Guest artist Richard Stokes conducts a voice masterclass, working with YST students to refine their musical performance under the Ong Teng Cheong Professorship in Music. The session is open to the public to attend and observe, offering the opportunity to experience the professional expertise of veteran artists as well as the learning process of young musicians up close.

This masterclass is part of the Song Festival: The Voices of France & England.

Learn more about Richard Stokes here.

 

PROGRAMME

FRANCIS POULENC

From Airs Chantés:
Air Romantique
Air Grave

Kira Lim, soprano
Chakrit Khanonvej, piano

 

BENJAMIN BRITTEN

From Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo:
Sonetto XXX, “Veggio co’ bei”
Sonetto XXIV, “Spirto ben nato”

Kim Oh-Yeon, tenor
Panyakorn Lertnimitphan, piano

 

From A Charm of Lullabies:
A Charm
Cradle Song

Samiksha Argal, mezzo-soprano
Choi Hye-Seon, piano

 

FRANCIS POULENC

From Chanson Gaillardes:

1. La Maîtresse Volage
2. Chanson a boire

Jason Suryaatmaja, baritone
Vernis Chua, piano

 

From La Courte Paille:

1. Le sommeil
2. Ba, Be, Bi, Bo, Bu          

Kateryna Fedorova, soprano
Chiu Pin-Hsin, piano

 

ABOUT SONG FESTIVAL: THE VOICES OF FRANCE & ENGLAND

Join members of the YST Voice and Piano Departments in this two-part song festival as we explore the unique time periods, societal and language elements which came together to contribute to pivotal flourishings of English and French vocal music.

In Part 1 this semester, we focus on the prolific contributions of Francis Poulenc and Benjamin Britten, featuring a faculty recital and guest artist Richard Stokes as our visiting teacher and scholar.

In Part 2 next semester, we will explore the vast repertoire of the French baroque cantata and the genius of Henry Purcell, featuring guest artist and teacher Mark Tucker in collaboration with YST Ensemble-in-Residence Red Dot Baroque, led by Alan Choo.

 

TICKETING INFORMATION

Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. Out of respect for the participants and other spectators, no children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission.

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Don’t miss other events happening as part of the Song Festival:
– On This Island – Vocal Works of Britten & Poulenc (19 Oct)
– Voice Discovery with Richard Stokes (22 Oct)
– Cantiamo – Poulenc & Britten (25 Oct)