Monday, November 29, 2010

A MUSICAL DELIGHT


On 28 September 2010, Ipohites received a double dose of delightful music in the form of critically-acclaimed musicians, Matthew McAllister and Aisling Agnew who performed before an appreciative audience at Taman Budaya. The concert, titled A Musical Delight, was a collaborative effort of PSPA and Classical Music Society Selangor/Kuala Lumpur. Prior to the concert the Matthew and Aisling conducted guitar and flute workshops for music lovers in Ipoh.

Matthew, a classical guitarist from Scotland and Aisling a flautist from Ireland performed as a duo, presenting ten pieces of famous compositions from world renowned musicians which included Johann Sebastian Bach’s (1685 – 1750) Sonata in E minor.

From the opening piece, Hamnataing (composed by Chris Stout, b. 1976) until the end, the duo had the audience mesmerized with their obvious mastery of their musical genres. There was literally pin-drop silence in the concert hall during their performances. The concert ended with loud applause from the appreciative audience.

Aisling and Matthew have given many high profile concerts over the years. They have performed in Boston, Pennsylvannia and Virginia in North America. They have also performed at the Barockmuseum in Salzburg, twice in the last year, giving concerts of contemporary music. Recent activities include a concert tour of Peru and Costa Rica where they also conducted masterclasses.

Written by,

Sandra Rajoo

Monday, November 22, 2010

A MESSAGE OF LOVE AND INSPIRATION


a choral presentation

by

THE PSPA SINGERS


The Perak Society of Performing Arts (“PSPA”) choir known as the PSPA Singers will be engaged in a number of charity performances in Ipoh for this year end season titled “Message of Love and Inspiration”. The choir will be singing well known sacred songs and also well loved secular numbers under the direction of their musical director, Mr Chin Yoong Kim.


The PSPA Singers, comprising some thirty highly motivated female and male vocalists, are all volunteers.


The Singers’ first debut will be held in association with Hospital Fatimah on Thursday 25 November 2010 at 6.00pm at the Chapel of Hospital Fatimah Ipoh.


Admission is free. However any donations collected at this first performance will go to the Welfare Community of Hospital Fatimah. Seats are limited.


The President of PSPA, Datin Rosalina Ooi-Thong commented, “This is a unique opportunity for PSPA Singers to lend their voices for a good cause especially in this season of giving and sharing. The programme promises to be both a moving and entertaining experience”.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

A MESSAGE OF LOVE AND INSPIRATION

Perak Society of Performing Arts

presents


~ A MESSAGE OF LOVE AND INSPIRATION ~

a choral presentation

by

THE PSPA SINGERS

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Date : 25 November 2010 (Thursday)

Time : 6.00pm

Venue : Hospital Fatimah (the Chapel)


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Admission is free


Seats are limited

(first come, first served)

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For Enquiries:

PSPA/Sara at 05-5487814

Thursday, November 4, 2010

USHERS NEEDED

CALLING FOR USHERS for PERAK SOCIETY OF PERFORMING ARTS

We are looking for individuals, 18 years of age or older, to form a dedicated volunteer core team of ushers to assist with ushering and front of house duties for all the Society’s functions.

Interested individuals should preferably have the following qualities:

  • a pleasant personality
  • enjoy attending quality arts events
  • show commitment in their duties
  • are comfortable interacting with the public.

No experience is required as orientation/training sessions will be provided.

This is a great opportunity for members who wish to participate in the activities of the Society.

Members who are interested in being ushers are requested to contact PSPA (05-5487814). You can also email us at pspaipoh@gmail.com

Closing date – Monday, 15 November 2010.

We look forward to hearing from you.

By the President

Datin Rosalina Ooi-Thong