Esplanade Presents

Music | Storytelling

Dream a Granted Sky

Felix Cheong, Phoon Yu, Reuben Lai and Jonathan Shin (Singapore)

30 Mar 2024, Sat, 7pm & 8pm

30mins

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade Concourse

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Pauline Lee will no longer be performing at Dream a Granted Sky. Jonathan Shin will be performing instead. We sincerely apologise for any disappointment and inconvenience caused.

Synopsis

Join Felix Cheong in celebrating his 25th anniversary as a published poet with the launch of his latest book, Dream a Granted Sky

 

This book launch features composer Phoon Yu's interpretation of Felix's poetry as a musical dreamscape consisting of short lyrical arias and brief piano interludes. Both voice (Reuben Lai) and piano (Jonathan Shin) will contribute individually and together in realising Felix's vision musically. 

 

There will be a book signing after the performance. 

Advisory:

No tickets will be issued. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Language: English
Things to Note:
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Artist Information

Felix Cheong

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Felix Cheong is the bestselling author of 28 books across different genres, from poetry to fiction, from children's picture books to graphic novels. Winner of the Young Artist Award in 2000, he has also written librettos in collaboration with composers Chen Zhangyi, Jonathan Shin and Hoh Chung Shih. 

Phoon Yu

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Phoon Yu is an organist and composer active in Singapore and the United States, having concertised and having had multiple works premiered in both countries. His debut CDSEVEN was released in 2022, while his dissertation on Metastasio's Siroe and Jacobitism won him the French Prize the same year. 

Reuben Lai

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Reuben Lai is a decorated tenor who has sung in several operatic and concert roles in Singapore and Scotland. An educator, he has worked with several schools including the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and the School of the Arts. He co-founded L’Arietta Productions to foster Asian talent and art.  

Jonathan Shin

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Jonathan Shin is a pianist and composer based in Singapore. He has had several symphonies, chamber pieces, and solo works premiere across the globe, whilst being in very high demand as a pianist in solo, chamber, and orchestral roles with both local and international collaborators.

Date & Time

30 Mar 2024, Sat

7pm

Esplanade Concourse

8pm

Esplanade Concourse
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