Singapore

China Pressured to Free Currency at APEC

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:52:12 -0600

APEC leaders are in Singapore. There is pressure on China to liberalize its currency. World leaders are also careful not to withdraw stimulus too early. China may lead the global recovery.

Technology and Business Came to Life at CommunicAsia2008 & BroadcastAsia2008

webitpr — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:18:31 -0500

Asia’s Largest Infocomm and Media Trade Event Draws 67,573 Attendees Over Four Days

Emanuel Ax Opens Singapore Orchestra’s Season

ruzik_tuzik — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:37:04 -0500

Celebrated pianist Emanuel Ax will open the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s new 2008/2009 season this June 27. The pianist will perform Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto in a special CIMB-SSO Gala Concert alongside the SSO and Maestro Lan Shui.

Kazakhstan: Imitation of struggle against corruption

borboru — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:34:50 -0500

Imitation of struggle against corruption – “know-how” of the Kazakh authorities in power-struggle and stealing of what left from huge resources of Kazakhstan

Enjoy Singapore International Piano Festival

ruzik_tuzik — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:20:19 -0500

Has there been a greater musical figure than Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)? Despite living over three centuries ago, Bach’s music always feels contemporary and his influence all pervasive.

Sharon Bezaly Performs With Singapore Orchestra

ruzik_tuzik — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:16:33 -0500

Virtuoso flautist Sharon Bezaly joins the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in the much-anticipated world premiere of Zhou Long’s Flute Concerto on July 17 at the Esplanade Concert Hall. Maestro Lan Shui conducts.

Singapore Orchestra Presents Young Performers Concert

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:09:22 -0500

This year's edition of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra President's Young Performers Concert will showcase young musical talents Lee Shi Mei and Albert Lin. The concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall on July 11 will see the Singapore Symphony Orchestra performing Korngold's sentimental Violin Concerto in D major (featuring Lee Shi Mei), Liszt's symphonic poem Les Preludes and Rimsky-Korsakov's Piano Concerto in C-sharp minor (featuring Albert Lin). Wang Ya-Hui conducts.

Emanuel Ax Opens Singapore Orchestra's Season

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:00:26 -0500

Celebrated pianist Emanuel Ax will open the Singapore Symphony Orchestra's new 2008/2009 season this June 27. The pianist will perform Chopin's Second Piano Concerto in a special CIMB-SSO Gala Concert alongside the SSO and Maestro Lan Shui.

The Magical Baton - Young Children's Concert

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:17:54 -0500

The Singapore Chinese Orchestra turns the concert hall into an exciting yet educational music playground as it brings a tailor-made concert for children aged 3-6 years old - The Magical Baton – Young Children's Concert!

Angela Hewitt Plays Bach

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:59:18 -0500

She’s been hailed as the “pre-eminent Bach pianist of our time” and “the pianist who will define Bach performance on the piano for years to come”.

Singapore Orchestra Children’s Choir Gives Inaugural Concert

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:57:49 -0500

After making its debut with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in the 2007 Christmas Concerts, the Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir went on to impress the audience with their angelic voices in Mahler’s Third Symphony in January.

Singapore Dominates Asia Region as Best Place to Live

seher — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:20:00 -0500

Expatriates continue to rank Singapore as the top place to live in Asia, above Hong Kong and many other cities. The city-state is economically strong and environmentally safe, when compared with many other cities in Asia. But when it comes to rights issues, Singapore lags behind in a number of areas.