2016 is dominated by my pre-occupation with the staging of Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” but I’m taking extra care to make time for other arts events, to maintain my balance of artistic interests.
Colourful thought-provoking works by Hong Sek Chern.
Making of NY Met Ring Cycle directed by Robert Lepage ( RWAS Soirée, 17 June, Madison Academy of Music)
Phan Ming Yen on Watnef & Buddhism ( RWAS soirée, 2 March)
Lynn Pan on “Image, Design & Text: illustrations of Wagner Operas” (RWAS talk, 16 April, National Design Centre)
Author Josephine Chia (Phine) and film buff Michael Lim at opening of 2016 Italian Film Festival Opening (20 April)
Privileged to hear Toh Chee Hung play with flourish at Ai Ee’s Soirée. Makes life worth living! (21 June)
Perhat Khaliq & Qetiq at opening of O.P.E.N (23 June) – Enjoyed the poetic lyrics but so over-amplified I left after two items.
ACM exhibition of Christian artefacts in Asia.
The Flying Dutchman Sneak Peek (10 June, ION)
Two of my favourite young opera friends – Akiko Otao & Reuben Lai – Patron of the Arts Awards Ceremony (20 July)
Eriko Ogihara-Schuck found proof of Teo Poh Leng’ demise & republished F.M.S.R. (2 Aug, ISEAS)
Showcase of short compositions inspired by Tristan & Isolde by NAFA graduate Daniel Yap. Wishing him all the best in his musical career (29 May)
My Arts Bucket : Life is an Endless Stream of Goosebump Moments! 