Starlit Stage: Renowned Artists from Singapore and Taiwan in Musical Exchange

Singapore and Taiwan are both vibrant cultural hubs in Asia, nurturing many outstanding musicians of international caliber. This concert unites artists from both Singapore and Taiwan, presenting a diverse program that includes classical masterpieces, folk song arrangements, and works by Taiwanese composer Wiwi Kuan. Through this collaboration, musicians from both regions will create unique sparks of artistry on stage.

Audiences can look forward to a rich and varied musical journey. Dr. Wu Yang from Singapore and pianist Yang Chien-Ying—both alumni of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory—will perform piano works from the Russian classical tradition, reflecting their strong Russian style and technique. Rising Singaporean talents Li Wuna Leona (piano，8 years old) and Wu Yueer Angela (violin, 9 years old) will also showcase their impressive skills. Joining them are U.S.-trained pianist Huang Kaiyin, cellist Lu Tsaulun, violinist Chao Heng-Chen, and renowned Taiwanese flutist Hung Chin-Ting.

The concerts will be held in both Singapore (10 Oct 2025) and Taiwan (28 Sep 2025), offering audiences in both places a refreshing and inspiring musical experience.

Present by Finger Waltz Music Productions (Singapore), in cooperation with Aquarelle Music Groups (Taiwan).

Programme

Taiwanese Folk Songs: Craving for the Spring Wind / White Peony (arr. for flute & piano)
Flute: Hung Ching-Ting/ Piano: Yang Chien-Ying

Pachelbel: Canon in D (arr. for violin & piano)
Violin: Wu Yueer Angela / Piano: Li Wuna Leona

Arensky: Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 32 
I. Allegro moderatoII. Scherzo. Allegro moltoIII. Elegia. AdagioIV. Finale. Allegro non troppo 
Violin: Chao Heng-Chen / Cello: Lu Tsaulun / Piano: Huang Kaiyin

Intermission

Chopin: Polonaise in G# minor, Op. posth. 
Piano: Li Wuna Leona

Wieniawski: Scherzo-Tarantella, Op. 16 
Violin: Wu Yueer Angela / Piano: Dr. Wu Yang

Poulenc: Sonata for Flute and Piano, FP.164 
I. Allegretto malincolicoII. Cantilena (Assez lent)III. Presto giocoso 
Flute: Hung Ching-Ting/ Piano: Yang Chien-Ying

Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite (arr. for piano four hands) 
No.2 MarcheNo.4 Danse Russe (Trepak)No.8 Valse des Fleurs 
Piano: Dr. Wu Yang & Yang Chien-Ying

Khachaturian: Sabre Dance (arr. for piano four hands) 
Piano: Dr. Wu Yang & Yang Chien-Ying

Wiwi Kuan: Variations on "Oh du Lieber Augustin" for piano six hands 
Piano: Dr. Wu Yang, Huang Kaiyin, Yang Chien-Ying

(Programmes are subject to minor changes at the artists’ discretion.)