Thursday, October 25, 2012

The 10th Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod (MCE) Choral Competition

The Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod (or MCE, formerly known as the Young Singers Choral Festival) was founded in 2003 by two Malaysian choral conductors, Ms Susanna Saw (now Music Director of
the Young Choral Academy) and Mr Mak Chi Hoe.

It aims at providing a channel for young singers to learn, interact and perform. A growing number of choral music enthusiasts have ever since been exposed to a wide spectrum of international choral trends and developments. This annual event has been instrumental in promoting choral music in Malaysia, serving as a music educational platform. Since the MCE became international in 2009, the event has raised attention on an even wider platform.

Choral conductors and choirs have found the Eisteddfod in Kuala Lumpur to be a hub of choral education in the Southeast Asian Region.

Perak Society of Performing Arts will be organising together with the Young Choral Academy and Dana Belia the 10th Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod (MCE) Choir Competition which will include school choirs, children's choirs, young adult choirs from this region.  The aim is to provide a platform for choirs to showcase their passion for choral singing through workshops, competition and fellowship. With the vision to promote choral development in Malaysia, international judges will be invited to judge the competition and give their expert assessment to encourage the improvement of these talents.

A Total of 16 choirs will compete in four categories.

PSPA is hopeful that it will draw talented singers not only to participate in this competition, but to enjoy Perak's warm hospitality and wonderful local delicacies. It will promote fellowship among our local talents with visiting talents.

Event Details :

Venue: Ipoh, Perak   Date: 15th November 2012 - 18th November 2012

For More Information, Kindly Contact :

PERAK SOCIETY OF PERFORMING ARTS

No.28, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah,
31400 Ipoh,
Perak Darul Ridzuan                                                                                          
Tel : +605-5487814 / Witzi Leong : 012-5088818
Email: pspaipoh@gmail.com

Sunday, October 14, 2012

La Traviata Comes to Ipoh!



                                            
Merry Opera’s LA TRAVIATA
Ticket prices:


1st Nov onwards

RM
128

RM
168
RM
228
RM
268
RM
338
“Early birds”
(until 31st Oct)

RM
108
RM
148
RM
198
RM
228
RM
288

KINTA RIVERFRONT HOTEL, IPOH, PERAK.
4 DECEMBER 2012
Door open: 7pm    Show time: 8:30pm


For enquires and booking of tickets, please contact:
PSPA 05 - 5487814
Witzi Leong 012 - 5088818.
(Reserved Seat tickets are available!)


LA TRAVIATA 
In English, in a NEW, OUTRAGEROUS Production! 
La Traviata is simply the most famous romantic opera ever - told using some of the most recognizable tunes in classical music. A very beautiful and very young woman (usually sung by someone who is neither) falls head over heels in love with a very handsome young man (also usually sung by... right, you got it!). This UK production is set in modern London, sung in English, and performed by singer-actors who are actually the right age... and cute! The classics come alive!

The original opera by Verdi, first performed in Venice, Italy in 1853, was adapted from the famous novel, The Lady of the Camellias, 1848, by Alexandre Dumas, and was based on a true story. A scandalous true story!

Which gave the opera a very real, contemporary feel for 19th century audiences.

This version has re-imagined the setting, and set the action in today’s' London in that modern phenomenon, a burlesque club. Instead of a wealthy aristocrat, the Alfredo character becomes the modern equivalent, a yuppie stock trader. The Violetta character becomes a nightclub singer, and... Well, why give away all the plot!

Come, be swept away as Verdi would have wanted!

But despite all the updating, the production takes care to preserve the grand-opera heart of the piece.

Sung with spirit …it’s thumbs up to the little cabaret band working all night with the oompah.”
~ The Times
“Great singing … near flawless technique and an unusually expressive voice…haunting and memorable.”                                                                                                                       
~ Timeout

Friday, August 24, 2012

10th MALAYSIAN CHORAL EISTEDDFOD CHOIR COMPETITION

The 10th Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod (MCE) Choir Competition is back this year!!!

Young Choral Academy (YCA) proudly announced that the 10th Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod (MCE) Choir Competition will be held in Ipoh, Perak this year. YCA’s aim is to provide an avenue for choirs to learn and showcase their passion for choral singing through series of festival, workshops, exchange programmes and competition. And this year it is made possible with the co-organizing committee from Perak Society of Performing Arts (PSPA) and Dana Belia, whom has believed in YCA’s vision in promoting choral development in Malaysia.


Ipoh is a capital state of Perak and the city is very much shaped with the architectural mix during the colonial era. There are several historical buildings from the British Colonial that remains functional today which includes the Railway Station, the Town Hall and the Court House. Ipoh has come a long way since its’ early days as a mining driven town, and today it boats itself as a peaceful town with, cave temples, hills and most attractive is it’s great variety of food and especially the notable origins of Old Town White Coffee.
So during this year end school holidays, come join us for a weekend of choir competition and a getaway to Ipoh.

The competition will have 4 Categories, which are:C1: Children's Category (aged 7 - 13 years old)
C2: Youth Mixed Category (aged 13 - 18 years old)
C3: Youth Equal Category (aged 13 - 18 years old)
C4: Open Category (mixed voices, aged 19 years and above)

Venue: Ipoh, Perak
Date: 15th Nov 2012 - 18th Nov 2012
Participation Fees: RM30 (per participant) - *include Conductor and Accompanist
Awards including: Champion of the Category Award (with trophy and certificate), Special Jury Award, andOutstanding Conductor Award. Each choir will also receive a certificate in accordance to the final score achieved.

Hurry up and register yourself ASAP!!!
 
For competition programmes and registration forms, kindly contact PSPA Ipoh.
 
PERAK SOCIETY OF PERFORMING ARTS (PSPA)
 
No.28, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah,
31400 Ipoh,
Perak Darul Ridzuan
 
Tel & Fax : +605-5487814
 

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

1ST IPOH DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIP

Ipoh is holding its FIRST EVER International Standard & Latin Dance Competition, with competitors from all over Malaysia and Abroad!
For once Ipohites do not have to travel to Penang nor Kuala Lumpur to watch.
Do call PSPA 05-5487814 or Ms Witzi 012-5088818 for best seats.
Day Admission : 9.00am – 5.00pm
Night Admission : 7.30pm – 11.00pm

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

AN EVENING WITH SIMON CALLAGHAN



 
Special Student Masterclass and Teacher's Training
with International Concert Pianist Maestro Simon Callaghan.
 
All events held at Tower Regency Hotel & Apartments, 
Cinnamon Hall, Level 6,
6-8, Jalan Dato' Seri Said, 30450 Ipoh.
 
Teacher's Training
Date : 10 August 2012 (Friday)
Time : 2.30-5.45pm
Topics : 1) Style & Interpretation in the Romantic Period and 20th Century
             2) Improving our approach to our performance.
Price : RM350
 
Student Masterclass
Date : 11 August 2012 (Saturday)
Time : 9.30am - 3pm.
Price : RM400
Students who participated in Simon's Masterclass will be awarded certificate of participation by Maestro Simon Callaghan.
Both Workshops (Teacher's Training & Student Masterclass) inclusive of ONE complimentary concert to Maestro Simon Callaghan on 11 August, 2012, Sat, 8-10pm.
 
In conjunction to these events, there will be an International Piano Concert
"An Evening with Simon Callaghan".
Date : 11 August 2012 (Saturday)
Time : 8-10pm.
By Invitation.
RM35 & RM50
Cocktail reception from 6.30-7.30pm.
Simon will be mesmerizing us with music from J.S.Bach, Debussy, Chopin & Schumann.
For further inquiries, please contact 012-5050902
(Ms Maria - Ipoh) OR 016-2193869 (Ms Fan / Ms Chong -KL) 
Simon's profile:

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

PAPER CRANE


From the duo that brought you the multi-award winning Broken Bridges 
comes another riveting tale of love, rivalry, hope and dreams...

PAPER CRANE  尾聲
The Rise and Fall of a Musical Star
一個戲曲伶人之起落沉浮





Armed with just a dream, Ah Kit ventures to join a Cantonese Opera troupe. Through an unfortunate turn of events, he manages to draw the wrath of the current superstar incumbent, Fui Koh, and is hired as a lowly stagehand instead. As he earns his place in the troupe, he befriends another apprentice, Siu Ngau, and catches the attention of not only the Manager’s daughter, Fei Mui, but also the Manager himself who sees Ah Kit’s potential.

As love blossoms between Fei Mui and Ah Kit, the friction between the aspiring star and Fui Koh increases. An inevitable showdown follows. To what lengths will each go to protect what they hold to their hearts so dearly?

The brand new musical directed by Joe Hasham OAM and produced by Dato’ Faridah Merican stars an amazing line up of award-winning talents. With a 24-strong cast plus a 7-piece live band performing 15 original Broadway-style numbers, Paper Crane is set to be another irresistable musical treat!

Paper Crane is a production by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat.

(Performed in Cantonese & English. Scene by scene descriptions in English will be provided)

KUALA LUMPUR  吉隆坡演出

DATE 日期   27 Jul – 19 Aug
TIME 時間   Wed – Sat @ 8.30pm, Sun @ 3.00pm (Mon / Tue no show, 3 Aug & 10 Aug Corp. Night)
VENUE 地點   Pentas 1, klpac
TICKET PRICE 票價
Weekdays (Tue – Thu) Adults RM100, RM80, RM60, RM40 | Concession RM80, RM64, RM48, RM32 *
Weekend (Fri – Sun) Adults RM110, RM90, RM70, RM50 | Concession RM88, RM72, RM56, RM40 *
(* TAS cardholders, students & disabled)

PENANG  檳城演出

DATE 日期   25 Aug – 2 Sep
TIME 時間    Tue – Sat @ 8.30pm, Sun @ 3.00pm (Corp. Night: 29 Aug, Penang Hospice Society Charity Night: 28 Aug – call 04 228 4140)
VENUE 地點   stage 1, penangpac
TICKET PRICE 票價   Adults – RM60 / RM40; E&O Heritage Club Members RM54 / 36; TAS / senior privilege cardholders, students, disabled RM30

BUY TICKETS 售票處
Call or Walk in: Penang +604 899 1722 / 2722 (penangpac)
Call or Walk in: Kuala Lumpur +603 4047 9000 (klpac), +603 2142 2009 / 2143 2009 (The Actors Studio @ Lot 10) 
Walk in Only: iLasso @ A606, Block A, Phileo Damansara II, PJ
Buy Online HERE (normal price / adult tickets only)


FEATURING 演員

Roax Tan 陳忠勢, Lee Elaine 李宜玲, Ho Soon Yoon 何順榮, Colin Kirton, Amelia Tan 愛美麗亞, Kimmy Kiew 丘雨錦 AND Patrick Teoh 張家揚

with Alvin Teoh 張幗文, Angel Chang 程靈, Angeline Ang 洪懷繕, Aple Ang 洪美萍, Emily Ong 王思思, Greggory Chew 周志強, Hilda Looi 雷蘊俐, Jayson Phuah 潘嘉, Keok Choon Leong 郭俊良, Kian Pitman, Looi Wai Yee 雷蕙瑜, Mark Beau de Silva, Melissa Ong 翁瑩瑩, Omar Ali, Rosheen Fatima, Teoh Siew Thung 張曉彤 and Wong Chin Chia 王敬嘉

CREATIVE TEAM  製作組

Executive Producer 執行製作人 Dato' Faridah Merican
Director / Artistic Director 藝術總監及導演 Joe Hasham OAM
Music & Lyrics by 詞曲創作 Lim Chuang Yik 林壯毅 & Teng Ky-Gan 丁奇彥
Musical Director 音樂指導 Mervyn Peters
Choreographer 編舞 Lex Lakshman Balakrishnan
Costume Designer 服裝設計 Shingo Tokihiro 時廣真吾
Set Designers 舞臺設計師 Omar Ali & Yusman Mokhtar
Chinese Lyricist & Dialect Coach 翻譯(歌詞)、方言教練 Ooi Kee How 黃啟灝
Translator 翻譯 Phung Tuck Nam 潘德南
Arranger 音樂編曲 Loh Ui Li 羅蕙麗
Lighting Designer 燈光設計師 Amelia Tan 愛美麗亞
Asst. Lighting Designer 助理燈光設計師 Eagle Lee 李明杰
Sound Engineer 音樂工程師 Ariff Akhir
Asst. Sound Engineer 助理音樂工程師 Carmen Chang 曾嘉敏
Asst. Stage Managers 助理舞臺監督 Gowri Shangkari KrishnanTeh Jia Jia 鄭嘉嘉
Wardrobe Mistress 服裝管理 Ashley Ho
Musicians 伴奏 Elaine Toon孫鑽珍、Shen Ching 莊詠勝、Edwin Toh 杜偉智、Loh Ui Li 羅蕙麗、Tan Chong Yew 陳聰耀、Andy Chong 鍾國雄、Richie Tan 陳睿慈、Kevin Theseira Aaron Chew 周南川

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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

INTERNATIONAL BALLET GALA







BUS RIDE TO KL FROM IPOH FOR JULY 15TH (SUNDAY ONLY)
 
ITINERARY
- Bus leaves Ipoh to KL at 9.00am from City Ballet Academy Ipoh
(40B, Persiaran Greentown No.1, Greentown Business Centre, 30450 Ipoh)
(RM50 per person) 
- Destination point for lunch (Mid Valley) 
- Drop off at Istana Budaya KL for performance at 3.00pm
- Bus leaves for Ipoh after performance
 
Anyone interested, please book tickets & bus transportation through PSPA
05-5487814

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dear Members,

Some upcoming events for your attention.





Tuesday, April 10, 2012

AWARDS FOR WOMEN IN PERAK


In conjunction with the Internationa Women's Day, the Perak State Government is presenting the inagural Mutiara Perak Awards paying tribute to women in Perak state who have contributed immensely to the State of Perak socially and economically.

Nominations for the 2012 Mutiara Perak Awards can be submitted to the organising secretariat at
www.reperak.com/mutiaraperak. Printed nominated forms can also be obtained from the office of Perak Society of Performing Arts, Pejabat YB Dato Hamidah binti Osman and the Perak State Secretariat.

The 2012 Mutiara Perak Awards will be held on 29th April 2012, at a gala night at the Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites, Ipoh, where the Award Winners will be announced and recognised.

Closing date for the nomination submission will be on 16th April 2012. All forms much reach the relevant offices by 16th April 2012.

All printed nomination form and correspondence is to be sent to the:
Award Selection Panel (Mutiara Perak)
c/o Perak Society of Performing Arts
28, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah,
31400 Ipoh, Perak
or fax to 05-5487814/05-5483348

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Monday, March 5, 2012

LAUGH ALONG WITH PWW

Perak Women for Women will be organising a fundraising dinner on April 7th, 2012 @ Level 6, Tropicana Ballroom, Ipoh. Featuring performances by the Instant Cafe Theatre Company and other artistes, do your bit for PWW by attending this fundraising dinner. Tickets are for sale at RM200, 150 and 100. For further ticketing information kindly call the numbers stated in the attached flyer.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

AN AUSTRALIAN ENCOUNTER


PSPA is proud to present a night of music and food from Down Under. Kindly refer to the attached flyers for further information and contact numbers for ticketing.


Australian Buffet Dinner
Soup
Creamy Queensland Pumpkin Soup with Bunya Nuts Crustini
Salad
Salad Bar: Potato, Coleslaw, Beetroot, Lentil, Lettuce & Cress,
Tomato and Basil, Caesar Salad with Condiments
Roast Station
Roasted Leg of Australian Lamb, Roast Rump of Beef with Bush Pepper, Yorkshire Pudding
Sauces -Wild Mint, Riberry Jus with Forest Mushroom, Grain Mustard, Horseradish
Hot Dishes
Baked Australian Salmon in Orange Sauce,
Home Made Meat Pies with Wild Tomato Salsa,
Sautéed Vegetables,
Steamed Rice
Roasted Australian Vegetables
(Pumpkin, onions, Sweet potato, Eggplant, Zucchini)
Dessert
Traditional Pavalova with Strawberries and Passionfruit,
Wattleseed Crème Brulee
Illawara Plum Cheesecake & other Australian Desserts