Esplanade - Charming Asia

SYNOPSIS

MAJOR PHILIP TNG	Band Director, West Winds
ITO YASUHIDE	Guest Conductor

P R O G R A M M E
SIMON YAU	Charming Asia
SAMUEL HAZO	Arabesque
PHILIP SPARKE	Postcard from Singapore
ALFRED REED	Armenian Dances (Part I)
ITO YASUHIDE	The Earth
KOH CHANG SU	Korean Dances
ITO YASUHIDE	Taiwanese Posy
ITO YASUHIDE	Bengawan Solo

West Winds returns in another collaboration with the Esplanade, to bring audiences on yet another journey through music. From Japan in 2008 to Europe in 2009, West Winds returns to a region that is close to our hearts - Asia.

Asia is regarded by many as an eclectic yet charming mix of rich, diverse and colorful cultures with this clearly reflected in our food and music. This evening, West Winds will bring you across the eastern and northern hemispheres of Asia, from China to Saudi Arabia. Audiences will get to hear a musical representation of each Asian region from Alfred Reed’s Armenian Dances Part 1 to our very own Postcard from Singapore written by international and noteworthy composer, Philip Sparke.

Conducting the evening’s concert will be Major Philip Tng and Guest Conductor, Mr. Ito Yasuhide. Mr. Ito is no stranger to Singapore and to West Winds, having conducted them in the highly successful “All Things Japanese” concert in 2008.

ADVISORY

Earth Hour at Esplanade on 27 March 2010

In line with our efforts to contribute to a greener environment, Esplanade will be participating in the Earth Hour project spearheaded by WWF (World Wide Fund For Nature). Pledging our support for Earth Hour 2010, Esplanade will dim and turn off the lights around the centre from 8.30pm â 9.30pm on Saturday, 27 March 2010. All operations in the centre will continue as normal.

Should you require assistance during the Earth Hour, please do not hesitate to approach our staff. More information on Earth Hour 2010 can be found at www.earthhour.org

Thank you and we look forward to your support towards a greener environment!

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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