JAPANESE KOTO MUSIC CONCERT

Japanese Koto Music Concert
- 350 Years of Tradition Flows Toward The Future -

by
Sawai Hikaru, Sawai Kazue & Sawai Koto Orchestra

It was about 350 years ago when the master Yatsuhashi Kengyo innovated a totally different music using KOTO, which had been used as a minor instrument for a long period of time since it came over to Japan from China about 1500 years ago.
After the "musical revolution" triggered by master Yatsuhashi, KOTO became a very important and indispensible instrument in Japanese music. Many musicians have composed and played KOTO music by adding new elements and different ideas on it until today. Classical masterpieces are still admired as Japanese traditional music and at the same time many contemporary pieces using KOTO attract the heard of music fans not only in Japan but also all over the world.
In this KOTO music concert, the best KOTO ensemble in Japan, "Sawai Koto Academy of Music", with Sawai Hikaru and Sawai Kazue will play classical masterpieces as well as contemporary pieces. You will be overwelmed at the dynamic sound created by more than 10 KOTOs on the stage and amused with the subtle and elegant sound.



Date: 30 (Fri) November, 8.30p.m. & 1 (Sat) December, 3p.m.
Venue: Dewan Auditorium Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC)
Admission: FREE

For ticket redemption enquiries, please contact JFKL 03-21612104 or visit www.jfkl.org.my

THE KL CHILDREN'S CHOIR YEAR-END CONCERT - SELECTIONS FROM THE LEMONADE KID

Presenter :
The Kuala Lumpur Children's Choir

Synopsis:
“You Don’t Need A Gun To Change The World!”

The Elementary, Tyro and Intermediate members of The KL Children's Choir will entertain the audience with songs from The Lemonade Kid, a fun musical set in the Wild Wild West about how a town was tamed against all odds by a plucky bargirl and the only man brave enough not to carry a gun! ... (to read more)

Venue : Pentas 1, KLPac	Duration : 25 November 2007
Category : Concert	Price : RM30 or RM20 (Children aged 12 years and below)

SATORU SHIONOYA GROUP JAZZ CONCERT 2007

Presenter	: The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur
Featuring	: Satoru Shionoya (Piano, Leader), Yoshito Tanaka (Guitar), Katsumi Hiraishi (Bass), Eiji Tanaka (Drums) and Masatoshi Kainuma (Percussion)

Synopsis:
One of the up-and-coming jazz piano talents in Japan, Satoru Shionoya was part of the Grammy Award-nominated Japanese salsa band, 'Orquesta De La Luz'. This afforded him opportunities to collaborate with the great salsa kings Tito Puente, Celia Cruz and Santana, among others. The Japan Foundation is now proud to present his new jazz ensemble, The Satoru Shionoya Group – spirited jazz musicians who also dabble in western classics and pop music... (to read more)

Venue : Pentas 1, KLPac	Duration : 17 - 18 November 2007
Category : Concert	Price : RM45, RM30 or RM15 (students, senior citizens, the disabled & JFKL members)

LIEDERABEND: GERMAN ART SONG SERIES 2007

Presenter :
Artists Platform & Goethe-Institut Malaysia (Supported by KLPac & The Actors Studio)

Featuring :
Soprano: Evelyn Toh, Chia Yee Yean & Tan Sin Sim
Tenor: Tan Wei Han & Kee Loi Seng
Baritone: Eddy Chin & Jeffery Chew
Speakers: Dr. Volker Wolf & Noor Mahnun Mohamed
Pianist: Kok-Ting Chong

Synopnis :
Song, one of the oldest forms of musical expression, flourished in Europe during the romantic period in the nineteenth-century. The increased popularity of piano as a home music-making instrument and the wealth of German romantic poetry during that period contributed to its growth. Musicians, music lovers and friends would gather at home and one or more singers would sing the songs. Often the composers themselves would accompany the singers at the piano... (to read more)

Venue : IndiCine, Level 2	Duration : 15 - 18 November 2007
Category : Concert	Price : ENTRY BY DONATION - RM35 and limited number of RM20 tickets for students & disabled

Circlesongs

*There will be a free Circlesong jamming session at Central Market, Kuala Lumpur on Sat 22 Sept and Sat 29 Sept 2007, 12pm-1pm. Do drop by!*

MOVE iT! YLKS Celebrates 5 years of MUSIC

The Young KLSingers celebrates it's fifth anniversary at The Actors Studio @ Bangsar Shopping Centre!

The Young KL Singers (YKLS) turn 5 this year and we want to celebrate with YOU! Come move and sing with us at our 5th year anniversary concert – a celebration of music not to be missed!

Directed by YKLS' Artistic/Music Director Susanna Saw and visual artist/theatre practitioner, Chee Sek Thim of the Five Arts Centre, in collaboration with renowned dancer/choreographer, Mew Chang Tsing, as our guest choreographer - we will bring back all time YKLS favourites including, ‘One Day More’ from Les Miserables, ‘Light At the End of the Tunnel’ from Starlight Express, ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ from Carousel, ‘Magnificent Horses’, ‘Yang Indah’ from M! The Opera and ‘Yver, Vous N’etes Qu’un Villain’ performed by the YKLS Chamber Choir.

This year also celebrates the opening of the YKLS’ new home, under the Young Choral Academy (YCA) - an umbrella of the country’s first academy for choral music.

So, make a date to catch us in our element and join in our revelry of five wonderful years together!

Details

Dates:

27-29 September @ 8.30 p.m.

29 & 30 September @ 3.00 p.m.

Ticket prices:

RM47 & RM32 (adults)

RM32 (children aged 12 years and below)

Tel: 03-2094 0400/1400

E-mail: tickets@theactorsstudio.com.my

Venue:

The Actors Studio

Bangsar Shopping Centre

Jalan Maarof

Bukit Bandaraya

59100 Kuala Lumpur

Celebrity Fitness memberships worth RM1,000 to be won and 14-day FREE trial passes to be given out at every show!

10: ENTWINED CALLING

Presenter: Hands Percussion Team 手集团敲击组
Date: 4 - 7 October
Venue: KLPac
Price : RM65 and RM48 (students, sr. citizens & the disabled): 10% discount for Hands club member


10: Entwined Calling is the result of a collaboration between numerous artists who came together to create freedom of expression using different art forms. Although each artist is unique, the common thread that ties them together is the desire to express themselves without the thought of consequences and of what would sell.
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健耀，一路顺风

我们在籍最久的男高音健耀，明天下午就将辞别我们到台北去升学了。
很不舍得的说。。他毕竟是一个大家都喜欢的看起来很开朗的人。。给我们带来了数不清的欢乐，也跟我们一起度过了很多很多的喜怒哀乐。。
祝他一路顺风，到台北了能够很快融入那里的环境，活出另一个天堂。

健耀，The Summer' Singers 期待有朝一日再次与你同台。
保重

FLUTE FESTIVAL IN MALAYSIA

CAST & CREW
Presenter:
The Japan Foundation KL, KLPac, Embassy of Japan & Flute Festival in Malaysia Organising Committee


SYNOPSIS:
Every year, various Flute Festivals are organised throughout Japan. This year, for the first time ever, the Flute Festival will be brought to Malaysia. This two-day event is set to inspire both, professionals and amateurs, not only to collaborate in music-making but to also enjoy woodwind music.

The concert, conducted by OTA Takahisa, will feature a 60-piece flute orchestra comprising flautists from Malaysia, Japan and numerous other countries, which includes renowned flautist NAKAGAWA Keiko. Adding to the splendour of the concert is the guest performers from a well-known Japanese saxophone ensemble called 'Mi-bemol Saxophone Ensemble'. to read more

Venue : Pentas 1, KLPac	Duration : 8 - 9 September
Category : Concert	Price : RM45, RM30 or RM15 (students, sr. citizens, disabled & JFKL members)

A cappella Festival' 07

A cappella Festival' 07

Once again, the evening festival for A cappella music is on..

Presented by
6 Choirs
They are...

Sync Tone . 雪联联社 . Young Choral Association . 创价学会复兴室内合唱团 . The Summer' Singers . 沙登新村学校校友会合唱小组

11 August 2007 (Sat)
5.30p.m. & 8.00p.m.
DA Theatre, UE3 Shopping Complex, Jalan Loke Yew, Kuala Lumpur.

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For enquiry please contact any of the 6 participating choirs.
欲知详情请联络以上任何一个合唱团。

本团 ( The Summer' Singers 夏日吟合唱团 ) 负责人: 林永铭 （０１２-２２０５９４９）

DREAMER - The Story of Joseph

DREAMER
the story of Joseph
is an adaptation of Cam Floria's Musical performed by Wesley Methodist Church in celebration of their 110th anniversary.

Admission : Free of Charge
Dates : August 25 & 26, 2007 (Sat & Sun)
Time : 8pm
Venue : Wesley Methodist Church
2, Jalan Wesley, 50150 Kuala Lumpur


p/s : Venue is located in the heart of KL near Confucion School, MAP is available at the website.

VOICES OF THE SUMMER' SINGERS III
by
THE SUMMER' SINGERS

Date: 28 & 29 July 2007
Time: 8:00p.m.
Venue: Mont' Kiara International School, Kuala Lumpur
Enquiry: Samantha (012-2247667), Harry (012-2168342)



夏日吟合唱团
呈献

夏之声 - 三

日期： 二零零七年七月二十八日 与 二十九日
时间： 晚上八时正
地点： Mont' Kiara International School，吉隆坡
咨询： 丹霞（012-2247667）， Harry (012-2168342)

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夏日吟合唱团（吉隆坡）的第三次演唱会。
一场纯“无伴奏”音乐会。

夏之声 - 三
Voices of The Summer' Singers III

与你有约！
期待您的支持~
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Double Bill - Highlights from A Chorus Line & Grease

Venue :
Taman Budaya Negeri Perak
Date & Time :
Fri 9 - Sun 11 Mar 2007 (Fri - Sun: 8pm; with an additional 4pm student matinee show on Sat)
Tickets :
RM50/ RM30/ RM20 (students)
Ticket Contact :
Doreen: 019-5103270; Sara: 016-511 9955; Witzi: 012-508 8818; PSPA Office: 05-548 7814
Synopsis :
For some soul baring and summer loving, catch the Perak Society for Performing Arts Double Bill act, as they showcase highlights from A Chorus Line and Grease.
The Broadway hit A Chorus Line sees dancers being put through the paces at an audition for an upcoming Broadway production. The director and choreographer are the guys to impress, and the director wants them to know about their families, friends, lovers, ambitions and careers - essentially reveal themselves - before they get the gig.

KONSERT KLASIK BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO.9 'CHORAL' ORKESTRA SIMFONI KEBANGSAAN

Tarikh Persembahan: 16 - 17 Mac 2007

Orkestra Simfoni Kebangsaan (OSK) di bawah pimpinan Konduktor Mustafa Fuzer Nawi bersama 4 soloist vokal popular, iaitu Cecilia Yap, Heidrun Maria Hahn, Lim Shieh-Yih dan Chia Seng Tiang serta 100 ahli Koir Kebangsaan akan menampilkan gubahan simfoni Beethoven yang terakhir, Symphony No. 9 'Choral'.

World Festival Choir

The World Festival Choir was originally formed in 1984 by Bjorn E. Simensen, then director of the Symphony Orchestra in Gothenborg, Sweden, and by Jan Jensen, then Director of the Vestfold County Choral and Music Association in Norway. First known as the Norwegian Festival Choir, the groups initial goal was to build on the potential of 120 singers to evolve a choir capable of a festival performance of Händel's Messiah to mark the tricentennial of the composer's birth the following year, in Gothenburg. Response outstripped expectation: at the premiere performance in January 1985 under the direction of Charles Farncombe, the Choir was 2500 voices strong and ovations and engagements to sing elsewhere followed.

to know more...

Asian Choir Games

刘老师那天提起过的11月于雅加达举办的亚洲区国际合唱竞赛（合唱奥林匹克）Asian Choir Games。

欲知详情请到该官方网站查阅。

The Swingle Singers

Ward Swingle now lives in semi-retirement near Paris, France. When he was a youngster in Alabama his father insisted that he learn all kinds of music, play all kinds of instruments and develop perfect pitch. It turned out to be the ideal background, many years later, when he founded the Swingle Singers, in Paris in the early sixties. The whole thing began as an exercise by eight free-lance singers. The group was bored by the simple fare available in the studios, for this was an era dominated by pop and early rock. [read more..]

Passage & picture from http://www.singers.com/jazz/swingles.html


The Swingle Singers Official Website --> http://www.swinglesingers.com/

JBCC's Blog

By chance, I've stumbled on JBCC's blog, which is managed by Johor Bahru Chamber Choir (新山室内合唱团) itself.
I'd say they have a pretty informative choir blog~
Do pay a visit to JBCC's Blog* and learn their good =)

* direct link.