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Classical Voice Showcase: NAFA Vocal Department
Liederabend An emotional journey through love, longing, nature, joy, and reflection, revealing the expressive richness of the German Lied. Bell nuit d’amour A captivating journey through French mélodie exploring love, longing, dreams, desire, and remembrance, culminating in Offenbach’s enchanting Barcarolle. Opera Highlight Seven exceptional sopranos bring opera’s most captivating heroines to life in a stunning recital of wit, charm and timeless artistry.
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Classical Voice Showcase: NAFA Vocal Department

Voices – A Festival of SongMusic
4 Dec 2026
Esplanade Concourse
30mins (No Intermission)
Free

Synopsis

Liederabend (7pm)

This programme invites audiences into the intimate world of the German Lied, where poetry and music unite to reveal a rich spectrum of human emotion.

Beginning with the tenderness and yearning of Robert and Clara Schumann, the journey unfolds through the warmth, playfulness and lyrical beauty of Felix Mendelssohn and Johannes Brahms. The programme then moves toward the vivid character and dramatic expression of Hugo Wolf, before concluding with the distinctive colours of Antonín Dvořák and Edvard Grieg.

Across these songs, themes of love, longing, nature, friendship, humour, and reflection emerge, offering a glimpse into the enduring expressive power of Romantic song.

Belle nuit d’amour (8pm)

Belle nuit d’amour (“Beautiful Night of Love”) presents a captivating journey through French mélodie and song.

Spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the programme explores the many faces of love—tenderness, longing, desire, dreams, and remembrance. From Fauré’s intimate lyricism and Chausson’s poetic sensitivity to Chaminade’s sparkling Villanelle, Hahn’s elegant À Chloris, and Ravel’s sensual imagery, each work reveals a distinctive musical world. Poulenc’s Les chemins de l’amour brings the journey towards a poignant reflection on memory and lost love. The programme culminates with Offenbach’s celebrated Barcarolle, bringing all voices together in a beautiful celebration of love and enchantment.

Opera Highlight (9pm)

Join us for a spectacular vocal recital celebrating the wit, charm, and emotional depth of opera’s most captivating heroines.

This carefully curated program features six exceptionally talented sopranos performing iconic masterworks spanning the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and modern eras. From the dazzling Baroque coloratura of Handel and the sharp, comedic brilliance of Mozart and Rossini, to the sweeping mid-century drama of Menotti and the bubbly waltz rhythms of Johann Strauss II, this concert showcases a stunning display of vocal agility and dramatic artistry.

Experience an unforgettable evening of beautiful music that honours the timeless spirit of operatic storytelling.

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