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