Esplanade Presents

Music

Phases of SG Music

Hillary Francis, Danny Koh, Sheila De Niro and Cat Ong (Singapore)

25 Aug 2024, Sun, 5.45pm, 6.45pm & 7.45pm

30mins

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade Concourse

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Synopsis

Be serenaded by some of Singapore’s most talented artists from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, featuring a mix of their originals and familiar covers. The evening starts with crooner Hillary Francis, followed by singer and pianist Danny Koh, and concludes with singer-songwriters Sheila De Niro and Cat Ong performing together publicly for the first time since 2016.

Advisory:

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

Things to Note:
Accessibility: All our venues are wheelchair-accessible. We offer various services to support patrons with access needs. For assistance, please contact Esplanade Customer Experience at 6828 8377. To learn more, read our accessibility guide.
Artist Information

Hillary Francis

Hillary Francis writes songs purely from his heart, drawing inspiration from people, his surroundings and greatest of all, his creator. A multi-lingual multi-instrumentalist, Francis plays the guitar and drums, and has been an entertainer since 1965. Throughout his career, he has produced a range of charity albums including A Tribute to Mother Teresa, A Dedication to Mother Mary for the New Millennium and Peace. Notably, in 2011, he wrote A Song for Japan to raise funds for the tsunami and earthquake victims. Over the years, he has performed and collaborated with various notable artists and groups such as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and The Sandboys. He has also represented Singapore on the international stage, participating in the World Popular Song Festival 1978 held in Budokan, Tokyo. Another notable highlight of his career was when he received a special invitation to perform the song he penned for Mother Teresa at her tomb in the Missionaries of Charity headquarters in Calcutta in 1998.

Danny Koh

A singer, pianist, music director, and composer with over 40 years of global experience, Danny Koh is currently an instructor and examiner of pop and jazz piano. A classically trained pianist growing up, Danny continued to hone his craft by playing on cruise ships, television shows and at luxury hotels across the globe. He has also been featured in numerous prestigious events, performing for the likes of ASEAN Prime Ministers and international celebrities. He currently has seven albums under his belt, covering everything from Mandopop to gospel music.

Sheila De Niro

The gifted Sheila has been wowing audiences around Asia with her stunning, classic melodic voice. As a singer and lyricist, Sheila has performed numerous shows at Esplanade, participated in the Fried Rice Paradise Review in Japan in 1997, performed in Dick Lee's musical medley with Dick and other talented artists, and written songs for a local group called Mirai, which launched in Japan, Singapore and Taiwan. She is frequently invited to judge various singing competitions in Asia such as the Philippines International Song Writing Competition in 1995 sponsored by Pony Canyon to represent Singapore, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Sheila has also been involved in numerous major shows, such as Rampaisari, Countdown to National Day and Swing Singapore. She is often featured in local weekly variety programmes.

Cat Ong

Simple, no fanfare—just a down-to-earth singer-songwriter who desires to connect through her music. Cat is no stranger to the music scene in Singapore, having started her music career in the 1970s.

Date & Time

25 Aug 2024, Sun

5.45pm

Esplanade Concourse
Hillary Francis

6.45pm

Esplanade Concourse
Danny Koh

7.45pm

Esplanade Concourse
Sheila De Niro and Cat Ong
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