Arts Learning Journey 2011

Secondary 4

Programmes
Mahler Chamber Orchestra Soul Capture The Conference of the Birds Singapore Wright Brothers Inhabitants Singapore

Mahler Chamber Orchestra

Composed of around 40 musicians from 20 nations, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra is in demand all over the world. It has a musician led ensemble approach, both in the outstanding quality of its work as well as its organizational structure, which enhances their appeal. For the festival, new generation wunderkind Music Director and Principal Conductor Daniel Harding will focus on the Romantic repertoire, developing higher levels of richness and tonal vitality enhanced by their chamber music approach.

Soul Capture
Soul Capture brings together award-winning Chinese composer Hu Xiao-ou and Singapores premiere classical quartet. Hus muse for this creation are the exquisite art treasures discovered at the Jinsha Ruins and Sanxingdui of what was once the ancient Shu state of China. The Tang Quartet transports you on a musical journey to this ancient place against a backdrop of some of the worlds most beautiful and perplexing art. Art that is, in turn, ancient and futuristic. Soul Capture will challenge your perceptions of life, worship and art with a contemporary classical soundscape that delves into the connections between ancient cultures and the future.

The Conference of the Birds

The Conference of the Birds was the first play in Singapore to be staged in a disused warehouse. The site is now the home of Singapore Repertory Theatre. William Teo directed this production in September 1991 He also designed the set and lights. Amongst the performers at that time were: Rama Prasad, Jeremiah Choy, Loong Seng Onn, Tan Yam Hua and Wong Kwang Han. The birds of the world embark on a dangerous and long journey to seek Simorgh, the ideal spiritual king. They adopt the hoopoe as their leader. The hoopoe helps to dispel the birds fear and answers their questions in a series of anecdotes. They finally arrive at the court of Simorgh only to discover that the king is none other than themselves. Conference of the Birds Based on the poem by Farid Uddi Attar, Stage version by Jean-Claude Carriere and Peter Brook

Singapore
Examine contemporary Singapore with The Necessary Stage as the company revisits historical characters, merges fact and fiction, and have them interact in real and imagined events. Looking at the themes of migration, harmony and identity, SINGAPORE probes deeply into a countrys past and the psyche of the people. Featuring a politically correct multi-racial cast, the play is seriously funny and deceitfully truthful

Wright Brothers
Achieving flight is too hard for one man. But were not one man. Were brothers. The inspiring story of two brothers who taught the world to fly. Imagine life without planes, phones or television. From 1899, Wilbur and Orville Wright strived to achieve the first powered flight, through tireless study, experimentation and perseverance. Four years later, on a deserted American beach, they changed our world forever. This intimate but epic adventure takes us on the Wrights pioneering journey, turning the dreams of two small-town bicycle repairmen into a brilliant reality. The brothers relationship, ambitious spirit and commitment to learning are at the heart of this powerful and moving story. The Wright Brothers is brought to the stage by the team behind the hugely popular One Small Step, which has entertained audiences in 19 countries around the world, including Singapore.

Inhabiting Singapore
Teatro de los Sentidos is a theatre company directed by Enrique Vargas, formed by performers/researchers of diverse nationalities and fields of expertise who work on the poetics of the senses and research into the relationship between sensory language, body memory and theatre. The company aims towards a language based on that what is left unsaid. This promises to be a totally unique experience especially for those who seek to see Singapore in a different light.
Disclaimer: Strictly no late comers 33 people per show Please arrive 30 mins before performance Audience members have to remove footwear for the show Please do not bring bulky items

How to select the programme?

1. Log into your Asknlearn LMS 2. Look under Survey 3. Click on ONE of the performance you would like to attend 4. Ignore the pricing stated as your payment would have been done via Edusave 5. Select by 28 Feb 2011 (Monday) 6. Those interested in Inhabiting Singapore, please email Ms Tan to confirm booking as seats are very limited. Email: tan_shun_ru@moe.edu.sg