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2 – 14 December 2008
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The biennial National Chinese Music Competition is set to be more intense than ever! This year’s Competition received a record 287 entries. Competing categories include ensemble and solo performances on the dizi, erhu, guzheng, pipa, suona, yangqin and zhongruan. Join in the excitement as the young musicians strive for top honours at the Competition.
Admission is free to the Preliminary and Final rounds of the Competition.
Schedule At A Glance
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Events |
Venue |
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2 Dec |
2pm |
Preliminary Round
– Ensemble Section |
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Concert Hall |
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3-12 Dec |
9am |
Preliminary & Final
Rounds
– Solo Section
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Esplanade Recital
Studio |
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13 Dec |
2pm |
Final Round
– Ensemble Section
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Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Concert Hall |
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13 Dec |
7.30pm |
Prize Winners’ Concert & Prize Presentation |
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Concert Hall |
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14 Dec |
9am |
Masterclasses
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Singapore Conference Hall |
Click here (pdf) for location maps.
Click here for the detailed Competition Schedule.
PRIZE WINNERS CONCERT
Saturday 13 December 2008
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall
7:30pm
Tickets at $10
After 12 days of rigorous competition, enjoy an exhilarating showcase of enchanting Chinese instrumental music by new and outstanding musical talents.
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MASTERCLASSES
Sunday 14 December 2008
Singapore Conference Hall
9am – 5pm
Tickets at $5 per session
Conducted by the Competition’s international adjudicators, this is a rare opportunity to observe the specialists as they work with selected competitors. Masterclasses are open to observers.
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Time |
Masterclass |
Conducted By |
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9am – 11am |
Pipa |
Yang Jing |
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Yangqin |
Li Ling Ling |
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12pm – 2pm |
Dizi |
Choo Boon-chong |
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Erhu |
George Gao Shao Qing |
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3pm – 5pm |
Guzheng |
Cheng Te-yuan |
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Composing |
Wang Jian Min |
2008 ADJUDICATORS
Preliminary Round
· Ms Chek Yui Hong
· Mr Ling Hock Siang
· Mr Liu Bin
· Mr Lum Yan Sing
· Major (Ret) Tay Soon Huat
· Mr Tay Teow Kiat
· Ms Zhang Nian Bing
Final Round
· Major (Ret) Tay Soon Huat
· Mr Tay Teow Kiat
· Ms Zhang Nian Bing
· Mr Cheng Te-yuan
· Mr Choo Boon-chong
· Mr George Gao Shao Qing
· Ms Li Ling Ling
· Mr Wang Jian Min
· Ms Yang Jing
About the Competition
The biennial National Chinese Music Competition was first organised in 1998 by the National Arts Council and serves as a platform for music excellence. It aims to develop the performing skills of musicians in Singapore; to improve musical standards; and to identify potential music talents. It provides opportunities for young musicians to perform in a competitive situation before an international jury.
For details about the 2008 National Chinese Music Competition, please see Rules and Regulations (pdf) [right-click and save target as].
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A Talent Support Effort by |
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Previous Winners of the National Chinese Music Competition
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