KELLY TANG: Sketches of Singapore
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Following on the heels of his earlier work, Symphonic Suite on a Set of Local Tunes (commissioned by the SSO in 2004), Tang’s Sketches of Singapore explores entirely new musical strategies in symphonising another set of four well-loved tunes. The work begins with the triumphantly energetic Stand Up for Singapore. Next, the folk tune Rasa Sayang is presented in the comic style of a scherzo. Cast in a passionate yet elegant orchestral glow, the deeply Romantic essence of the third tune, Where I Belong, is fully unveiled. In the grand finale, the venerable Di Tanjong Katong, is symphonically expanded, as never before, to radiate in all its innate glory. (Programme note by Kelly Tang)
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Darrell Ang, conductor
Abigail Chow, sign language interpreter
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Fantastic arrangement of local songs, with an orchestral treatment. Super!
Hello, Thanks for the uploads. I've a question: what is that sign lang. interpreter doing there? Is she 'reading' the lyrics of the folk songs that inspired the movements of the work?
Yes, in a manner of speaking! Throughout the concert, Abigail does several things, including explaining the background or nature of the pieces played, the lyrics, indicating what instruments are in the air, as well as "conducting" to the spirit, tune and rhythms of the music.
@@singaporesymphony Wow, that means she has to know the score almost as well as the conductor. But would her gestures also be a split second delayed from the actual beat?
@@eggizgud Yes. A difficult job indeed. More difficult than translating for a live speech..
@@singaporesymphony Trash
@@singaporesymphony I despise your degenerate city state.