Kelly Tangs Movements in Time – Artworks from the National Gallery Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2024-04-19 | Movements in Time – Artworks from the National Gallery (2022)Kelly Tang, ComposerPerformed by Metropolitan Festival OrchestraProf. Chan Tze Law, ConductorRecorded live at the Esplanade’s Concert Hall on 24 June 2023Singapore’s classical music scored a new milestone in June 2023 with the world premiere of renowned Singapore composer and Cultural Medallion recipient Kelly Tang’s Movements in Time – Artworks from the National Gallery at Esplanade’s Concert Hall. The seven-movement orchestral suite was the first work to be commissioned by The Foundation’s under its 10-year Music Commissioning Series project.____________Movements in Time – Artworks from the National Gallery00:00 Conductor00:33 I. Fanfare – reflects the grandeur of the Gallery’s building02:33 II. The Idealist – heroic movement, inspired by Chua Mia Tee’s painting Epic Poem of Malaya07:39 III. Mystery – scherzo based on Simryn Gill’s macabre photograph of a dilapidated building from her Standing Still series15:27 IV. Interlude – the oboe and clarinet restate the introductory Fanfare theme16:38 V. Contemplation – graceful movement, tracing the gentle contours of Eng Tow’s Bowls22:42 VI. Enigma – probing movement, inspired by Han Sai Por’s organic and alien sculpture from her Extinction series28:34 VII.Dance – festive movement, inspired by Sarkasi Said Tzee’s celebratory batik painting Voices of the Soul ____________Explore more about Movements in Time – Artworks from the National Gallery by Kelly Tang:Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise, https://thefoundation.sg/Music Commissioning Series, https://thefoundation.sg/iconic-initiatives/music-commissioning-series/ Movements in Time – Artworks from the National Gallery, https://thefoundation.sg/music-commissioning-series-2023/____________ABOUT KELLY TANGKelly Tang's compositions have been performed by renowned ensembles such as the Russian National Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra (Japan), Ensemble Contemporain of Montreal, Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines (UK) and ‘The President's Own’ United States Marine Band. In Singapore, Tang’s works are performed regularly by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Chinese Orchestra, Singapore National Youth Orchestra and the T’ang Quartet. Tang’s music been presented worldwide at Berlin Konzerthaus, Musikverein Golden Hall (Vienna), Sydney Opera House, Suntory Hall (Tokyo), Palais de l'Élysée (Presidential Palace, Paris), Shanghai Concert Hall, Hanoi Opera House, Museum of Musical Instruments (Brussels), The Rodahal (Netherlands), Auditorium di Milano (Italy), St. Paul's Cathedral (London) and Carnegie Hall (New York). His works for young musicians are performed by all school wind bands and choirs in Singapore. For Singapore’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2015, Tang’s Concerto in Three Movements was commissioned for a premiere performance by superstar pianist Lang Lang and the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra at the National Stadium.Tang received his master’s degree in composition at Northwestern University in 1991 and was awarded his PhD in Music at Michigan State University in 1995. In 2008, he received the COMPASS Artistic Excellence Award from the Composers' and Authors' Society of Singapore. For his contributions in the arts, Tang was conferred the Cultural Medallion in 2011 by the President of Singapore.
Dru Chen, Charlie Lim - Utopia Reimagined: If You Knew (Behind The Scenes) Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2023-05-18 | The final track in our second edition of Reimagined - Dru Chen's Utopia Reimagined: If You Knew Dru Chen & Charlie Lim performing ‘Utopia Reimagined: If You Knew’Listen here: https://bfan.link/utopia-reimagined-if-you-knew©️ ℗ Dru Chen, Charlie Limhttp://instagram.com/druchenmusichttp://instagram.com/wherewascharlieinstagram.com/thefoundationsingaporeVideography and Editing by Chia Yaim ChongSingle Cover Artwork by Yanyun ChenWritten and Produced by Dru Chen, Charlie LimMixed by Dru ChenAssistant Audio Engineering by Ku Zhi Ying, Zack Teo, Enzo E Chan, Tan Yu ShanMastered by Nick KodonasDistributed by Yung Lee Records“UTOPIA Reimagined” Executive Producer: Charlie Lim Commissioned by Foundation for the Arts and Social EnterpriseSpecial thanks to Republic Polytechnic
Utopia Reimagined: These Corners by Coming Up Roses - A Look Behind The Scenes Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2023-03-14 | Stream/Download Utopia Reimagined: These Corners here: orcd.co/cur-thesecorners"Utopia Reimagined: These Corners" Coming Up RosesSingapore alternative-rock band Coming Up Roses, known for its shoegaze-influenced style, have been commissioned to write a song that takes its inspiration from UTOPIA, a 47-minute-long choral symphony.This combination of contrasting music genres by the band kicks off the second edition of the UTOPIA Reimagined initiative, which continues to build on the success of the first edition by enabling collaboration and experimentation to nurture their growth as artists. Coming Up Roses is the first among the four artists commissioned for the second edition, which includes OHMYMEITING, weish and Dru Chen. In line with its mission to promote local creative talents, The Foundation has also commissioned Dr Yanyun Chen, recipient of the Young Artist Award in 2020, to design the cover art for all four singles.Listen to the UTOPIA Symphony here: open.spotify.com/album/17fnyQXSw78ikXwL9j2QNH?si=O_Kkt3gFQJKSQeBTP8H87gTo find out more about UTOPIA Reimagined, as well as the One Million Towards UTOPIA movement, check out the following links: https://www.thefoundation.sg/utopia-reimaginedfacebook.com/thefoundationsingaporeinstagram.com/thefoundationsingaporeFollow Coming Up Roses: Facebook: facebook.com/cominguprosessgInstagram: instagram.com/cominguprosessgUTOPIA Reimagined: These CornersRelease Date: 24 February 2023Artist: Coming Up Roses“UTOPIA Reimagined” Executive Producer: Charlie Lim Single Cover Artwork: Yanyun ChenVideography & Editing: Chia Yaim ChongAdditional Footage from the Band Commissioned by the Foundation for the Arts and Social Enterprise
Charlie Lim & Ng Pei-Sian - Utopia Reimagined: Into Dreams, A Behind-The-Scenes Interview Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2022-02-03 | Stream/Download Utopia Reimagined: Into Dreams here: show.co/dUwoBJo"Utopia Reimagined: Into Dreams" Charlie Lim & Ng Pei-SianThe first collaboration between titans Charlie Lim & Ng Pei-Sian, “Into Dreams” rounds off the UTOPIA Reimagined initiative, commissioned by the Foundation for the Arts and Social Enterprise. This initiative consists of four reimaginations of the Singapore-inspired UTOPIA Symphony, written by Russian composer Vladimir Martynov and recorded by the London Philharmonic Orchestra in 2019. Listen to the UTOPIA Symphony here: open.spotify.com/album/17fnyQXSw78ikXwL9j2QNH?si=O_Kkt3gFQJKSQeBTP8H87gCharlie and Pei-Sian’s single is the final of four tracks, following Joanna Dong's《The First Chapter》, and Aisyah Aziz’s《Euphoria》, and ShiGGa Shay’s《chasing》.To find out more about UTOPIA Reimagined, as well as the One Million Towards UTOPIA movement, check out the following links: https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasg/utopia-reimaginedhttps://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasgfacebook.com/thefoundationsingaporeinstagram.com/thefoundationsingaporeFollow Charlie Lim: Facebook: facebook.com/charlielimInstagram: instagram.com/wherewascharlieFollow Pei-Sian:Instagram: instagram.com/isteinrockstarpeisian.comUTOPIA Reimagined: Into DreamsRelease Date: 4 February 2022 Words: Charlie LimComposer: Charlie LimArranger: Charlie Lim, Ng Pei-SianProducers: Charlie LimMusicians: Charlie Lim, Ng Pei-Sian, Chok Kerong Recording, Mix, and Mastering Engineer: Charlie Lim“UTOPIA Reimagined” Executive Music Producer: Charlie Lim Single Cover Artwork: Kenny Low Videography & Editing: Dynn OthmanCommissioned by the Foundation for the Arts and Social Enterprise UTOPIA Reimagined: Into Dreams - LyricsI drift between two worldsSleepwalking in contradictionBetween the sky and earthIn the chaos and creationDesires and ideals Keep pushing & pulling Was I blind to the view When the sunlight hit the mirror When I crash into my dreams Who would break the fall for meBeen desperate for the answersBut asking the wrong questionsBetween the pulse and pressureThere’s no salvation in ambitionAll along I’d gave inTo games we couldn’t winBetween now and thenDid it matter in the endDesires and ideals Keep pushing & pulling Was I blind to the view When the sunlight hit the mirror When I crash into my dreams Who would break the fall for me
ShiGGa Shay ft. Aisyah Aziz - uTopia reimagined: chasing, A Behind-the-Scenes Interview Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2021-11-20 | Stream/Download uTopia reimagined: chasing here: http://shiggashay.com"uTopia reimagined: chasing" Song produced by superjdoug Vocal production by Charlie Lim Mixed & mastered by Becki Whitton"uTopia reimagined: chasing” is the third song of the UTOPIA Reimagined initiative, commissioned by the Foundation for the Arts and Social Enterprise. Produced by superjdoug, who sampled different parts of the Singapore-inspired UTOPIA Symphony, this song is the first time which three long-time friends ShiGGa Shay, Aisyah Aziz, and Charlie Lim have worked on together ShiGGa’s single is the third of four scheduled to be released progressively this year, following Joanna Dong's 《The First Chapter》, and Aisyah Aziz’s 《Euphoria》, which was released last month. To find out more about UTOPIA Reimagined, as well as the One Million Towards UTOPIA movement, check out the following links: https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasg/utopia-reimaginedhttps://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasgfacebook.com/thefoundationsingaporeinstagram.com/thefoundationsingaporeFollow ShiGGa Shay Instagram - instagram.com/shiggashay Facebook - facebook.com/ShiGGaShay Twitter - twitter.com/shiggashay Follow Aisyah Aziz Instagram - instagram.com/aisyaah_aziz Twitter - twitter.com/aisyaah_azizVideo produced, shot and edited by Dynn Othman
Aisyah Aziz - Utopia Reimagined: Euphoria - An Interview with Aisyah, RHAUN & Adir Kaisan Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2021-10-28 | LISTEN TO “EUPHORIA” NOW: orcd.co/aisyahaziz-euphoriaSingapore soul singer Aisyah Aziz’s new single titled Euphoria will be released on 29 October on major digital platforms, the second in the UTOPIA Reimagined Series -- an initiative by the Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise. Aisyah’s single is the second of four scheduled to be released progressively in the coming months, following Joanna Dong's 《The First Chapter》, which was released last month. Written by Aisyah, co-writer RHAUN & producer Adir Kaisan (Cosmic Owls), Euphoria is their take on Vladimir Martynov’s UTOPIA Symphony that was recorded by the London Philharmonic Orchestra on its own LPO label and released last November. To find out more about UTOPIA Reimagined, as well as the One Million Towards UTOPIA movement, check out the following links: https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasg https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasg/utopia-reimagined facebook.com/thefoundationsingapore instagram.com/thefoundationsingapore Follow Aisyah & her collaborators: http://instagram.com/aisyaah_azizhttp://instagram.com/harunbugbughttp://instagram.com/adirkaisanVideo produced, shot and edited by Dynn Othman Words: Aisyah, RHAUNComposer: Aisyah Aziz, RHAUN, Adir KaisanArranger: Aisyah Aziz, RHAUN, Adir KaisanProducers: Adir Kaisan, RHAUN, Charlie LimAdditional Vocals: RHAUN, Aisyah AzizMusicians: Adir Kaisan, Charlie LimAdditional Vocals: RHAUN Recording, Mix, and Mastering Engineer: Becki Whitton Recording and Mastering Studio: Becki Whitton“UTOPIA Reimagined” Executive Music Producer: Charlie Lim Artiste Management: Patrick Anthony Chan Distributor: Where Are The FruitsCommissioned by the Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise
UTOPIA Reimagined: 第一章 The First Chapter An Interview with Joanna Dong and Chok Kerong Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2021-09-23 | LISTEN TO “THE FIRST CHAPTER” NOW: https://bfan.link/utopia-reimagined-di-yi-zhangSingapore jazz singer Joanna Dong’s new single titled 《第一章》will be released on 24 September on major digital platforms, the first in the UTOPIA Reimagined Series -- an initiative by the Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise. Joanna’s single that reimagines a symphony inspired by Singapore, and written by a Russian composer, is the first of four scheduled to be released progressively in the coming months. Co-written by Joanna and jazz pianist, organist and composer Chok Kerong, 《第一章》is Joanna’s take on Vladimir Martynov’s UTOPIA Symphony that was recorded by the London Philharmonic Orchestra on its own LPO label and released last November. The Symphony was commissioned in 2003 by then Ambassador to Russia Michael Tay, who currently serves as Founder and Executive Director of The Foundation. It was reworked in 2019 for the LPO recording, with choral parts now containing English translation of the Tao Te Ching texts. To find out more about UTOPIA Reimagined, as well as the One Million Towards UTOPIA movement, check out the following links: https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasg https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasg/utopia-reimagined facebook.com/thefoundationsingapore instagram.com/thefoundationsingapore Follow JOANNA: https://t.me/joannadong http://facebook.com/joannadong http://instagram.com/j_o_a_n_n_a_d_o_n_g Video produced, shot and edited by Dynn Othman UTOPIA Reimagined: 第一章发行日期 Release Date: 24 September 2021词 Words: 老子《道德经》Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching作曲 Composer: 卓可荣 Chok Kerong编曲 Arranger: 卓可荣 Chok Kerong制作人 Producers: 卓可荣 Chok Kerong, 董姿彦 Joanna Dong指挥家 Conductor: 翁韶文 Ang Shao-wen歌唱者 Vocalist: 董姿彦 Joanna Dong吉他演奏者 Guitarist: 娄楷文 Kevin Loh小提琴演奏者 Violinists: 陆凯源 David Loke, 李格标 Gabriel Lee中提琴演奏者 Violist: 陈庆寅 Edward Tan大提琴演奏者 Cellist: 沈冠杰 Ryan Sim合声 Additional Vocals: 林宇 Charlie Lim录音、混音 、母带后期处理工程师 Recording, Mix, and Mastering Engineer: 高杨Gao Yang录音室、母带后期处理录音室 Recording and Mastering Studio: Pavane Recording Studio《乌托邦新构想》执行制作人 “UTOPIA Reimagined” Executive Music Producer: 林宇 Charlie Lim企划宣传 Marketing and Press: 谢晶 Jing Seah, 洪绍翔 Alfred Ang艺人经纪 Artiste Management: 谢晶 Jing Seah, 洪绍翔 Alfred Ang音乐版权 Original Publisher: 卓可荣 Chok Kerong封面设计 Single Cover Artwork: 刘伟松 Kenny Low艺术与社会企业基金委托 Commissioned by the Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise
UTOPIA: Joanna Dong & ShiGGa Shay talk about aging, maturing & family! Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2021-04-23 | As part of the One Million Towards UTOPIA movement, The Foundation invited Joanna Dong & ShiGGa Shay - two of the brightest stars from Singapore - to talk us through their experience as artists in Singapore, and the type of comments and advice they would receive from their relatives. Find out more about the movement here: https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasgCheck us out on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/thefoundationsingaporeFollow the artists on Instagram: Charlie Lim (@wherewascharlie)Aisyah Aziz (@aisyaah_aziz)ShiGGa Shay (@shiggashay)Joanna Dong (@j_o_a_n_n_a_d_o_n_g)Listen to the UTOPIA Symphony on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/3S0G9h8adlY9YfsuvT54MG?si=nQeUxw07SY6nRo1PTpM28Q
UTOPIA: Charlie Lim & Aisyah Aziz share impactful arts advice! Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2021-04-02 | As part of the One Million Towards UTOPIA movement, The Foundation invited Charlie Lim & Aisyah Aziz - two of the brightest stars from Singapore - to talk us through their journeys as artistes - their struggles, what they're striving towards, what keeps them focused. In this week's Roundtable video, Charlie & Aisyah share some impactful pieces of advice they've been given over the years. Find out more about the movement here: https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasgCheck us out on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/thefoundationsingaporeInstagram: instagram.com/thefoundationsingaporeFollow the artists on Instagram: Charlie Lim (@wherewascharlie)Aisyah Aziz (@aisyaah_aziz)ShiGGa Shay (@shiggashay)Joanna Dong (@j_o_a_n_n_a_d_o_n_g)Listen to the UTOPIA Symphony on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/3S0G9h8adlY9YfsuvT54MG?si=nQeUxw07SY6nRo1PTpM28Q
Making Of UTOPIA Symphony Trailer Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2021-04-01 | A two minute sizzle reel of our upcoming 'Making of UTOPIA Symphony' documentary! The full film is set to premiere in June 2021 - keep your eyes peeled for more.Video by Tall Wall MediaFind out more about the movement here: https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasgFor more on the UTOPIA Symphony, follow our socials:Facebook: facebook.com/thefoundationsingaporeInstagram: instagram.com/thefoundationsingapore
UTOPIA: Joanna Dong & ShiGGa Shay discuss utopia! Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2021-03-19 | As part of the One Million Towards UTOPIA movement, The Foundation invited Joanna Dong & ShiGGa Shay - two of the brightest stars from Singapore - to talk us through their conception of 'utopia' - as artists, what is their idea of utopia, and how can we get there? Find out more about the movement here: https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasgCheck us out on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/thefoundationsingaporeFollow the artists on Instagram: Charlie Lim (@wherewascharlie)Aisyah Aziz (@aisyaah_aziz)ShiGGa Shay (@shiggashay)Joanna Dong (@j_o_a_n_n_a_d_o_n_g)Listen to the UTOPIA Symphony on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/3S0G9h8adlY9YfsuvT54MG?si=nQeUxw07SY6nRo1PTpM28Q
UTOPIA: Charlie Lim & Aisyah Aziz talk about their journeys as artistes! Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2021-03-05 | As part of the One Million Towards UTOPIA movement, The Foundation invited Charlie Lim & Aisyah Aziz - two of the brightest stars from Singapore - to talk us through their journeys as artistes - their struggles, what they're striving towards, what keeps them focused. Find out more about the movement here: https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasgCheck us out on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/thefoundationsingaporeFollow the artists on Instagram: Charlie Lim (@wherewascharlie)Aisyah Aziz (@aisyaah_aziz)ShiGGa Shay (@shiggashay)Joanna Dong (@j_o_a_n_n_a_d_o_n_g)Listen to the UTOPIA Symphony on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/3S0G9h8adlY9YfsuvT54MG?si=nQeUxw07SY6nRo1PTpM28Q
Charlie Lim, Aisyah Aziz, Joanna Dong & ShiGGa Shay React to the UTOPIA Symphony! Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2021-02-19 | Four of Singapore's brightest stars listen to the UTOPIA Symphony for the first time - and share their unfiltered responses! Listen to the UTOPIA Symphony here: https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasgCheck us out on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/thefoundationsingaporeFollow the artists on Instagram: Charlie Lim (@wherewascharlie)Aisyah Aziz (@aisyaah_aziz)ShiGGa Shay (@shiggashay)Joanna Dong (@j_o_a_n_n_a_d_o_n_g)
About the UTOPIA Symphony: Thoughts from Michael Tay Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2021-02-08 | Michael Tay, the founder of the Foundation for the Arts & Social Enterprise, as well as former Singapore ambassador to Russia and the individual who commissioned the UTOPIA Symphony, shares his thoughts on the symphony and its' origins.
About the UTOPIA Symphony: Thoughts from Tessa Bartley Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2020-12-07 | Tessa Bartley, the Chairman of the London Philharmonic Choir, shares her experience with Russian composer Vladimir Martynov's Singapore-inspired UTOPIA Symphony.The new UTOPIA Symphony album is now available on Spotify, iTunes and Amazon (UK). #thefoundationsingapore #towardsutopiasgListen + Share here: https://www.thefoundation.sg/TowardsUtopiaSGThis video was recorded in London, UK in November 2019.
About the UTOPIA Symphony: Thoughts from Vladimir Jurowski Foundation for The Arts and Social Enterprise 2020-11-23 | Vladimir Jurowski, the Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), shares his thoughts about his experience conducting the LPO for esteemed Russian composer Vladimir Martynov's Singapore-inspired UTOPIA Symphony.The new UTOPIA Symphony album is now available on Spotify, iTunes and Amazon (UK). #thefoundationsingapore #towardsutopiasgListen + Share here: https://www.thefoundation.sg/towardsutopiasg#ListenShareUtopiaThis video was recorded in London, UK in November 2019.
