Bamboo Winds in Spring

Established in 2011 under the guidance of its Musical Director, Mr Yang Jiwei, 合笙: Resonance is a semi-professional ensemble of sheng （笙） players and is the only one of its kind in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The members, though from various backgrounds and walks of life, are united by their strong love for this Chinese multi-reeded instrument. Through their participation, they have lent their youthful exuberance both to their performance on the sheng and also to the core management and administration of the group. 合笙: Resonance aims to bring to the stage a strong repertoire across the spectrum of contemporary and traditional pieces. By doing so, it strives not only to enhance the music it performs with the sheng’s unique tones and techniques but also to bring this little-known instrument to greater heights. Most of the members are highly proficient in the gaoyinsheng （高音笙） (soprano range) and some members are also skilled in the chuantongsheng （传统笙） (traditional sheng), zhongyinsheng （中音笙） (alto range) and diyinsheng （低音笙） (bass range). While it aspires to have at least one concert biannually, the ensemble still continues performing on various stages and performing alongside other artists with the goal of inspiring appreciation of this instrument.