This exciting event will bring together 13 exceptional pianists to showcase all 32 of Beethoven’s piano sonatas over 10 recitals. These pianists, ranging from local to international renowned pianists include Ong Lip Tat, Rena Phua, Ng Chong Lim, Douglas Humpherys, Patsy Toh, Lim Tshui Fang, Albert Tiu, Loo Bang Hean, Ernest Lim, Bobby Chen, Foo Mei Yi, Boris Kraljevic and Valentin Schiedermair.

Through these recitals, we hope to present the genius of Beethoven, his change of musical styles in form and structure from the early to his later sonatas and how he challenged the pianos in his time which led to the evolution of our present day pianos. You will be ushered into the epic journey of Beethoven’s life from a miserable childhood to years of triumph, and from the tragedy of total deafness to sublime musical transfiguration.

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From October 2007 to March 2008 the renowned German photographer Peter Bialobrzeski travelled through South East Asia. He was invited by the Goethe-Institut to teach and work in Manila, Jakarta, Hanoi, Singapore, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.

During this time he conducted workshops and had an intensive cooperation and exchange with photographers from these countries. The outcome of their work is a colourful kaleidoscope of those six mega cities – which is as diverse as the cities themselves. The best pieces of work produced during these 6 workshops were selected to make up the exhibition “Mapping Invisible Cities”, which will now travel around the region.

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"Puccini's final masterpiece evokes the grandeur and exoticism of ancient China on the operatic stage and takes the meaning of the grand opera to a new level. Directed by Lo King-man, the intrigue, love, passion and drama of the storyline are staged intricately into the sublime musical score and what results is the perfect art form of an opera stimulating the audio, visual and inner senses. This historical Singapore premier involves a stellar double-cast with Jessica Chen and Kim Young-Ae* as Turandot, Rachelle Gerodias* and Nancy Yuen as Liu and Lee Jae Wook and Tao Weilong* (*cast B) as Calaf, joined by a more than 130 member-strong chorus with the Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Yeh Tsung. A once-in-a-lifetime stage spectacle not to missed".

Sung Italian with English and Chinese subtitles.

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This year, Singapore’s largest international contemporary visual arts exhibition will surprise and awe with a selection of works revolving around the theme of Wonder. With exhibits at various locations around the island, including historic buildings and outdoor public spaces, this event provides opportunities for interaction and collaboration among diverse audiences.

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21 rare works by internationally renowned artist Juvenal Sanso will be presented in this highly-anticipated showcase. The featured works reflect the artist's 50-year stay in Europe. In particular, the seascapes and wild terrain of Brittany, where he spent 24 consecutive summers, and which became a major source of inspiration for Sanso. In the late 1980’s, he spent much time in Villanova, Spain from where he likewise made outstanding works.

Sanso held his first one-man show in Paris in 1956 where he has since resided, traveling extensively to hold solo exhibitions in many countries including Italy, France, Spain, England, the Philippines, the United States and Mexico. In 1964, his work "Leuers" was adjudged Print of the Year by the Cleveland Museum of Art, ranking Sanso amongst previous winners Henri Matisse and Salvador Dali. His works are represented in collections of 40 museums all over the world.

Sanso is a recipient of numerous awards including the distinguished Cross of Isabela for his outstanding achievements in art and culture from the Spanish King, His Royal Highness Juan Carlos I, as well as the Presidential Medal of Merit from the Republic of the Philippines in 2006. This year, he receives the Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French Ministry of Culture.

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Jean, a shy waiter working in a grand hotel, is mistaken for a young millionaire by beautiful, scheming adventuress Irene. When she discovers his lowly status, Irene beats a quick retreat. But love struck Jean has no intention of letting her escape, and pursues her to the Cote d'Azur. Quickly running out of money, he adopts his beloved's lifestyle, setting himself up as a gigolo and moving into a magnificent luxury hotel. Irene at last accepts this new Jean. She starts to give him advice, she grows closer and closer to him, not realising that love is working its subtle magic on her too.


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