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Two exceptional painters in a strange and fascinating exhibition, exuberant and of a great spectrum of colours. Their unique works are striking and rare examples of art nouveau originating from Africa. In an instinctive manner, ALI MAIMOUN and SAID OUARZAZ began painting characters and animals in a fantastic universe. Without constraints, they do not belong to any school and nothing and no one restrain their inspiration. Their paintings are wild and savage, exude great energy and imply power – their paintings are full of life. Their paintings are offerings, they express a joyful and universal vision.
Venue: Alliance Française de Singapour,1 Sarkies Road
Time: 11 p.m. – 7 p.m. (weekdays), 11p.m. – 5 p.m. (Saturday), Closed on Sunday
Ticket Prices: Free Admission
Presenter: Co-organized & presented by Alliance Française de Singapour and Conil Galerie Paris, Co-presented by French Embassy in Singapore and Societe Generale, Gallery presented by SG Private Banking |
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Jacques Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann The Opera is directed by the French conductor Benjamin Pionnier. After graduating in conducting, Benjamin Pionnier had opportunities to accompany or conduct famous artists on various operas and concerts. He has played with Rolando Villazon, Jose Carreras, Annick Massis, Luca Lombardo, Inva Mula, Marcelo Alvarez, Zhao Yun Hong, Anna Koor ... Specialist in French music, he is naturally invited to conduct French operas and symphonic works, as well as Italian and German repertoire.
The tenor Luca Lombardo will play the main character of this opera, Hoffman. Regularly at the Paris National Opera for Carmen’s Don José, this great singer born in Marseille made his debut in 1989 in Simon Boccanegra (Gabriele Adorno) at the Vlaamse Opera, conducted by S. Cambreling. His international career has brought him to Vienna, Paris- Bastille, Milan La Scala, Beijing, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
This production of the Singapore Lyric Opera, done in collaboration with the Opera of Nice, has received the support of the French Embassy in Singapore and of Culturesfrance.
Conductor – Benjamin Pionnier
Director - Paul Emile Fourny
Featuring - Luca Lombardo as Hoffmann
Jacques Offenbach’s final opera Les contes d’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann) tells of three fantastical tales by the writer E.T.A. Hoffmann. Incarnations of love and evil are manifested through the different characters of each story and the opera sees myriad characters. The opera offers a theatrical and musical treat with its wealth of contrasting scenes and music. Les contes d’Hoffmann by the Singapore Lyric Opera will definitely thrill and delight audiences both seasoned and new.
www.singaporeopera.com.sg
Venue: Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive
Time: 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $130, $110, $88, $68, $58, $48, $38, $25, $20 (flat price)
Ticket Bookings : www.sistic.com.sg hotline: 6348 5555
Presenter: The Singapore Lyric Opera |
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Isabelle Delcourt is a French self taught photographer based in Singapore for the past 12 years. Her work will be displayed as part of “The Photographers’ stories” a first-of-its-kind series of exhibitions presenting the work of 24 talented local photographers. This series of exhibitions showcase a collection of images from photographers which tells of stories from their wild imagination, stories from the limits of the skies to the depth of the MRT, some stories with muddy light mixed with clean waters, others with stories from their families, and yet some stories off the top of their heads, nevertheless, they are all stories told between the lines.
Venue: Bishan Public Library, 5 Bishan Place
Time: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Ticket Prices: Free Admission
Presenter: National Library Board |
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The virtuoso haute couture designer Christian Lacroix, who is known for defining the look of the 1980s with its bright colours and extravagant embellishments, presents his splendid costume design work of 20 years for the ballet, theatre and opera in this exclusive exhibition.
In Asia for the very first time, 80 spectacular costumes and 60 sketches from the collection of the Centre National du Costume de Scène (National Costume Centre, Moulins, France) and from Lacroix himself, will take stage at the National Museum of Singapore from March to June 2009.
Lacroix's inspiration for productions such as Carmen, Gaîte Parisienne, Othello, Cosi Fan Tutte and Phedre are eclectic, drawing from a wide variety of sources, and are at once historical and yet modern. A knowledgeable and mischievous storyteller, the splendid costumes tells of tales of love and hate, and the dramas of comedy and tragedies.
www.nationalmuseum.sg
Venue: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road
Time: 10.30 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. daily
Ticket Prices: $8.00, Free admission for students with a valid student pass
Ticket Bookings : Purchase tickets with National Museum of Singapore, Stamford Services Counter or www.nationalmuseum.sg. General Enquiries: 6332 3659 / 6332 5642.
Presenter: National Museum of Singapore, French Embassy |
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An un-chronological look at the life of the Little Sparrow, Edith Piaf (1915-1963). Her mother is an alcoholic street singer, her father a circus performer, her paternal grandmother a madam. During childhood she lives with each of them. At 20, she's a street singer discovered by a club owner who's soon murdered, coached by a musician who brings her to concert halls, then quickly famous. Constant companions bring alcohol and heartache. The tragedies of her love affair with Marcel Cerdan and the death of her only child belie the words of one of her signature songs, "Non, je ne regrette rien."
www.screeningroom.com.sg
Venue: Screening Room, 12 Ann Siang Road
Time: 9.15 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $20 nett standard
Ticket Bookings : info@screeningroom.com.sg hotline: 6221 1694
Presenter: Screening Room |
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As one of the main voices of loungey, stripped-down, vintage New Wave French group Nouvelle Vague since their debut album in 2004, Mélanie Pain seduced audiences with sassy sweetness on originals and covers like This is Not a Love Song, Teenage Kicks, Killing Moon, Ever Fallen in Love and Dance with Me. Now Mélanie has come up with My Name, her own debut solo album which incorporates personal reflections and influences such as Françoise Hardy, Nick Cave, Claudine Longet, Nancy Sinatra and Leonard Cohen in an intimate, charming mix of French pop with a dash of folk and Americana. Hear songs from the album performed live by Mélanie (vocals, percussion, toy keyboards, turntables) and her backup band (guitar, keyboards) with inventive playing, minimal instrumentation and the vintage sound of vinyls.
www.mosaicmusicfestival.com
Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive
Time: 7.30 p.m. & 9.30 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $ 38 – Limited concessions for students, NSF and Senior Citizens @ $25
Ticket Bookings : www.sistic.com.sg hotline: 6348 5555
Presenter: Mosaic Music Festival |
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In 1949, post War France. Clement Mathieu, a music teacher without a job accepts a position as supervisor in a correctional boarding school for minors. The law enforcement system used by the director, Rachin , makes Mathieu feel upset. By initiating these difficult children in music and choral singing, Mathieu will introduce them to a unique experience and transform their lives…
This film is one of the biggest successes in the history of French cinema, with eight and a half million tickets sold within ten weeks of release.
The film won the César for Best Music and Best Sound in 2005 and received eight nominations for the César and three nominations for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
Les Choristes is a French film directed by Christophe Barratier and released in 2004 with Gérard Jugnot, François Berléand, Kad Merad, Jean-Baptiste Maunier…
Venue: Alliance Française de Singapour,1 Sarkies Road, AF Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $6.10 (members), $8.20 (non-members)
Ticket Bookings : www.sistic.com.sg hotline: 6348 5555
Presenter: Alliance Française de Singapour |
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Basquiat charts the rise and fall of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a post-modernist /new expression artist. Basquiat starts out a street artist, living in a cardboard box, before he is “discovered” by Andy Warhol’s art world and becomes a star. However, Basquiat soon learns that with success comes a high price, and Basquiat pays with friendship, love, and eventually, his life.
‘Mr Schnabel creates sharp, vivid images redolent of downtown New York in the 1980’s and proves himself caustically familiar with his terrain’
– The New York Times
www.screeningroom.com.sg
Venue: Screening Room, 12 Ann Siang Road
Time: 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $20 nett standard
Ticket Bookings : info@screeningroom.com.sg hotline: 6221 1694
Presenter: Screening Room |
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The Bridge Project is a major new transatlantic venture for director Sam Mendes (Academy Award-winner for American Beauty), Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and The Old Vic in London, which is run by Kevin Spacey (Academy Award winner for The Usual Suspects and American Beauty).
Sam Mendes will direct The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare in 2009 starring Simon Russell Beale, Sinead Cusack and Rebecca Hall (Vicky Christina Barcelona) from the UK; and Richard Easton, Josh Hamilton and Ethan Hawke (Before Sunset and Oscar nominee for Training Day) from the US. Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) is proud to be one of the five co-commissioners to have created this prestigious production.
There are only 8 shows, so book your tickets early!
www.srt.com.sg
Venue: Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive
Time: 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: Tue at 3p.m. - $175(VIP Box), $150, $120, $90, $70, $50, $40/ Fri & Sat at 8 p.m. - $325(VIP Box), $275, $225, $185, $135, $100, $70 / Tues & Thurs at 8 p.m. Sat at 3 p.m. Sun at 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. - $300 (VIP Box), $250, $200, $160, $120, $85, $65
Ticket Bookings : www.sistic.com.sg hotline: 6348 5555
Presenter: Singapore Repertory Theatre |
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Berlin: Live at St. Ann’s Warehouse is a concert film and live album by Lou Reed released in 2008. It was filmed live at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY during five nights in December 2006. The Berlin tour was the first time Lou Reed had played the full album live in over 30 years, after the original album was a critical and commercial flop. The concert film and album both feature three additional songs, Candy Says, Rock Minuet and Sweet Jane, not from the original Berlin.
‘this tragic record achieved an intense crystalline graze with the weight of its orchestral accompaniment’
- Slant Magazine
www.screeningroom.com.sg
Venue: Screening Room, 12 Ann Siang Road
Time: 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $20 nett standard
Ticket Bookings : info@screeningroom.com.sg hotline: 6221 1694
Presenter: Screening Room |
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly charts the life of French Elle Magazine editor, Jean Dominique Bauby after he is diagnosed with locked-in syndrome. Paralyzed, he develops a system of communication with his speech therapist through blinking his left eye and decides to use this technique to write a memoir. The story of Bauby’s writing of the book is juxtaposed with his recollections and regrets of his life up until his stroke. We see the mother of his three children, his children, his mistress, his friends and his father. He encounters people from his past whose lives bear similarities to his own situation. The film was directed by Julian Schnabel, written by Ronald Harwood and stars Mathieu Amalric as Bauby.
www.screeningroom.com.sg
Venue: Screening Room, 12 Ann Siang Road
Time: 9.30 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $20 nett standard
Ticket Bookings : info@screeningroom.com.sg hotline: 6221 1694
Presenter: Screening Room |
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Part 2 of the two concerts themed "Franco-Anglo @ Esplanade" presented by the Flute Studio, "English Chamber" features 4 distinguish musicians graduated from England. These alumni will perform music for flute, violin, cello and piano by English composers like Benson, Berkeley, Bridge, Britten and Elgar.
Flutist Goh Tiong Eng is a pioneer and well known flutist in Singapore. His recordings are being played regularly on radio. Violinist Seah Huan Yih is a highly sort-after guest player for many local orchestras. Award winning Cellist Natasha Liu is an active performer in the local, Asian and European scene. Pianist Lim Yan is a recipient of the Young Artist award from National Arts Council.
This concert aims to promote the elegance of English chamber music and to elevate the standard of classical music appreciation here. It is a sure not to be missed concert!
Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive
Time: 7.30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $25
Ticket Bookings : www.flute.com.sg , hotline: 8383 4268
Presenter: The Flute Studio |
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Part 2 of the two concerts themed Franco-Anglo @ Esplanade presented by the Flute Studio, English Chamber features 4 distinguished musicians graduated from England. These alumni will perform music for flute, violin, cello and piano by English composers like Benson, Berkeley, Bridge, Britten and Elgar.
Goh Tiong Eng is a pioneer and well known flautist in Singapore. His recordings are being played regularly on radio. Violinist Seah Huan Yih is a highly soughtafter guest player for many local orchestras. Award winning Cellist Natasha Liu is an active performer in the local, Asian and European scene. Pianist Lim Yan is a recipient of the Young Artist award from National Arts Council.
This concert aims to promote the elegance of English chamber music and to elevate the standard of classical music appreciation here. It is a sure not to be missed concert!
www.flute.com.sg
Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio,1 Esplanade Drive
Time: 7.30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $25
Ticket Bookings : www.flute.com.sg hotline: 68383 4268
Presenter: The Flute Studio |
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