of
three piano sonatas at the
Alliance Francaise’s AGF Theatre on Saturday 10 Jul 2004 at 8pm.
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Prokofiev’s
fierce yet poignant “War Cycle” reflects his troubled days during the
Second World War and the
oppressive Stalinist regime.
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The
three evocative piano sonatas, No. 6 (composed in 1940), No. 7 (1942), and No.
8 (1944), are striking in the dramatic conflict of images and emotions and are
widely acclaimed by critics to be the greatest of Prokofiev’s piano works.
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The Performers
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This inaugural concert is a fresh
and highly anticipated offering by the School of Piano Performance (SPP)
featuring three of the school’s faculty members, Quek Buchan, Kelvin Chan
and Sylvia Ng, capping with an encore performance by Clare Yeo, winner of 7th
New York Music Competition.
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About Kelvin Chan:
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A
flamboyant virtuoso, Kelvin Chan’s debut recital at the age of 17 received
much critical acclaim and this concert is yet another platform for him to
perform in his signature fiery and passionate, sensitive and seductive style.
As a resident
musician of SPP, Kelvin aims to raise the standard of piano music in Singapore
by serving as a model
and mentor to aspiring young pianists.
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About Sylvia Ng
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A
frequent recitalist who has made solo concerto appearances in Southern
California, Austria and Asia. Sylvia Ng has been hailed professionally by
critics as "a pianist who truly charms the audience”. A pianist known
for her intense style and astute technical command, Sylvia now focuses her
energies and musical experiences on training her students using an innovative
method of teaching.
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About Clare Yeo
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The
concert climaxes with an encore by 12-year-old gifted prodigy Clare Yeo, who
recently added to her numerous accolades by winning the 7th New
York Music Competition. Clare is also the first and youngest Singaporean on
the prestigious Julliard scholarship and is currently under the tutelage of
Russian master pianist Victoria Mushkatkol. An accomplished recitalist, Clare
performs to standing ovations and dazzles audiences with her poise and
control.
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Come,
listen, and be enthralled.
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Tickets at S$25 (excluding SISTIC
fee) are available from SISTIC. Call (65) 6348 5555 or visit www.sistic.com.sg.
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Contributor: School of Piano
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'Prokofiev War Cycle' Concert
