AMERIC GOH After the Opera

“Many times, we are in a situation whereby all we can do is either observe in solitary or partake in synchrony. Whether it is a natural phenomenon or the outlook of the societal mass, we question and most often, attribute it to the Zeitgeist. Tempting to pass a value judgement, we savour the process-the experiencing. Leave it as a fantasy. Take the time machine-an act or a scene? Is it satirical or an honest opinion? Eventually, we come full circle to understand ourselves deeper.”
Singapore Symphony Chorus
Singapore Symphony Youth Choir
Eudenice Palaruan, Choral Director
Recorded live at the Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore on 27 May 2023.
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About the composer:
Americ Goh (b. 1982) began studying music composition at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore. He received instructions from John Sharpley, Goh Toh Chai, Jennifer Tham and Leong Yoon Pin. He furthered his studies under Gerd Kühr, Pierluigi Billone, and Peter Ablinger at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, where he received his M.A. In addition to composing, Americ also received instructions in choral conducting from Johannes Prinz and Franz Jochum, and correpetition from Wolfgang Bozic. He sang with various choirs such as the Singapore Youth Choir Ensemble Singers and the Kantorei of the Grazer Dom. He received vocal training from Gerd Kenda and Eva Barta-Bartfai. Americ is a humble recipient of the National Arts Council Arts Bursary (Overseas) Singapore and the Musikförderungspreis, Graz. He has returned to NAFA as a lecturer at the School of Music. With an affinity to the voice, Americ works closely with singers and choirs. His primary focus in composition is on experimentation without neglecting tradition and craft, striving for balance, meaning and communication. His works are often reflections on social issues and an introspection on spirituality.