When I was 12 I came across the weirdest time signature in my life: instead of a single number on top of another single number, it was 2+2+2+3 over 8. And I thought to myself, “Who on earth would write a piece with such a time signature?!!” But true…
They’re back again! The Philharmonic Orchestra is having their New Year’s Eve Countdown Concert yet again, so if you don’t want to be jostling with the crowds at Siloso Beach or around the Esplanade, then why not join TPO in the classiest way to spend the countdown? Programme: 1) Strauss-…
If paintings were songs, what would they sound like? Would their colours be harmonies; would their subjects be tempo markings? Join The Philharmonic Orchestra in exploring the picturesque music of Debussy in their next concert‘Debussy Tonight’ on October 26th! This concert is a continuation of their popular educational concert series…
Unlike music of other countries or states and as distinct as it is, it is practically impossible to generalise Asian music in a single word. The diversity in styles stem from the culture, religion and beliefs of the composers. To highlight the range of styles of Asian music, The Philharmonic…
It’s back yet again, arguably the classiest way to celebrate the end of 2013 and the beginning of 2014 – with The Philharmonic Orchestra in their New Year’s Eve Gala Concert. The repertoire this year includes some Strauss (Johann, not Richard), Sibelius’ Valse Triste, Delibes’ Flower Duet, a ‘Symphony for Fun’…